Spanish II is a big step up from Spanish I where you will now take some of your memorized vocabulary and new formulas to talk about your life.  There are more concepts that we will use as we talk about routines and to recount stories from your own life.  This course requires a lot more effort for similar results to what you did in Spanish I! 

**Students should use their NHCS emails, we will use it to communicate.

Course Overview
Welcome to Spanish II! This course builds on Spanish I with a focus on vocabulary expansion, grammar mastery, and increasing fluency. Students will engage in daily Spanish communication, regular oral presentations, literature readings, and grammar-based activities. High expectations are set for respect, responsibility, and effort.

Expectations & Requirements

• Spanish Communication: Participation in class requires speaking in Spanish.

• Presentations: Approximately every 7–10 school days. Must be presented live in class.

• Literature: We will read and discuss simple Spanish texts regularly.

• Quizzes: Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes (typically Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday).

• Verbs: Mastery of vocabulary and verb conjugations in present, preterite, imperfect, and present progressive tenses is required.

• Proficiency Goal: 80% or higher — proficiency is the target, not just passing.

Weekly Class Schedule

Lunes (Mon) 

Literature (often read aloud in groups)

Martes (Tue)

Grammar/vocab practice, listening/speaking

Miércoles (Wed)

Worksheet review + Q&A

Jueves (Thu)

Dictation, grammar/vocab practice

Viernes (Fri)

Tests, presentations, or quizzes

Classroom Policies

Behavior

• Ask permission in Spanish to leave your seat or use the restroom.

• Sign out and leave your phone at your desk or on the sign-out sheet.

• Wear the bathroom pass around your neck while out.

• No eating, gum, or candy—you need to be speaking!

• Only water (in a bottle with a screw-on lid) is permitted.

• No one may leave the classroom during the first or last 15 minutes (per school policy).

Tardies

• Arrive with a pass. Show it at the door, then enter quietly and begin working.

Absences

• Email me with your full name and dates missed.

• Make-up quizzes/tests must be taken Monday after school by appointment.

Make-Up & Late Work

• Must be completed within 5 school days.

• No late work accepted during the last week of the grading period unless pre-approved via email.

• Assignments close after two weeks.

• Late penalty: -15 points per day (starts immediately).

Grading Policy

• Formal Assessments: 60%

• Daily Practice: 40%

• Projects count as test grades (some may count twice: presentation + product).

• No extra credit. Requests will be ignored.

• Work from absences is marked as 0 until made up.

• Tutoring: Mondays and Fridays after school (by email appointment, 2 days in advance).

Homework

Little to no homework is assigned. Expect to study vocabulary and grammar at home. I do not answer emails outside school hours.

Required Materials

• Paper, Pencils (required for all tests and quizzes), Pens

Grading Turnaround

Assignments are usually graded within one work week, barring illness or emergencies.

Presentation Expectations

• No notes—must be memorized.

• Projects must reflect the vocabulary and grammar we've learned.

Basic Project Rubric (Out of 5 Points)

   *Look below before the pacing guide

Final Project Rubric (Children’s Story/Fable)

Includes the same categories with an additional criterion:

• Intonation & Fluency: Expressive, fluent reading that matches the story.

Language Learning Tips

You will feel lost at times — and that’s okay! This is how language acquisition works.

• Reading: Focus on main ideas, not every word.

• Listening: Tune into tone, repetition, gestures—not every phrase is essential.

• Speaking: Adjust your pronunciation and stress patterns to be understood.

• Writing: Spanish is phonetic—spell it how it sounds, but follow the rules!

Academic Integrity

Use of translators (like Google Translate and AI) for full sentences is not allowed. If your work reflects a level beyond Spanish II, it will be considered cheating and earn a zero, with the option to redo for late credit. Your language should sound like a bright 4-5 year-old native speaker, not an adult with a baccalaureate degree.

Helpful Resources

• Quizlet

• SpanishDict

• YouTube: Gringo Español, Señor Jordan

• Podcasts or shows in Spanish

Spanish II Unit Plan & Pacing Guide

Semester 1 | 9 Weeks (Aug–Oct)
Proficiency Target: Novice High → Intermediate Low
Grading Emphasis: 60% Formal Assessments | 40% Daily Practice
Minimum Proficiency Expectation: 80% or higher

 Unit I: Review of Spanish I

 Dates: Sept 5 – Sept 19
  Focus: Present tense, basic conversation, tener que / ir + a, daily vocabulary
  Major Assessments:

• Sept 5: Spanish-speaking countries quiz

• Sept 12: Vocab + Grammar quizzes

• Sept 19: Unit Exam

Learning Objectives:

• Use common verbs and expressions in present tense to describe daily life.

• Identify Spanish-speaking countries and discuss cultural aspects.

• Ask and answer questions using tener que, ir a, and present-tense verbs.

• Develop reading fluency through literature circles and group reading.

NC Standards:

• ML.CMT.2.1, ML.CMT.1.1, ML.CMT.3.1, ML.COD.1.2

 Unit II: Pronouns & Reflexive Verbs

 Dates: Sept 22 – Oct 24
  Focus: Reflexive verbs, pronouns, present progressive, daily routine vocabulary
  Major Assessments:

• Sept 26: Reflexive Verb Quiz

• Oct 3: “Mi Rutina” Project + Unit Exam

• Oct 10: Oral Pronoun Exam

• Oct 17: Present Progressive Test

• Oct 22: Partner Project “En el espejo”

• Oct 24: Unit II Exam

• Oct 29/30: Midterm

Learning Objectives:

• Describe daily routines using reflexive verbs with correct pronoun placement.

• Present memorized spoken Spanish clearly without notes.

• Use present progressive forms to describe ongoing actions.

• Read and write with increasing grammar and vocabulary accuracy.

• Collaborate with a partner in Spanish on a structured project.

NC Standards:

• ML.CMT.2.2, ML.CMT.3.1, ML.CMT.3.2, ML.COD.1.1, ML.COD.1.2

 Unit III: Preterite Tense (Begins Q2)

 Starts: Nov 3
  Focus: Past-tense actions, vocabulary related to stories, irregular preterite verbs
  Major Assessments: TBD (based on pacing)

Learning Objectives:

• Conjugate and apply regular and irregular verbs in the preterite tense.

• Narrate past events in speaking and writing.

• Interpret and retell simple narratives in Spanish using time-related expressions.

• Use culturally authentic materials (stories, videos) to build listening comprehension.

NC Standards:

• ML.CMT.1.2, ML.CMT.3.2, ML.COD.1.3, ML.CMT.4.1

 Weekly Routine Overview

Day

Focus

Monday

Literature (read-aloud/group reading)

Tuesday

Grammar + vocab practice (listening/speaking)

Wednesday

Worksheet review + Q&A session

Thursday

Dictation, grammar, vocab reinforcement

Friday

Quizzes, presentations, formal assessments

🔧 Skills Spiral & Long-Term Goals

Skill Area

Ongoing Objectives

Speaking

Engage in daily interpersonal tasks, present orally without notes, use learned structures fluidly.

Listening

Understand main ideas, context clues, and tone in spoken Spanish.

Reading

Interpret short stories and authentic materials for comprehension.

Writing

Compose structured paragraphs using target grammar and vocabulary.

Grammar Control

Master high-frequency verbs in multiple tenses.

Culture

Recognize and compare cultural practices in Spanish-speaking communities.