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    ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
    QUARTZ HILL HIGH SCHOOL


    "A California Distinguished School"

    SPANISH 2

    Teacher: Ms. Chacon
    Phone: (661) 718-3100, ext. 420
    Office Hours: after school, by appointment only.
    E-mail: nchacon@avhsd.org (parents), prof_chacon@hotmail.com (students


    COURSE SYLLABUS

    Course Description:

    This course consists of a series of linguistic activities and cultural topics which enables the student to communicate about daily activities at a functional level. These activities are chosen for their personal significance to the students, thereby providing an aspect of spontaneity to the communication. At the end of this course, the students will be able to understand, speak, read, and write about basic daily activities and make themselves understood by sympathetic Spanish speakers. This course builds on language skills and concepts acquired in Spanish 1; therefore, it is highly recommended that the student has earned a grade of B or better in Spanish 1b.

    National Foreign Language Content Standards:

    Communication Standards

    1.1 Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange ideas.

    1.2 Understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

    1.3 Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

    Cultures Standards

    2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.

    2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.

    Connections Standards

    3.1 Reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.

    3.2 Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures.

    Comparisons Standards

    4.1 Demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.

    4.2 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.

    Communities Standards

    5.1 Use the language both within and beyond the school setting.

    5.2 Show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.

    Student Responsibilities:


    1. 10 % Classwork

    2. 10 % Homework

    3. 10 % Notes

    4. 70 % Exams


    Student Evaluation:

    1. Classwork

    Classwork assignments are to be turned in at the end of each class for

    credit. It is very important that you keep track of your work and stay on

    task during class time.


    2. Homework

    Although all homework will be collected on Fridays, students are required to complete homework every night. Assignments will be stamped in class every day. You will receive credit for whatever number of assignments you turn in at the end of the week. In order to receive credit, assignments need to be stamped and complete, this includes writing out all the questions and answers.

    3. Cornell Notes

    All students are required to take notes in class and review and annotate those notes at home when indicated. Notes are an essential part of the class and will be scored.

    4. Exams

    There will be at least one exam every week. You are expected to prepare at home and be responsible for your own learning. You should keep a running study guide so that you are always ahead of the game. Exams will be given in a variety of formats and will evaluate your skills in writing, reading, listening and speaking.





  • Topic 1




    Hablando


    WELCOME TO SPANISH 2!



    Why study Spanish?
    • Discover the world. More than 400 million people around the globe speak Spanish. Spanish is now the third most-used language on the internet. People who speak both Spanish and English can communicate with people from all around the globe, no matter where they find themselves.
    • Explore your community. Inside the United States, Spanish is by far the most widely spoken language after English. When you start to look and listen for it, you will quickly realize that Spanish is all around you - on the television, on the radio, and in magazines and newspapers. Learning Spanish will help you communicate and interact with the rapidly growing communities of Spanish-speakers around you.
    • Experience a new perspective. Learning a language can open your eyes to a whole new world of ideas and insights. And as you learn about other cultures, you gain a better perspective on your own.
    • Create career possibilities. Knowing Spanish opens many doors. If you speak Spanish fluently, you can work for international and multinational companies anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.


    Vocabulary
    What is VOCABULARY?

    Vocabulary is a basic building block for learning a foreign language. By learning just a few words, you can start to communicate in Spanish right away! You will probably find it easier to understand words you hear or read than it is to use them yourself. But with a little practice, you will start to produce the right words in the right context. Soon you will be able to carry on conversations with other Spanish-speakers.

    How do I study VOCABULARY?
    • First Steps. Read all of the new words in blue on the Vocabulary presentation page in your textbook. Point to each word as you say it out loud.
    • Be Creative. Make flashcards with your new vocabulary words. You could also draw pictures of the words on the back of the flashcards. Group vocabulary words by theme. Add other words that fit the categories you've learned.
    • Make It Personal. Use vocabulary words to write original sentences. Label everyday items in Spanish. Create reminders for difficult words. See it, and say it to yourself!
    • Practice Makes Perfect. Say your vocabulary words out loud and repeat each word several times. Write each word five times, keeping its meaning in mind.
    • Create Your Own System. Practice a little bit every day. Many short sessions are better than one long one. Focus on the words that are hardest for you. Keep a vocabulary notebook and update it regularly.


    Gramática



    What is GRAMMAR?

    Some people think of grammar as the rules of a language, rules that tell you the "correct" way to speak a language. For instance, why do you say big red house, not red big house? Why do you say how much money do you have instead of how many money? If English is your first language, you probably don't think about the rule. You make the correct choice instinctively because it sounds right. Non-native speakers of English have to learn the rules. As you begin your study of Spanish, you will need to learn the grammar rules of Spanish.
    Grammar helps you to communicate. Using the right tense makes it clear when something happens. Using subject pronouns lets you know who is performing the action. Using correct grammar when speaking Spanish will help you communicate successfully with native speakers of Spanish.

