Standards of Learning:Standards of Learning - Spanish II
Pulled directly from the Virginia Department of Education website, here are the standards: Spanish II In Spanish II, students continue to develop their communicative and cultural competence by interacting orally and in writing with other Spanish speakers, understanding oral and written messages in the language, and making oral and written presentations in the language. They begin to show a greater level of accuracy when using basic language structures, and they are exposed to more complex features of Spanish. They continue to focus on communicating about their immediate world and daily activities. They read material on familiar topics and write short, directed compositions. Emphasis continues to be placed on use of Spanish in the classroom as well as on use of authentic materials to learn about Spanish language and cultures. Emphasis continues to be placed on use of Spanish in the classroom as exclusively as possible, as well as on use of authentic materials to learn about the Spanish language and culture(s). Interpersonal Communication SII.1 The student will exchange spoken and written information and ideas in Spanish. 1. Give and follow basic instructions. 2. Ask and answer questions about oneself, others, and the immediate environment, such as exchanges concerning people, things, plans, events, feelings, emotions, and geographic direction and location. SII.2 The student will initiate, sustain, and close brief oral and written exchanges in Spanish, using familiar and recombined phrases and sentences. 1. Participate in brief oral and written exchanges that reflect present, past, and future time frames. 2. Use nonverbal communication and paraphrasing to convey and comprehend messages. Interpretive Communication: Listening and Reading for Understanding SII.3 The student will understand basic spoken and written Spanish presented through a variety of media in familiar contexts. 1. Identify some details and key words when listening to, and reading in Spanish. 2. Understand culturally authentic materials, such as announcements, messages, and advertisements in familiar contexts. 3. Understand and respond appropriately to simple instructions presented in informational materials, such as instructions for following recipes or applying technology. SII.4 The student will use verbal and nonverbal cues to interpret spoken and written texts in Spanish. 1. Differentiate among increasingly complex types of statements, questions, and exclamations. 2. Interpret culturally appropriate gestures, body language, and intonation in order to clarify the message. Presentational Communication: Speaking and Writing SII.5 The student will present in Spanish information orally and in writing, combining learned and original language in connected sentences and paragraphs. 1. Relate in some detail the main ideas from level-appropriate print or non-print authentic materials. 2. Present information, using structures that reflect present, past, and future time. 3. Demonstrate attention to accurate intonation and pronunciation. 4. Demonstrate attention to accurate word order, punctuation, accents and other diacritical marks, and spelling. SII.6 The student will present in Spanish rehearsed and unrehearsed material, including skits, poems, plays, short narratives, and songs that reflect Spanish cultures. 1. Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques, such as voice inflection, gestures, and facial expressions. 2. Communicate ideas in an organized manner, using appropriate visual and technological support. Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products SII.7 The student will demonstrate understanding of the perspectives, practices, and products of Spanish-speaking cultures and the ways these cultural aspects are interrelated. 1. Participate in authentic or simulated cultural activities, such as family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and community events. 2. Identify and discuss patterns of behavior typically associated with Spanish-speaking cultures, such as those relating to business practices, customs, and family dynamics. 3. Explore the influence of the geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries or regions, such as food, clothing, dwellings, transportation, language, music, and art. Making Connections through Language SII.8 The student will use information acquired in the study of Spanish and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another. 1. Give examples of the influence of Spanish and Spanish-speaking cultures on other subject areas, such as the use of Spanish words in English or the contributions of important individuals from Spanish-speaking countries or regions. 2. Compare information acquired in other subject areas to topics discussed in Spanish class, such as the use of the metric system for measuring distance, volume, and weight or the ways in which modes of transportation reflect the economics and geography of Spanish-speaking countries or regions. Linguistic and Cultural Comparisons SII.9 The student will develop a deeper understanding of English and other languages through study of Spanish. 1. Recognize critical sound distinctions and intonation patterns in Spanish and English and their effects on the communication of meaning. 2. Compare the diverse and unique aspects of vocabulary and structural patterns of Spanish and English. 3. Compare the use of idiomatic expressions in Spanish and English. SII.10 The student will demonstrate understanding of cultural similarities and differences between the Spanish-speaking cultures studied and the United States. 1. Identify similarities and differences of traditions, such as those related to holidays, foods, family, and celebrations. 2. Identify similarities and differences of geography and their impact on aspects of culture, such as food, clothing, dwellings, transportation, recreation, music, and art. Interacting in School and Global Communities. SII.11 The student will apply Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge in opportunities beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes. 1. Explain aspects of Spanish cultures discovered through interaction with Spanish speakers, authentic media and technology. 2. Reinforce cultural knowledge through the use of Spanish-language resources, such as individuals and organizations in the community or accessible through technology |
What this means:For Our Class:
The meaning of all this is that these are the goals for our class. We hope to gain a better knowledge of the Spanish language through a continuation of the integration started in Spanish I with an addition of more tenses (past and future) and deepening the vocabulary and the understanding of what is actually being said. There will be more focus on listening and analyzing the different Spanish dialects and accents through media and practice in class, as well as a broadening of the understanding of the Spanish-speaking world's culture and current events. No Test - Still a Standard Even though there may be no SOL test for Spanish by the state of Virginia, there are still standards to learn. We at Parry McCluer hold our students to the highest standards, and as such, hold these SOLs as the minimum for the students in class. DuoLingo Link: |