1. Mrs. Amanda Dynan Spanish II adynan@hatboro-horsham.org 215-420-5572 B216 HATS 3A/3B

2. Spanish II Realidades series Workbooks $16 Audio activities for the language lab Emphasis on speaking and writing (both formal and informal assessments) Harder than Spanish I

3. Grades Approximately 2-4 quizzes per chapter Theme test-approx. every 2 weeks (reading, writing/menu, listening, MC, short answer) HW/participation Projects Mandatory final exam 75% to go on—40% 40% 20%

4. Check out my website! Access via the HS site and the staff page YOU WILL FIND... –a resource page according to level with book information and the first day procedures letter. –the quiz, test and project calendar –links to other sites—text book (para practicar) and others. –codes for typing accents on a computer.

5. How can I help my child? Review vocabulary every night Review class notes every night Review spelling---IT COUNTS! Remind about homework Encourage the use of flashcards/Quizlet Encourage participation Expose to Hispanic culture via restaurants and museums

6. Important Notes! Learning a language is not a passive activity! A common complaint is that spelling counts. Please encourage students to study more than flash cards.