NOTE: This page contains all *PAST* homework assignments for the semester.

Tareas y actividades...
Fecha (date)	Tarea (classwork/homework)	Se espera (due)
el 22 de agosto LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will watch a target-language presentation about their Spanish teacher. 2.) After the presentation, students will introduce themselves to the person sitting next to them and take 2 minutes to discuss as much as they can about what they understood from the presentation. 3.) Individually, students will share-out one thing they understood from the presentation. 4.) Students will discuss the required materials shopping list for this course [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS!] 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the 3 basic rules for the course/classroom and other items posted around the room. 6.) Individually, students will discuss a possible need for change in Spanish level according to last year's grades and other factors. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Be sure to go shopping AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for your required materials! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 23 de agosto MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the 3 basic rules for this classroom. Then, individual students will share-out the rules and some examples to the rest of the class. 2.) As a whole class, students will discuss the School Board policies related to dress code and electronic devices on campus. 3.) As a whole class, students will discuss cultural comparisons related to how "naipes" are used in different regions of the world. 4.) While using a deck of "naipes," the instructor will randomly assign a new speaking partner for each student. 5.) Paired students will choose a new assigned seat for this class. 6.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin working on the answers for the "¿Quién eres?" partner interview sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete yesterday's homework by Monday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 29 de agosto
el 24 de agosto MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will have the option of selecting a name in Spanish for use in the class. 2.) As a whole class, students will discuss basic classroom procedures (restroom/hall pass, frequently asked questions, food/drink, etc.) 3.) In partners, students will continue working on the answers for the "¿Quién eres?" partner interview sheet (from yesterday.) 4.) Students who have finished the interview will begin creating an introductory paragraph about their partners in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete yesterday's homework by Monday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 25 de agosto JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, the students will continue reviewing the course information (criteria for credit, cheating/plagiarism, make-up work, grading policy and assessments.) [SEE THE LINK BELOW FOR DOWNLOAD]. 2.) Students who have finished the interview will continue creating an introductory paragraph about their partners in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will have the option of selecting a name in Spanish for use in the class. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Begin exploring course resources such as StudySpanish.com, the class website, the online book, etc. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 26 de agosto VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will decide on their final names for the class. 2.) Individually, students will finish writing the "Composición" about their speaking partner. 3.) In pairs, students will review the grading policy for this course. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the course syllabus and sign the agreement sheets [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THESE SHEETS!]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Review the information packet with your parents/guardians and obtain their signatures on the 3 agreement forms. Also, be sure to go shopping for your required materials for this class! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 29 de agosto LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will turn in any signed paperwork (from the syllabus). 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the upcoming Open House event for parents/guardians (TONIGHT at 6:00pm!). 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the restroom/locker pass sign-out policy. 4.) Individually, students will be assigned numbers and record signatures for using class laptop computers and class set textbooks. 5.) As a whole group, the students will review various home/chore-related vocabulary from textbook pp. 170 - 171. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Aside from turning in signed sheets and purchasing necessary items for this class, students should review the 2nd half of Chapter 5 at home as a self-study/review activity. Many teachers did not spend as much time as needed in the last half of Chapter 5; however, I will not be spending much time reviewing that chapter. We will spend about one week discussing the 2nd half of Chapter 5 and then move on to Chapter 6. PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW CHAPTER 5 ON YOUR OWN OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND SEE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 30 de agosto MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will turn in any signed paperwork (from the syllabus and Open House). 2.) Individually, students will complete the online "Syllabus Quiz" as an assessment of their knowledge about course requirements and policies. 3.) In pairs, and then as a whole group, students will discuss the pedagogy behind the manner in which the syllabus was presented to the class over the past week. As part of this, students will discuss the basic anatomy and function of nerve cells and synapses. 4.) As a whole group, students will copy and being practicing the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme) [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Begin studying/practicing the Adverb Rhyme. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 31 de agosto MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will turn in any signed paperwork (from the syllabus and Open House). 2.) In pairs, students will review what they remember about brain function and learning from yesterday's lesson. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the book damage/replacement policy. 4.) Students will be assigned a textbook (IF THE STUDENT CHOSE TO TAKE A TEXTBOOK HOME. You may opt to use the online/CD version of the book instead.) [SEE ME!] 5.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue studying/practicing the Adverb Rhyme. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el primero de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will be assigned a workbook for the class (ONLY IF THE STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE ONE FROM LAST YEAR.) [SEE ME!]. 2.) As a whole group, the students will read and discuss cultural items about Mexico from textbook pp. 190 - 193. 3.) Individually, students will review vocabulary terms on text pp. 170 - 171. 4.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme). 5.) Individually, students will choose 20 words they do NOT know from the Unit 5 vocabulary #2 sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] and begin creating Concept Cards. On one side of a standard 3x5 card, the student will write the word in SPANISH ONLY. On the other side, the student will draw a PICTURE of the word or phrase and COLOR it. [DO NOT USE ENGLISH! SEE ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS.] TAREA (HOMEWORK): 1.) Work on your Concept Cards; they are due TUESDAY! Don't forget, you can always use the online textbook if you forgot to bring your textbook home! 2.) Continue reviewing vocabulary on the study list. Use the downloadable/online textbook to translate the terms to English on your paper. SEE BELOW! 3.) Continue studying/practicing the Adverb Rhyme. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 6 de septiembre
el 2 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme) 2.) In pairs, students will discuss what they learned about Mexico yesterday. 3.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the history of the Aztec empire and how it relates to the Mexican flag. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and (later) discuss the "Geovisión" video for Chapter 6 on Mexican art, culture, geography and history. 5.) Individually and as a whole group, students will use individual dry-erase boards to review the pronunciation and spelling of various vocabulary terms related to the home and chores. TAREA (HOMEWORK): 1.) Work on your Concept Cards; they are due TUESDAY! Don't forget, you can always use the online textbook if you forgot to bring your textbook home! 2.) Continue reviewing vocabulary on the study list. Use the downloadable/online textbook to translate the terms to English on your paper. SEE BELOW! 3.) Continue studying/practicing the Adverb Rhyme. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 5 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA (Día de mano de obra) TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 6 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme) 2.) In pairs and then as a whole group, students will review text pp. 190 - 193 (culture and geography of Mexico). 3.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary terms related to the home and chores on text pp. 170 - 171. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for rooms of the house and chores. 5.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary on the Unit 6 Vocabulary Sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS!] with a particular focus on words students do not seem to know well. 6.) Individually, students will have some time to finish their Concept Cards for the home and chores. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned; I am giving students a 1-day extension on turning in their Concept Cards. If you have not yet finished them, be sure to turn them in TOMORROW. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 7 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, in pairs, and individually, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme). 2.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to review the pronunciation and meanings of Unit 5 vocabulary related to the home and chores. 3.) As a whole group, students will use a guide to help them review the meanings of various chore-related vocabulary. 4.) Individually, students will begin working on a crossword puzzle containing various vocabulary expressions related to the home and chores. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Practice your Adverb Rhyme. This is due MONDAY. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 8 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) On a voluntary basis, students will recite the Adverb Rhyme for 110 assessment points. 2.) As a whole group, in pairs, and individually, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme). 3.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to review the pronunciation and meanings of Unit 5 vocabulary related to the home and chores. 4.) Individually, students will continue working on the crossword puzzle containing various vocabulary expressions related to the home and chores. Afterwards, they will check their work with an answer key and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 172 [17] & 173 [20] - For part #20, ignore the instructions. Just translate the chores to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 12 de septiembre
el 9 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) On a voluntary basis, students will recite the Adverb Rhyme for 105 assessment points. 2.) In pairs and individually, students will practice the "Rima de Adverbios" (Adverb Rhyme). 3.) Individually, students will finish working on the crossword puzzle containing various vocabulary expressions related to the home and chores. Afterwards, they will check their work with an answer key and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the Verb Sheet and the StudySpanish.com Verb List as a summative review of Spanish 1 verb conjugations [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THESE SHEETS!] 5.) In pairs and as a whole group, students will review the conjugations of regular verbs in the present tense as well as verbs that work like GUSTAR. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNED HOMEWORK! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 12 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will recite the Adverb Rhyme for 100 assessment points. 3.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to review the pronunciation and meanings of Unit 5 vocabulary related to the home and chores. 4.) Individually, students will take a practice assessment on vocabulary related to the home and chores. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the practice assessment and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for tomorrow's quiz! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 13 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will study for today's vocabulary quiz while remaining students recite the Adverb Rhyme. 2.) Individually, students will complete the home/chores assessment. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss current grades and retake policy requirements. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 14 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch a presentation with (plastic) food items on a table and practice various related vocabulary terms in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, students will practice the pronunciation of vocabulary terms on text pp. 196 - 198. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss grammatical concepts related to expressions in the blue & yellow boxes on pp. 197 & 198. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the Unit 6 vocabulary list [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS LIST!]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 61 - 62. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 16 de septiembre
