Tareas y actividades...
Fecha (date)	Tarea (classwork/homework)	Se espera (due)
el 25 de agosto	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Settled into our temporary seats and took attendance 2.) I introduced myself in Spanish and we discussed what was understood from the introduction. 3.) Reviewed our basic 3 rules for my classroom 4.) Discussed various items and areas of my classroom 5.) Introduced the concept of cognates, numbers 0-10, colors and basic greetings/goodbyes 6.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Browse our class website (here) and begin using some of the online activities for practice/review. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el primero de septiembre
el 26 de agosto	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Assigned seats and took attendance 2.) Reviewed information presented in yesterday's introduction 3.) Reviewed information on various items and areas in my classroom 4.) Reviewed cognates, numbers 0-10, colors and basic greetings/goodbyes 5.) Introduced the Spanish alphabet 6.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Browse our class website (here) and begin using some of the online activities for practice/review. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el primero de septiembre
el 27 de agosto	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students discussed what they remember about greetings and goodbyes in Spanish, as well as vocabulary for basic numbers, colors, and the Spanish alphabet. 2.) Students individually greeted and discussed feelings in Spanish with the instructor. 3.) As a whole group, the students discussed greetings and goodbyes, basic colors, numbers 0 - 39, and the Spanish alphabet as a review. 4.) Individually, the students reviewed meanings of Spanish names and selected a name (or created a personalized one) for themselves for future use in the classroom. 5.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Browse our class website (here) and DOWNLOAD the course information packet. PRINT THE LAST 3 PAGES, sign them (and get parent/guardian signatures,) and turn them in to Sr. Eby. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el primero de septiembre
el 28 de agosto	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using a printed copy of the course information packet, we reviewed information and answered questions regarding the class policies, syllabus, "A/B/Not Yet" system, and more. 2.) Individually, the students reviewed meanings of Spanish names and selected a name (or created a personalized one) for themselves for future use in the classroom. 3.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Browse our class website (here) and DOWNLOAD the course information packet. PRINT THE LAST 3 PAGES, sign them (and get parent/guardian signatures,) and turn them in to Sr. Eby. Click here to download the SPANISH 1 Information Packet (Course Syllabus)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	el primero de septiembre
el 31 de agosto	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) The students obtained individual login usernames and passwords for QUIA.com [SEE ME!] 2.) The students obtained laptop computer assignment and used their new QUIA.com login to access their account page. They updated their email address and other information on this page. [SEE ME!] 3.) Students practiced colors and numbers by playing various QUIA.com activities available on our class website. 4.) As a whole group, students reviewed numbers in Spanish 0 - 39, colors and the pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet. 5.) As a whole group, students practiced various greetings and goodbyes, along with discussing how they are feeling today. 6.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): See homework from last Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	el primero de septiembre
el primero de septiembre	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students reviewed numbers in Spanish 0 - 39, colors and the pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet. 2.) As a whole group and in conversation pairs, students practiced various greetings and goodbyes, along with discussing how they are feeling today. 3.) As a whole group, students learned/practiced the pronunciation of subject pronouns (me, you, him/her, we, you all, they) 4.) In the "Cuaderno de Vocabulario y Gramática" (vocab & grammar workbook,) students completed pages 1 & 5. 5.) Each student was given a textbook to take home. PLEASE LEAVE THIS TEXTBOOK AT HOME. Do NOT bring it back and forth to school, since the book may become damaged during the year and I will need to charge you for damages. 6.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): NONE TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 2 de septiembre	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Read pp. 9 - 14 in the "Cuentos y Cultura" workbook (this is NOT the workbook I gave you... come see me to borrow the workbook.) [SEE ME!] 2.) In "Cuentos y Cultura," answer the questions on each of the pages 9 - 14 on a separate sheet of paper. 3.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 3 de septiembre	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Watch a television program in Spanish (on a Spanish-language channel) for 10 minutes. See if you can understand the general topics discussed during the program. What was the program about? What words did you understand? What did you think about the program? Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. 2.) In the "Cuaderno de Actividades" workbook (this is NOT the workbook I gave you... come see me for this workbook,) complete page 1 (all of it,) page 3 (only section #8) and page 4 (all of it.) You can use your textbook pages 1, 2, 3, 7 & 12 for help on the workbook pages. 3.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 4 de septiembre	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) To practice basic greetings and other expressions, students completed "Toca Timbre" (Bell Work) transparency 1.2 [SEE ME!] 2.) Students watched the "Expresavisión #1" for Chapter #1 to review greetings, good-byes and other basic expressions. 3.) Students read text pp. 0 - 3 and discussed various cultural, historic and geographic elements of Spain. 4.) Students watched the "Geovisión" for Chapter #1 to learn cultural, historic and geographic points of Spain. 5.) Students read text pp. 20 - 21 and practiced the pronunciation of time, days, months and seasons vocabulary. 6.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 8 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students copied down the pronunciations of difficult letters from the Spanish alphabet (G, H, J, K, LL, Q, RR, V, W, X, Y, Z) [SEE ME!] 2.) As a whole-class verbal review, the students practiced reciting the Spanish alphabet. 3.) As a whole-class review, students discussed various cultural, historic and geographic elements of Spain. 4.) Students reviewed the written forms of numbers 16 - 39 and took notes on specific examples. 5.) Using text p.20, students worked individually and in pairs to answer questions regarding time. 6.) Students used text p. 21 to review/practice the pronunciation of days, months and seasons vocabulary. 7.) Students practiced new questions such as "When is your birthday?" and "Where are you from?" in Spanish. 8.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 9 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, student practiced the pronunciations of difficult letters from the Spanish alphabet (G, H, J, K, LL, Q, RR, V, W, X, Y, Z). 2.) As a whole-class verbal review, the students practiced reciting the Spanish alphabet. 3.) Using visuals in the room, students practiced the pronunciation/reviewed the meaning of Spanish subject pronouns (me, you, he, she, we, you all, they.) 4.) In pairs, students completed an introductory conversation with their partner in Spanish. They reviewed how to ask/tell someone's name, where they are from, and how they are feeling today. 5.) As a whole-group review, students discussed how to state the current time in Spanish while using various examples. 6.) The students discussed cultural aspects of time (using military formats, stating time in minutes before the hour, etc.) 7.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 14 [#16] y p.18 [#20] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	el 11 de septiembre
el 10 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole-class verbal review, the students will use text p.22 to practice reciting the Spanish alphabet. 2.) Using text pp. 19 & 23, students will discuss and practice how to ask for and give personal contact information (telephone number and email address) in Spanish. 3.) Using text p. 6, Students will discuss and practice how to ask and talk about their best friends in Spanish. 3.) Using text pp. 20 - 21, students will discuss and practice how to ask for and give the current day/date and time in Spanish. 4.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Click on THIS LINK to visit a great website for practicing your Spanish alphabet. Also, don't forget to complete and turn in yesterday's homework! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 11 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using the supplementary audio file, students will complete text p. 23 [#29] as a practice/review of the Spanish alphabet. 2.) Students will complete workbook p. 4 [#11], p. 6 [#15] and p. 7 [ALL] to review/practice describing other people, using subject pronouns, numbers 0 - 39, and how to ask for and give personal contact information (telephone number and email address) in Spanish. 3.) Using an answer key, the students will check their work on the previous workbook pages for accuracy and discuss corrections with the instructor. 4.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 20 [#25 & #26] y p. 21 [#27] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 15 de septiembre
el 14 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using an overhead transparency and associated worksheet, students will practice pronunciation/memorization of meanings of subject pronouns [SEE ME!] 2.) In pairs, the students will practice pronunciation/memorization of days of the week, months, and seasons. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin working on a worksheet to practice the use of time expressions, months and seasons in Spanish [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete the homework assigned last Friday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 15 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups or individually, students will complete yesterday's worksheet to practice the use of time expressions, months and seasons in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, the students will review the correct answers for the previous worksheet and discuss corrections with the instructor. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (Vocab & Grammar Workbook) p. 8 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 17 de septiembre
el 16 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will review the grammatical rules and uses of Spanish verbs in general. 2.) As a whole group, the students will review the conjugations and meanings of the verb SER. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin creating questions and giving answers according to the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet [SEE ME!] 4.) As a whole group, the students will review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete the homework assigned on Tuesday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 17 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups or individually, students will continue working on creating questions and giving answers according to the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet from yesterday. 2.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the correct answers from the homework (workbook p.8) and make corrections in order to review time and days of the week in Spanish. 3.) Using text p. 24, the students will review the meaning and uses of the conjugations of the verb SER. 4.) Students will write the conjugations of the verbs SER and ESTAR on their "Verb Sheet" [SEE ME!] and discuss meanings of the conjugations as a whole group. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 10 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 21 de septiembre
