SPANISH II / SPANISH II HONORS
Prerequisite: Spanish II: Spanish I (Grade ‘C’ or better) or teacher rec. Students who have passed Spanish 2 with a C or better at another school should NOT take this class; Spanish II Honors: Spanish I Honors or teacher recommendation, signed Honors Agreement
1.0 Credit: Full Year
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Fee: $15 for online curriculum access (Voces)
Spanish II courses build upon skills developed in Spanish I, extending students’ ability to understand and express themselves in Spanish and increasing their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to engage in discourse for informative or social purposes, write expressions or passages that show understanding of sentence construction and the rules of grammar, and comprehend the language when spoken slowly. Students usually explore the customs, history, and art forms of Spanish-speaking people to deepen their understanding of the culture(s).
Spanish II courses build upon skills developed in Spanish I, extending students’ ability to understand and express themselves in Spanish and increasing their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to engage in discourse for informative or social purposes, write expressions or passages that show understanding of sentence construction and the rules of grammar, and comprehend the language when spoken slowly. Students usually explore the customs, history, and art forms of Spanish-speaking people to deepen their understanding of the culture(s). The honors course prepares students for advanced course work and engages students in enrichment opportunities. Rigor is demonstrated through sophistication and acceleration in terms of thought-provoking learning activities, challenging assessments, and more complex text/materials. Diverse interests, cultures, perspectives, learning styles, and intelligences are cultivated and higher level critical and creative thinking skills such as interpretation, problem-solving, investigation, and logic are emphasized throughout the honors course.
SPANISH2_registrationvideo.mp4Spanish 2 builds on the foundation created in Spanish 1. Over the course of the year, we learn
to describe what people are wearing (including fashion trends around the world)
comparing homes in the US to homes in Spanish speaking countries
describing places in a town and giving directions
Celebrating holidays and comparing traditions and festive meals
Describing a typical day for American teens and comparing to the daily schedule in other countries
Learning about the Spanish-speaking world through music (geography, traditions, styles, etc.)
Moving from using just the present tense to also using the past tense.
Students are expected to speak, read, write, and understand spoken Spanish at an advanced-beginner level. Repetition is key to learning a language, so we practice in class, play games, and participate in activities that let students build their confidence using the language. In addition to vocabulary and grammar, we learn about the customs and culture of the entire Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish 2 and Spanish 2 Honors cover the same content, but Honors students are asked to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the Spanish language. Their assessments are not necessarily longer, but teachers expect their speech and writing to be more complex. Honors students are also asked to complete an additional project each six-week grading period that builds on what students are learning in class. If your student is interested in taking AP Spanish, the honors class is a good way to prepare for that challenge.
If you speak Spanish at home or understand spoken Spanish, check out our new course for 2023-24, Spanish for Heritage Speakers.