el 15 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will be assigned new assigned seats and discuss current class behavior issues/performance. 2.) As a whole group, the students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" for Unit 6 - Vocabulary 1 & 2 (food and drink.) 3.) In pairs, students will refer to a table of (plastic) food, drink and tableware items in order to practice saying various related terms in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss and translate various items on the Unit 6 vocabulary sheet to English. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNED HOMEWORK! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 16 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework assignment due today (workbook pp. 61 - 62.) 2.) In pairs, students will use the Unit 6 vocabulary sheet to quiz each other on terms related to food, drink, and restaurants. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss plans for our first Cultural Experience next Thursday. Students will also discuss Hispanic Heritage Month and Independence Day for Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. 4.) As a whole group, students will play "Loto" to practice vocabulary terms related to food and drink. 5.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file in order to complete text p. 198 [#2] [SEE ME FOR THE AUDIO!]. 6.) In small groups or individually, students will complete the activities on text pp. 198 - 199 [activity sections #1 - #5]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Begin creating 30 concept cards for vocabulary terms related to food and drink. Do NOT create cards for direct cognate words or ones that you already know (tomate, agua, cereales, etc.) since you will be using the cards to learn the words. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 20 de septiembre
el 19 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the homework that is due tomorrow (Concept Cards). 2.) As a whole group, students will review information regarding the upcoming Cultural Experience, Hispanic Heritage Month, and various Independence Day celebrations throughout Latin America. 3.) In pairs, students will use their food vocabulary sheet and food items on a table to review the pronunciation and meanings of various vocabulary items. 4.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file as part of the activity on text p. 198 [#2]. Afterwards, the students will review the correct answers as a whole group. 5.) Individually, students will be given the rest of the class period to work on their 30 Concept Cards that are due tomorrow. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. FINISH YOUR 30 CONCEPT CARDS! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 20 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review information regarding the upcoming Cultural Experience, Hispanic Heritage Month, and various Independence Day celebrations throughout Latin America. 2.) In pairs, students will use their 30 food Concept Cards to review the meanings and pronunciation of various food-related vocabulary words. 3.) Individually, students will complete the UNIT 6 - OBJECTIVES 1 & 2 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT. 4.) In pairs, students will discuss the correct answers and grade their partners' assessments. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S QUIZ! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 21 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review information regarding the upcoming Cultural Experience, Hispanic Heritage Month, and various Independence Day celebrations throughout Latin America. 2.) In pairs, students will use their 30 food Concept Cards to review the meanings and pronunciation of various food-related vocabulary words. 3.) Individually, students will complete the UNIT 6 - OBJECTIVES 1 & 2 ASSESSMENT. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 198 [#1, 3, 4, 5] For each activity, read the instructions carefully and follow the model! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 26 de septiembre
el 22 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the cultural significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and various Independence Days for Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. 2.) As a whole group, students will observe a presentation on how to prepare queso y totopos in Spanish as part of today's Cultural Experience activity. 3.) As a whole group, students will play "Loto" to review various food/cooking/restaurant vocabulary words. 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
el 23 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Don't forget to finish the assignment from Wednesday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 26 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due today (Texto p. 198 [#1, 3, 4, 5]) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will use their 30 food Concept Cards to review the spelling of various food-related vocabulary words. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the meanings of the Unit 6 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY]. 4.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about food/restaurant preference using the Unit 6 Essential Questions. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Use your Concept Cards to study the spelling of various words related to food. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 27 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the spelling of various food-related vocabulary words according to teacher prompts. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the conjugations of SER and ESTAR. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the use of SER and ESTAR as they relate to food items while reviewing text p. 200. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the Gramavisión video for SER & ESTAR with food. 5.) In pairs, students will complete text p. 200 [#7]. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 201 [#8] *** Choose the correct verb from the parenthesis. Then, TRANSLATE the paragraph to English. *** TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 29 de septiembre
el 28 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the use of SER and ESTAR as they relate to food. 2.) In small groups or individually, students will complete the SER & ESTAR practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity while using a key and make corrections as necessary. 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
el 29 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will begin discussing and taking notes on the conjugations of stem-changing verbs ("boot verbs") with a particular focus on irregular E --> I stem-changing verbs. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for E --> I stem-changing verbs. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the E --> I stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 4.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the food crossword puzzle/jumble [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete the food crossword puzzle/jumble. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 3 de octubre
el 30 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete text p. 203 [#15]. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing the E --> I stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity while using a key and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will begin discussing and taking notes on the conjugations of irregular E --> IE and O --> UE stem-changing verbs. 5.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the E --> IE and O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheets [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! If you would like to start on it early, you can begin working on next week's homework that will be assigned: C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 64 - 65 [9, 11 & 12] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 03 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will verbally review E --> I stem-changing "boot" verbs like pedir and servir. 2.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss text p. 204 (E --> IE and O --> UE stem-changing "boot" verbs). 3.) As a whole group, students will completing items for ser and estar on the practice worksheet for Chapter 6 irregular verbs [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 4.) In pairs, students will begin completing the back side of the previous worksheet as a practice of various stem-changing "boot" verbs. 5.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to review their final grade for the first marking period and ask questions as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 205 [#19] Using various words from the boxes, create 6 sentences in the present tense. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 5 de octubre
el 04 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will be assigned a new seat and speaking partner in the classroom. Once they have settled into their new location, they will introduce themselves to their partners and discuss basic personal information. 2.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about food/restaurant preference using the Unit 6 practice questions. 3.) In pairs, students will finish completing a practice worksheet for Chapter 6 irregular verbs [SEE ME FOR THIS SHEET!] 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous sheet and make corrections as necessary. 5.) In small groups or individually, students will have time to begin working on the homework that will be officially assigned tomorrow (C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 64 - 65 [9, 11 & 12]). 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
el 05 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will complete the FOOD VOCABULARY (PRACTICE) ASSESSMENT. 3.) As a whole group, students will check their work on the practice assessment and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 64 - 65 [9, 11 & 12] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 7 de octubre
el 06 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the two extra credit opportunities available this year. SEE ME FOR DETAILS! 2.) In pairs and then as a whole class, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of various vocabulary terms related to food and restaurants/tableware. 3.) Individually, students will complete the FOOD VOCABULARY ASSESSMENT. 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
el 07 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on a presentation in Spanish regarding direct object pronouns. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for direct object pronouns. 4.) In pairs, students will discuss the meanings of Unit 6 Essential Questions (in Spanish) and how to answer the questions in the target language. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about food/restaurant preferences using the Unit 6 Essential Questions. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 66 - 67 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 11 de octubre
el 10 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will verbally practice the Unit 6 Essential Questions as a practice for next Tuesday's speaking quiz. 2.) In pairs, students will review and discuss text pp. 202 & 204 as a review of stem-changing verbs. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the E --> IE stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 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
el 11 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will practice the Unit 6 Essential Questions as a practice for next Tuesday's speaking assessment. They will record their partners' answers as a practice for writing in the target language. 3.) Individually, students will answer questions about food and restaurants based on instructor prompts as practice/preparation for Tuesday's speaking assessment. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss text p. 212 as a review of direct object pronouns. 5.) In pairs, students will complete text p. 212 [#26] as a practice for using direct object pronouns. TAREA (HOMEWORK): LEE [read] texto p. 212. HAZ [do] actividad #26. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 13 de octubre