el 18 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will use the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet to review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete text p. 15 [#18] and p. 24 [#32]. Afterwards, they will discuss the correct answers with the instructor as a whole group and make corrections. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete the homework assigned yesterday! Also, continue practicing for your Chapter 1 Conversation assessment. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 21 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due (workbook p. 10) and make corrections. 2.) Students will have an opportunity to review their current grade, bring questions and concerns about their grades to the instructor, etc. 3.) In pairs, the students will use the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet to review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) 4.) As a review of Chapter 1 concepts, students will watch the "Expresavisión" video (#2) and discuss topics covered afterward as a whole group. 5.) As a review of the verb SER, students will watch the "Gramavisión" video (SER) and discuss some examples of SER afterward as a whole group. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 25 [#34] Using each word from the box on the left, create 7 sentences using the verb SER and a word or phrase from the box on the right. Make sure they make sense! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 22 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will use the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet to review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) 2.) As a whole-group review of the verbs "to be" in Spanish, the students will discuss the meanings and uses of SER and ESTAR. They will also copy down the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme" [SEE ME!] in order to begin memorizing it. 3.) Students will discuss the uses and meanings of various "interrogatives" (question words) in Spanish. 4.) Students will create a "foldable" to help them remember various interrogative words in Spanish [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to do yesterday's assignment that is due tomorrow! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 23 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) In pairs, the students will use the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet to review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) 3.) Students will finish creating yesterday's "foldable" to help them remember various interrogative words in Spanish. 4.) Students will discuss the uses and meanings of various "interrogatives" (question words) in Spanish as a whole group. 5.) As a whole-group review, students will practice the pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. PRACTICE FOR YOUR CHAPTER 1 SPEAKING ASSESSMENT! Click here to download/open the document: Chapter 1 Speaking Assessment TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 24 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will use the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet to review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) 2.) As a whole group, the students will review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 3.) In pairs, the students will discuss various interrogative words in Spanish and their meanings in English. 4.) As a whole group, the students will review the uses and meanings of SER conjugations in sentences in Spanish. 5.) In pairs or small groups, the students will begin working on a basic practice/review worksheet for ESTAR & SER [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. PRACTICE FOR YOUR CHAPTER 1 SPEAKING ASSESSMENT! Click here to download/open the document: Chapter 1 Speaking Assessment TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 25 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) In pairs or small groups, the students will finish working on the basic practice/review worksheet for ESTAR & SER from yesterday. 3.) In pairs, the students will use the Chapter 1 Conversation practice worksheet to review basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) I WILL BEGIN TAKING VOLUNTEERS TODAY FOR A GRADE! 4.) Students will play "Loto" (Bingo) as a whole-group review of days, months and seasons. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. PRACTICE FOR YOUR CHAPTER 1 SPEAKING ASSESSMENT! Click here to download/open the document: Chapter 1 Speaking Assessment TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 28 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group and in pairs, the students will review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the correct answers for the ESTAR & SER worksheet with the instructor and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In pairs, the students will complete the Chapter 1 Conversation assessment to demonstrate proficiency with basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) TODAY IS THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE! TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. PRACTICE FOR YOUR CHAPTER 1 SPEAKING ASSESSMENT! Click here to download/open the document: Chapter 1 Speaking Assessment TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 29 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) In small groups or individually, students will complete the mini-worksheet entitled, "La cortesía" [SEE ME!] to practice various courtesy titles and expressions in Spanish. 3.) Using the textbook/Internet and in small groups or individually, students will complete the "Spain Culture Questions" worksheet [SEE ME!] to review various geographic, political, and social aspects of Spain. 4.) In pairs, the students will complete the Chapter 1 Conversation assessment to demonstrate proficiency with basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) YESTERDAY WAS THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE! TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 30 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) In small groups or individually, students will continue working on items from yesterday (courtesy expressions practice and Spain culture questions.) 3.) In pairs, the students will complete the Chapter 1 Conversation assessment to demonstrate proficiency with basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el primero de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will briefly review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) In small groups or individually, students will finish the items from Tuesday (courtesy expressions practice and Spain culture questions.) 3.) Individually, students will begin the "Repaso (Capítulo 1)" worksheet to review Chapter 1 vocabulary and grammar concepts [SEE ME!] 4.) In pairs, the students will complete the Chapter 1 Conversation assessment to demonstrate proficiency with basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete the "Repaso (Capítulo 1)" worksheet. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 5 de octubre
el 2 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will briefly review the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) Individually, students will self-grade the items from Tuesday (courtesy expressions practice and Spain culture questions) and submit their work for a grade [SEE ME!] 3.) In pairs, the students will complete the Chapter 1 Conversation assessment to demonstrate proficiency with basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 5 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, the students will review the correct answers for the "Repaso (Capítulo 1)" worksheet and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In small groups or individually, the students will complete the practice activity "Los verbos ser y estar" [SEE ME!] 3.) Individually, the students will review the correct answers and make corrections for the previous activity. 4.) Students will review their current grade and discuss any concerns with the instructor. 5.) In pairs, the students will complete the Chapter 1 Conversation assessment to demonstrate proficiency with basic questions and expressions according to Chapter 1 topics (introductions, giving personal information, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Log into QUIA.com and take the CHAPTER 1 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT (you can click on this link to go directly to the practice quiz.) Do this quiz as many times as needed to get a satisfactory score. I will need to manually grade some of the items before you know the final score. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 9 de octubre
el 6 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will practice the "ESTAR & SER Rhyme". 2.) Students will copy the verb TENER, its meaning, and its 6 conjugations onto their Verb Sheets. 3.) Students will copy the mnemonic device "DVTCCSSONC?" into their notes [SEE ME!] 4.) As a whole group, the students will discuss numbers 10 - 100, asking/telling age and birthdate. 5.) In pairs, students will practice asking/telling age and birthdate. 6.) As a whole group review, the students will discuss the meanings, pronunciation and spelling of interrogative words (question words.) 7.) In small groups or individually, the students will begin sections A, B & E from the "Interrogative Words" practice packet [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete the homework from yesterday (CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 7 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups or individually, the students will finish sections A, B & E from the "Interrogative Words" practice packet [SEE ME!] 2.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the correct answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, the students will play "Loto" (Bingo) to review time expressions in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete the homework from Monday (CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 8 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, the students will use interrogative word cubes to practice the pronunciation and memorization of meanings for various interrogative words in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, the students will discuss how to ask/tell their age and birthdate. 3.) In pairs, students will practice asking/telling age and birthdate for themselves and their family/friends. 4.) Students will practice reciting the mnemonic device "DVTCCSSONC?" 5.) As a whole group, the students will take notes on and continue reviewing numbers 10 - 100. 6.) In small groups or individually, the students will begin the practice sheet "Numbers from 0 to 99". TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete the homework from Monday (CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 9 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will practice reciting the mnemonic device "DVTCCSSONC?" 2.) Individually, students will recite the ESTAR & SER Rhyme for a small speaking assessment grade. 3.) In small groups or individually, the students will finish the practice sheet "Numbers from 0 to 99". 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete the homework from Monday (CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 12 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will practice reciting the mnemonic device "DVTCCSSONC?" 2.) Using numbers posted by the instructor and while working in pairs, students will discuss how to say and spell various numbers 0 - 100 in Spanish. 3.) As a whole group, the students will discuss how to ask/tell someone else's age and birthdate. 4.) Using the verb TENER and while working in pairs, students will practice asking/telling age and birthdate for family/friends. 5.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss Sr. Eby's presentation on patios in Córdoba, Spain. TAREA (HOMEWORK): On a separate sheet of paper, write the following questions IN SPANISH, then answer them in COMPLETE SENTENCES IN SPANISH (SPELL OUT YOUR NUMBERS!): 1.) How old are you? 2.) How old is your best friend? 3.) How old is your Spanish teacher? TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 14 de octubre
el 13 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will practice reciting the mnemonic device "DVTCCSSONC?" 2.) Using numerical flashcards and while working in pairs, students will discuss how to say various numbers 0 - 100 in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will review text pp. 38 - 41. Then, as a whole group, students will discuss various historic, cultural, and geographic points about Puerto Rico. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish yesterday's homework! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 14 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using mathematical flashcards and while working in pairs, students will discuss how to say and spell basic math problems and various numbers 0 - 100 in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, students will review various historic, cultural, and geographic points about Puerto Rico. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned today. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 15 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review various historic, cultural, and geographic points about Puerto Rico. 2.) Students will watch the "Geovisión" video for Chapter 2 (Puerto Rico) and discuss various historic, cultural, and geographic points presented in the video. 3.) As a whole group, students will practice the meaning and pronunciation of the vocabulary on text pp. 44 - 45 and on p. 47. The students will then discuss how to use the vocabulary to describe themselves and other people. 4.) In pairs, students will ask/talk about personality and physical traits for themselves and other people. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 46 [#1 y 2] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 16 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): ¡NO HAY ESCUELA! :) :) :) :) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 19 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) The students will review corrected/checked-in homework and classwork assignments. If corrections are necessary, the students will make adjustments and turn it back into the period bin for credit [SEE ME!] 2.) The students will complete bellwork transparencies 2.1 & 1.8 [SEE ME!] Then, as a whole class, the students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Using transparencies and text pp. 44 - 45, the students will practice the pronunciations of various vocabulary (adjectives and other expressions used to describe people.) Students will also discuss the meanings of the vocabulary. 4.) Using text p. 47, the students will review asking/telling age and birth dates in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish the homework assigned last Thursday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 20 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the correct answers from the homework due today (text p. 46 [#1 & 2]) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Students will create a drawing of three people: himself/herself, his/her best friend, and his/her favorite teacher. 3.) Using the drawing from the previous activity, text pp. 44 - 45, and the "¿Cómo eres? Capítulo 2 - Más Adjectivos" sheet [SEE ME!], each student will write a brief description about each person below each drawing. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 47 [#4] y p. 48 [#7] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 21 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Expresavisión" #1 for Chapter 2 (words and expressions used to describe people) and discuss the vocabulary afterwards. 2.) Individually, students will finish their drawings and descriptions from yesterday. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the Ch.2 Vocab #1 Word Jumble. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish the homework assigned yesterday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 22 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework due today (text pp. 47 & 48 [#4 & #7] and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Using text p. 48 and as a whole group, the students will discuss the use of the verb SER. 3.) The instructor will introduce the concept of using SER with compound subjects by providing examples on the dry-erase board and asking students to discuss the conjugations and meanings of various statements in pairs. 4.) Students will watch and discuss the use of adjectives in a brief music video: "Bonito" (by Jarabe de Palo) 5.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish their 3-person drawing and descriptions. Also, they will finish the Ch.2 Vocab #1 Word Jumble. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 49 [#8] BE SURE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THE MODEL! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 26 de octubre
