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, 6
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, 6	el 30 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, 6
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, 6
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!]. 5.) Individually, in small groups, and as a whole class, students will review text pages xviii - 7 to review concepts of basic Spanish. 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, 5
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.) In pairs, the students will read and discuss cultural items about Mexico City from textbook pp. 0 - 3. 6.) As a whole group, students will share-out various text captions from the previous activity in English according to what they believe them to mean. 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, 6
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.) Individually, students will review the Unit 1 Vocabulary sheets [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] and mark the items they do not yet know. 5.) In pairs, students will discuss items they do not yet know from the unit vocabulary and take notes on the English translation of various expressions. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue 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, 6
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 (ONLY 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.) In small groups, students will review the meaning and pronunciation of various vocabulary expressions from text pp. 6 - 8 and on the Unit 1 Vocabulary sheet. 6.) Individually, students will choose 20 words they do NOT know from the Unit 1 vocabulary sheet 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): Work on your Concept Cards; they are due FRIDAY! Don't forget, you can always use the online textbook if you forgot to bring your textbook home! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 2 de septiembre
el primero de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will be assigned a workbook. 2.) In pairs, the students will review what they remember about the cultural items on textbook pp. 0 - 3 (Mexico City). 3.) In pairs, students will review vocabulary terms on the Unit 1 Vocabulary sheet, focusing on terms at least one of the students do not know. 4.) Individually or in groups, students will continue working on their Concept Cards for Unit 1 vocabulary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on your Concept Cards; they are due TOMORROW! Continue reviewing vocabulary on the study list. Use the downloadable/online textbook to translate the terms to English on your paper. SEE BELOW! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 2 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, the students will discuss the history of the Aztec empire and how it relates to the Mexican flag. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for Mexico City. 3.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to begin reviewing Unit 1 vocabulary pronunciation and meanings. 4.) Individually and as a whole group, students will use individual dry-erase boards to review the spelling and pronunciation of vocabulary terms. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. If you have not already finished them, be sure to finish your Concept Cards over the weekend and bring them on Tuesday for practice. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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.) In pairs and then as a whole group, students will review what they learned about the Aztec empire last week. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 1 of the text. 3.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to continue reviewing Unit 1 vocabulary pronunciation and meanings. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the meanings of any remaining vocabulary words on the Unit 1 vocabulary sheet that are unknown to some of the students. 5.) Individually and as a whole group, students will use individual dry-erase boards to review the spelling and pronunciation of reflexive verbs conjugated in various forms. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 8 [#2 & #3]. Complete both activities for 10 points. Then, TRANSLATE activity #3 (the paragraph) to ENGLISH for 10 additional points. This is NOT extra credit; the translation is required. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 8 de septiembre
el 7 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to continue reviewing Unit 1 vocabulary pronunciation and meanings. 2.) Individually, students will take a practice assessment on vocabulary related to describing people and daily routines. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the practice assessment and make corrections as necessary. 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 8 de septiembre JUEVES	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 take an assessment on vocabulary related to describing people and daily routines. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the assessment and make corrections on their partners' answer forms. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Cuaderno de Vocabulario y Gramática pp. 1 - 4 [ALL sections] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 12 de septiembre
el 9 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of various vocabulary expressions related to the home and plans on text pp. 18 - 20 and pp. 58 - 61. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 2 - Vocab 2 as a review of vocabulary related to the home and plans. 3.) 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!] 4.) In pairs and as a whole group, students will discuss the use of different types of pronouns with REGULAR VERBS, REFLEXIVE VERBS, and GUSTAR VERBS. 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 12 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs and then as a whole group, students will discuss 3 main types of pronouns used with verbs in Spanish: subject, indirect object, and reflexive. 2.) In pairs and then as a whole group, students will practice the use of different types of pronouns with REGULAR VERBS, REFLEXIVE VERBS, and GUSTAR VERBS. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin working on the "Present Tense" practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS!] as a review of basic verb conjugations. After each student has completed the practice, he/she will use a key form to check his/her own work and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned; finish the workbook pages 1 - 4 (assigned last week). 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 small groups or individually, students will finish the "Present Tense" practice sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY OF THIS!] as a review of basic verb conjugations. After each student has completed the practice, he/she will use a key form to check his/her own work and make corrections as necessary. 2.) Individually and then as a whole group, students will use various verb charts posted in the room to review compound subjects and the conjugations of various types of verbs in the present tense. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of various vocabulary expressions related to the home and chores on text pp. 58 - 61. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 5 [whole page], 6 [#11 only], and 10 [#19 only]. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 15 de septiembre
