Aspire Pacific Academy

2565 E. 58th Street - Huntington Park, California - 90058 - (323) 589-2800

ESPaNOL 2
Academic year 2017-2018

Welcome to Spanish 2! It is my pleasure to be able to work with you this year and the Spanish
language as well as Latin American/Spanish literature and culture.

Teacher: Norma L. Verdugo Room: 227

Phone Number: (323) 589-2800 Ext 16622 Email: norma.verdugo@aspirepublicschools.org
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 4:00 p.m.

Course Description:
This is an introductory course given in Spanish, on Spanish language and Latin-American culture through the
analysis of various literary texts and relevant cultural practices and events. This course requires the participation
of each student, whether it is oral or written, during discussions about academic and cultural topics as well as the
use of the language in various different contexts. The student will analyze and critique various literary texts and
go over basic writing and grammar structures that will improve ones written and oral expression in Spanish.

Class objectives:
Students will participate in various projects that require them to work collaboratively, write essays, complete
short writing assignments, as well as participate in class discussions and Socratic Seminars as well as give class
presentation on any assigned topic.

Student Expectations:
Be PUNCTUAL and come into the classroom prepared to work
COMMUNICATE as much as you can in SPANISH
Come PREPARED with the following materials to class:
- Several blue and black ink pens (no other colors will be accepted)
- Two red pens and two green pens
- A Composition Book
- A highlighter
- 2-pocket folder
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Text:
Our class will use the textbook Buen viaje Nivel 2 and various supplemental texts from books, websites,
Internet resources, anthologies and other Spanish textbooks.

Expectations:
HABLAR EN ESPAOL. You are expected to SPEAK IN SPANISH. Please use all resources provided so
you can be successful in this class.
BE RESPECTFUL. Respect our school rules, policies and procedures, as well as yourself, your teacher,
adult figures, your classmates and their belongings and our classroom and all its materials.
BE PREPARED every day! Bring all materials required for class.
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 BE ON TIME. To be considered on time you must be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. Each tardy
will lower your participation grade.
STAY ON TASK AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
STAY FOOD/GUM/DRINK FREE DURING CLASS. Only water is allowed and exceptions will be made
when needed due to a medical condition or prearrangement made with the teacher.
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND.


Course Themes:
Theme 1: Un viaje en tren Theme 8: Emergencias mdicas
Theme 2: En el restaurante Theme 9: Ciudad y campo
Theme 3: Telecomunicaciones Theme 10: La cocina hispana
Theme 4: De tiendas Theme 11: El coche y la carretera
Theme 5: Los pasatiempos Theme 12: Los servicios al pblico
Theme 6: En el hotel Theme 13: Fiestas!
Theme 7: El vuelo Theme 14: Profesiones y oficios

Grade Percentages: Evaluation: The academic
progress of all students will be
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 20% identified based on: surveys,
PRESENTATIONAL WRITING 20% discussions, daily exercises,
PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING 20% oral presentations, practice
INTERPRETIVE LISTENING 20% exams and special projects.
INTERPRETIVE READING 20%
TOTAL 100%

Academic Honesty:
In this class there is a policy of academic honestly where the following is strictly prohibited:
Plagiarism copying (whether it be phrases, paragraphs, ideas) from another person, presenting them as
your own, and not recognizing the author

Prohibited Conduct Not recognizing the participation of others in the development, organization or
revision of an assignment/project/presentation/etc.

Inappropriate Collaboration Working collaboratively, in a group or with the support or others

without recognizing their participation

Copying homework, classwork or assessments

Falsifying Homework - Falsifying information in classwork, homework or assessments

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Student Contract

I have read and agreed that:

-Daily practice, including listening to the radio/pod-casts from various parts of the world, the news, music, movies, etc.,
speaking with as many people as possible, speaking only Spanish in-class, reading magazines, newspapers, articles,
subtitles with videos/movies in Spanish, and writing as much in Spanish as possible, is very important in order to be
prepared and comfortable in the class and improve my Spanish.

-I must take responsibility for my own learning and success.

-We will also have weekly presentations of news stories from around the Spanish-speaking world. Each student will
present to the class, on a rotating basis of weekly to every few weeks.

-Since we take responsibility for our own learning, we will take the time to get our own practice outside of class
with speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

-All of my work will be my own; I will not copy from others or from the Internet without citing properly and prior
teacher authorization. My work will be shared in class and might be used as a learning tool.

-I have read ALL the information presented in the Spanish 1 syllabus course and I understand my responsibilities as
outlined above and agree to make an honest and complete effort to become more able to communicate effectively in
Spanish and succeed in class.

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Please show this syllabus to your parents/guardians. After having them read it, have them sign the portion below and
turn this in for a HW grade.

I have read and understand this contract; I have discussed it with my son/daughter.
DATE

NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME OF STUDENT

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE OF STUDENT