el 23 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using the corresponding audio file, students will individually complete text p. 46 [#3]. As a whole group afterward, the students will review the correct answers for the activity and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will complete text p. 49 [#9] as a review of various adjectives to describe physical features and personality traits of people. 3.) As a whole group, the students will practice the pronunciation and memorization of meanings for Ch.2 Vocab. #2 on text pp. 56 - 57 (things people do/do not like.) 4.) The instructor will introduce the use of the verb GUSTAR to describe what people do/do not like. 5.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the Ch.2 Vocab #2 crossword puzzle. 6.) If there is time left over, the students can begin creating 15 Concept Cards for Chapter 2 Vocabulary #2 on text p. 73 [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the homework assigned yesterday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 26 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will review the homework due today (text p. 49 [#8]) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Students will watch the "Expresavisión" for Chapter 2 - Vocab #2 as a review of words and phrases used to talk about likes/dislikes in Spanish. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the use of phrases like "nada," "un poco," "más o menos," and "mucho" with GUSTAR to talk about likes/dislikes to varying degrees in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary on text p. 58 along with "¿Por qué...?/Porque..." to discuss why they like/dislike certain things. 5.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue working on the Ch.2 Vocab #2 crossword puzzle. 6.) The students will create 15 Concept Cards for Chapter 2 Vocabulary #2 on text p. 73 [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 27 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete the Ch.2 Vocab #2 crossword puzzle. 2.) The students will finish creating 15 Concept Cards for Chapter 2 Vocabulary #2 on text p. 73. 3.) Text p. 51 [#13] Using each of the words from the blue box combined with the correct form of SER (in the yellow box) and an adjective (from the green box,) create a total of 7 sentences in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 28 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) PERIOD 6 ONLY: Using text pp. 57 & 58, students will review expressions in the blue and yellow boxes (used for describing various objects and situations.) 2.) PERIOD 6 ONLY: As a whole group, students will discuss definite articles and adjective agreement in Spanish. 3.) PERIOD 6 ONLY: Individually or in small groups, students will finish the following items: Chapter 2 Word Jumble & Crossword, 15+ Concept Cards for Chapter 2 - Vocab. #2, and text p. 51 [#13]. 4.) PERIOD 6 ONLY: Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the worksheet titled "Gender and adjective agreement." TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned today. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 29 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) FOR ALL STUDENTS: As a whole group, students will discuss the history and cultural background of Día de los Muertos (an important Hispanic holiday.) Students will also begin planning for the "cultural experience" this coming Monday to celebrate the occasion. 2.) FOR ALL STUDENTS: Using text pp. 57 & 58, students will review expressions in the blue and yellow boxes (used for describing various objects and situations.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2, 3: As a whole group, students will discuss definite articles and adjective agreement in Spanish. 4.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2, 3: Individually or in small groups, students will finish the following items: Chapter 2 Word Jumble & Crossword, 15+ Concept Cards for Chapter 2 - Vocab. #2, and text p. 51 [#13]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *.) FOR ALL STUDENTS: Individually or in small groups, students will complete the worksheet titled "Gender and adjective agreement." *.) FOR ALL STUDENTS: Using an answer key, students will self-check the "Gender and adjective agreement" worksheet and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 58 [#20] y p. 59 [#22] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 2 de noviembre
el 30 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the history and cultural background of Día de los Muertos (an important Hispanic holiday.) Students will also continue planning for the "cultural experience" this coming Monday to celebrate the occasion. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete the worksheet titled "Gender and adjective agreement" (as well as your Concept Cards and anything else that is due.) 3.) Using an answer key, students will self-check the "Gender and adjective agreement" worksheet and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned today. Don't forget to finish yesterday's assignment! Also, don't forget to bring in supplies for the Día de los Muertos celebration on Monday (if you signed up)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 2 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Día de los Muertos (CULTURAL EXPERIENCE) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned today. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 3 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) FOR STUDENTS IN ALL PERIODS: Individually, students will complete bellwork transparencies 2.3 y 2.4 to practice using the verb SER along with vocabulary used to describe likes and dislikes. 2.) FOR STUDENTS IN ALL PERIODS: As a whole group, students will use transparencies to review Chapter 2 - Vocabulary #2 (likes and dislikes) along with the expressions "¿Por qué?" and "Porque" to talk about WHY the students like or dislike various things. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2 and 3:Individually or in small groups, students will complete the worksheet titled "Gender and adjective agreement" along with anything else that was due by the end of last week. 4.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2 and 3:Using an answer key, students will self-check the "Gender and adjective agreement" worksheet and make corrections as necessary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIOD 6: Individually or in small groups, students will work in pairs to complete text p. 59 [#23] in writing. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the quiz on Chapter 2 Vocab. & Grammar #1 this Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 4 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2 and 3: Individually or in small groups, students will work in pairs to complete text p. 59 [#23] in writing. 2.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2 and 3:Individually or in small groups, students will complete the worksheet titled "Gender and adjective agreement" along with anything else that was due by the end of last week. 4.) FOR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 1, 2 and 3:Using an answer key, students will self-check the "Gender and adjective agreement" worksheet and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the quiz on Chapter 2 Vocab. & Grammar #1 this Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 5 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Chapter 2 - Vocab. & Grammar #1 PRACTICE QUIZ. 2.) The students will discuss personal opinions about each picture on text p. 61 [#26] as a conversational pair activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the quiz on Chapter 2 Vocab. & Grammar #1 TOMORROW! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 6 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Chapter 2 - Vocab. & Grammar #1 QUIZ. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 9 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete bellwork transparencies 2.5 & 2.6 to practice basic questions and responses in Spanish as well as discussing likes and dislikes. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary [SEE ME!] 2.) Each student will have the opportunity to review graded classwork and homework as well as make corrections as required. The students will also review their current grade in the class and have the opportunity to ask questions about individual grades if desired. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on the meanings and uses of "de" and "a" in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will begin discussing Unit 2 - Objectives #8 & #10 on the Practice Assessment. As the information is discussed, the students will take notes to study at home for the quiz this coming Friday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for Friday's quiz on GUSTAR and on cultural/history/geography questions about Puerto Rico. PERIOD 2 ONLY: Please complete text p. 59 [#23] and turn in by WEDNESDAY. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 12 de noviembre
el 10 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete bellwork transparencies 2.7 & 2.8 to practice describing various objects and ideas in Spanish as well as the use of the verb GUSTAR. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary [SEE ME!] 2.) As a paired and whole-group review, students will first discuss the meanings and uses of the words "de" and "a" in Spanish with a partner. Then, the students will discuss the terms as a whole group. 3.) As a whole group, students will finish discussing Unit 2 - Objectives #8 & #10 on the Practice Assessment. As the information is discussed, the students will take notes to study at home for the quiz this coming Friday. 4.) In pairs, students will begin preparing for the Unit 2 - Objective #11 speaking quiz [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned.Study for Friday's quiz on GUSTAR and on cultural/history/geography questions about Puerto Rico. PERIOD 2 ONLY: Be sure to complete yesterday's homework assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 11 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete bellwork transparency 3.1 to practice describing various concepts from Chapter 2. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary [SEE ME!] 2.) In pairs, students will use their Concept Cards for Chapter 2 to practice the pronunciation and memorization of various terms/expressions related to likes and dislikes. 3.) In pairs, students will continue preparing for the Unit 2 - Objective #11 speaking quiz. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned.Study for Friday's quiz on GUSTAR and on cultural/history/geography questions about Puerto Rico. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 12 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will use their Concept Cards for Chapter 2 to practice the pronunciation and memorization of various terms/expressions related to likes and dislikes. 2.) In pairs, students will discuss the use of the verb GUSTAR while referring to examples written on the front board (as part of a "cloze" activity.) 3.) Individually, students will review their personal performance on last Friday's quiz and their current grade in the class. Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions about their grades, tomorrow's quiz and the quiz retake opportunity coming up next week. 4.) In pairs, students will continue preparing for the Unit 2 - Objective #11 speaking quiz. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned.Study for TOMORROW'S quiz on GUSTAR and on cultural/history/geography questions about Puerto Rico. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 13 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Unit 2 Assessment for Objectives 8 & 10 (along with a re-take for Objectives 9 & DP2) [SEE ME!] 2.) In pairs, students will continue preparing for the Unit 2 - Objective #11 speaking quiz. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Study for any re-takes for the Unit 2 Assessment next week (if you need to do a re-take.) You can download a copy of the Unit 2 PRACTICE TEST here: Click here to download the UNIT 2 PRACTICE TEST (Microsoft Word Format)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 16 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to re-take (or complete, if needed) portions of the Unit 2 Assessment for ALL OBJECTIVES. [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Study for any re-takes for the Unit 2 Assessment THIS WEEK (if you need to do a re-take.) You can download a copy of the Unit 2 PRACTICE TEST here: Click here to download the UNIT 2 PRACTICE TEST (Microsoft Word Format)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 17 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to re-take (or complete, if needed) portions of the Unit 2 Assessment for ALL OBJECTIVES. [SEE ME!] 2.) In pairs, students will continue preparing for the Unit 2 - Objective #11 speaking quiz. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Study for any re-takes for the Unit 2 Assessment THIS WEEK (if you need to do a re-take.) You can download a copy of the Unit 2 PRACTICE TEST here: Click here to download the UNIT 2 PRACTICE TEST (Microsoft Word Format)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 18 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will create an 8-box comic strip depicting 4 activities they like and 4 they do not like, along with statements about their preferences in Spanish. Each item will also tell WHY they do (not) like each activity [SEE ME!] 2.) As students are working, the instructor will speak with each student individually about their grade and possible retake allowances. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Study for any re-takes for the Unit 2 Assessment THIS WEEK (if you need to do a re-take.) You can download a copy of the Unit 2 PRACTICE TEST here: Click here to download the UNIT 2 PRACTICE TEST (Microsoft Word Format)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 19 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will finish creating the 8-box comic strip from yesterday. 2.) As students are working, the instructor will speak with each student individually about their grade and possible retake allowances. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Using words from Vocabulary #1 ONLY on p. 111 in the text, students will choose 15+ words from the terms and create 15+ Concept Cards for the new vocabulary. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 20 de noviembre