    How do I study GRAMMAR?

    • Read the English Grammar Connection before each grammar explanation. Think about how you use the same type of grammar in English. Understanding your own language will help you to better understand Spanish.
    • Practice the new forms that you are learning. Completing the practice activities in your student book and workbook will help you to learn the correct way to say things.
    • Use the Spanish you know as often as you can. After all, that's how you learned to speak English, by hearing and speaking it every day.



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  • Topic 3



    Lección Preliminar: Mis amigos y yo

    pp 1-31



    Florida

    florida flag

    Two out of three people in Miami are Latino. About half the Latino population is Cuban. In more recent years, Central and South Americans have settled in Miami. There are now significant numbers of Colombians, Nicaraguans, and Puerto Ricans residing in the Miami-Dade County area.
    The port of Miami is the busiest passenger cruise port in the world and one of the busiest container ports in the nation. More than half the cargo from Latin America and the Caribbean flows through this port, making Miami an important center for international trade.


    Objectives

    • identify and describe people
    • talk about likes and dislikes
    • say where you and your friends go
    • describe how you and other feel
    • talk about what you and your friends do

    Vocabulary
    • vocabulario, p 29

    Grammar
    • definite and indefinite articles, p 4
    • subject pronouns and ser, p 5
    • adjectives, p 8
    • the verb TENER, p 9
    • the verb GUSTAR, p 12
    • ir + a + place, p 16
    • ser o estar, p 21
    • regular present-tense verbs, p 24
    • stem-changing verbs, p 25
    • ir + a + infinitive, p 28

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-28, pp 4-28
    • Textbook, acts 1-5, pp 30-31




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    UNIDAD 1: ¡A conocer nuevos lugares!

    pp 32-85



    Costa Rica

    costa rica flag

    Población: 3.956.507
    Capital: San José
    Moneda: el colón
    Comida típica: casado, gallo pinto, sopa negra
    Gente famosa: Óscar Arias Sánchez (político), Claudia Poll (atleta), Francisco Zúñiga (artista), Eunice Odio (poeta)




    Lección 1: ¡Vamos de viaje!
    pp 34-57

    Objectives

    • discuss travel preparations
    • talk about things you do at an airport
    • ask how to get around town

    Vocabulary
    • possessions, p R2
    • prepositions of location, p R9
    • places, p 15
    • daily activities, p 10
    • vocabulario, p 55

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "personal a", p 40
    • direct object pronouns, p 41
    • indirect object pronouns, p 46

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-15, pp 38-48
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 56-57
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Workbook, reading, pp 15-17
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 29-31
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 32-37
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", p 38-40



    Lección 2: Cuéntame de tus vacaciones
    pp 58-81

    Objectives

    • say where you went and what you did on vacation
    • ask information questions
    • talk about buying gifts and souvenirs

    Vocabulary
    • interrogatives, p R3
    • food, p 10
    • days of the week, p R13
    • parties, p R13
    • vocabulario, p 79

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "interrogatives", p 64
    • preterite of -ar verbs, p 65
    • preterite of IR, SER, HACER, VER, DAR, p 70

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-15, pp 62-72
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 80-81
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 24-26
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 27-32
    • Workbook, reading, pp 38-40
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 41-43
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 44-49
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", pp 50-52


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    UNIDAD 2: ¡Somos saludables!

    pp 86-139



    Argentina

    argentina flag

    Población: 39.144.753
    Capital: Buenos Aires
    Moneda: el peso argentino
    Comida típica: alfajores con dulce de leche, matambre, asado
    Gente famosa: Norma Aleandro (actriz), Jorge Luis Borges (escritor), Julio Cortázar (escritor), Juan Maldacena (físico), Mercedes Sosa (cantante)




    Lección 1: La Copa Mundial
    pp 88-111

    Objectives

    • talk about sporting events and athletes
    • discuss ways to stay healthy
    • point out specific people and things
    • retell events from the past

    Vocabulary

    • food, p R10-R11
    • sports equipment, p R4
    • colors, p R6
    • clothing, p R6
    • classroom objects, p R14
    • vocabulario, p 109

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "adverbs", p 94
    • preterite of -er and -ir verbs, p 95
    • demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, p 100

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-14, pp 92-101
    • Textbook, acts 1-3, pp 110-111
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 50-52
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 53-58
    • Workbook, reading, pp 64-66
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", pp 10-12



