WOL-Spanish II-B

Students continue their introduction to Spanish by further expanding their knowledge of key vocabulary topics and grammar concepts. Students not only begin to comprehend listening and reading passages more fully, but they also start to express themselves more meaningfully in both speaking and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, understand common vocabulary terms and phrases, use a wide range of grammar patterns in their speaking and writing, participate in conversations and respond appropriately to conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various German-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. By semester 2, the course is conducted almost entirely in Spanish. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). COURSE OBJECTIVES: Engage in language learning Review and expand their study of common vocabulary topics Gain a deeper understanding of a wide range of grammar patterns Participate in expanded conversations and respond appropriately to a variety of conversational prompts Communicate more meaningfully using correct vocabulary and grammatical structures Read, write, speak, and listen for meaning in Spanish Analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries Regularly assess progress in proficiency through quizzes, tests, and speaking/writing submissions