el 20 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students finished up any work due, learned how to play dominoes (traditional Puerto Rican game) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Enjoy your break! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
el 23 - 27 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): EL RECESO DE LA ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS (¡No hay escuela!) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 30 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will read text pp. 76 - 79 (history, culture, and geography of Texas.) 2.) In pairs and as a whole class, students will discuss what they learned from the reading. 3.) As a whole class, students will review how to ask and tell what they do and do not like to do. 4.) In pairs, students will ask each other about activities they do and do not like to do. 5.) As a whole class, students will discuss the use of "con" (with) as it relates to favorite/daily activities. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Begin working on 15+ Concept Cards from Ch.3 Vocab #2. Create 15 (or more) cards using VERBS from the Vocab #2 section on text p. 111. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 2 de diciembre
el primero de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss what they remember about the history, geography and culture of Texas. 2.) Individually, students will begin working on 15+ Concept Cards from Ch.3 Vocab #2. They will create 15 (or more) cards using VERBS from the Vocab #2 section on text p. 111. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete the homework assigned yesterday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 2 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss the meaning of the Spanish word con and provide examples of proper use. Then, as a whole class, students will discuss the topic in depth. 2.) Using text pp. 94 - 95, students will review the meanings of the 2nd set of vocabulary in Chapter 3 and practice the pronunciation of various terms. 3.) Individually, the students will take notes while the instructor introduces the grammar topic of VERB INFINITIVE ENDINGS & THE PRESENT TENSE in completely Spanish. 4.) In pairs, the students will discuss the introductory lesson in English for increased comprehension and clarification of the topic. 5.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the introductory lesson in English and will have an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, etc. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 3 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will have an opportunity to change their assigned seat and obtain a new conversation partner. 2.) Using their Chapter 3 Concept Cards, students will work in pairs to memorize the meanings and practice pronunciation of various vocabulary terms. 3.) In pairs, the students will discuss what they remember about verb infinitives and the present tense from yesterday's lesson. 4.) Individually, students will use mini-whiteboards to practice the spelling and use of various verbs. 5.) As a whole group, students will take notes as the instructor gives examples of conjugating verbs in Spanish. 6.) On the verb sheet, students will add the verbs HACER and QUERER. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 84 [#2], p. 96 [#20] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 7 de diciembre
el 4 de diciembreVIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using their Chapter 3 Concept Cards, students will work in pairs to memorize the meanings and practice pronunciation of various vocabulary terms. 2.) In pairs, the students will discuss what they remember about verb infinitives and the present tense from yesterday's lesson. 3.) Individually, students will use mini-whiteboards to practice the spelling and use of various verbs. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 7 de diciembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using their Chapter 3 Concept Cards, students will work in pairs to memorize the meanings and practice pronunciation of various vocabulary terms. 2.) As a whole group, the students will watch both "Expresavisión" videos for Chapter 3. Afterward, students will discuss the vocabulary and related expressions as a whole class. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Gramavisión" video for the present tense of verbs. Afterward, the students will discuss the grammar topic as a whole class. 4.) In small groups or individually, the students will complete sections A & B of the practice sheet entitled "Present Tense of Verbs". Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for the quiz this week (Chapter 3 Vocabulary #1 & #2 along with the conjugations of "-AR" verbs)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 8 de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using their Chapter 3 Concept Cards, students will work in pairs to memorize the meanings and practice pronunciation of various vocabulary terms (FOCUS ON SPELLING!). 2.) Individually, students will listen to audio files in order to complete text pp. 84 [#1] & p. 97 [#24]. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In small groups or individually, the students will complete section C of the practice sheet entitled "Present Tense of Verbs". Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 85 [#4] y p. 98 [#26] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 10 de diciembre
el 9 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete the Chapter 3 Practice Assessment [OBJECTIVES 3, 4, & 8] in preparation for the quiz this coming Friday. If the students have extra time, they can try OBJECTIVES 6 & 7. 2.) Near the end of the period, the instructor will display the correct answers and allow the students time to make corrections to their answers as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 10 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using their Chapter 3 Concept Cards, students will work in pairs to memorize the meanings and practice pronunciation of various vocabulary terms (FOCUS ON SPELLING!). 2.) Individually, students will add the verb "IR" to their verb sheets. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the conjugations and uses of ESTAR, SER, QUERER, HACER and IR. 4.) Using the Unit 3 Practice Assessment, students will individually complete Objective #7 (-AR Verb conjugations). Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S ASSESSMENT ON OBJECTIVES 3, 4, and 8! To study for this assessment, you can click here to download the UNIT 3 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 11 de diciembreVIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT - OBJECTIVES 3, 4 & 8 (OPTIONAL: 6 & 7) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 14 de diciembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the pronunciations of the conjugations for SER and ESTAR. 2.) Using an overhead transparency, students will work in pairs and use SER and ESTAR to translate 6 sentences (3 for each verb) from English to Spanish. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group. 3.) In pairs, students will state the 3 types of verbs in Spanish and the endings for "-AR" verbs. 4.) Using text p. 98 [activity #26], students will individually choose the correct conjugations for various "-AR" verbs to complete each sentence. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 5.) In pairs, the students will discuss the meanings of JUGAR and IR. Then, as a whole group, the students will write the 6 conjugations for both verbs. 6.) Using their notes, the students will individually complete text p. 101 [#33] by using various conjugations of JUGAR and IR to complete the sentences. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 99 [#28] Combine the words from the boxes to create 6 sentences total (1 for each subject in the first box.) Do not repeat words and be sure to CONJUGATE YOUR "-AR" VERBS in the middle box! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 16 de diciembre
el 15 de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will recite and discuss the 6 ending for "-AR" verbs. 2.) Individually, students will complete bellwork transparency #s 3.7 & 3.8 in order to review/practice the conjugations of "-AR" verbs as well as JUGAR and IR [SEE ME!] Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Individually, students will review their personal performance results from last Friday's quiz on Chapter 3 vocabulary [SEE ME!] 4.) Using the Unit 3 Assessment (FORM A), the students will individually complete Objectives 6 & 7 as a practice for tomorrow's quiz on the same objectives. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. 5.) Students will tear out pp. 25 & 27 from the Cuaderno de Actividades and complete sections #12 & #17. This is NOT the same workbook you have at home! [SEE ME!] Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Make sure you complete yesterday's assignment! Also, BE SURE TO STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S ASSESSMENT ON OBJECTIVES 6 & 7! To study for this assessment, you can click here to download the UNIT 3 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 16 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete Unit 3 Assessment - Objectives 6 & 7. 2.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 102 and practice the pronunciation of various expressions used to discuss the weather. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 17 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will discuss the vocabulary, history and traditions of "La Navidad" and "El Año Nuevo" in Spanish-Speaking countries. 2.) Students will begin watching a film with Spanish subtitles as a practice of reading comprehension in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to bring stuff in for tomorrow's CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 18 de diciembreVIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) CULTURAL EXPERIENCE to celebrate La Navidad/El Año Nuevo! 2.) Students will begin watching a film with Spanish subtitles as a practice of reading comprehension in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Have a WONDERFUL and SAFE Winter Break! Be sure to get lots of rest, have fun, and STUDY for exams coming up during the break. See you when we return! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 21 de diciembre - el primero de enero	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): EL RECESO DEL INVIERNO TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Have a SAFE and WONDERFUL break! Be sure to catch-up on some studying if needed... Exams are right around the corner! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 04 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss various weather expressions in Spanish and talk about the current weather in our area. 2.) As a whole group, students will use their Verb Sheets to review the meaning and conjugations of the verb HACER. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss a grammar video that discusses the topic of weather expressions. 4.) As a whole group, students will utilize a cell phone/electronic device to perform conversions between temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius. The students will also discuss travel and the cultural significance of using other measurement systems as part of living/visiting other countries. 5.) As a whole group, students will briefly discuss the topic of immigration. Then, the students will individually fill in the first two boxes of the IMMIGRATION KWL [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. IF YOU ARE DOING A RETAKE ON AN OBJECTIVE, be sure to complete the following: For the verb "IR": Workbook p. 36 [29] For the verb "ESTAR": Write 6 sentences using the verb ESTAR For the verb "SER" and "-AR" verbs: Workbook p. 34 [26] This "corrective" will be your ticket to take the retake this Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	el 08 de enero
el 05 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will ask each other what the current weather is like in Spanish and discuss various weather-related terms. 2.) As a whole group, the students will review the meaning and conjugations of the verb HACER. 3.) Individually, students will review their current grade in the class and review their personal performance on the assessment they took two days before the Winter Break. 4.) In pairs or small groups, students will begin working on the practice sheet titled "PRESENT TENSE OF REGULAR -AR VERBS" [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. If you plan to do a retake on Friday, be sure to complete Monday's corrective assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 06 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs or small groups, the students will finish the worksheet from yesterday. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, the students will finish and turn-in the IMMIGRATION KWL. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. If you plan to do a retake on Friday, be sure to complete Monday's corrective assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 07 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, the students will finish and turn-in the IMMIGRATION KWL. 2.) As a whole group, the students will discuss various current issues related to Hispanic immigration to the United States. Then, they will discuss reasons why people emigrate to other countries around the world. 3.) Using 6 sentences in Spanish that contain the verb HACER (posted on the front dry-erase board), students will work in partners to determine the English translation for each. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group. 4.) As a whole group, the students will play a round of "Loto" (Bingo) to review weather and seasonal expressions in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. If you plan to do a retake on Friday, be sure to complete Monday's corrective assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