el 12 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will practice the Unit 6 Essential Questions as a practice for Tuesday's speaking assessment. 2.) Individually, students will answer questions about food and restaurants based on instructor prompts as practice/preparation for Tuesday's speaking assessment. They will record their partners' answers as a practice for writing in the target language. 3.) Individually, students will finish completing the E --> IE stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] we started on Monday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 13 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will utilize the Language Lab system to ask and answer Unit 6 Essential Questions as a practice for Tuesday's speaking assessment. 2.) Individually, students will record verbal responses to instructor prompts via the Language Lab as part of today's PRACTICE speaking assessment. 3.) Individually, students will use an answer key to check their answers and make corrections on the E --> IE stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study/practice for Tuesday's SPEAKING ASSESSMENT on Unit 1 Essential Questions. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 14 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 17 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the requirements for tomorrow's speaking assessment. 2.) Individually, students will answer instructor questions about food and restaurants while using the target language. 3.) In pairs, students will ask and answer Unit 6 Essential Questions as a practice for tomorrow's speaking assessment. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the first few items from the O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheet. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY/PRACTICE for tomorrow's speaking assessment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 18 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will utilize the Language Lab system to ask and answer Unit 1 Essential Questions as a warm-up/practice for today's speaking assessment. 2.) Individually, students will record verbal responses to instructor prompts via the Language Lab as part of today's speaking assessment. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will continue completing the O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheet from yesterday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 19 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Due to technical problems with the equipment yesterday, students will re-do the speaking assessment. 2.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing the O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheet from Tuesday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish the O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheet. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 20 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will use an answer key to check their answers and make corrections on the O --> UE stem-changing verbs practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin creating an 8-box comic that depicts a story in Spanish. The students must use various conjugations of stem-changing verbs [SEE ME FOR THE LIST OF VERB OPTIONS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your 8-box comic. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 24 de octubre
el 21 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will listen to audio files and complete text p. 202 [#12]. During the activity, students will discuss the correct answer and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will use the Unit 6 Irregular Verbs Sentences sheet to write 10 sentences in Spanish [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually, students will continue working on their 8-box comic from yesterday. 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
el 24 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will take a moment to review the formation of stem-changing verbs on text pp. 202 & 204. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss how stem-changing verbs work and practice with a few example verbs. 3.) Individually, students will take notes while reading text p. 214 and observing an instructor-led presentation on the formation of informal commands. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the formation of informal commands while using 6 verbs as an example. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on the formation of irregular verbs in the command form. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 25 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will read "Mi visita al restaurante" and answer 5 questions based on the reading. 2.) Individually, students will review the formation of informal commands by reviewing text pages 214 & 252. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing sections 1 and 2 of the "Los Mandatos" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete text p. 214 [#30]. First, write the sentences in order. Then, fill in the blanks. Lastly, translate the recipe to ENGLISH. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 27 de octubre
el 26 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, the students will discuss Día de los Muertos and begin planning for next Tuesday's cultural experience PENDING BEHAVIOR, COMPLETION OF THE HOMEWORK, AND PASS RATE OF THE ASSESSMENT ON MONDAY. 2.) In pairs, students will review text pp. 202 & 204 while conjugating irregular stem-changing verbs according to example sentences on the front dry-erase board. During this activity, students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Using individual dry-erase boards, students will use instructor prompts to conjugate irregular stem-changing verbs in the present tense. 4.) In pairs, students will review the formation of informal commands by reviewing text pages 214 & 252. 5.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing sections 1 and 2 of the "Los Mandatos" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 6.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 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
el 27 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, the students will discuss Día de los Muertos and begin planning for next Tuesday's cultural experience PENDING BEHAVIOR, COMPLETION OF THE HOMEWORK, AND PASS RATE OF THE ASSESSMENT ON MONDAY. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will review stem-changing verbs in the present tense by discussing text pp. 202 & 204. 4.) Individually, students will conjugate irregular stem-changing verbs to create 11 sentences in the present tense in Spanish according to instructor prompts displayed on the dry-erase board. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 215 [#31] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 31 de octubre
el 28 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, the students will discuss Día de los Muertos and begin planning for next Tuesday's cultural experience PENDING BEHAVIOR, COMPLETION OF THE HOMEWORK, AND PASS RATE OF THE ASSESSMENT ON MONDAY. 2.) In pairs, students will review the conjugation of irregular stem-changing verbs in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will complete the Irregular Stem-Changing Verbs PRACTICE assessment [SEE LINK BELOW!]. 4.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and take notes as needed. 5.) In small groups, students will play a game with individual dry-erase boards as a review of irregular stem-changing verbs. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT. Also, study for Monday's quiz on irregular stem-changing verbs in the present tense. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 31 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will take a few minutes to review irregular stem-changing verb conjugations and meanings in the present tense. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the concept of stem-changing "boot verbs" and how they function in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will complete today's Irregular Stem-Changing Verbs ASSESSMENT [SEE ME!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 252 [#30] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 2 de noviembre
el primero de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to review their current grades in the class and ask questions about potential retake/make-up opportunities. 2.) Individually, students will review and discuss feedback on the most recent speaking assessment. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of informal commands on text pages 214 & 252. 4.) Individually, students will finish completing sections 1 and 2 of the "Los Mandatos" worksheet (only through item #10 in the 2nd section). [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) As a whole group, students will begin reviewing and discussing information regarding Argentina on text pp. 228 - 231. 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
el 2 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will explore and discuss the AZCentral.com website for Day of the Dead. 2.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the "Día de los Muertos en Pátzcuaro" article. 3.) Individually, students will answer the six questions at the end of the article from the previous activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish answering the questions for the Day of the Dead article. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 4 de noviembre
el 3 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): CULTURAL EXPERIENCE (Día de los Muertos) Students will learn how to make (and enjoy) quesadillas, watch a video about Guadalajara, Mexico, complete an activity sheet for various target-language vocabulary terms related to the holiday, and use artistic skills to decorate calacas (skull masks.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 4 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will turn in their homework due today (questions about Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro article). 2.) SEE SEÑOR EBY FOR INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR THE DAY 3.) According to instruction sheet, students will complete a review for the upcoming basic commands quiz on Monday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): On a blank piece of drawing paper, draw (and color) yourself. Then, label AT LEAST 15 body parts in Spanish. You can use text p. 263 (both sections) to help you with the new vocabulary. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 09 de noviembre
el 7 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss tasks currently in-progress and due (from last week). 2.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of informal commands in Spanish as a brief review for today's quiz. 3.) Individually, students will complete the Basic Commands Assessment. 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue completing work assigned last Friday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on the body drawing (15+ labels). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 8 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss basic information about Argentina on text p. 228. 2.) In pairs, students will choose 5 captions from text pp. 228 - 231 and translate them to English. 3.) Individually, students will read captions aloud to the rest of the class as they follow along in the text. 4.) As a whole group, students will follow instructor prompts while pointing to various body parts and practicing the pronunciation of related vocabulary. 5.) As a whole group, students will review/discuss the requirements for the homework due tomorrow (the body drawing). TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the homework assigned last Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 9 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss information on text pp. 228 - 231 (Argentina). 2.) As a whole group, students will review the upcoming vocabulary terms on text pp. 234 - 235 (daily routines, body parts, and health). TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to finish the homework assigned last Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 10 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review text pp. 228 - 231 and discuss what they remember from the last few days regarding discussion on Argentina. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" for Chapter 7 (Argentina). 3.) As a whole group, students will practice the pronunciation and discuss the meanings of various vocabulary terms related to health, body, and daily routine on text pp. 234 - 235. 4.) As a whole group, students will use TPRS strategies to practice the pronunciation and learn the meanings of various body parts along with command statements. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 236 [#1] Translate each item to English. Then, write the word in the parenthesis that best fits (in Spanish). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 14 de noviembre
el 11 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review returned work for feedback and ask questions about assignments/grades as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will review general rules and procedures for the course. Specific disciplinary issues will be discussed. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for Chapter 7 as a review of cultural, geographic, and historic topics related to Argentina. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" videos for Chapter 7 (both Vocab. #1 & #2) as a review of body parts and daily routine verbs/items in Spanish. 5.) As a whole group, students will use TPRS strategies to practice the pronunciation and learn the meanings of various body parts along with command statements. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH THE ASSIGNMENT FROM YESTERDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 14 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework assignment due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will review the results from their most recent quiz on basic commands as well as their current grade in the course. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions about the quiz, their grades, retake opportunities, and anything else during this time. 3.) As a whole group, students will use a large skeleton figure to label various body parts as a review of Unit 7 vocabulary. 4.) As a whole group, students will use TPRS strategies to practice the pronunciation and learn the meanings of various body parts along with command statements. 5.) As a whole group, students will play "Simón Dice..." (Simon Says) as a practice of meanings/pronunciations for body parts in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 73 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 16 de noviembre