    Lección 2: ¿Qué vamos a hacer?
    pp 112-139

    Objectives

    • discuss your daily routine
    • clarify the sequence of events
    • say what you and others are doing right now or intend to do

    Vocabulary
    • parts of the body, p R5
    • telling time, p R12
    • places in school and around town, p 14
    • vocabulario, p 133

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "PENSAR + infinitive", p R6, R30
    • reflexive verbs, p 119
    • present progressive, p 124

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-16, pp 116-126
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 134-135
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 73-75
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 76-81
    • Workbook, reading, pp 87-89
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 13-15
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 16-21
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", pp 22-24


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    UNIDAD 3: ¡Vamos de compras!

    pp 140-193



    Puerto Rico
    puerto rico flag
    Población: 3.897.960
    Capital: San Juan
    Moneda: el dólar estadounidense
    Comida típica: tostones, arroz con gandules, pernil
    Gente famosa: Julia de Burgos (poetisa), Roberto Clemente (besibolista), Rosario Ferré (escritora), Luis Muñoz Marín (político)
    , Olga Tañón (cantante), Benicio del Toro (actor)



    Lección 1: ¿Cómo me queda?
    pp 142-165

    Objectives

    • talk about clothing, shopping, and personal needs
    • say whom things are for
    • express opinions

    Vocabulary
    • clothing, p R6
    • expressions of frequency, p R8
    • vocabulario, p 163

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "verbs like GUSTAR", p 148
    • present tense of irregular-yo verbs, p 149
    • pronouns after prepositions, p 154

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-14, pp 146-155
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 164-165
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 99-101
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 102-107
    • Workbook, reading, pp 113-115
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", p 10-11



    Lección 2: ¿Filmamos en el mercado?
    pp 166-193

    Objectives

    • describe past activities and events
    • ask for and talk about items at a marketplace
    • express yourself courteously

    Vocabulary
    • family, p R15
    • chores, p R7
    • food, p R10-R11
    • vocabulario, p 187

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "hace + expressions of time", p 172 & 175
    • irregular preterite verbs, p 173
    • preterite of -ir stem-changing verbs, p 178

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times
    • Textbook, acts 1-13, pp 170-180
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 188-189
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 122-124
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 125-130
    • Workbook, reading, pp 136-138
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 12-14
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 15-20
    • Reteach and Practice, "Recuerdas?", pp 21-22


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    UNIDAD 4: Cultura antigua, ciudad moderna

    pp 194-249



    México
    mexico flag
    Población: 104.959.594
    Capital: México D.F. (Ciudad de México)
    Moneda: el peso mexicano
    Comida típica: tamales, enchiladas, tacos
    Gente famosa: Alfonso Cuarón (director), Salma Hayek (actriz), Octavio Paz (escritor), Laura Esquivel (escritora)




    Lección 1: Una leyenda mexicana
    pp 196-219

    Objectives

    • describe continuing activities in the past
    • narrate past events and activities
    • describe people, places, and things

    Vocabulary
    • expressions of frequency, p R8
    • weather expressions, p R8
    • daily activities, p 10, p
    • vocabulario, p 217

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "past participles", p 202
    • the imperfect tense, p 203
    • preterite and imperfect, p 208

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-14, pp 200-210
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 218-219
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 148-150
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 151-156
    • Workbook, reading, pp 162-164
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", p 10-12



    Lección 2: México antiguo y moderno
    pp 220-249

    Objectives

    • describe early civilizations and their activities
    • describe the layout of a modern city
    • ask for and give directions

    Vocabulary
    • daily activities, p 10, p R9
    • arts and crafts, p 168
    • vocabulario, p 241

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "LEER and CONSTRUIR", p 226
    • preterite of -car, -gar, -zar verbs, p 227
    • verbs with irregular preterite stems, p 232

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-13, pp 224-234
    • Textbook, acts 1-3, pp 242-243
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 171-173
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 174-179
    • Workbook, reading, pp 185-187
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 13-15
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 16-21
    • Reteach and Practice, "Recuerdas?", pp 22-23


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    UNIDAD 5: ¡A comer!

    pp 250-305



    España
    Spain flag
    Población: 40.280.780
    Capital: Madrid
    Moneda: el euro
    Comida típica: ensaladilla rusa, gazpacho, paella
    Gente famosa: Pedro Almodóvar (director), Antonio Banderas (actor), Penélope Cruz (actriz), Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra (escritor)
    , Pablo Picasso (artista), Carmen Laforet (escritora)



    Lección 1: ¡Qué rico!
    pp 252-275

    Objectives

    • identify and describe ingredients
    • talk about food preparation and follow recipes
    • give instructions and make recommendations