el 08 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students discuss the correct answers for Monday's retake correctives assignment and ask questions if necessary. 2.) Individually, students will complete the RETAKE ASSESSMENT for Chapter 3 (Objectives 6 & 7). If you scroll down, you will see a link for the "Exam Review" page. Go there and there is a practice test posted there for this! 3.) Individually, students will view and utilize various web-based resources available for the Mid-Term Exam review (SEE "EXAM REVIEW PAGE" AND OTHER GAME ACTIVITIES BELOW.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY FOR THE MID-TERM EXAM! (Scroll down for a link to the exam review page.) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 11 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the Mid-Term Exam PRACTICE TEST. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the Mid-Term Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 12 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue working on the Mid-Term Exam PRACTICE TEST. 2.) As a whole group, the students will review the correct answers for the Mid-Term Exam (Practice Test) and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the Mid-Term Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 13 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will begin working on the MID-TERM EXAM TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue studying for the Mid-Term Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 14 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish working on the MID-TERM EXAM TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 15 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review their results from the Mid-Term Exam and have an opportunity to discuss items. 2.) As an overall review of material presented during the semester, students will play a quiz-style review game in small groups. TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 18 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA (Día de MLK Jr.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 19-21 de enero MARTES-JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): EXÁMENES TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 22 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA (Día de planificación para los maestros) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 25 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review their final semester grades and discuss issues regarding their new semester class schedules. 2.) Individually, students will complete a survey to provide instructional feedback for the previous semester [SEE ME FOR THIS SURVEY!] 3.) As a whole group, students will review the present tense endings of "-AR" verbs. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take personal notes on the present tense of "-ER" and "-IR" verbs. 5.) As a whole group, students will review reasons why people emigrate between countries around the world. 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take personal notes on ways people legally and illegally immigrate to the U.S. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 26 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the 3 types of verbs in Spanish and the 18 (total) endings for Spanish verbs in the present tense. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the practice sheet for the present tense of "-ER" & "-IR" verbs. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take personal notes on ways people legally and illegally immigrate to the U.S. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
el 27 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss the 18 endings of present tense verbs. 2.) In pairs, students will practice the conjugations of various -ER & -IR verbs. 3.) Individually or in small groups, the students will finish working on the practice sheet for the present tense of "-ER" & "-IR" verbs. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 28 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) While working in pairs or small groups, students will review an overhead transparency of 6 sentences in Spanish. On paper, they will fill in blanks with the correct conjugations of missing verbs (in the present tense.) Afterward, the students will discuss and write the meanings of the sentences in English. Finally, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In small groups, students will play a competitive verb stem & ending matching game as a review of -AR, -ER & -IR verbs. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 29 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will complete bellwork transparencies 4.1, 4.7 & 4.8 to review descriptions of people, related activities, and the present tense of verbs. 2.) As a whole class, the students will review the correct answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Individually, students will read National Public Radio (NPR) articles about immigration and answer questions from the related activity sheet [CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THIS SHEET!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Click here to view and download today's immigration activity worksheets TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el primero de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish the National Public Radio (NPR) article assignment from this past Friday. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss various ways people immigrate (legally and illegally) to the U.S. During the discussion, students will take notes on various key points. 3.) In small groups, students will play a competitive verb stem & ending matching game as a review of -AR, -ER & -IR verbs. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 138 [#32] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 3 de febrero
el 02 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review various ways people immigrate (legally and illegally) to the U.S. During the discussion, students will take notes on various key points. 2.) As a whole group, students will view and discuss various statistical graphs and charts related to the historical and current population trends in the U.S. While discussing the information, students will take notes on various key points. 3.) In pairs, students will interpret population graphs and, using historical references, discuss the potential impact of changes in U.S. ethnic group populations. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework today. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S HOMEWORK! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 6, 8
el 03 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the new hall pass policy and results of the recent in-class student feedback survey. 2.) In pairs, students will review information learned yesterday: (1.) Reasons people emigrate to other countries, (2.) Ways people legally and illegally immigrate to the U.S., and (3.) How our current and future foreign-born populations compare to our country's history of immigration. 3.) In small groups, students will begin an activity that practices distinguishing between facts and opinions about immigration. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the Immigration Quiz! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 6, 8
el 04 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups, students will complete an activity that practices distinguishing between facts and opinions about immigration. 2.) Individually, students will complete the PRACTICE IMMIGRATION QUIZ. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for tomorrow's Immigration Quiz! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 6, 8
el 05 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the IMMIGRATION QUIZ. 2.) As a whole group and while viewing authentic documents and a requirements chart/table from the Department of Naturalization and Immigration Services, students will discuss the process of naturalization. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss various upcoming events and important announcements. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 6, 8
el 08 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will read text pp. 114 - 117 and select 3 things they found interesting from the reading. Then, they will discuss these items with their conversation partner. 2.) As a whole class, the students will share-out the items they selected from the reading. 3.) As a whole class, the students will review and discuss the chapter objectives listed on pp. 118 - 119. 4.) As a whole class, the students will practice the pronunciation of the vocabulary terms shown on pp. 120 - 121. 5.) As a whole class, the students will discuss the concept of definite vs. indefinite articles. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 122 [#2] To complete this activity, create 6 sentences using words from the boxes to fill in the structure: "Para la clase de ________, necesito [I need] _________." TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 10 de febrero
el 09 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss what they remember from yesterday's discussion on Costa Rican geography, history and culture. 2.) As a whole group, students will share-out various facts and observations about Costa Rican geography, history and culture. 3.) Using text pp. 121 - 122, students will practice the pronunciation and discuss the meanings of various vocabulary located in the blue and yellow boxes. 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the Chapter 4 - Vocabulary #1 Crossword/Word Jumble [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH THE HOMEWORK ASSIGNED YESTERDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 10 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will log into QUIA.com and view their Immigration Quiz results. PLEASE READ MY COMMENTS ON YOUR SHORT ESSAY ANSWERS! 2.) As students are review their quiz results, the instructor will review each student's homework assignment (due today.) 3.) As a whole group, the students will discuss plans for the upcoming Cultural Experience this Friday. 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish working on the Chapter 4 - Vocabulary #1 Crossword/Word Jumble TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 123 [#4] READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Answer the questions in Spanish. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 12 de febrero
el 11 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the life and history of Selena, a famous Tejano singer/dancer. 2.) As a wrap-up of our mini-unit on Immigration, students will watch Selena. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned today. DON'T FORGET TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S HOMEWORK! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 12 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) CULTURAL EXPERIENCE (IMMIGRATION/SELENA) TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 37 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 16 de febrero
el 15 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA. TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 16 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a wrap-up of our mini-unit on Immigration, students will finish watching Selena. 2.) In small groups, students will discuss and answer questions based on cultural topics presented during the film. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 17 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will move to new assigned seats and introduce themselves to their new speaking/activity partner in Spanish. 2.) Individually, students will complete the "Selena Movie Questions" sheet [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 3.) As a whole group, students will use text p. 120 to practice the pronunciation and meanings of vocabulary related to school supplies while the instructor pulls various realia items from a backpack. 4.) As a whole group, students will use text p. 121 to practice the pronunciation and meanings of vocabulary related to school subjects while viewing an overhead transparency containing icons and Spanish vocabulary terms. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 18 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will use text p. 120 to practice the pronunciation and meanings of vocabulary related to school supplies while they pull various realia items from their own backpacks/school bags. 2.) In pairs, students will use a partner speaking activity guide sheet to discuss various school subjects and discuss their personal opinions about each one. 3.) Individually, students will begin working on the "Mi Horario Escolar" sheet to describe their current school schedule. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 123 [#5] Be sure to write out the WHOLE paragraph! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 22 de febrero
el 19 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish the "Mi Horario Escolar" sheet (from yesterday) to describe their current school schedule. 2.) In pairs, students will discuss the meanings of questions and answers presented on the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" sheet [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET! 3.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
el 22 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Geovisión" video for Costa Rica and discuss the topics presented as a whole group afterward. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Expresavisión" video for Ch.4 - Vocab. #1 (school supplies and subjects terms) and discuss the items presented as a whole group afterward. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss how to say what they have, want and need. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 23 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss how to say what they have, want and need. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on expressions using the verbs "TENER," "IR A..." and "HAY." 3.) As a whole group, students will practice the pronunciation and memorization of meanings for key vocabulary terms and expressions in the blue and yellow boxes on text pp. 133 & 134. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 134 [#22] For each item, tell where it/they are located by using the expression "Hay ____ en ____." FOLLOW THE MODEL! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 7	el 25 de febrero