el 14 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete a practice assessment for various types of verbs in preparation for tomorrow's assessment. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the practice assessment and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of various vocabulary expressions related to the home and chores on text pp. 58 - 61. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for tomorrow's quiz! Also, don't forget to finish yesterday's assignment. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 15 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the homework assigned Tuesday (workbook pp. 5, 6, & 10.) 2.) Individually, students will complete the Present Tense Verbs assessment. 3.) In pairs or individually, students will refer to text pp. 18 - 20 and pp. 58 - 61 in order to define the vocabulary terms on the back side of the Unit 1 vocabulary sheet they received a week ago. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 20 [18] & p. 60 [18] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 19 de septiembre
el 16 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) 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. 2.) In pairs, students will use the Unit 1 vocabulary sheet to quiz each other on terms related to parts of a home, furniture, and chores. 3.) As a whole group, students will play "Loto" to practice vocabulary terms that will be required knowledge for a quiz this coming Tuesday (home/furniture/daily routines/chores.) 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, 5, 6
el 19 de septiembre LUNES	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.) Individually, students will view their current grade in the class and have an opportunity to talk to the instructor regarding any related questions or concerns. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the answers for the homework that is due today and make corrections as necessary. 4.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file in order to complete text p. 60 [#17]. Afterwards, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 5.) In pairs, students will complete text p. 60 [#19]. Afterwards, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 19 - 20. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! For part #12, use Hay que... to talk about what needs to be done. For part #13, put the words in order. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 21 de septiembre
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.) Individually, students will copy the "Adverb Rhyme" from the overhead projector. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and hand signals associated with each word in the Adverb Rhyme. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of affirmative and negative informal commands in Spanish. 5.) In pairs, students will complete the front side of the Práctica: Mandatos afirmativos y negativos practice sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 6.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 7.) As a whole group, students will review the formation of commands for irregular "go-go" verbs in Spanish by discussing and completing items #1 - 7 (in both the affirmative and negative sections) on the back side of the practice 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 21 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups, students will review the homework that is due today and make corrections as necessary. 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.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Adverb Rhyme" in order to learn adverbs of location. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the formation of commands for various irregular verbs: SER, IR, VER, -GAR verbs, -CAR verbs, and -ZAR verbs. 5.) In pairs, students will finish completing the back side of the Práctica: Mandatos afirmativos y negativos practice sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 6.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Create an 8-box comic showing your family members giving each other commands regarding chores and other important duties around the house. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	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 furniture and chore-related 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, 6
el 23 de septiembre 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 26 de septiembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Adverb Rhyme" in order to learn adverbs of location. 2.) In pairs, students will use examples on the front dry-erase board to review the formation of regular and irregular informal commands in Spanish. 3.) Individually, students will write the correct answers on the dry-erase board and students will discuss irregularities as a whole group. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on the use of various object pronouns in command structures. 5.) In pairs, students will begin completing the front side of the Commands #2 practice sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 27 [32] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 28 de septiembre
el 27 de septiembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will practice the "Adverb Rhyme" in order to learn adverbs of location. 2.) In pairs, students will use examples on the front dry-erase board to review the use of various object pronouns in command structures. 3.) In pairs, students will finish completing the front side of the Commands #2 practice sheet. [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. 5.) In pairs, students will begin completing the back side of the Commands #2 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, 5, 6
el 28 de septiembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will attempt to complete the Adverb Rhyme as a speaking assessment grade. 2.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the affirmative commands section on the back side of the Commands #2 practice sheet and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In pairs, students will finish completing the back side of the Commands #2 practice sheet by completing the negative commands section. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 4.) Individually, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 12 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 30 de septiembre
el 29 de septiembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will attempt to complete the Adverb Rhyme as a speaking assessment grade. 2.) In small groups, students will complete text p. 26 [#30] as a practice of informal command structures. Afterward, students will review the correct answers as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for informal commands. 4.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the "Informal Commands" 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, 5
