Español II , 2001-2002 Sr. Nordquist

¡¡CUENTOS Y AVENTURAS!!
Class goals: In this course, we seek to create a low-stress, motivating and fun environment where students can develop the speaking and listening comprehension skills needed to perform at the following national benchmark levels on the year’s-end oral proficiency interview:
level 2 - THS graduation requirement
level 3 - District 19 CIM requirement
level 4 - PASS requirement (for OUS schools).
Along the way, we hope to grow in self-esteem and instill a sense of academic responsibility and personal pride in quality work. Perhaps above all, we wish to cultivate each student’s curiosity about and respect for the incredible diversity of human culture on a global scale.

Overview of 1st 9-weeks:
Saludos (Juntos II pages 1-39)
El cuento de la muchacha bonita
Unidad I: Costa Rica, el Jardín de la Paz Capítulo 1: Un viaje en avión (Cuento II) Capítulo 2: Excursiones y aventuras (Cuento III) Adelante: La diversidad de Costa Rica

Materials:
*Juntos Dos (textbook, provided)
*3-ring notebook with dividers/paper
*New World (or other) Spanish dictionary
Grading: A=89.5-100%, B=79.5-89.4%, C=69.5-79.4%, D=59.5-69.4%, NP=below 59.4%. Percentages will be derived from scores in the following areas: Quizzes - 30%, Practice points - 30%, Non-test grades - 40%.

¡¡BIENVENIDOS!!