el 15 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will label various parts of a skeleton figure in Spanish on the front dry-erase board while classmate provide assistance with spelling. 2.) As a whole group, students will use TPRS strategies to practice the pronunciation and learn the meanings of various body parts along with command statements. 3.) As a whole group, students will play "Simón Dice..." (Simon Says) as a practice of meanings/pronunciations for body parts in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the function of reflexive verbs in Spanish while reviewing text pp. 234 - 235 & 238. 5.) Individually, students will review their final grade in the class for the 2nd marking period. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions about their grades, retake opportunities, and anything else during this time. 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
el 16 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will use TPRS strategies to practice the pronunciation and learn the meanings of various body parts along with command statements. 3.) As a whole group, students will play "Loto" (Bingo) as a review of body parts in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the spelling of vocabulary terms related to the body and daily routines. We have a Unit 7 spelling quiz when we return from break. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 17 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will use TPRS strategies to practice the pronunciation and learn the meanings of various body parts along with command statements. 2.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss text p. 238, the conjugation and purpose of reflexive verbs in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will review text pp. 234 - 235 & 246 - 247 to begin completing the Reflexives Crossword [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 4.) In small groups, students will play "Simón Dice..." (Simon Says) as a practice of meanings/pronunciations for body parts in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the spelling of vocabulary terms related to the body and daily routines. We have a Unit 7 spelling quiz when we return from break. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 18 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review text pp. 234 - 235 & 246 - 247 to finish completing the Reflexives Crossword [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 2.) Due to the number of absences today, students will learn how to play the traditional Chinese game of Mah Jongg as a team-building activity before the break. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the spelling of vocabulary terms related to the body and daily routines. We have a Unit 7 spelling quiz when we return from break. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 21 - 25 de noviembre LUNES - VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA (Receso para Día del Acción de Gracias) TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the spelling of vocabulary terms related to the body and daily routines. We have a Unit 7 spelling quiz when we return from break. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): N/A
el 28 de noviembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will be assigned new seats and speaking/activity partners for the next 6 weeks. 2.) In pairs, students will introduce themselves and discuss basic personal information (in the target language.) 3.) As a whole group, students will use text pp. 234 - 235 & 246 - 247 to review the meanings of various reflexive verbs in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss and write the translations of various verbs on the Unit 7 Vocabulary Sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 5.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 238 and discuss an instructor presentation on the function and conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense. During the presentation, students take notes on key points and examples. 6.) In small groups, students will complete six statements in the present tense while using two different reflexive verbs written on the front dry-erase board. As the students work, the instructor will visit each desk and give individualized feedback. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Create 25 Concept Cards. You must use 15 reflexive verbs for things you do each day and 10 verbs to describe feelings TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el primero de diciembre
el 29 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the translations of various verbs on the Unit 7 Vocabulary Sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 2.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 238 and discuss an instructor PowerPoint presentation on the function and conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense. During the presentation, students take notes on key points and examples. 3.) As a whole group, students will fully conjugate one example reflexive verb and create a full statement in the present tense while using reflexive verbs. 4.) Individually or in pairs, students will fully conjugate two example reflexive verbs and create three full statements in the present tense (according to the PowerPoint presentation items) while using reflexive verbs. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for the homework due Thursday. 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
el 30 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of randomly chosen reflexive verbs. 2.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 238 and discuss an instructor PowerPoint presentation on the function and conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense as they relate to auxiliary ("helper") verbs. During the presentation, students take notes on key points and examples. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for reflexive verbs. 4.) Individually, students will continue creating 25 Concept Cards. They must use 15 reflexive verbs for things you do each day and 10 verbs to describe feelings [SEE ME FOR THE LIST] TAREA (HOMEWORK): FINISH your 25 Concept Cards. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 2 de diciembre
el primero de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will take turns pointing to various body parts while the other student attempts to say and spell the associated vocabulary term in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, students will play "charades" to practice the pronunciation and spelling of various reflexive verbs in Spanish. Players will get bonus points for identifying and correctly spelling body parts associated with the action. 3.) In pairs, students will complete five statements in the present tense while using reflexive verbs along with auxiliary ("helper") verbs. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin completing the Capítulo 7: Práctica con los verbos reflexivos. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue completing the Capítulo 7: Práctica con los verbos reflexivos. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 5 de diciembre
el 2 de diciembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the requirements for the quiz on Monday. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Body Parts & Reflexives Vocab PRACTICE Quiz. Afterward, students will review the correct answers in pairs and as a whole group while they make corrections as necessary. 3.) In pairs or small groups, students will complete five statements in the present tense while using reflexive verbs along with auxiliary ("helper") verbs. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for Monday's quiz on body parts and reflexives. Continue completing the Capítulo 7: Práctica con los verbos reflexivos. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 5 de diciembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework that is due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will review various expressions related to body parts in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will complete the Body Parts & Reflexives Vocab Quiz. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 239 [#8]. You must TRANSLATE the paragraph to English, then choose the correct answers from each parenthesis. ALSO, BE SURE TO FINISH MONDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 7 de diciembre
el 6 de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for the homework that is due tomorrow. 2.) As a whole group, students will play "bingo" to practice the pronunciation and spelling of various reflexive verbs in Spanish. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin completing the Verb Lesson 10 - Reflexive Verbs packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 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
el 7 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish completing the Verb Lesson 10 - Reflexive Verbs packet. 3.) As students complete the previous activity, students will individually self-check their answers while the instructor review the correct answers with them and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Using text p. 263, translate the remaining terms on the Unit 7 vocabulary sheet to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 9 de diciembre
el 8 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary terms related to feelings and reflexive actions. 2.) In pairs, while using the language lab system, students will work in speaking pairs to complete the "Unidad 7 - El cuerpo y la salud" half-sheet activity. As they complete the activity, students will individually write the answers to the items on the sheet and translate them to English. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will begin working on the "Verbs with Reflexive Pronouns" practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 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
el 9 de diciembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the function and conjugation of reflexive verbs in Spanish. 2.) In small groups, students will work together to translate various phrases to English that include reflexive actions in the present tense and in command form. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct translations in English for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will review information for the assessment on Monday and the homework for this weekend. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete the "Verbs with Reflexive Pronouns" practice sheet that was distributed yesterday. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] Also, STUDY PAGE 238 to review information on the function and conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 13 de diciembre
el 12 de diciembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will briefly review the function and conjugation of reflexive verbs in Spanish. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Reflexives Assessment. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue working on the homework that is due tomorrow (if they finish the assessment early). 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
el 13 de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 254 and discuss the requirements for today's homework assignment. 2.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the grammar box on text p. 254 (using reflexive verbs as commands). 3.) As a whole group, students will use example command statements written in Spanish on the front dry-erase board to complete five more verbs in the affirmative and negative command form. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually, students will complete three more reflexive verbs in the command form according to previous examples. As the students complete these items, the instructor will circulate the room and assist students with their answers. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 254 [#34] 10 points = writing the correct letter. 10 more points = translating the question AND the answer to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 15 de diciembre
el 14 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of affirmative and negative commands in Spanish. 2.) In small groups, students will complete the "Verb Lesson 10 - Reflexive Verbs" packet, PART C [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Beginning as a whole group and then continuing in small groups or individually, students will begin completing the "Negative Informal Commands" practice sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 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
el 15 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary terms related to health and body according to "Las enfermedades" vocabulary sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) In pairs, students will complete the Unit 7 doctor/patient skit activity. 4.) Beginning as a whole group and then continuing in small groups or individually, students will finish completing the "Negative Informal Commands" practice sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): If you intend to improve your grade by re-taking an assessment, be sure to complete the re-take requirements over the break. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 16 de diciembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will begin watching and discussing a film with Spanish subtitles. TAREA (HOMEWORK): If you intend to improve your grade by re-taking an assessment, be sure to complete the re-take requirements over the break. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 19 de diciembre - el 2 de enero (DOS SEMANAS)	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA - ¡FELICES FIESTAS! TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish the "Negative Informal Commands" activity sheet from Thursday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 3 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the "Review of Reflexive Verbs" sheet (that was distributed last month) along with text p. 254 as a verbal review of the function of reflexive verbs, with special focus on how to put them into the command form. 2.) In pairs, students will change 5 verbs listed on the front board into the affirmative and negative command forms. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually, students will listen to audio files in order to complete text p. 237 [#4] and p. 238 [#7] as a review of reflexive verbs and daily routines. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss cultural differences and similarities regarding greeting customs in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. They will also discuss self-preparation for traveling abroad. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 249 [#24]. IGNORE the instructions. Instead, make each item an affirmative (+) and a negative (-) command. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 5 de enero
