Spanish 2 Course Description
Spanish 2 is the second year of a continuing language program. It builds upon the skills learned in Spanish 1. While learning new vocabulary and phrases, we will also be incorporating a review of the material learned in Spanish 1.
The textbook used in the class is ¡Avancemos! Level 2. We will study Units 1-5. However, we will start with the Preliminary Unit which is designed to help students review what they learned in Spanish 1 and feel comfortable with Spanish as they start their Spanish 2 study. The ¡Avancemos! text is online and students will receive a log-in password so that they may access the text at home. Additional practice activities are available at ClassZone.com. (See the Internet Resources page for the direct link.)
Each unit contains two sections called “Lecciones.” At the end of each Lección is a vocabulary page which contains the key vocabulary words and phrases which must be learned in order to be successful in the class. Students should study this vocabulary every night.
We will cover a Lección every 2 -3 weeks. At the end of each Lección we will have a test. Tests will have listening, reading, writing and culture sections. Throughout the Lección, we will also have periodic quizzes over vocabulary and grammar concepts presented. Other types of assessment such as oral performance assessments and projects will also be utilized. A final exam will be given at the end of each semester.
SPANISH 3-4 COURSE DESCRIPTION
Spanish 3-4 Compacted is designed for students seeking advanced, in-depth language study. The fast pace of the course enables students to progress more rapidly and, thus, students complete Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 course learnings in one year. Accordingly, less time is spent on review and practice activities than in the standard courses. This class is taught completely in Spanish and requires excellent attendance, attention and commitment.
We will use the ¡Avancemos! 3 textbook. The ¡Avancemos! text is online and students will receive a log-in password so that they may access the text at home. Additional practice activities are available at ClassZone.com. (See the Internet Resources page for the direct link.)