el 30 de septiembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will attempt to complete the Adverb Rhyme as a speaking assessment grade. 2.) As a whole class, students will discuss the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing the "Informal Commands" practice sheet [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. 5.) As a whole group, students will review the meanings of the Unit 1 Partner Interview sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!]. 6.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about personal descriptions, preferences, daily routines, and chores while using the Unit 1 Partner Interview sheet. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the two quizzes coming up this next week: Home/furniture/chores & informal commands. 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.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to review notes on homework that was graded over the past weekend and ask questions if needed. 2.) Individually, students will complete the ROOMS/CHORES/FURNITURE (PRACTICE) ASSESSMENT. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about personal descriptions, preferences, daily routines, and chores while using the Unit 1 Essential Questions. 5.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to review their final grade for the first marking period and ask questions as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the quizzes we have coming up this week! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 04 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole class, students will review the requirements for today's homework assignment (the "Más práctica con los mandatos" half-sheet) and will have an opportunity to ask questions. 2.) In pairs, students will review various parts of the house, furniture, and chores in preparation for today's home vocabulary quiz. 3.) Individually, students will complete the ROOMS/CHORES/FURNITURE ASSESSMENT. 4.) 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. 5.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about personal descriptions, preferences, daily routines, and chores while using the Unit 1 Essential Questions. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete the "Más práctica con los mandatos" half-sheet assignment. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 6 de octubre
el 05 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for the homework due tomorrow and ask any questions regarding the assignment. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the two extra credit opportunities available this year. SEE ME FOR DETAILS! 3.) Individually, students will complete the COMMANDS (PRACTICE) ASSESSMENT. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 06 de octubre JUEVES	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 discuss the Ybor City Museum walking tour and extra credit associated with attending the tour. 3.) Individually, students will complete the COMMANDS ASSESSMENT. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the preterite tense of verbs on text p. 66. 5.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about personal descriptions, preferences, daily routines, and chores while using the Unit 1 Essential Questions. TAREA (HOMEWORK): LEE texto p. 66 y HAZ p. 67 [#33] (PON los verbos en el pretérito.) Also, BE SURE TO STUDY YOUR SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 10 de octubre
el 07 de octubre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the requirements for the homework due Monday. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the conjugation of verbs in the past, present and future. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the preterite tense review. 4.) In conversational pairs, students will interview each other about personal descriptions, preferences, daily routines, and chores while using the Unit 1 Essential Questions. 5.) Individually, students will answer questions in the target language according to teacher prompts related to Unit 1 topics. 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 octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss and translate the questions on the Unit 1 Essential Questions sheet to English. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 2.) In pairs, students will ask and answer the questions on Unit 1 Essential Questions sheet in Spanish as a practice for this Tuesday's speaking quiz. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss text page 66 as a review of the preterite tense of verbs. Students will pay special attention to the irregular verbs hacer and ir. 4.) In small groups or individually, students will complete text p. 67 [#34] as a review of the preterite tense. 5.) In small groups or individually, students will begin completing the Preterite Tense of Irregular Verbs sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 24 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 12 de octubre
el 11 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review text pp. 54 and 92 in the RED book as a review of basic conversation in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "VideoCultura" videos that correspond with the previous activity. 3.) In randomly assigned pairs, students will use the Unit 1 Essential Questions sheet as a guide to practice for this Tuesday's speaking assessment. 4.) Individually, students will respond to instructor questions/prompts in Spanish as a review and practice for this Tuesday's speaking assessment. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! Also, STUDY FOR TUESDAY'S SPEAKING ASSESSMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 12 de octubre 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 review text pp. 130 and 168 in the RED book as a review of basic conversation in Spanish. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "VideoCultura" videos that correspond with the previous activity. 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, 5, 6
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 1 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.) In small groups or individually, students will finish completing the Preterite of Irregular Verbs practice sheet that we started on Monday. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 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, 5, 6
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 daily routines and their current lives while using the target language. 3.) In pairs, students will ask and answer Unit 1 Essential Questions as a practice for tomorrow's speaking assessment. 4.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss text p. 94 (irregular verbs in the preterite tense). 5.) As a whole group, students will begin reviewing and discussing text pp. 40 - 43 (Cuzco, Peru). 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, 5, 6
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.) As a whole group, students will read various captions on text pp. 40 - 43 (Cuzco, Peru) and discuss related cultural topics. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 19 de octubre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review feedback from the most recent commands assessment and have an opportunity to ask questions as needed. 2.) Individually, students will review their current grades in the class and have an opportunity to ask questions as needed. 3.) As a whole group, students will verbally review information they have already learned about Cuzco, Peru. During this time, students will also have an opportunity to look at textiles and money from Peru. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss how to convert money between various currencies while using mental math skills. Students will also use XE.com to self-check answers to instructor-prompted money conversion examples/situations. 5.) In pairs, students will read three randomly-selected captions on text pp. 40 - 43 (Cuzco, Peru). Then, they will discuss and write down the translation of each of the three captions in English. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 94 [#15] First, TRANSLATE EACH ITEM TO ENGLISH. Then, write the correct form of the verb that makes the most sense for each blank (in Spanish). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 21 de octubre