el 4 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the review of commands sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] as a verbal review of changing verbs into the affirmative and negative command forms. 2.) In pairs, students will change 5 verbs listed on the front board into the affirmative and negative command forms. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file in order to complete text p. 242 [#16] as a review of reflexive verbs and daily routines. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss the procedures and schedule for the upcoming exams. 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
el 5 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will write the answers for the homework due today on the front dry-erase board. As a whole group, students will discuss the answers and make corrections on the board and on their own papers as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss details related to the upcoming quiz on commands on Monday. 3.) As a whole group, students will review essential information related to the Mid-Term Exam. 4.) Individually, students will review their current grades and ask questions/address concerns as necessary. 5.) Individually, students will review personal feedback on the results of their most recent assessment (on reflexive verbs). 6.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to begin completing the retake requirement for the reflexives assessment, if desired. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the assessment on Monday (commands). Also, complete your retake requirements for the reflexive verbs assessment if you plan to participate in the retake opportunity. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 6 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss details related to the upcoming quiz on commands on Monday. 2.) As a whole group, students will review essential information related to the Mid-Term Exam. 3.) Individually, students will review vocabulary terms for Units 5, 6, and 7 on the three vocabulary review sheets [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] Students will translate the words they know well into English and highlight/note which words they need to study for the exam. 4.) Individually, students will begin completing the practice sheet for the speaking and writing portion of the exam [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to begin completing the retake requirement for the reflexives assessment, if desired. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the assessment on Monday (commands). Also, complete your retake requirements for the reflexive verbs assessment if you plan to participate in the retake opportunity. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 9 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss details regarding the upcoming exam. 2.) As a whole group and individually (as needed), students will discuss the reflexive verb assessment retake requirements and available time slots for the opportunity. 3.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to review their current grades and address any questions/concerns with the instructor. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the "Negative Informal Commands" worksheet they completed over the winter break. Students will make corrections as necessary to their own answers. 5.) In pairs, students will take 5 minutes to review the formation of affirmative and negative informal commands in Spanish. 6.) Individually, students will complete the Commands Assessment. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Mid-Term Exam. Also, complete your retake requirements for the reflexive verbs assessment if you plan to participate in the retake opportunity. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 10 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the Mid-Term PRACTICE Exam [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on the Mid-Term Exam Review. Also, practice your exam speaking questions and finish any retake requirements. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 11 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups or individually, students will continue working on the Mid-Term PRACTICE Exam [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on the Mid-Term Exam Review. Also, practice your exam speaking questions and finish any retake requirements. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 12 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the speaking portion of the Mid-Term Exam. 2.) Individually, students will begin the writing portion of the Mid-Term Exam. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on the Mid-Term Exam Review. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 13 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish the writing portion of the Mid-Term Exam. 2.) In small groups or individually, students will continue working on the Mid-Term Exam review. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on the Mid-Term Exam Review. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 17 - 19 de enero MARTES - JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Mid-Term Exam. 2.) For non-exam periods 5, 6 and 7: Students will continue working on the Mid-Term Exam review in small groups or individually. TAREA (HOMEWORK): For students who have not yet taken the exam, work on the Mid-Term Exam Review. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 23 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the online End-of-Term Survey (see below). 2.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary and expressions related to feelings and physical/emotional wellness on text p. 247. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the verbs SENTIR(SE), ESTAR and TENER as they relate to expressions of feeling and physical/emotional wellness on text p. 250. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the verbs SENTIR(SE), ESTAR and TENER as they relate to expressions of feeling and physical/emotional wellness. 5.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the "Practice with Estar, Tener, Doler(le) and Sentir(se)" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 251 [27] - 10 points = use Tener, Estar or Sentir(se) to describe how each person is feeling according to each item and the pictures. 10 more points = translate your 8 sentences to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 25 de enero
el 24 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the survey results from yesterday and discuss specific issues brought up in the comments section. 2.) In pairs, students will discuss and write down their paired seating request, if desired. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections for the work they have completed so far on the "Practice with Estar, Tener, Doler(le) and Sentir(se)" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 4.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing the previous worksheet. 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
el 25 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss basic introductory information regarding Hispanic Florida and immigration law in the United States. 3.) Individually, students will use laptop computers to take a practice citizenship test on the Internet as a basic and personal knowledge check of our nation's laws and other information. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Using the Internet, a magazine, or other library resources, locate at least one article about immigration in the United States and bring it in to class. The article must be dated within the past 12 months. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 30 de enero
el 26 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of various expressions on text p. 250 as a review of feelings with ESTAR, SENTIRSE and TENER. 2.) Individually, students will take a 20-question practice citizenship test comprised of a sample of questions from the INS exam. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss the correct answers to the previous activity and grade their partners' quizzes. As a whole group, students will discuss the results of the quiz as well as basics of immigration law in the United States. 4.) As a whole group, students will briefly discuss text pp. 266 - 269 as an introduction to culture, geography and history of Hispanic Florida. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework. Be sure to finish the assignment from Wednesday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 27 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of various expressions on text p. 250 as a review of feelings with ESTAR, SENTIRSE and TENER. 2.) Individually, students will review the ESTAR, SENTIRSE and TENER study sheet as preparation for an assessment in the near future. 3.) As a whole group, students will review specific captions in Spanish on text pp. 266 - 269 as a review of the culture, geography and history of Hispanic Florida. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciations and meanings of various vocabulary terms and expressions related to clothing and shopping on text pp. 272 - 273. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework. Be sure to finish the assignment from Wednesday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 30 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually students will use the "Unidad 7 - Actividad de tira cómica" sheet as a guide to create a colored comic depicting various emotions and physical conditions. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Chapter 8 Crossword/Jumble [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el primero de febrero
el 31 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete their comic drawing from yesterday. 2.) As a whole group, students will go over the correct answers from the "Unidad 7 - Actividad de tira cómica" sheet from yesterday to self-check and correct the sentences on their comic drawings. 3.) Individually and as a whole group, students will use the review sheet given to them last week for ESTAR, SENTIRSE and TENER to discuss the meanings and proper uses of these verbs. During this review, the instructor will call on individual students to verbally translate various expressions related to these verbs and emotions. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 8 CROSSWORD/JUMBLE FROM YESTERDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el primero de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review specific captions in Spanish on text pp. 266 - 269 as a review of the culture, geography and history of Hispanic Florida. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for Chapter 8 (La Florida) as a review of the culture, geography and history of Hispanic Florida. 3.) In pairs or small groups, students will identify reasons why people immigrate from one country to another. 4.) Individually, students will take turns writing reasons on the front board and discussing them with the whole group as the other students take notes on reasons they may have missed. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 8 CROSSWORD/JUMBLE AND THE 8-BOX FEELINGS COMIC FROM MONDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 2 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will listen to and repeat the vocabulary on text pp. 273 - 274 (vocabulary terms related to clothing and colors, with a special focus on adjective agreement.) 2.) In pairs, students will discuss the clothing they are wearing today, including colors and other appropriate adjectives. 3.) Individually, students will verbally describe the clothing they are wearing today with details such as color and size. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 82 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 6 de febrero
