Summer Assignment 2016
Course: Spanish 2 Pre-AP
Instructor: Señora Darrah
Purpose:
Email: [email protected]
The purpose of this project is to review your level one Spanish skills and to prepare you
for level two.
Grading expectations:
This assignment is a test grade. A rubric is attached.
Teamwork and sharing is allowed; HOWEVER, none of your examples or materials
should be exact duplications of another person’s work. These will be considered
cheating and will be dealt with accordingly.
Assignment:
Part I – Grammar and Vocabulary: Create a grammar and vocabulary booklet. ALL
EXAMPLES MUST BE IN SPANISH.
Part II – Writing
Part III – Culture/Listening
Due Date:
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
For this project, you may choose a combination of any 2 presentation methods listed below. Please
note that, for the essay sections, you must write them out by hand. This saves time with marking
accents (which WILL be considered gradable).
Methods of presentation:
Flash drive
CD data disk
Hard printed copy
Hand – written copy
If you have any questions or need me to clarify the directions, please email. Have a great summer! I
look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Señora Darrah
Part I Grammar and Basic Vocabulary - El guía gramático y vocabulario básico
NOTES FOR GRAMMAR SECTION
When asked to conjugate a verb, you must create a verb chart (conjugation box) and show the forms for
all 5 voices/forms. You do not need to conjugate for vosotros. You may not repeat a verb unless
specifically told to do so. Examples should be given in Spanish, with the translation included. Be sure to
answer all questions that are asked with full and complete sentences / lists.
1. For the following items, define / provide rules for usage (can be done in English) and give
examples:
a. Noun
b. Verb (Infinitive vs. Conjugated)
c. Adjective:
i. Descriptive
ii. Possessive
d. Article – (Definite vs. Indefinite)
e. Subject Pronouns
2. What is a cognate? Give 3 examples.
3. Explain the concepts of adjective agreement, gender, and number in Spanish. Give examples.
4. List the 8 interrogatives in Spanish and give an example of each in a sentence.
5. Write out (in Spanish) numbers 0 to 20 by 1’s and numbers 10 – 100 by 10’s.
6. List the days of the week (Spanish and English).
7. List the months of the year (Spanish and English).
8. Write today’s date in Spanish. Write out the numbers using words (except for the year).
9. Provide a list of frequency words that could be used to describe how often you do something.
(ex. always, never, sometimes…)
10. What are the three types of regular verbs in Spanish?
a. Conjugate one of each kind in all of the forms (voices).
11. Conjugate the following irregular verbs in all of the forms: ser, ir, estar
12. Ser vs. Estar – Explain the major differences in their uses (Hint: Acronym).
a. Give a sample sentence to demonstrate each verb.
13. Explain what “funky yo” verbs are.
a. Do the full conjugation for one of the following: dar, conocer, saber, traer, decir, venir,
hacer, poner, ver, salir, tener
b. Give the yo form for the rest of the verbs listed
14. Explain “stem-changing verbs”. What are the 4 types?
a. Give an example of each type and conjugate it completely.
15. Explain the structure and uses of “gustar” and give examples.
16. Explain the 2-verb rule. Give examples.
17. Explain the difference between “tener” and “tener que”. Give an example sentence using each.
18. Provide four expressions using “tener” and their translation.
19. Compare / Contrast the verbs: conocer and saber
Add additional grammar topics you would like to review -- or as a help to remember some of the topics
you found difficult. (This is optional.)
GRAMMAR HELP for PART 1
http://www.krumisd.net/Page/4303
http://www.drlemon.net/Grammar101.html
http://spanish.about.com/
http://www.studyspanish.com/
PART 2 – Writing
NOTE: This is to see where you are at, not how good you are at using Google Translate, or another
translation website (i.e. writing in English and “clicking”). You will not be docked points for what you
have not yet learned and I am looking for an HONEST attempt. However, obvious use of a translation
device (beyond looking up vocabulary) will be considered cheating and dealt with accordingly.
Remember, you will be doing essays like these in-class during the year and you will not be able to use
your phones/computers. Show me what you know, not what the internet can do. Remember, this essay
must be handwritten.
Write a complete cohesive essay (minimum 100 words – ½ - ¾ page, hand-written) about the following
topic. This essay will be looked at for content, as well as grammar.
Tema: ¿Qué hacen tú y tu familia durante un verano típico?
PARTE 3 – Culture / Listening
Select 2 of the following songs:
“Corazón Espinado” – Santana featuring Maná
“Mirando de Lado” – Kinky
“Lejos de Aquí” -- Kudai
“Corazón sin Cara” – Prince Royce
THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE DONE IN ENGLISH.
For each video:
1. Look up the lyrics online and translate them. You may use a translation website to do a
computer translation for you for this activity. What do you think is the meaning of the song?
What is the mood or how do you feel when reading the lyrics?
2. Find the music video on YouTube and watch the video. Does the video match the lyrics?
Explain, referencing at least 2 specific things (images/lyrics).
Use these websites to help you translate the lyrics:
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www.spanishdict.com
www.wordreference.com
http://lyricstranslate.com/en - Use caution with this website. It is a forum website, meaning
that the general public contributes lyrics and translations. It is not always accurate.
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Rubricas – Summer Assignment
Pre-AP Spanish 2
GRAMÁTICA Y VOCABULARIO (Parte 1)
COMPLETO
Sí
20
Falta parte(s)
15
Falta MUCHAS partes
10
5
GRAMÁTICA (acentos / escritura correcta)
Bueno
Algunos errores
Muchos Errores
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
DEFINICIONES/VOCABULARIO
Sí
Falta parte(s)
20
15
Falta MUCHAS partes
10
5
ENSAYO (Parte 2)
DESARROLO (uso de vocabulario, originalidad, organización)
10
8
6
4
2
GRAMÁTICA/ORTOGRAFÍA
10
8
6
4
2
CULTURA / VIDEOS (Parte 3)
DESARROLO (uso de ejemplo, originalidad)
10
8
6
4
COMPLETO
Sí
Falta parte(s)
10
8
6
Total de puntos ______/100
2
Falta MUCHAS partes
4
2