Spanish 2 Honors – Friday – Full Year 2023 – 2024 – 30 weeks – Grades 8 – 11
Friday, September 15 2023 @ 11:00AM – Friday, June 28 2024 @ 12:30PM EDT
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Learned the basic rules in Spanish 1?
Now, we can really have some fun!
Students will create a slideshow presentation about the holiday, Dia de los Muertos, enjoy a series of familiar fables presented in Spanish, watch videos of Colombian Maria as she teaches her American husband, Cody, how to speak Spanish, continue the textbook story of Sr. Adams as he finishes preparations and finally makes his big rip to Mexico, and try to find a penpal by writing to student in Hispanic countries, who are trying to learn English.
This courses is targeted to 9th – 11th graders willing to keep up with the exercises at home.
Older students are welcomed as are mature 8th graders, who have completed Spanish 1 or have passed my placement test.
This class is taught as an Honors course which provides extra transcript credit; a standard credit option is available.
The purpose of language is to communicate with others. Unless excepted for adapted learning needs, it is important that students use microphones and cameras in class each week as well as in at least one weekly Spanish Study Group meeting. Study Group is a 45 minute meeting in which students work together to complete weekly assignments. Although the exact days and times may change based on student availability, options will likely include Mondays at 1:00 pm EST or Tuesdays at 11:30 am – in which the student will choose one option.
Learning a foreign language can be rigorous; it should also be FUN! Ms. Rachel expects students to not just keep up with the rules of grammar, but also to explore and respect the richness of the many aspects of Hispanic culture. As long as students are making a good effort, Ms. Rachel is happy to adapt and assist as needed to help EVERYONE succeed! She encourages both students and parents to contact her throughout the year with concerns and feedback. Learning is a team effort and she looks forward to welcoming you to the team!
Teacher made workbook will be provided at the start of class.
Approximately 2-3 hours homework per week plus the 45 minute study session.
NOTE: This class must reach the minimum of five students by August 20th to run. If we do not reach this minimum, parents will be notified via email.
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great teacher loved her skils and pep
Such a caring and patient teacher
Rachel Bevins is such a lovely teacher, making sure her students feel supported and encouraged during the language-learning process. I’m amazed by her patience every time I listen to part of her lesson, as she is one of those gifted teachers who can keep teens on track while also allowing them to feel validated with the things they want to express.
My daughter (and I) appreciated her grading policies. This was our first high school year, so having study groups outside of normal class hours was new to us, so just plan for your child to be online for those 1-2x per week as well. For my daughter, this was a great time to connect with her classmates and also to make sure she felt on track with what she was learning. It also built in some structure for her to stay on top of homework assignments.
We look forward to Spanish II next year, and would highly recommend this class.
Excellent Spanish Class!
Mrs. Bevins is a wonderful teacher who keeps students interested through interactive live classes and innovative assignments. Both of my daughters took Spanish 2 and had a great year! The work load is very reasonable but rigorous enough, and engages the student in different ways to solidify learning. Students have plenty of practice with listening, speaking, and writing the language. Grading happens in a timely manner and feedback is plentiful. I highly recommend this engaging class!