el 3 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the ESTAR, SENTIR(SE) and TENER PRACTICE assessment online [SEE THE LINK FOR THIS BELOW!] 2.) As a whole group, students will listen to and repeat the vocabulary on text pp. 273 - 274 (vocabulary terms related to shopping and personal opinions.) 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for vocabulary related to clothing, shopping, and various opinions. 4.) In pairs, students will ask each other about the clothing they are wearing today, including details about color and types of fabric (in Spanish). 5.) Individually, students will share details about the clothing they are wearing today with the rest of the class (in Spanish). TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the assessment this coming Monday! Also, be sure to finish yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 6 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the ESTAR, SENTIR(SE) and TENER assessment 2.) Individually, students will use individual laptop computers to look up their FCAT reading and math scores from previous years. Students will record their scores and other self-check status data on the Spanish 2 Student Progress Self-Tracking Tool [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) Individually, students will complete a written version of PDSA (Plan Do Study Act) as a reflection of their 1st semester performance. They will also set goals in writing for the 2nd semester. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete your self-tracking tool sheet. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 7 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will locate and review their most recent FCAT scores and copy their reading scores data into the Student Progress Self-Tracking Sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY]. 2.) Individually, students will review the final results of yesterday's quiz and record their score on their self-tracking sheet for future reference. 3.) As a whole group, students will listen to and repeat the vocabulary in the yellow and blue boxes on text pp. 273 - 274 (vocabulary terms related to shopping and personal opinions.) 4.) As a whole group, students will listen to the instructor as he describes his personal attire today in the target language. 5.) Individually, students will describe one article of clothing they are wearing in the target language. 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on the use of QUEDAR(LE) as the verb relates to clothing. They will also discuss the terms tamaño, talla, & número. 7.) As a whole group, students will verbally review reasons why people migrate from one country to another. During the discussion, students will take notes as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete your self-tracking tool sheet. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 8 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will listen to and repeat the vocabulary in the yellow and blue boxes on text pp. 273 - 274 (vocabulary terms related to shopping and personal opinions.) 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue working on the "Ella/Él lleva..." practice sheet to review clothing colors and types of materials. [SEE ME for a copy of this practice sheet!] 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 274 [#2 y #3] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 10 de febrero
el 9 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation of various vocabulary terms on text pp. 284 - 285 (vocabulary for shopping and stores.) 2.) While using the language lab headset system, students will listen to audio files and work with randomly-assigned conversation partners to complete text p. 274 [#1] as a review of vocabulary related to clothing/shopping and p. 276 [#6] as a review of numbers and cost of items. 3.) Students will complete the first two columns of the Immigration KWL chart as a review of their current knowledge of immigration law. 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
el 10 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation of various vocabulary terms on text pp. 284 - 285 (vocabulary for shopping and stores.) 3.) As a whole class, students will review the pronunciation of vocabulary expressions in the blue and yellow boxes on text p. 285. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the use of verbs in the preterit tense along with how to use verbs in the present and future. 5.) Individually, students will finish their "Él/Ella lleva..." practice sheet and check it against a key, making corrections as necessary before turning it in. TAREA (HOMEWORK): LEE (read) texto p. 280. HAZ (do) texto p. 280 [#14]. TRADUCE (translate) a inglés. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 14 de febrero
el 13 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will take the Immigration PRE-Assessment 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections on their partner's answer sheet. 3.) As a whole group, students will verbally review text pp. 284 - 285 as a review of vocabulary related to stores and shopping. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Exprésavision" video for vocabulary related to stores and shopping. 5.) As a whole group, students will review text pp. 272 - 273 as a review of vocabulary related to clothes and shopping. 6.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin completing the four seasons clothing drawings sheet as a review of clothing vocabulary. 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
el 14 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will verbally review text pp. 284 - 285 as a review of vocabulary related to stores and shopping. 3.) In pairs, students will use prompts based on large images/icons displayed on the front dry-erase board to write statements in the past tense about where people went and what they bought. 4.) As a whole class, students will share their pair statements from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the reasons why populations migrate from one country to another and share personal immigration stories about their own family histories. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 85 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 16 de febrero
el 15 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will verbally review text pp. 284 - 285 as a review of vocabulary related to stores and shopping. 2.) Individually, students will verbally identify various vocabulary terms related to stores and shopping based on images displayed to them. 3.) As a whole group, students will observe an introductory presentation on the preterite tense of verbs. 4.) Individually, students will discuss and take notes on the verbs IR and HACER in the preterite tense. 5.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the reasons why populations migrate from one country to another and take notes on the topic during the discussion. 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
el 16 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will review their notes and discuss introductory information on the use of verbs in the preterite (past) tense. 3.) In pairs, students will read 5 short stories in the target language about various people going shopping, including where they went and what they bought. They will discuss the meanings of key vocabulary and verbally summarize each situation. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the previous activity as a review of current vocabulary and the preterite tense. 5.) In pairs or small groups, students will verbally brainstorm legal and non-legal methods people immigrate from one country to another. 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss their ideas from the previous activity and take notes on the topic during the discussion. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 86 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 20 de febrero
el 17 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will use laptop computers to complete the La ropa (Intro) PRACTICE assessment [SEE LINK BELOW!] in preparation for Monday's quiz. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will play "Bingo" as a review of vocabulary expressions related to clothing items and shopping. 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
el 20 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will use laptop computers to complete the La ropa (Intro) assessment. 2.) In pairs, students will review text p. 301 and discuss the meanings of various vocabulary terms on the Unit 8 Vocabulary sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] During this review, students will write the translation of the terms in English on their vocabulary sheets. 3.) Individually, students will begin creating 20+ "Concept Cards" as a review of vocabulary terms related to clothing, shopping, and other related items. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Concept Cards. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 23 de febrero
el 21 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will continue working on the Four Seasons + Clothing Boxes worksheet they received last week. SEE ME FOR A COPY if you no longer have it. 2.) Individually, students will continue creating 20+ Concept Cards (assigned yesterday). TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Concept Cards. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 22 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due Monday (workbook p. 86) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually, students will continue working on the Four Seasons + Clothing Boxes worksheet they received last week. SEE ME FOR A COPY if you no longer have it. 3.) Individually, students will continue creating 20+ Concept Cards (assigned Monday). TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Concept Cards. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 23 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will finish creating 20+ Concept Cards (assigned Monday). 2.) In pairs, students will read 5 short stories in the target language about various people going shopping, including where they went and what they bought. They will discuss the meanings of key vocabulary and verbally summarize each situation. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the previous activity as a review of current vocabulary and the preterite tense. 4.) In pairs or small groups, students will verbally review legal and non-legal methods people immigrate from one country to another. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on the current and projected population of the United States for 2050. TAREA (HOMEWORK): TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 24 de febrero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA. TAREA (HOMEWORK): TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 27 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the new homework assignment for today, the upcoming cultural experience, current grades, assessment retake opportunities, and International Day. 2.) Individually, students will complete a clothing spelling assessment. 3.) In pairs, students will review information they learned last week about immigration law, the history of immigration in the United States, and future population projections. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on charts depicting various aspects of immigration in our country since 1850. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 286 [#18]. 10 points = answers, 10 points = translation of paragraph to English TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 29 de febrero
el 28 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss details about the upcoming cultural experience, homework that is due tomorrow, International Day next month, feedback on yesterday's quiz, and current grades. 2.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to review their (tentative) final grade for the 4th marking period, ask questions, discuss concerns, and obtain details on retake opportunities. 3.) As a whole group, students will review various reasons people migrate between countries and methods of legal and illegal immigration in the United States. 4.) In pairs, students will also discuss "What would you do?" scenarios related to immigration in the United States. 5.) In pairs, students will use the vocabulary term side of their recently created Concept Cards to review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms related to stores and shopping. 6.) As a whole group, students will take turns reading and verbally discuss questions about Spanish reading passages written in the past tense. [SEE ME FOR THE "¿Adónde fuiste de compras?" SHEET!] 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
el 29 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the homework that is due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss details about the upcoming cultural experience, homework that is due tomorrow, International Day next month, feedback on yesterday's quiz, and current grades. 3.) In pairs, students will use the image side of their recently created Concept Cards to review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms related to stores and shopping. 4.) In small groups, students will finish taking turns reading and writing answers to the questions about Spanish reading passages written in the past tense. [SEE ME FOR THE "¿Adónde fuiste de compras?" SHEET!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete retake requirements (as necessary). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el primero de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will observe and discuss a cooking presentation on creating fried plantains (maduros y tostones) in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss a brief video about Carnaval. 3.) Individually, students will complete puzzles and create masks related to the Carnaval celebration in Latin America. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete retake requirements (as necessary). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 2 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss a video about México. 2.) Individually, students will continue completing puzzles and create masks related to the Carnaval celebration in Latin America. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete retake requirements (as necessary). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 5 de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss upcoming deadlines for re-take/make-up assessment opportunities, the new homework posted for today, and other general reminders. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the use of the preterite tense of verbs in Spanish. 3.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss text pp. 288 & 290 (the preterite tense). 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the preterite tense of -ar verbs as a review. 5.) In pairs, students will work together to complete the "Preterite tense" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] Afterward, students will use an answer key to self-check and correct their work. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 288 [#24] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 7 de marzo
el 5 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss upcoming deadlines for re-take/make-up assessment opportunities, the new homework posted yesterday, and other general reminders. 2.) In pairs, students will verbally review text pp. 288 & 290 (the preterite tense). 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the preterite tense of the verb ir as a review. 4.) As a whole group, students will use mini dry-erase boards to practice conjugating various verbs in the preterite tense according to instructor prompts. 5.) As a whole group, students will play "Bingo" as a review of vocabulary related to stores & shopping. 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