el 20 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will share-out what they read/understood from the captions from yesterday's paired activity. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch a video on Peruvian culture. During the video, students will answer questions on a guide sheet about the video. 3.) After the video, students will discuss their answers with a partner. Then, students will share out answers and observations with the entire class. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 21 de octubre VIERNES	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 watch and discuss a video on Cuzco, Peru. During the video, students will begin completing a compare & contrast foldable [SEE ME FOR INSTRUCTIONS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. p. 30 You do NOT need to fill in the verbs in the blanks. Instead, just TRANSLATE THE PARAGRAPH TO ENGLISH. We will do the activity together later; I first want to make sure my students understand the paragraph. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 25 de octubre
el 24 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the meanings of various vocabulary terms on text pp. 46 - 47 and 86 - 87. 2.) As a whole group, students will practice the pronunciation of various terms related to professions and the community. 3.) In the RED book, students will read and discuss text p. 372 (Chávez Int'l Airport article). Afterward, students will work in pairs to answer the related questions on p. 373. Finally, students will discuss the correct answers for the questions as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. 4.) In the RED book, students will read and discuss text p. 400 (story about Ollantaytumbo). Afterward, students will work in pairs to answer the related questions on p. 401. Finally, students will discuss the correct answers for the questions as a whole group and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH THE HOMEWORK ASSIGNED FRIDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 25 de octubre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will finish answering the questions they started yesterday. These are on text page 401 in the RED book. 2.) Students will turn in their question answers along with their homework assignment to their period's bin by the clock. 3.) In small groups or individually, students will begin working on the Unit 2 crossword/jumble to practice vocabulary related to professions and the community [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto pp. 48 [#2] & 88 [#1]. For BOTH assignments, FIRST translate the paragraphs to ENGLISH. Then, fill in the blanks after. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	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. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss a video on Mexico City, Mexico. During the video, students will finish completing a compare & contrast foldable [SEE ME FOR INSTRUCTIONS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO COMPLETE YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 27 de octubre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the correct answers for today's homework and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole class, the students will discuss Día de los Muertos and begin planning for next Tuesday's cultural experience. 3.) As a whole group, students will take notes on the stems of irregular verbs in the preterite and discuss examples/meanings for each one [SEE ME FOR THE LIST!] 4.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the story of "The Animal Concert" ("El concierto de los animales") in Spanish. 5.) In small groups or individually, students will continue working on the Unit 2 crossword/jumble to practice vocabulary related to professions and the community [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your crossword puzzle/word jumble from Tuesday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	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. 2.) Individually, students will review text p. R32 as a review of irregular verbs in the preterite tense. 3.) Individually, students will complete an introductory PRACTICE assessment for irregular verbs in the preterite tense [SEE LINK BELOW!] 4.) Individually, students will complete C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 30. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 6.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss "La señora Lávalotodo" in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Study for Monday's quiz on irregular verbs in the preterite tense! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 31 de octubre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will take a few minutes to review irregular verb conjugations and meanings in the preterite (past) tense. 2.) Individually, students will complete today's Irregular Verbs in the Preterite ASSESSMENT [SEE ME!] 3.) As a whole group, students will use text p. 46 as they verbally review the meanings and pronunciations of various vocabulary items related to professions and the local community. 4.) Individually, students will answer instructor questions about various professions and job responsibilities. 5.) As a whole group, students will use text p. 98 as they verbally review the meanings and pronunciations of various vocabulary items related to places in the local community. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 13 [#1 & 2] y p. 25 [#1] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 2 de noviembre
el primero de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review their current grades and have an opportunity to ask questions to the instructor about potential retakes/make-ups. 2.) In pairs, students will review various job descriptions in order to identify job titles. Students will use text pages 46 - 47 for reference as needed. Afterward, the students will discuss the correct answers as a whole class. 3.) In pairs, students will review images representing various establishments in a typical community. Students will practice the pronunciation and discuss the meanings of these establishments in Spanish while using text pages 86 - 87 & 98 - 99 for reference as needed. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss plans and details regarding the upcoming Día de los Muertos cultural experience. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. Be sure to complete yesterday's assignment! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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, 6	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, 6