el 24 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss various target-language idiomatic expressions that use the verb "TENER." 2.) In pairs, students will use the verb expression "IR A..." to talk about what they are planning to do today. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss the meaning and use of the word "HAY". 4.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
el 25 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 4 - Vocab #2 (school rooms and extra curricular events.) 2.) Individually, students will label a blank map of Seminole High School in Spanish with their classes and other important vocabulary. 3.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. STUDY FOR THE CHAPTER 4 VOCABULARY QUIZ! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 26 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete the CHAPTER 4 VOCABULARY (PRACTICE) QUIZ. Aftewards, students will check their answers and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will finish labeling a blank map of Seminole High School in Spanish with their classes and other important vocabulary. 3.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. STUDY FOR THE CHAPTER 4 VOCABULARY QUIZ! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el primero de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the CHAPTER 4 VOCABULARY (PRACTICE) QUIZ on our class website (QUIA.com) 2.) Individually, students will finish labeling the school map in Spanish and turn it in. 3.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. 4.) As a whole group, the students will play "Loto" to practice Chapter 4 Vocabulary terms. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S QUIZ! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 2 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the difference between Spanish definite articles (el, la, los, las) and Spanish indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas) along with various school-related vocabulary. 2.) Individually, students will complete the CHAPTER 4 VOCABULARY QUIZ on our class website (QUIA.com) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 136 [#28] Use the expression "IR + a..." to talk about what people are GOING TO DO. Don't forget to use the correct conjugations of IR (voy, vas, va...) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 04 de marzo
el 3 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will log into QUIA.com and view yesterday's final results for the Chapter 4 vocabulary quiz, ask questions, schedule retakes, etc. 2.) Individually, students will complete sentences in Spanish using the verb TENER. Afterwards, they will work in partners to translate the sentences to English. 3.) As a whole group, students will be introduced to the verb VENIR and discuss stem-changing ("boot") verbs in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the use of "IR + A..." to talk about what people are going to do. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 4 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) To review the verbs TENER & VENIR, students will watch the "Grammavisión" videos for these grammar topics. Afterward, students will work in pairs to discuss the correct answers to 6 fill-in-the-blank items. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the use of "IR + A..." to talk about what people are going to do. 3.) In pairs or small groups, students will translate the following question and answer it completely in Spanish: ¿Adónde vas después de las clases y qué vas a hacer? TAREA (HOMEWORK): Using Tuesday's homework, translate each sentence into ENGLISH to say what the sentences mean. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 08 de marzo
el 5 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In order to review the use of "IR + A" to talk about future plans, the students will watch the "Gramavisión" for that grammar topic. Afterwards, the students will work in pairs to correctly complete 3 example items for additional practice. 2.) In pairs or small groups, students will translate the following question and answer it completely in Spanish: ¿Adónde vas a ir y qué vas a hacer este fin de semana? 3.) Individually (by instructor prompts,) students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO COMPLETE YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 8 de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will discuss the correct answers for last week's homework (text p. 136 [#28]) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs and then as a whole group, students will discuss the conjugations of the verbs TENER and VENIR as a review from last week. 3.) To practice the verbs TENER & VENIR, students will work individually to complete text p. 126 [#12] & p. 128 [#16] while listening to audio files for the activities. 4.) Individually (by instructor prompts,) students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Take this time to prepare for the FCAT. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 9 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs and then individually (by instructor prompts,) students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Take this time to prepare for the FCAT. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 10 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): N/A (FCAT) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 11 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs and then individually (by instructor prompts,) students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 12 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch a travel video on Costa Rica while thinking about questions presented to them before the video. Afterward, the students will discuss their thoughts and observations about the video according to the questions. 2.) In pairs and then individually (by instructor prompts,) students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study/practice for the SPEAKING ASSESSMENT next week! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 15 de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will write the 6 conjugations of MIRAR, BARRER and SALIR (to practice using -AR, -ER & -IR verb endings in Spanish.) Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will discuss the meanings of TENER, VENIR and IR in English. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group. 3.) In pairs, students will review the conjugations of TENER, VENIR and IR. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group. 4.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. As students are working on this, individual students will be encouraged to work 1-on-1 with the instructor for practice for the upcoming verbal test for Chapter 4. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the upcoming quizzes: (1) VERBAL TEST on Chapter 4, (2) PRESENT TENSE OF REGULAR -AR, -ER and -IR VERBS, and (3) TENER, VENIR & IR. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 16 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students reviewed used text p. 138 to review the present tense of -ER and -IR verbs. 2.) As a whole group, students watched and discussed the "Gramavisión" video for the present tense of -ER and -IR verbs. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students completed OBJ.5, DP4 & OBJ.7 from the SPANISH 1 - UNIT 4 REVIEW/PRACTICE ASSESSMENT [SEE BELOW FOR THE LINK] 4.) As a whole group, the students discussed the correct answers from the practice assessment and made corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the upcoming quizzes: (1) VERBAL TEST on Chapter 4, (2) PRESENT TENSE OF REGULAR -AR, -ER and -IR VERBS, and (3) TENER, VENIR & IR. Click here to download the SPANISH 1 - UNIT 4 REVIEW/PRACTICE ASSESSMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 17 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the "Present Tense: Regular -AR, -ER and -IR Verbs" worksheet [SEE ME FOR THIS WORKSHEET!] 2.) Individually, the students will use an answer key to review the correct answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. As students are working on this, individual students will be encouraged to work 1-on-1 with the instructor for practice for the upcoming verbal test for Chapter 4. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the upcoming quizzes: (1) VERBAL TEST on Chapter 4, (2) PRESENT TENSE OF REGULAR -AR, -ER and -IR VERBS, and (3) TENER, VENIR & IR. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 18 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the online QUIZ for Chapter 4 - Objective 5. 2.) Individually, students will complete the online QUIZ for Chapter 4 - DP4 & Objective 7. 3.) In pairs, students will share their personal school schedule and talk about their instructors while using the "Entrevista en pareja: La vida escolar" and "Mi horario escolar" sheets as guides. As students are working on this, individual students will be encouraged to work 1-on-1 with the instructor for practice for the upcoming verbal test for Chapter 4. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the upcoming VERBAL TEST on Chapter 4 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 19 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs and while using the Language Lab, students will "warm-up" for today's speaking assessment on Chapter 4 (school supplies and classes). 2.) Individually, students will use the Language Lab to answer instructor questions in Spanish regarding school supplies and classes. The students will complete these questions for the Chapter 4 Speaking Assessment. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 22 de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss and write the 12 conjugations for TENER and VENIR. Afterward, they will check their answers against a chart posted on the dry-erase board and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will take a PRACTICE QUIZ on TENER & VENIR while using an overhead transparency. Afterward, they will view/discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will use audio and a reading passage to complete the PRACTICE ASSESSMENT for CHAPTER 4 - OBJECTIVES #1 & #2 [SEE BELOW FOR THE LINK!]. Afterward, they will view/discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 41 & 42 [FOR #12, LOOK AT THE MODEL!] Click here to download the SPANISH 1 - UNIT 4 REVIEW/PRACTICE ASSESSMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 24 de marzo
el 23 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will use audio and a reading passage to complete the ASSESSMENT for CHAPTER 4 - OBJECTIVES #1 & #2. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete the “PRÁCTICA: Capítulo 4 Gramática #1” sheet to practice for the TENER & VENIR quiz this coming Thursday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 24 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss plans for this coming Friday's Cultural Experience, homework due today, and reminders about homework, electronic devices and restroom pass policies. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete the “REPASO: Capítulo 4 Gramática #1” sheet to practice for the TENER & VENIR quiz TOMORROW. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for tomorrow's quiz on TENER & VENIR. Also, don't forget to bring items for Friday's Cultural Experience! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 25 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will take the QUIZ on TENER & VENIR. 2.) In small groups, students will begin answering the “PRÁCTICA: Capítulo 4 Cultura” questions in English [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to bring in items for tomorrow's Cultural Experience! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 26 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Have a WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK! Be sure to do any requirements for quiz retakes over the break, if needed. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 29 de marzo - el 2 de abril LUNES - VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): ¡NO HAY ESCUELA! (EL RECESO DE LA PRIMAVERA) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 5 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will review the school board policies for dress code and the use of personal electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) 2.) As a whole class, students will discuss the advantages of taking Spanish (and other classes) beyond the 2nd level. 3.) Individually, students will being taking notes on Chapter 4 Culture test study questions as the instructor (and other students) discuss the correct answers as a whole group. [SEE ME FOR THIS STUDY SHEET!] 4.) As a whole group, students will practice basic vocabulary terms related to immediate family members. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 6 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will continue taking notes on Chapter 4 Culture test study questions as the instructor (and other students) discuss the correct answers as a whole group. [SEE ME FOR THIS STUDY SHEET!] 2.) As a whole group, students will continue practicing basic vocabulary terms related to immediate family members. 3.) Individually, students will review their current grade and talk to the instructor about opportunities for grade improvement. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p.160 [#2 & #3] For #2, use the family tree diagram above the activity section to answer the questions about the family. For #3, use the pictures below the section to help you fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 8 de abril
