COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course title: Spanish 2

Department: World Languages

Instructor: Sra. Guzmn

Date: September 1, 2015

Brief description of this course:

This class focuses on communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, communities.
Vocabulary and grammar will be highly emphasized. Grammar topics will include Irregular Verb
Conjugation, Preterite Tense, Imperfect Tense, Commands and Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
and more.
Vocabulary topics will include, Friends and Family, Celebrations, Professions, Parts of the
house, Stores, Places in the City, Ordinal numbers, Competitions, Parts of the body, Routine Activities,
Pastimes, Time, and Adjectives and more.
The cultures of Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, Florida, the Dominican Republic, and Peru will be
covered.
Textbook/supplemental texts used in this course:
Exprsate 2 (Also available online at MY.HRW.COM)
Student copies of the textbook will be checked out from the Library
Grading policy in this course:

90 100%
80 89 %
70 79%
60 69 %
0 60 %

A
B
C
D
F

Benchmark
Quizzes/Projects

20%
30%

Assignments
Participation/Notebook

20%
30%

Homework/Exam policy in this course:

A student has as many days to make up work as they were absent, if absences were excused.
Homework is expected to be handed in on time. No late work will be accepted, unless its an excused absence or
previous arrangements have been made with the teacher.
No re-takes on quizzes or exams. Study guides will be given before each benchmark exam. We will review in
class before any quiz/test. However, students should study every night by reviewing vocabulary, class notes,
and/or by visiting Quizlet.com
If you know you will be absent, please make arrangements ahead of time to get the assignment(s).
No cheating, copying, or plagiarism will be tolerated. Student will receive a zero without the possibility of
making it up.

Classroom expectations

Respect and Responsibility

For example
Come to class on time, and prepared
Be on task.

Electronics allowed during class when appropriate

Be respectful of others and their property at all times.

What parents can do to help ensure success of their student in this class:
Follow grades on line.
Insist on students doing homework and studying.
Online help
Studyspanish.com (the quizzes are especially helpful of verb conjugation practice)
Quizlet.com (prepping for in class quizzes, great for reviewing vocab, grammar, and
cultural facts)
Contact me at: 559-687-7308
Email: edith.guzman@tjuhsd.org
Website: profesoraguzman@weebly.com