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 create a Venn diagram review for the upcoming Mexico City/Cuzco quiz on Monday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Begin creating 30+ (total) Concept Cards based on vocabulary from text pp. 46-47, 86-87, and 98-99. [SEE DETAILS ON INSTRUCTION SHEET] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 10 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.) In small groups, students will complete the Mexico City vs. Cuzco Compare/Contrast Assessment. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue completing work assigned last Friday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your 30+ Concept Cards assigned last Friday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 8 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss basic information about Santo Domingo, DR on text p. 80. 2.) In pairs, students will choose 5 captions from text pp. 80 - 83 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 watch and discuss three "Expresavisión" videos for vocabulary related to jobs, the community, and downtown environments. 5.) As a whole group, students will review/discuss the requirements for the homework due Thursday (30+ Concept Cards). 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, 6
el 9 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): PLAN TEST TAREA (HOMEWORK): n/a TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): N/A
el 10 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review various vocabulary terms on text pp. 46 - 47 as a review of professions and responsibilities in Spanish. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the "Professions in the Spanish Language" handout and find the titles of job positions related to what their parents/guardians do for a living. Students will also find one or two titles for what interests them as an option for their own career. 3.) Individually, students will write a few notes in Spanish on what the selected job positions do (the general responsibilities of the position). 4.) In pairs, students will interview each other regarding what their parents/guardians do for a living and about their future career plans. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Text p. 89 [4] Say where you went with "fui" and what you did there (use a verb from the orange box in the past tense). Then, TRANSLATE each statement to English. 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 and ask questions about grades as necessary. 2.) In pairs, students will use their Concept Cards for professions and the community to practice the pronunciations and learn the meanings of various related vocabulary words. 3.) In small groups, students will review feedback from the quiz on Monday and have a final opportunity to edit their work for final submission. 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 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.) As a whole group, students will review details about the city of Santo Domingo, DR according to information presented on text pp. 80 - 83. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for Santo Domingo. 4.) As a whole group and individually, students will answer instructor questions (in the target language) related to vocabulary terms for the community and transportation on text pp. 86 - 87 & 98 - 99. 5.) In randomly-assigned speaking pairs, students will use their Concept Cards for professions and the community to practice the pronunciations and learn the meanings of various related vocabulary words. 6.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to review their current grades in the course. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions about their grades, retake opportunities, and anything else during this time. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 26 [#4] Choose words from the box that appropriately fill in the blanks. Then, TRANSLATE the paragraph to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 16 de noviembre
el 15 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In speaking pairs, students will use their Concept Cards for professions and the community to practice the spelling and learn the meanings of various related vocabulary words. 2.) As a whole group, students will listen to audio files to complete text p. 48 [#1] & p. 88 [#3]. After each activity, students will review the correct answers together and make corrections on their partners' sheets. 3.) Individually, students will copy walking directions from the front board onto a 3x5 card [SEE ME FOR THIS!] 4.) As a whole group, students will review adverbs of location and commands as they relate to giving walking directions in Spanish. 5.) Individually, students will have an opportunity to review their current grades in the course. 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, 5
el 16 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	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.) Individually, students will review the instructions they wrote on the 3x5 card they created yesterday. 3.) As a whole group, students will go out to the lunch patio and use TPRS strategies (body movement) to review directional commands in Spanish by following instructor verbal target-language prompts. 4.) In pairs, students will give each other commands in Spanish as a practice of directional commands. 5.) In randomly-assigned pairs, students will use their Concept Cards for professions and the community to practice the spelling and learn the meanings of various related vocabulary words. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the spelling of vocabulary terms related to professions and the community. We have a Unit 2 spelling quiz when we return from break. Also, BRING A BLINDFOLD AFTER THE BREAK. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 17 de noviembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will discuss and verbally complete text p. 100 [21]. As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers. 2.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file to complete text p. 101 [22]. As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections on their partners' answer sheets as necessary. 3.) Individually, students will explore the class QUIA.com website page and complete any of the five activities related to Unit 2 vocabulary [SEE THE LAST 5 ACTIVITY LINKS BELOW!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the spelling of vocabulary terms related to professions and the community. We have a Unit 2 spelling quiz when we return from break. Also, BRING A BLINDFOLD AFTER THE BREAK. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 18 de noviembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will explore the class QUIA.com website page and complete any of the five activities related to Unit 2 vocabulary [SEE THE LAST 5 ACTIVITY LINKS BELOW!] 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 professions and the community. We have a Unit 2 spelling quiz when we return from break. Also, BRING A BLINDFOLD AFTER THE BREAK. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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 professions and the community. We have a Unit 2 spelling quiz when we return from break. Also, BRING A BLINDFOLD AFTER THE 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 review the English translations of various vocabulary terms related to Thanksgiving and vacations. 4.) Individually, students will listen/read along as the instructor describes his Thanksgiving break in Spanish. Afterward, students will individually share what they understood from the listening exercise. 5.) Individually, students will begin writing a short paragraph (in Spanish) to describe where they went and what they did during their Thanksgiving break. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your paragraph about your Thanksgiving break. Also, bring a blindfold this Thursday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 30 de noviembre