el 7 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review their previous assessments and have an opportunity to ask questions about specific items/issues. 2.) Individually, students will review their current grade and talk to the instructor about opportunities for grade improvement. 3.) As a whole class, students will view an overhead transparency of a family tree with vocabulary related to the immediate and extended family. As a whole group, the students will practice pronouncing the various vocabulary terms. 4.) Individually, students will begin creating a family tree in Spanish, using the overhead transparency as a guide. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 8 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework assigned on Tuesday and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will continue creating their family tree in Spanish, using the overhead transparency as a guide. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin completing the Chapter 4 - Vocab #1 Crossword Puzzle & Word Jumble. [SEE ME FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT!] 4.) Individually, students will review their current grade and talk to the instructor about opportunities for grade improvement. TAREA (HOMEWORK): While using vocabulary from Chapter 5 (on p. 187) and verbs from the green sheet of regular verbs [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!], the students will write a short composition of approximately 15 sentences. In the composition, students will need to describe 3 different family members, including physical appearance, personality, and what each person does on the weekends. SEE ME FOR THE EXACT REQUIREMENTS! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 9 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish creating their family tree in Spanish, using the overhead transparency as a guide. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish completing the Chapter 4 - Vocab #1 Crossword Puzzle & Word Jumble. [SEE ME FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish your family essay (due MONDAY 4/19!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 12 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will continue working on their family tree and crossword assignments from last week. 2.) In pairs, students will select 3 family members on their own family tree drawings and describe them to their partners. They will talk about each family member's name, age, personality/physical traits, and family relation. 3.) Using text p. 159, students will individually answer questions about various family members with a special focus on hair and eye color. 4.) Using text p. 162, students will discuss (as a whole class) the use of possessive adjectives. 5.) Individually, students will complete text p.162 [#7]. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish your family essay (due MONDAY 4/19!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 13 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish working on their family tree and crossword assignments from last week. 2.) In pairs, students will select 3 family members on their own family tree drawings and describe them to their partners. They will talk about each family member's name, age, personality/physical traits, family relation, and hair/eye color. 3.) As a whole class, students will use text p. 159 to discuss the "Essential Questions" for the first part of Chapter 5. 4.) As a review of possessive adjectives, students will discuss the chart of adjectives on p. 162 in the text. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish your family essay (due MONDAY 4/19!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 14 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will discuss various cultural items from Chapter 4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz on Costa Rica. 2.) In pairs, students will discuss the answer to one specific cultural question from the practice/study sheet and write the answer on an overhead transparency. Then, the students will take turns presenting their "best possible answer" to the rest of the class. 3.) As a whole class, the instructor will discuss upcoming events and deadlines (retakes, course registration sheets, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for the Costa Rica culture quiz tomorrow! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 8
el 15 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will take the QUIZ on CHAPTER 4 - OBJ. #8 (COSTA RICA CULTURE QUIZ). 2.) As a whole class, students will practice the pronunciations, meanings and uses of various possessive adjectives while viewing the grammar notes on text p. 162. 3.) As a whole class, students will review stem-changing "boot verbs" in while viewing the grammar notes on text pp. 164 & 166 (DORMIR, EMPEZAR, etc.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish your family essay (due MONDAY 4/19!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 16 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Using the grammar notes on text p. 162 and activity #8 on p. 163, students will view images of families and listen to related audio to practice recognition of various vocabulary terms. 2.) In small groups, students will complete the "Actividad de la música" activity sheet. This sheet is a cloze activity to translate the lyrics for the song "Me Voy" by Julieta Venegas. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 3.) As a whole class, the students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole class, the students will watch the music video for "Me Voy" by Julieta Venegas. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to finish your family essay (due MONDAY 4/19!) HERE ARE THE CRITERIA FOR THIS ESSAY: Composición: Mi familia While using vocabulary from Chapter 5 (on p. 187) and verbs from the “green sheet” of regular verbs [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!], write a short composition about your family. This will be worth 50 POINTS! Requirements: 1.) Nombre, fecha, período, título (“Composición: Mi familia”) 2.) 15+ sentences total 3.) DOUBLE SPACED!!! 4.) Talk about 3 different family members 5.) For each member, describe: a. His/her name and how he/she is related to you b. His/her approximate age c. What they look like (5 things, including hair & eye color) d. Their personality (3 things) e. What they normally do los fines de semana (3 verbs – CONJUGATE!) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 19 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students did a "peer review" of their partner's composition/essay assignment. Afterward, the students turned in their composition. 2.) Individually, students reviewed their current grades and the results of the culture quiz from last Thursday. 3.) Using text pp. 164 & 166, students copied the verbs DORMIR & EMPEZAR into their Verb Sheets. 4.) Using text p. 140, the students discussed the pronunciations and meanings of various verbs that are irregular in the "Yo" form. 5.) In small groups or individually, students began working on the "Los verbos irregulares" verb sheet to practice E -> IE, O -> UE, and "Yo" form irregularities. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish the irregular verbs worksheet. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 21 de abril
el 20 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the grammar topic presented on text p. 164 (O --> UE stem-changing verbs.) 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the grammar topic with examples. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Gramavisión" video for O --> UE stem-changing verbs. 4.) Individually, students will finish the "Los verbos irregulares" verb sheet from yesterday and check their answers/make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss and practice the pronunciations of the essential questions and vocabulary presented on text pp. 170 - 171 (home-related terms and expressions.) 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss the tomorrow's mini-project assignment: drawing a dream house and labeling it in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 21 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the grammar topic presented on text p. 166 (E --> IE stem-changing verbs.) 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the grammar topic with examples. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Gramavisión" video for E --> IE stem-changing verbs. 4.) Individually, students will begin creating their dream houses and labeling rooms/furniture in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 164 [#11] y p. 166 [#14] Copy the paragraphs! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 23 de abril
el 22 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review text pp. 164 & 166 while discussing various stem-changing verbs. 2.) In pairs, students will refer to the text pages above in order to complete the overhead transparency activity for stem-changing verbs. Afterward, students will discuss the answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Individually, students will begin completing their "Casa de Sueños" (Dream House) drawing, using text pp. 170 & 187 to ensure all vocabulary items are properly labeled on their drawing in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Don't forget to complete yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 23 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will review the answers for the homework that is due today (text pp. 164 [11] & 166 [14]), making corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will continue creating their "Casa de Sueños" (Dream House) drawing, using text pp. 170 & 187 to ensure all vocabulary items are properly labeled on their drawing in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your house drawing. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 26 de abril
el 26 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will practice the pronunciations and meanings of vocabulary on p. 187 of the textbook. 2.) Individually, students will complete Objectives #1 & #2 of the CHAPTER 5 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole class, students will fill in the meanings of various chore-related vocabulary on the "Los Quehaceres" sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS SHEET!] 4.) In pairs, students will discuss (in Spanish) their least favorite chores and chores that they do not mind doing as much as others. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. FINISH YOUR HOUSE DRAWING! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 27 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will practice the pronunciations and meanings of vocabulary on p. 187 of the textbook. 2.) Individually, students will complete Objectives #1 & #2 of the CHAPTER 5 ASSESSMENT. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss (in Spanish) their least favorite chores and chores that they do not mind doing as much as others. 4.) Individually, students will begin completing the back side of the chores sheet ("Mi horario de quehaceres") to show who does various chores around the house each week and when. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 172 [#17] (COPY all the sentences!0 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 30 de abril
el 28 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Bellwork Transparency 5.2 to practice the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms related to family relationships. 2.) In pairs, students will review the pronunciations and meanings of possessive adjectives in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will complete Objectives #4 & #6 of the CHAPTER 5 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish your assignment from yesterday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 29 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review various family vocabulary terms in Spanish. 2.) In pairs, students will review the pronunciations and meanings of possessive adjectives in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will complete Objectives #4 & #6 of the CHAPTER 5 ASSESSMENT. 4.) Individually, students will begin creating Concept Cards for 13 chore vocabulary terms [SEE ME FOR THE DETAILS ON THIS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish your assignment from Tuesday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 30 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will discuss the correct answers from the homework (text p. 172 [#17]) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole class, students watched the "Expresavisión" videos #1 & #2 to review family vocabulary, the home and chores. 3.) Individually, students will continue creating Concept Cards for 13 chore vocabulary terms [SEE ME FOR THE DETAILS ON THIS!] 4.) Individually, students will continue completing the sheet labeled "Mi horario de quehaceres" TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 173 [#20] WRITE COMPLETE SENTENCES: Who does each chore in your house and how often? FOLLOW THE MODEL! (siempre = always, a veces = sometimes, casi nunca = almost never, nunca = never) TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 4 de mayo
el 03 de mayo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, the students will discuss the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and its cultural significance in both Mexico and in the United States. Students will also sign-up for items for this Wednesday's "Cultural Experience" for the holiday. 2.) Individually, students will review their current grades and their previous week's assessment results. 3.) Individually, students will finish their Dream House drawings and Concept Cards. This is a "final call" for these two assignments! TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the assignment from last Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 04 de mayo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, the students will discuss the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and its cultural significance in both Mexico and in the United States. Students will also discuss items needed for tomorrow's "Cultural Experience" for the holiday. 2.) As a whole class, students will review the correct answers for the homework that is due today and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Individually, students will create a self-study graphic organizer of house rooms and chores [SEE ME FOR THIS!] 4.) In pairs, students will discuss who does various chores in their home while referencing their newly-created graphic organizer. 5.) As a whole class, students will briefly discuss the current events and cultural implications surrounding a new immigration law in Arizona. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study your house rooms and chores vocabulary in preparation for the quiz on Monday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 05 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As part of our CULTURAL EXPERIENCE (Cinco de Mayo), students will work in pairs to discuss the historic and cultural significance of the Cinco de Mayo celebration in both the United States and Mexico. Afterward, the students will discuss the holiday as a whole group. 2.) In discussion pairs, students will discuss the meanings of new and previously-learned vocabulary terms related to a target-language film. 3.) While practicing the preparation of quesadillas and other foods from Mexican culture, students will watch a film in the target language. TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 8