    Vocabulary
    • staying healthy, p 90
    • chores, p R7
    • vocabulario, p 273

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "adjectives ending in -ísimo", p 258
    • usted/ustedes commands, p 259
    • pronoun placement with commands, p 264

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-15, pp 256-266
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 274-275
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 197-199
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 200-205
    • Workbook, reading, pp 211-213
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", p 10-12



    Lección 2: ¡Buen provecho!
    pp 276-305

    Objectives

    • order meals in a restaurant
    • talk about meals and dishes
    • describe food and service

    Vocabulary
    • prepositions of location, p R9
    • vocabulario, p 297

    Grammar
    • affirmative and negative words, p 283
    • double object pronouns, p 288

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-14, pp 280-289
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 298-299
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 220-222
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 223-228
    • Workbook, reading, pp 234-236
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 13-15
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 16-21
    • Reteach and Practice, "Recuerdas?", pp 22-23


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    UNIDAD 7: ¡Soy periodista!

    pp 362-417



    República Dominicana
    dominican republic flag
    Población: 8.833.634
    Capital: Santo Domingo
    Moneda: el peso dominicano
    Comida típica: camarones con tayota, cazabe, mangú
    Gente famosa: Julia Álvarez (escritora), Juan Pablo Duarte (patriota), Juan Luis Guerra (cantante), Pedro Martínez (beisbolista), Oscar de la Renta (diseñador)




    Lección 1: Nuestro periódico escolar
    pp 252-275

    Objectives

    • discuss school-related issues
    • state and respond to opinions
    • present logical and persuasive arguments

    Vocabulary
    • events around town, p 14
    • vocabulario, p 385

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "impersonal expressions with haya", p 373
    • subjunctive with impersonal expressions, p 371
    • por and para, p 376

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-14, pp 368-378
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 386-387
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 295-297
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 298-303
    • Workbook, reading, pp 309-311
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", p 10-12



    Lección 2: Somos familia
    pp 388-417

    Objectives

    • identify and explain relationships
    • compare personalities, attitudes, and appearance
    • describe things and people

    Vocabulary
    • clothing, p 144, p R6
    • family, p R15
    • classroom objects, p R14
    • vocabulario, p 409

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "possessive adjectives, long form", p 394
    • nota gramatical: "comparatives with más de/menos de", p 397
    • comparatives, p 395
    • superlatives, p 400

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-14, pp 392-402
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 410-411
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 318-320
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 321-326
    • Workbook, reading, pp 332-334
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 13-15
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 16-21
    • Reteach and Practice, "Recuerdas?", pp 22-23


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    UNIDAD 8: Nuestro futuro

    pp 418-473



    Ecuador
    ecuador flag
    Población: 13.212.742
    Capital: Quito
    Moneda: el dólar estadounidense
    Comida típica: Llapingachos, fritada, locro
    Gente famosa: Oswaldo Guayasamín (artista), Gilda Holst (escritora), Julio Jaramillo (cantante), Jefferson Pérez (atleta), Diego Serrano (actor)




    Lección 1: El mundo de hoy
    pp 420-443

    Objectives

    • express what is true and not true
    • discuss environmental problems and solutions
    • talk about future actions or events

    Vocabulary
    • expressions of frequency, p R8
    • vacation activities, p 60, p R3
    • vocabulario, p 441

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "spelling change of -ger verbs", p 426
    • other impersonal expressions, p 427
    • future tense of regular verbs, p 432

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-15, pp 424-434
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 442-443
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 344-346
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 347-352
    • Workbook, reading, pp 358-360
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 1-3
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 4-9
    • Reteach and Practice, "¿Recuerdas?", p 10-12



    Lección 2: En el futuro...
    pp 444-473

    Objectives

    • talk about professions
    • predict future events and people's actions or reactions
    • ask and respond to questions about the future

    Vocabulary
    • clothing, p 61, p 144
    • telling time, p R12
    • daily routines, p 114
    • vocabulario, p 465

    Grammar
    • nota gramatical: "impersonal se", p 450
    • future tense of irregular verbs, p 451
    • pronouns, p 456

    Assignments
    • Vocabulary - write each word 5 times + sentences
    • Textbook, acts 1-13, pp 448-457
    • Textbook, acts 1-4, pp 466-467
    • Workbook, vocabulary, pp 367-369
    • Workbook, grammar, pp 370-375
    • Workbook, reading, pp 381-383
    • Reteach and Practice, vocabulary, pp 13-15
    • Reteach and Practice, grammar, pp 16-21
    • Reteach and Practice, "Recuerdas?", pp 22-23


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