Heritage Spanish 2

Course Description:

This course is geared to perfecting the linguistic skills of heritage speakers of Spanish that have successfully completed Heritage Spanish 1.  Students will be exposed to challenging literary readings representing a variety of Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.  They will be exposed to a variety of media, such as websites, films, blogs, etc. in order to develop strong media literacy skills. The class will also touch on professional and educational opportunities that connect to the units of study.  The class will interact with guest speakers from a variety of countries and professions, both in person and through virtual means. Students will also improve their written skills, sharpen their oral presentational skills, hone interpretational skills, and learn to work with peers cooperatively.

The course will give students the needed preparation to enter Advanced Placement Language and Literature classes.

Due to the diversity, personal backgrounds, and levels of literacy of the students present in the Spanish Heritage classes,  modification, and differentiation of instructions will need to be implemented in order to fulfill the individual needs of all students in the program.

Some of the big ideas that the students will be exposed to are:

• Unit 1:  Esfuerzos heroicos

• Unit 2:  Lazos de amistad

• Unit 3:  El frágil medio ambiente

• Unit 4: Las civilizaciones precolombinas y su legado

YOUR GRADES ARE BASED ON: 

• Interpretive                  →    30%

• Interpersonal               →   30%

• Presentational             →   30% 

• Class Participation      →   10%

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:

• One composition notebook / Section of a Binder

• Writing utensils

• Headphones 

• (Charged) Chromebook

CLASSROOM RULES:

Upon entering this class, you will be treated like an adult.  By now you have been in school long enough to know what behaviors are appropriate.  Mutual respect is expected by all. Remember, we are all in this together. All school rules will apply.

In class expectations:

• Come to class prepared.

• Be respectful to others.

• Actively participate in class activities.

• Try your best.