el 06 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, the students will translate various room- and chore- related vocabulary to Spanish while using the "Los cuartos y quehaceres" half-sheet [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 2.) As a whole class, the students will complete Objective #5 of the Chapter 5 - Practice Assessment. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. 3.) While reviewing text p. 164, the students will discuss stem-changing verbs (with a focus on O --> UE stem changes.) 4.) Using text p. 164, the students will complete section A from the "Stem-Changing Verbs (O --> UE)" worksheet. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] Afterward, the students will view the correct answers on an overhead transparency and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. STUDY for the quiz on Monday (rooms and chores)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 07 de mayo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. STUDY for the quiz on Monday (rooms and chores)! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 10 de mayo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups or pairs, students will take 5 minutes to review the spelling of various chores and rooms of a standard home in Spanish. 2.) Individually, students will complete the HOUSE & CHORES QUIZ. 3.) As a whole class, students will review the topic of O --> UE stem-changing verbs on text p. 164. 4.) In small groups or individually, students will use text p. 164 to help them complete sections B & C from the "Stem-Changing Verbs (O --> UE)" worksheet. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 165 [#12] (Fill in the blank with the correct form of the O --> UE stem-changing verb AND TRANSLATE EACH ITEM TO ENGLISH. This is worth 20 POINTS and is due THURSDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 13 de mayo
el 11 de mayo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will silently read the grammar box at the top of text p. 174 (ESTAR + prepositions of location.) Afterward, the students will discuss the topic as a whole class. 2.) Individually, students will review and copy the "Rima de Adverbios" [SEE ME FOR THIS!] For our next verbal assessment grade, the students will memorize this rhyme to help them learn prepositions of location along with the hand/arm movements that go with the rhyme. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will use text p. 164 to help them complete section D from the "Stem-Changing Verbs (O --> UE)" worksheet. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] Afterward, the students will view the correct answers on a printed key and make corrections as necessary. 4.) In small groups or individually, students will use text p. 166 to help them begin the "Stem-Changing Verbs (E --> IE)" worksheet. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] Afterward, the students will view the correct answers on a printed key and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the homework assigned MONDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 12 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. 2.) In small groups or individually, students will continue to use text p. 166 to help them finish the "Stem-Changing Verbs (E --> IE)" worksheet. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] Afterward, the students will view the correct answers on a printed key and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the homework assigned MONDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 13 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. 2.) In pairs, students will practice the same rhyme as in the previous activity. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will continue to use text p. 166 to help them finish the "Stem-Changing Verbs (E --> IE)" worksheet. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] Afterward, the students will view the correct answers on a printed key and make corrections as necessary. 4.) While students are finishing the aforementioned worksheet, the instructor will provide results from the previous assessment and students will have an opportunity to view their current grade in the class. Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions regarding assessment re-take opportunities. 5.) Individually, students will take a couple minutes to briefly review information on text pp. 152 - 155 about the culture, history and geography of Chile. 6.) In pairs, students will discuss 3 things that they learned from the reading. Afterward, students will share-out items discussed in their conversational pairs with the rest of the class. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 174 [#23] First, TRANSLATE the paragraph to English. Then, use the various conjugations of the verb ESTAR (on the same page, in the grammar box above) to fill in the blanks in Spanish. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	el 17 de mayo
el 14 de mayo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss what they remember from the previous day's discussion on the history, culture and geography of Chile. 2.) As a whole class, students will share-out information discussed with their partner in the previous activity. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Geovisión" video for Chile while completing a supplemental video guide sheet. This video guide sheet will help students better comprehend the material and follow along with the material presented in the video. 4.) After the video, students will discuss their answers with their partner to verify information. Then, as a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers to the video guide sheet as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will practice the previously learned "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. 6.) In pairs, students will practice the same rhyme as in the previous activity. 7.) As a whole group, students will view and discuss a PowerPoint grammar presentation on the use of prepositions of location along with the verb ESTAR to say where things are located in Spanish. 8.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin completing the "Estar with Prepositions" practice sheet to further enhance student understanding of the grammar concept. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the homework assigned yesterday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 17 de mayo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the previously learned "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. 2.) In pairs, students will practice the same rhyme as in the previous activity. 3.) Individually, students will complete the UNIT 5 - OBJ. #7 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT. 4.) As a whole class, the students will discuss the correct answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 5.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue working on the "Estar with Prepositions" practice sheet to further enhance student understanding of the grammar concept. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for tomorrow's assessment on STEM-CHANGING VERBS! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 18 de mayo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the UNIT 5 - OBJ. #7 ASSESSMENT. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish the "Estar with Prepositions" practice sheet to further enhance student understanding of the grammar concept. 3.) Individually, students will use a key to review the correct answers from the previous activity worksheet and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will practice the previously learned "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 58 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 20 de mayo
el 19 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the previously learned "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. 2.) In pairs, students will practice the same rhyme as in the previous activity. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the conjugations of the verb ESTAR along with prepositions of location to say where things are located in the room. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 20 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers from the homework assignment that is due today (workbook p. 58) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the conjugations of the verb ESTAR along with prepositions of location to say where things are located in the room. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will complete text p. 175 [#24] to practice the aforementioned grammar topic. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 5.) Individually, students will review the PRACTICE ASSESSMENT for CH.5 - OBJ. #3. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class. 6.) As a whole group, students will practice the previously learned "Rima de Adverbios" along with hand/arm movements to memorize the rhyme and various prepositions of location. 7.) In pairs, students will practice the same rhyme as in the previous activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY the Adverb Rhyme in preparation for tomorrow's assessment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 21 de mayo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the ASSESSMENT for CH.5 - OBJ. #3 2.) Individually, students will begin performing the "Rima de Adverbios" for the instructor as a speaking assessment grade. 3.) As a whole group, students will play a game of "Loto" to review various Spanish vocabulary items related to the home. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY the verb ESTAR with various prepositions/adverbs of location (far, near, on top, next to, etc.) for next week's assessment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	el 25 de mayo
el 24 de mayo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will play a game of "Loto" to review various Spanish vocabulary items related to the home. 2.) Individually, students will review the PRACTICE ASSESSMENT for CH.5 - OBJ. #8/DP1. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin answering the "Capítulo 5 - La Cultura de Chile" questions on a separate sheet of paper. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY the verb ESTAR with various prepositions/adverbs of location (far, near, on top, next to, etc.) for tomorrow's assessment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 25 de mayo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review their current grade in the class and have an opportunity to ask questions about retake opportunities, make-ups, etc. 2.) In pairs, students will practice using the verb ESTAR with prepositions of location to discuss where various items are located in the room in comparison to other items. 3.) Individually, students will complete the ASSESSMENT for CH.5 - OBJ. #8/DP1 4.) As a whole class, students will discuss the correct answers to the previous assessment and self-check their own work, making corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for any quiz re-takes and for the upcoming Final Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
el 26 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue answering the "Capítulo 5 - La Cultura de Chile" questions on a separate sheet of paper. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 2.) Individually, students will review recent assessment scores, their current grades for the marking period, ask the instructor questions regarding returned books, exemption forms, re-take/make-up opportunities, etc. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for any quiz re-takes and for the upcoming Final Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 8
el 27 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review recent assessment scores, their "final" grades for the marking period, ask the instructor questions regarding returned books, exemption forms, re-take/make-up opportunities, etc. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish answering the "Capítulo 5 - La Cultura de Chile" questions on a separate sheet of paper. [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 3.) As a whole group, students will read Activity 18 on page 48 in the Cuaderno de Actividades workbook [SEE ME FOR THIS WORKBOOK PAGE!] Then, in pairs, the students will discuss and answer the reading questions on the same page. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for any quiz re-takes and for the upcoming Final Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 28 de mayo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the OPTIONAL UNIT 5 CULTURE ASSESSMENT on Chile. 2.) As a whole group, students will read Activity 21 on page 50 in the Cuaderno de Actividades workbook [SEE ME FOR THIS WORKBOOK PAGE!] Then, in pairs, the students will discuss and answer the reading questions on the same page. 3.) Individually, students will review recent assessment scores, their "final" grades for the marking period, ask the instructor questions regarding returned books, exemption forms, re-take/make-up opportunities, etc. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for the upcoming Final Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el primero - 4 de junio MARTES - VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, in pairs and in small groups, students will play games and complete a range of activities to review for the FINAL EXAM. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Final Exam Review packet [SEE ME FOR THIS PACKET!] 3.) Individually, students will review recent assessment scores, their "final" grades for the marking period, ask the instructor questions regarding returned books, exemption forms, re-take/make-up opportunities, etc. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to STUDY for the upcoming Final Exam! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
el 7 - 9 de junio LUNES - MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the FINAL EXAM. 2.) Individually, students will review recent assessment scores, their "final" grades for the marking period, ask the instructor questions regarding returned books and any other final items. TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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