INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

One obvious reason to study Spanish is to learn to talk with others in their own language. Perhaps a friend or someone in your family is bilingual. Over forty million people in the United States use Spanish every day of their lives, so there is a good chance that if you don't already have Spanish-speaking acquaintances you soon will.

Another benefit of your effort this year will be an increased awareness of the countries in the world that have large Spanish-speaking populations. For example, did you know that the United States shares a 2,000 - mile border with Mexico? - Millions of people travel back and forth between the two countries every year for both business and pleasure. The economic, social and historical ties between Mexico and the United States have existed for years and are becoming stronger every day.

            Of course, you know that Spanish is spoken in Spain. However, how much do you know about the countries of Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Africa, where Spanish is the official language? - This year you will learn about these places and the people who live there.

At the end of this course, you will…

• Learn about places you may visit.
• Understand some of the cultural similarities and differences that exist among the people in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
• Begin to communicate in Spanish from the first day of class.
• Experience a wonderful feeling as you learn to communicate with others in another language.
• Gradually notice that you are able to say and understand more and more.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background

To successfully complete this course, you must … 

• Have completed two years of Spanish
• Begin to use the language daily.
• Watch the news at 6:30 PM in a Spanish Channel.
• Read newspaper in Spanish.
• Prepare well for your exams.

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need…

• A text book: Spanish is Fun book 2 Second Edition.
• A work book: Spanish is Fun book 2 (Cuaderno de Ejercicios)
• To watch Spanish TV (At least the news at 6:30 PM)
• To practice conversation and writing

Additional Print Resources

• Conversaciones contigo
• Lecturas Avanzadas
• Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispánicas…

 

Online Resources

• Instituto Cervantes
• www.apcentral.collegeboard.com/spanlit.
• www.prenhall.com/momentos

 

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Introduction: I. A brief history of the Spanish Language

                     II. Learning the Prayer in Spanish

 

Review Exercises of Level 1 & 2                                                         Pg. 3

 

Primera Parte…

 

1. La naturaleza                                                                                    Pg. 17
2. En la playa                                                                                        Pg. 30
3. En la joyería                                                                                      Pg. 46

4. El fin de semana                                                                               Pg. 61

5. Cartas al periódico                                                                           Pg. 76

 

Repaso I (Lecciones 1 - 5)                                                                    Pg. 93

Unit Test…

 

Segunda Parte…

 

6. Por la mañana/Por la noche                                                            Pg. 109

7. Una historia policíaca                                                                       Pg. 131

8. Las vacaciones                                                                                 Pg. 151

9. ¿Cuándo?                                                                                         Pg. 165

10. Los deportes                                                                                     Pg. 180

 

Repaso II(Lecciones 6 - 10)                                                                Pg. 194

Unit Test…

 

Tercera Parte…

 

11. En la tienda de ropa                                                                        Pg. 209

12. Vivimos enla ciudad                                                                       Pg. 227

13. En la farmacia                                                                                  Pg. 244

14. En la mueblería                                                                               Pg. 263

 

Repaso III (Lecciones 11 - 14)                                                             Pg. 276

Unit Test…

 

Cuarta Parte…

 

15. La superstición                                                                                 Pg. 285

16. Las maravillas del reino animal                                                    Pg. 297

17. ¿Cuál sera tu profesión?                                                                Pg. 312

18. La exploración del espacio                                                            Pg. 324

 

Repaso IV (Lecciones 15 - 18)                                                            Pg. 339

Unit Test…

 

Quinta Parte…

 

19. La personalidad                                                                               Pg. 353

20. Hacemos un viaje                                                                           Pg. 367

21. La ecología                                                                                       Pg. 383

 

Repaso V (Lecciones 19 - 21)                                                             Pg. 397

Unit test…

 

 

* The Final Exam for this class is the REGENTS EXAMINATION.                                                            

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

General Rules:

Once the bell rings, students are to be in their seats in silence. Attendance will be taken. Late students are to have a pass from the attendance office. The class always begins with a prayer in Spanish. After prayer, students are to be ready for work. Homework will be collected and sometimes graded. Disruptive Behavior, Disrespect,Dress Code Violation, Failing to Report Back to Class after dismissal, Using Electronic Device, Cheating, and Fighting will cause disciplinary detention.

 

 

Grading Policies:

 

• Unit test 100% (Based on Repaso every four lessons)
• Class Participation 50%
• Homework 25%
• Up to date notebook 25%

 

* Please be advised that the Class Participation, Homework, and notebook credit will appear at the end of the Marking Period, not in every lesson.