SPANISH 2SYLLABUS

BUTLER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

SPRING 2015

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Elliot Blanton

PHONE: (270) 526-2204 (Ext. 108)

EMAIL:

WEBSITE:

TWITTER: @BCHSespanol

INSTAGRAM: bchsespanol

TEXT: İBuen viaje! (Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005)

  • Focus on Ch. 8-14

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Spanish 2 is a progressed study of the Spanish language, building on what was learned in Spanish 1. A focus will again be placed on the use of “everyday language” such as emotions, body parts, illnesses, weather, bus and train transportation, air travel, daily routines, grooming habits, restaurants, utensils, food, etc. Similar to Spanish 1, Spanish 2 will also investigate the cultures and traditions of a variety of Spanish-speaking countries. Students will gain a solid foundation for use in both real world settings and further Spanish studies.

MATERIALS (To be brought to class every day)

  • 2”-3” three-ring binder (Labeled and organized correctly)
  • Loose leaf paper (preferably college ruled)
  • Dividers (to separate handouts, quizzes, notes, homework, etc.)
  • Pen or #2 pencil
  • Handouts, worksheets, and other papers in binder as required
  • Spanish-English/English-Spanish dictionary (paperback and/or Apps such as Word Reference)

METHODS

  • Bellringers and Exit Slips
  • PowerPoint lectures and note-taking
  • Reading from the textbook and other handouts/books
  • Class discussions and small group activities
  • Projects, individual and group
  • Music and other audio (e.g. podcasts), movies and video clips, etc.
  • Homework, including completion of readings, handouts, etc.
  • Quizzes and examinations, verbal and written

GRADES

Tests30%

Homework & Binder Checks20%

Class Participation & Daily Work15%

Quizzes10%

Project(s)10%

Midterm/Final Examination15%/15%

CLASSROOM REWARDS

  1. Rewards used by Señor Blanton are movie days, food days, candy, etc. In order to receive the reward(s) the student must meet the required goal such as “A or B on the exam,” “No disciplinary actions in the class,” and so forth.

CLASSROOM REGULATIONS

  1. Respect yourself, your peers, and the property of the school at all times.
  2. Come to class fully prepared – vocabulary learned, homework fully completed, books/handouts fully read, appropriate materials and content studied, pencils sharpened, binder organized, and brain alert.
  3. Follow all the rules and policies as stated in the 2014-2015 Student Handbook and the 2014-2015 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline. All rules will be upheld in this class with regard to tardiness, absences, cell phones, MP3 Players, fighting, harassment, bullying, alcohol/smoking, student valuables, plagiarism, and all others not listed here but in the handbooks.
  4. “You reap what you sow.”
  5. In this Spanish course if you put forth a lot of effort and work hard, you will gain a lot in return. If you give little, you will get little in return. It is the choice of each of you to learn the information I give to you and practice outside of class. If you do you both of these you will be rewarded greatly with the ability to speak another language! Speaking another language can take you many places in life!

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

  • Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. If you are caught cheating, you will receive an automatic zero. Use of translators on smart phones during examinations is considered cheating. Coming to class prepared and having the material studied prior to class is the best way to prevent cheating!
  • Refer to the 2014-2015 Student Handbook for the Plagiarism Policy.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

  • Parents should feel welcome to communicate any concerns or suggestions to the instructor. The instructor’s email and telephone are on the first page of this syllabus. Feel free to communicate at any time.

Binder Requirements for Señor Blanton’s Spanish Classes

<BINDERS WILL BE CHECKED WEEKLY FOR A GRADE>

BINDER SHOULD BE THICK ENOUGH FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

  • Front of Binder
  • Name of Class (ex. Spanish I)
  • Hours of class (ex. 9:35-11:05)
  • Your name
  • Inside Binder
  • Syllabus
  • Binder Requirements
  • Tentative Outline
  • First Divider
  • KEEP THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
  • Labeled “Abrecerebros” (Bellringers – “Brain Wakers”)
  • Date your Bellringers
  • Have extra paper here for Bellringers throughout the semester
  • Second Divider
  • KEEP THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
  • Labeled “Apuntes y Papeles” (Notes and Papers, Worksheets, Handouts)
  • All notes taken during class will go here
  • All handouts, worksheets, vocabulary sheets, etc.
  • Write definitions, good points, and info on the handouts too
  • Date your notes and handouts
  • Third Divider
  • KEEP THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
  • Labeled “Pruebas/Examenes” (Quizzes/Tests)
  • Hold on to these. They will be good resources when studying for Finals.

Another option for organizing your Binder - You may use dividers to simply separate each Unit instead of using the dividers to separate Bellwork, Notes/Papers, and Quizzes/Tests.

Tentative Weekly Outline for Señor Blanton’s Classes

  • Una vez a la semana (Once a week)
  • Binder Check
  • En el medio de la unidad (In themiddle of theUnit)
  • Quiz
  • 2-3 veces cada semana (2-3 times a week)
  • Turn in Tarea from the previous noche
  • Al fin de la Unidad (At the end of the Unit)
  • Unit Test/Exam

I have read and I understand the syllabus, binder requirements, and weekly outline for Mr. Blanton’s Spanish I course. I understand the expectations of me, how the class will be taught and how I will be graded, and what the rules are as stated in this syllabus and the 2014-2015 Student Handbook and Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline. I understand that Spanish 2 is a challenging class, which means that it is my responsibility to review my materials at home on a daily basis, complete the homework before class, study for quizzes and examinations, and complete my projects on time.I understand that I may receive reward(s) or punishment(s) depending on my actions.

Student’s Printed Name

Student’s SignatureDate

Parent’s/Guardian’s SignatureDate

At times during the semester, Señor Blanton may show a film that contains some graphic violence, offensive language and images, and/or other items that may be rated R. These films may include, but are not limited to, the following: Apocalypto, Sin Nombre, Under the Same Moon, Cinco de mayo: La batalla, A Better Life, & My Family. The films will be shown in Spanish and/or with Spanish subtitles and are related to a cultural topic. If you give your consent for your child to view these films, please sign below.

Student’s NameDate

Parent’s/Guardian’s SignatureDate