el 7 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will turn-in the homework that is due today for grading. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss text p. 288 as a review of the preterite tense of verbs. 3.) In small groups, students will listen to audio clips to complete text p. 288 [#23] as a review of the imperfect tense of verbs. 4.) In small groups, students will play "Loto" (Bingo) as a review of various vocabulary terms related to stores and shopping. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 91 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 9 de marzo
el 8 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the upcoming registration process and a sheet that includes 8 reasons students should continue with their Spanish studies. 2.) In pairs, students will complete the Immigration PRACTICE assessment. 3.) In pairs, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) In pairs, students will use the language lab audio system to complete a paired interview regarding clothing/shopping preferences and things they did in the past. 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
el 9 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will complete text p. 291 [#29] as a review of the preterite tense with vocabulary related to stores and shopping. 2.) In small groups, students will complete the "Preterite Tense of Regular Verbs" worksheet as a review of the past tense of verbs in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for Monday's assessment on your immigration notes! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 12 de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Immigration assessment. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the workbook homework due Friday as well as the textbook work from Friday (p. 291 [#29]) as a review of the preterite tense with vocabulary related to stores and shopping. 3.) In small groups, students will continue working on the "Preterite Tense of Regular Verbs" worksheet that was assigned last Friday as a review of the past tense of verbs in Spanish. As student work, the instructor will circulate the room to assist as necessary and check student progress/answers. TAREA (HOMEWORK): FINISH any work (as needed) from when the substitute teacher was here last Friday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 13 de marzo
el 13 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss requirements for the new homework posted today on the board as well as information on the next upcoming assessment. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of verbs in the preterite tense as a review. 3.) In small groups, students will continue working on the "Preterite Tense of Regular Verbs" worksheet that was assigned last Friday as a review of the past tense of verbs in Spanish. As student work, the instructor will circulate the room to assist as necessary and check student progress/answers. 4.) Individually, students will use an answer key to check their own work and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 289 [#25] Write what the people DID (in the past tense) and when according to the pictures. Then, TRANSLATE your sentences to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 15 de marzo
el 14 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss requirements for the homework due tomorrow as well as information on the next upcoming assessment. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of verbs in the preterite tense as a review. 3.) In small groups, students will finish working on the "Preterite Tense of Regular Verbs" worksheet that was assigned last Friday as a review of the past tense of verbs in Spanish. As student work, the instructor will circulate the room to assist as necessary and check student progress/answers. 4.) Individually, students will use an answer key to check their own work and make corrections as necessary. 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
el 15 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will verbally discuss text pp. 288 & 290 as a review of the preterite tense in Spanish. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the preterite tense of -er and -ir verbs. 4.) In small groups, students will complete text p. 290 [#28]. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss and self-check their answers from the previous activity, making corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 290 [#27]. Choose the word from the parenthesis. Then, TRANSLATE the paragraph. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 19 de marzo
el 16 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss vocabulary terms on their vocabulary list related to shopping and stores as a review of terms for Monday's assessment. 2.) Individually, students will take the stores & shopping PRACTICE assessment. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the answers for the practice assessment and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually, students will choose 4 of the most difficult spelling terms and make "Word Art Cards" with the terms [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for Monday's assessment. Also, FINISH the homework assigned yesterday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 19 de marzo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will use their textbooks and concept cards to review (quiz each other) for today's vocabulary assessment. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Stores/shopping (C8 V2) assessment. 3.) As a whole group, students will begin reading and discussing text pp. 304 - 307 (history, geography, and culture of The Dominican Republic). TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. FINISH LAST THURSDAY'S HOMEWORK! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 20 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for today's homework and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will choose 5 captions from text pp. 304 - 307 (history, geography, and culture of The Dominican Republic) and translate them to English. 3.) As a whole group, students will share-out their translations from the previous activity with the rest of the group. 4.) In pairs, students will begin translating the Unit 8 Essential Questions to English and answering them in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 94 - 95. For activity #22, re-write each item in the PAST tense. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 22 de marzo
el 21 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review text pp. 304 - 307 (history, geography, and culture of The Dominican Republic). 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for The Dominican Republic as a review of the country's history, culture, and geography. 3.) In pairs, students will continue translating the Unit 8 Essential Questions to English and answering them in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the Unit 8 Project requirements according to the description on the details sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) As a whole group, students will begin watching "La Misma Luna", a film in Spanish with English subtitles. 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
el 22 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will continue watching "La Misma Luna", a film in Spanish with English subtitles. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete retake requirements as necessary and PRACTICE YOUR CHAPTER 8 SPEAKING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS. Also, begin working on your project, if desired. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 23 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will finish watching "La Misma Luna", a film in Spanish with English subtitles. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete retake requirements (as necessary) and PRACTICE YOUR CHAPTER 8 SPEAKING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS. Also, begin working on your project, if desired. ¡Qué se disfruten de su Receso de la primavera y cuídense! [Enjoy your Spring Break and be safe!] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 24 de marzo - el primero de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA (RECESO DE LA PRIMAVERA) TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on any retake requirements (if necessary) and begin working on your project (if desired). ¡Qué se disfruten de su Receso de la primavera y cuídense! [Enjoy your Spring Break and be safe!] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el 2 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will listen to a presentation about the instructor's Spring Break activities in the target language. Afterward, students will discuss what they heard as well as discuss cultural information related to Huichol art and Semana Santa (Holy Week) in English. 2.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the requirements for today's homework assignment (see below). 3.) As a whole group, students will review information about the culture, history and geography of The Dominican Republic while verbally reviewing information on text pp. 304 - 307. 4.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary terms related to holidays and other special occasions while verbally reviewing information on text pp. 310 - 311. 5.) Individually, students will complete the Unit 8 section of the Self-Progress Tracking sheet as a self-evaluation for information learned from Chapter 8 of the text. 6.) For the remainder of the period, students will be given time to work on their project that is due Friday of next week. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Write a paragraph in Spanish about your Spring Break. Write 5 sentences about where you went and what you did. Write 2 more sentences to describe your personal feelings/opinions about your break (if it was good, bad, boring, fun, etc. and why). ALSO: Continue working on your shopping story project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 5 de abril
el 3 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for the homework assignment from yesterday. 2.) Individually, students will update Marking Period 4 & 5 assessment scores on their Self-Progress Tracking sheet. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the Práctica con el pretérito sheet as preparation for the assessment this coming Monday. 4.) For the remainder of the period, students will be given time to work on their project that is due Friday of next week. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT. ALSO: Continue working on your shopping story project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 4 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss text p. R21 as a review of the preterite tense of verbs in Spanish. 2.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing the Práctica con el pretérito sheet as preparation for the assessment this coming Monday. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) For the remainder of the period, students will be given time to work on their project that is due Friday of next week. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH MONDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! ALSO: Continue working on your shopping project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 5 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss text p. R21 as a review of the preterite tense of verbs in Spanish. 2.) Individually, students will complete the "El pretérito (PRÁCTICA)" assessment [SEE LINK BELOW!] 3.) Individually, students will view their own results and take notes on areas with which they had difficulty. 4.) For the remainder of the period, students will be given time to work on their project that is due Friday of next week. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY FOR MONDAY'S ASSESSMENT! ALSO: Continue working on your shopping project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 6 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will play a game while using individual dry-erase boards as a review of the preterite tense of verbs. 2.) Individually, students will have the rest of the period to work on their shopping project, ask the instructor for help with their writing, and study for Monday's assessment. 3.) The instructor will begin checking-in student Self-Progress Tracking sheets. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY FOR MONDAY'S ASSESSMENT! ALSO: Continue working on your shopping project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 9 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the "El pretérito" assessment. 2.) The instructor will finish checking-in student Self-Progress Tracking sheets. 3.) Individually, students will have the remainder of the period to work on their projects that are due Friday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your project that is DUE FRIDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 10 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will observe and practice typing documents in Spanish through Microsoft Word. 2.) Individually, students will review their Spring Break essay corrections. After reviewing the corrections, students will type and submit a final draft of their essay. 3.) Individually, students will continue working on their shopping project. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your project that is due Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 11 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss retake opportunities and the upcoming project. 2.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms on text pp. 310 - 311 (holidays/celebrations). 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 9 - Vocabulary 1 as a review of holiday-related vocabulary terms. 