el 29 de noviembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will use their vocabulary Concept Cards to review the spelling and pronunciation of vocabulary terms related to professions, community, and transportation. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Professions PRACTICE Quiz. Afterward, students will review the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the meanings of various expressions on the Unit 2 Essential Questions sheet [SEE ME!] 4.) Individually, students will begin creating written answers for the Unit 2 Essential Questions. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for tomorrow's quiz. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! Also, bring a blindfold this Thursday. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 30 de noviembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will use their vocabulary Concept Cards to review the spelling and pronunciation of vocabulary terms related to professions, community, and transportation. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Professions Quiz. 3.) As a whole group, students will review informal commands related to giving driving/walking directions (in the target language.) 4.) In small groups, students will begin completing the Indicaciones para el Mapa de St. Petersburg Activity [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] to review walking/driving directions in a downtown environment in the target language. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH MONDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! Also, bring a blindfold tomorrow. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 2 de diciembre
el primero de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review informal commands related to giving driving/walking directions (in the target language.) 2.) In pairs, students will take turns being blindfolded and walk a simple obstacle course (outdoors) while following instructions from their partners in Spanish. 3.) In small groups, students will continue completing the Indicaciones para el Mapa de St. Petersburg Activity [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] to review walking/driving directions in a downtown environment in the target language. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for Monday's quiz on community and transportation vocabulary. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 2 de diciembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will use the class website to complete the Community and Transport PRACTICE Quizzes [SEE LINKS TO THESE TWO QUIZZES BELOW!] 2.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In small groups, students will finish the Indicaciones para el Mapa de St. Petersburg Activity [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] to review walking/driving directions in a downtown environment in the target language. 4.) Individually, students will continue completing their responses to the Unit 2 Essential Questions from Tuesday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for Monday's quiz on community and transportation vocabulary. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 5 de diciembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will take five minutes to quickly refresh their memories (quiz each other) on vocabulary associated with the community and transportation. 2.) Individually, students will complete the Community and Transportation Quiz. 3.) Individually, students will continue completing their responses to the Unit 2 Essential Questions from Tuesday. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Lee texto pp. 120 - 123. Traduce las leyendas (Translate the captions) de cinco de las fotos. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 7 de diciembre
el 6 de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss text pp. 120 - 123 (Miami). 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the requirements for the homework due tomorrow. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for Chapter 4 (Miami). Students will also discuss personal experiences with Miami and Cuban culture. 4.) Individually, students will continue completing their responses to the Unit 2 Essential Questions from Tuesday. As the students complete their answers, the instructor will circulate the room and sporadically ask individual students questions related to the community, professions, and the past tense. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 7 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the Unit 3 Vocabulary sheet as well as the homework (Unit 3 crossword) [SEE ME FOR THESE!] 2.) Individually, students will receive feedback on the St. Pete Map activity from last week and make corrections as necessary. 3.) Individually, students will finish completing their responses to the Unit 2 Essential Questions from Tuesday. As the students complete their answers, they will their answers to the instructor for feedback and corrections. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Unit 3 crossword puzzle & translations for first 2 sections of Unit 3 vocabulary list. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 9 de diciembre
el 8 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review and mentally answer questions (in Spanish) on the Entrevista en pareja: Las profesiones, la comunidad, y el pasado interview sheet. 2.) In pairs, students will utilize the language lab system to interview each other while using the Entrevista en pareja: profesiones, la comunidad, y el transporte interview sheet. Each partner will write their partners' responses. 3.) Individually, students will finish completing their responses to the Unit 2 Essential Questions from Tuesday. As the students complete their answers, they will their answers to the instructor for feedback and corrections. 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 diciembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Cuba pre-assessment. 2.) In pairs and while discussing as a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 3.) In small groups, students will refer to the Entrevista en pareja: Las profesiones, la comunidad, y el pasado interview sheet as they introduce their speaking partners from yesterday and explain various items about their partners' community, parents' professions, and other details. As they talk about their partners, other students in the group will take notes (in Spanish) on the student information. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY the Entrevista en pareja: Las profesiones, la comunidad, y el pasado interview sheet and your Unit 2 Essential Questions to prepare for the upcoming speaking assessment on Unit 2. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 12 de diciembre LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for assessment retake opportunities. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for tonight's homework assignment. 3.) In small groups, students will continue the activity from last Friday. They will refer to the Entrevista en pareja: Las profesiones, la comunidad, y el pasado interview sheet as they introduce their speaking partners from yesterday and explain various items about their partners' community, parents' professions, and other details. As they talk about their partners, other students in the group will take notes (in Spanish) on the student information. 4.) Individually, students will continue reviewing their speaking assessment answers with the instructor and make adjustments/corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Create 30 Concept Cards from the first two sections of the Unit 3 vocabulary list. 20 cards must be from the first section, 10 must be from the second section (on reactions to news, events and other situations). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 15 de diciembre
