Spanish II
Date & Time
Instructor
Grade Level
Spanish II introduces new vocabulary including expressions needed to talk about daily routines, clothing and shopping, travel, giving advice, celebrations, and newsworthy events. New grammar topics include the past tense, object pronouns, and reflexive and reciprocal pronouns. We continue to study geography and cultural highlights of the Spanish-speaking world. Classes are highly interactive and focus mostly on speaking and listening through games, role-plays, grammar exercises, songs, and more. In addition to speaking and listening, students will develop skills for reading and writing in Spanish. Note that Spanish 2 begins with a review of Spanish 1. Students who are unsure of their Spanish level should contact the instructor.
A headset microphone is required.
Each week, homework will be assigned to reinforce the topics covered in class. This course uses Savvas Auténtico, a digital platform designed to strengthen language acquisition while reinforcing and extending skills through guided practice. The required materials below outline purchase instructions and how to submit proof of purchase to the teacher for access within Canvas, our learning management system.
Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.
Autentico 2, national edition digital courseware (required); ISBN: 9780328936908
Autentico 2, leveled grammar book (hard copy)Â (optional);Â Â ISBN: 9780328923755
This digital license can be ordered here directly from Savvas, the publisher. The teacher will require proof of purchase (receipt from Savvas of your final receipt showing the specific curriculum purchased). Please see link above, and the teacher will also communicate with registered students prior to the class start date.
Dr. Workman has a Ph.D. in Hispanic literature and has been teaching Spanish since 2004. She has also taught history, literature, ELA, and writing courses to students of all ages and backgrounds. As a teacher, Dr. Workman strives to help students master the subject matter through a variety of instructional methods including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile. She enjoys teaching online as this gives her the opportunity to try new strategies for developing lessons and running a virtual classroom. Part of teaching involves continually learning, so Dr. Workman can often be found taking coursework along with her students, which not only helps her increase her own knowledge, but also gives her ideas to incorporate in her own classes.
In addition to teaching human beings, Dr. Workman likes training her dog and cat (two of her favorite students). Currently, her dog is learning to push talking buttons with his nose and her cat is learning to sit and stay. (Who knows, one day they might be the next furry YouTube sensations!)
Beyond academics, Dr. Workman loves reading and writing, playing music, watching theatrical performances, and spending time with friends and family. One of her goals this year is to see more Greek plays that so far she has only read.
Dr. Workman welcomes you to her classes and looks forward to having you as a student!
Student J. –
Spanish II was an enjoyable and challenging class, and Sra. Phillips was very engaged in teaching and helping us understand the Spanish terms. Thank you, Sra. Phillips! 😀
Jessica W –
Spanish II was challenging for my student, but Mrs. Phillips walks students through the challenge with grace and accountability. The class was engaging and always a bright spot in my child’s week.