4.) As a whole group, students will visually review various vocabulary terms on text pp. 322 - 323 (celebration activities). 5.) Individually, students will continue working on their projects (DUE FRIDAY). TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your project that is due Friday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 12 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss final details regarding the project that is due tomorrow. 2.) Individually, students will review their current grade in the class and will be given an opportunity to discuss concerns/questions with the instructor. 3.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms on text pp. 322 - 323 (celebration activities). 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 9 - Vocabulary 2 as a review of celebration-related vocabulary terms. 5.) In small groups, students will begin completing the Unit 9 Crossword/Word Jumble [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your project that is due Friday! Also, work on any assessment re-take requirements as needed. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 13 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss how to submit the project due to today as well as information on retake requirements/opportunities. 2.) In small groups, students will finish completing the Unit 9 Crossword/Word Jumble [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss cultural information on text p. 312 presented in the photo. Students will discuss the use of school uniforms throughout the Spanish-speaking world and debate the advantages and disadvantages of such practices. 4.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file in order to complete text p. 313 [4] as a review of speech in the past and future tenses. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your project for a late grade, if needed. Also, work on any assessment re-take requirements as needed. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 16 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review today's schedule and the plan for the day. 2.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the story, "Caperucita Roja". 3.) In pairs, students will discuss and record important details about the story such as the main character(s), plot, etc. in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss their individual answers (share-out) for the previous activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on any RETAKE requirements as necessary. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 17 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the homework assignment, late project submissions, and the plan for the day. 2.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the story, "La Mondeda de '¡Ay!'" on text p. 286. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss and record important details about the story such as the main character(s), plot, etc. in Spanish. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss their individual answers (share-out) for the previous activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. pp. 97 - 98 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 19 de abril
el 18 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will review details for the homework due tomorrow. 2.) Students will use text p. 339 to begin creating 20 Concept Cards (10 = holidays, 10 = things you do on holidays). 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
el 19 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Text p. 312 [#1]: Students will TRANSLATE to English. Then say (in Spanish) which holiday best fits the description. 2.) Text p. 312 [#2]: Students will write 2 sentences for each photo to say what the people WILL DO ("van a...") for the celebration pictured. 3.) Text p. 313 [#3]: Students will re-write the conversation IN ORDER, then TRANSLATE to English. 4.) Students will begin working on their homework for today. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish creating 20 Concept Cards (10 = holidays, 10 = things you do on holidays). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 23 de abril
el 20 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss end-of-marking wrap-up information and final retake opportunities. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the outcome of the projects and details for correctives. 3.) Individually, students will continue working on anything they did not finish yesterday. 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
el 23 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss end-of-marking wrap-up and final re-take opportunities. 2.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the pronunciations and meanings of various vocabulary terms related to holidays and other celebrations from text pp. 310 and 322. 3.) In small groups, students will finish any remaining items from last Thursday (when the substitute teacher was here). 4.) In small groups, students will complete both sides of "Las actividades de los días festivos" study sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish any final items required for the end of the marking period, including any project corrections and retake requirements. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 24 de abril MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss end-of-marking wrap-up and final re-take opportunities. Each student will have an opportunity to review their final grade for the 5th marking period and ask questions/discuss concerns with the instructor. 2.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the pronunciations and meanings of various vocabulary terms related to holidays and other celebrations from text pp. 310 and 322. 3.) As a whole group, students will begin completing the Unit 9 Vocabulary Review sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish completing the Unit 9 Vocabulary Review sheet. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish completing the Unit 9 Vocabulary Review sheet. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 26 de abril
el 25 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the information presented on text p. 316 (review of the preterite tense of verbs). 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the review of the preterite tense. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will complete the "Las actividades de los días festivos SELF-STUDY LIST #2 [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 4.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish any work from when the substitute teacher was here last Thursday as well as the vocabulary review list we started yesterday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 26 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the work that was assigned last Thursday (when the substitute teacher was here) and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the pronunciations and meanings of various vocabulary terms related to holidays and other celebrations from text pp. 310 and 322. 3.) Individually, students will begin creating the Holiday Foldable mini-project [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 27 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the pronunciations and meanings of various vocabulary terms related to holidays and other celebrations from the "Las actividades de los días festivos SELF-STUDY LIST they received earlier this week. 2.) Individually, students will continue creating the Holiday Foldable mini-project [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] 3.) As students create past-tense sentences in Spanish for their foldable, the instructor will circulate the room to assist/check student's grammar. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your Holiday Foldable mini-project if you do not make adequate progress on the past-tense sentences today. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el primero de mayo
el 30 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY CLASES. TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): n/a
el primero de mayo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will create a self-study guide for tomorrow's quiz. 2.) Individually, students will continue creating the Holiday Foldable mini-project [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for tomorrow's quiz. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 2 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the holidays assessment [SEE ME!] 2.) Individually, students will continue creating the Holiday Foldable mini-project [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4
el 3 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review various holidays and related activities in Spanish as a review of vocabulary pronunciation and meanings. 2.) Individually, students will finish creating the Holiday Foldable mini-project [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] 3.) As a whole group, students will review the preterite tense in Spanish for -ER and -IR verbs (grammar box on page 314). 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will begin completing text p. 314 [#7]. Students will write the answers to the activity and TRANSLATE the story to English. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 103 - 104 For page 104, write in the PAST tense! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 7 de mayo
el 4 de mayo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss text pp. 330 (the Present Progressive tense of verbs). 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss various examples in English and Spanish of the use of the present progressive tense, including discussion on cultural differences in the frequency of use. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the preterite tense in Spanish for -ER and -IR verbs (grammar box on page 314). 4.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish completing text p. 314 [#7]. Students will write the answers to the activity and TRANSLATE the story to English. 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): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 7 de mayo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework that is due today (workbook pp. 103 - 104) as well as the classwork from last week (text p. 314 [#7]). As students discuss the answers, they will make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group for the first half and in small groups for the remainder, students will read and complete text p. 316 [#13]. After they have written their sentences, they will translate them to English. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will read text p. 330 as a review of the present progressive tense of verbs. 5.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the present progressive tense as a review of the grammar topic. TAREA (HOMEWORK): LEE (read) texto p. 330. HAZ (do) texto p. 331 [#34]. ¿Qué están haciendo todos? (What are they all doing?) Write sentences to talk about what the people are doing based on where they are located. Then, TRANSLATE your sentences to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4	el 9 de marzo
el 8 de mayo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the history of Cinco de Mayo and the planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 2.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 316 as a review of the preterite (past) tense of verbs. 3.) Individually, students will take a brief practice assessment on the preterite tense of verbs. 4.) In pairs, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 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): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 9 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework that is due today. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the history of Cinco de Mayo and the planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 3.) Individually, students will take a brief practice assessment on the preterite tense of verbs. 4.) In pairs, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 331 [#35] Ignore the instructions. Instead, create 9 pictures that show someone doing the each verb in the box. Label the picture with a statement (in Spanish) saying the person is "DOING" that action. USE THE PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 11 de mayo
el 10 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to review their current grades and ask questions/discuss concerns as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the history of Cinco de Mayo and the planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 3.) Individually, students will take a brief practice assessment on the preterite tense of verbs. 4.) In pairs, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will begin reviewing the meanings of the Unit 8 & 9 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 6.) As a whole group, students will review text p. 330 as a review of the present progressive tense of verbs. 7.) In small groups, students will begin completing a worksheet on the present progressive tense as a practice for the grammar topic. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Be sure to complete yesterday's homework. Also, begin answering the Unit 8 & 9 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] in writing and in full sentences. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 11 de mayo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): EXPERIENCIA CULTURAL: 1.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss "Mexico Revealed" (Discovery Atlas) as a review of Mexican history, geography, and culture. 2.) Individually, students will make Mexican paper flowers with colored tissue paper. 3.) Individually, students will make and enjoy quesadillas. TAREA (HOMEWORK): In writing and in full sentences, answer the Unit 8 & 9 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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