Español II

Sutton Memorial High School

Señorita Wright

Email: tuomalac@suttonschools.net

508-581-1640 x3216

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to Spanish II! In this course you will be expanding your previous Spanish vocabulary, grammar and culture introduced in Spanish I. Our textbook, Ven Conmigo level 2, includes the following concepts:

• Introduciones/Descripciones · La familia/el pasado
• Expresiones · El restaurante
• La casa/quehaceres · El teléfono
• Rutina diaria · La salud
• La ciudad/el pueblo · Celebraciones/Diversiones
• Leyendas · El colegio

This course also aligns with the school’s mission statement and expectations for student learning:

Sutton High School Mission Statement

At Sutton Memorial High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which all students have the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and personal development in a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment.

Expectations for Student Learning

“The Sutton High School student (1) is a critical thinker;(2) is culturally aware;(3) is a responsible citizen; and (4) works cooperatively.”

Objectives

By the end of Spanish II, you will be able to use the target language to speak and write about people, things, and events in the past and present tenses. In addition to our textbook, we will be using a variety of newspaper and magazine articles, music and videos to aid in our goal of learning the Spanish language and subsequent culture. Presentations, journal entries, projects, and conversations will also be assigned to allow you to demonstrate your personal understanding of the topics discussed.

Materials

Please bring the following with you to each class:

• Textbook (Ven Conmigo)
• Pen or pencil
• Notebook or Binder
• Folder (for organizing handouts)
• A positive attitude

Grading/Assessment

• Tests/Presentations 25%
• Quizzes/Written Assignments 25%
• Active Participation 25%
• Homework 25%

Please Remember!

• Arrive on time and prepared to work. (Bring all relevant materials)
• Homework is assigned nightly and is considered and extension of the work we do in class.
• Extra Help is always encouraged. I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. This time is set aside for make-up work or missed tests and quizzes due to absences.
• You are responsible for finding out if you have any missed assignments and completing them in a reasonable time period.
• Course Requirements and Syllabus may be modified to fit the needs of the class.
• This is your Spanish Class, if you need anything or would like to share information and ideas…Speak Up!

¡Buena Suerte Chicos!

Señora Tuomala