el 13 de diciembre MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In randomly-assigned pairs, students will verbally answer questions about their local communities, parents' professions, and past events according to a paired interview guide sheet. 2.) As students work in pairs, the instructor will circulate the room to assist with questions/concerns regarding the upcoming speaking assessment on Unit 2. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss historic, cultural and geographic information related to Miami, FL according to captions on text pp. 120 - 123. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the meaning and practice the pronunciation of various vocabulary terms related to sporting events on text pp. 126 - 128. 5.) Individually, students will begin creating 30 Concept Cards for the new vocabulary according to the requirements discussed yesterday. 6.) Individually, students will continue reviewing their speaking assessment answers with the instructor and make adjustments/corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YOUR CONCEPT CARDS! Also, STUDY for the speaking assessment on Unit 2 this Thursday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 14 de diciembre MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the requirements for the homework due tomorrow as well as information regarding retake opportunities. 2.) In pairs, students will use the paired speaking practice half-sheet to take turns asking and answering questions in Spanish. Students will focus on topics related to the community, professions, and the past tense. 3.) Individually, students will continue creating 30 Concept Cards according to the requirements established on Monday. 4.) Individually, students will continue reviewing their speaking assessment answers with the instructor and make adjustments/corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YOUR CONCEPT CARDS! Also, STUDY for the speaking assessment on Unit 2 this Thursday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 15 de diciembre JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will complete the Unit 2 Speaking Assessment. 2.) 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, 5, 6
el 16 de diciembre VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will continue 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, 5
el 19 de diciembre - el 2 de enero (DOS SEMANAS)	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): NO HAY ESCUELA - ¡FELICES FIESTAS! TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete any retake requirements as needed for when you return. 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.) Individually, students will review their current grade in the class and personal feedback on the speaking assessment we had on Thursday before we went to break. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the overall results of the recent speaking assessment as well as specific points of feedback. 3.) In pairs, students will use their Unit 3 Concept Cards to review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms related to sports and emotional reactions. 4.) As a whole group, students will review terms on text pp. 126 - 127 as individual students answer questions about the new vocabulary in the target language. 5.) Individually, students will have time to work on retake requirements and ask the instructor questions about grades/other concerns as needed. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your retake requirements, if needed. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 4 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will verbally review terms on text pp. 126 - 127 according to instructor-led prompts. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the Unit 3 "Expresavisión #1" video as a review of vocabulary terms related to sports and emotional reactions. 3.) As a whole group, students will visually review and discuss select terms on text pp. 138 - 139 as an introduction to vocabulary related to body parts and injuries. 4.) Individually, students will respond to commands in Spanish related to various body parts as a review of vocabulary learned in Spanish 2. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the procedures and schedule for the upcoming exams. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your retake requirements, if needed. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 5 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the retake requirements and review essential mid-term exam information. 2.) As a whole group, students will review text p. R32 as a review of the preterite tense, with a special focus on irregular verbs. 3.) In small groups, students will work together to complete the first page of the "Libro de Repaso" (Mid-Term Review) packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your retake requirements as necessary. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 6 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss the retake requirements and review essential mid-term exam information. 2.) As a whole group, students will review text pp. R24, R32, and R34 as a review of the commands, reflexive verbs, and the preterite tense. 3.) In small groups, students will work together to complete the second page of the "Libro de Repaso" (Mid-Term Review) packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish your retake requirements as necessary. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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 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 verbally review information for pages 3 and 4 of the Mid-Term "Libro de Repaso" (review) packet. 5.) In small groups, students will work together to complete the third page of the "Libro de Repaso" (Mid-Term Review) packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Mid-Term Exam. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. Also, complete your retake requirements if you plan to participate in a retake assessment opportunity. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 10 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups, students will work together to complete the last pages of the "Libro de Repaso" (Mid-Term Review) packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Mid-Term Exam. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. Also, complete your retake requirements if you plan to participate in a retake assessment opportunity. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 11 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In small groups, students will work together to complete the last pages of the "Libro de Repaso" (Mid-Term Review) packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 2.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for page 4 of the exam review packet. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Mid-Term Exam. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. Also, complete your retake requirements if you plan to participate in a retake assessment opportunity. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 12 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will begin the writing portion of the Mid-Term Exam. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Mid-Term Exam. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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.) Individually or in small groups, students will work together to complete the last pages of the "Libro de Repaso" (Mid-Term Review) packet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Mid-Term Exam. If you are behind other students in completion of the Mid-Term Review, work on this independently at home. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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, 6
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 discuss/review the history, culture and geography of Miami, FL as it specifically relates to Cuba and Cuban migration to the U.S. 3.) Individually, students will copy a timeline structure from the front board for modern Cuban history (the past century). 4.) In pairs, students will do research on the Internet to fill in the missing gaps in the timeline (specific dates and events). [SEE ME FOR THESE DETAILS]. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the missing details and take notes on additional information presented during the discussion. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 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.) In the same pairs, students will begin working on a speaking presentation on Cuban history. Students will work in pairs and use individual laptop computers to research, discuss and record details on a specific topic related to the history of Cuba and how it relates to Floridian/U.S. history and culture. [SEE ME FOR DETAILS]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Cuba research. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 27 de enero
el 25 de enero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In the same pairs as yesterday, students will continue working on their speaking presentations on Cuban history. Students will work in pairs and use individual laptop computers to research, discuss and record details on a specific topic related to the history of Cuba and how it relates to Floridian/U.S. history and culture. [SEE ME FOR DETAILS]. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Cuba research. Prepare your speaking presentation for tomorrow. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 26 de enero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of the 2nd set of vocabulary in Chapter 4 (injuries and body parts) in the textbook. 2.) Individually, students will write down English translations for vocabulary terms and expressions on their Unit 3 vocabulary sheet in sections 3 and 4 (body parts and injuries). 3.) On a voluntary basis, students will present their Cuban history topic reports to the rest of the class. 4.) During and after the presentations, the class will discuss and take notes on the information presented. Students will also grade their peers on the clarity and accuracy of the information presented as well as their ability to answer questions related to the topic. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Cuba research, if needed. Prepare your speaking presentation for tomorrow. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 27 de enero VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of the 2nd set of vocabulary in Chapter 4 (injuries and body parts) in the textbook. 2.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciation and meanings of the 2nd set of vocabulary in Chapter 4 (injuries and body parts) in the textbook with a particular focus on the terms in the blue and yellow boxes. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 4 - Vocabulary #2 as a review of vocabulary terms and expressions related to body parts and injuries, as well as wellness recommendations. 4.) Students will present their Cuban history topic reports to the rest of the class. 5.) During and after the presentations, the class will discuss and take notes on the information presented. Students will also grade their peers on the clarity and accuracy of the information presented as well as their ability to answer questions related to the topic. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your Cuba research, if needed. Prepare your speaking presentation for next week. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 30 de enero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually students will use the "Unidad 3 - Actividad de tira cómica" sheet as a guide to create a colored comic depicting various injury situations in the past and emotions/feelings. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 140 [#22 y #23] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el primero de febrero
el 31 de enero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will go over the correct answers from the "Unidad 3 - Actividad de tira cómica" sheet from yesterday to self-check and correct the sentences on their comic drawings. 2.) Students will present their Cuban history topic reports to the rest of the class. 3.) During and after the presentations, the class will discuss and take notes on the information presented. Students will also grade their peers on the clarity and accuracy of the information presented as well as their ability to answer questions related to the topic. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT FROM YESTERDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el primero de febrero 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.) Students will present their Cuban history topic reports to the rest of the class. 3.) During and after the presentations, the class will discuss and take notes on the information presented. Students will also grade their peers on the clarity and accuracy of the information presented as well as their ability to answer questions related to the topic. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 43 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 3 de febrero
el 2 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Students will present their Cuban history topic reports to the rest of the class. 2.) During and after the presentations, the class will discuss and take notes on the information presented. Students will also grade their peers on the clarity and accuracy of the information presented as well as their ability to answer questions related to the topic. 3.) Individually, students will visually review text pp. 138 - 139 as a brief review of body parts and injury vocabulary expressions in Spanish. 4.) Individually, students will verbally answer questions about body parts and injuries in the target language according to instructor prompts. 5.) In pairs, students will complete text p. 141 [#24] as a verbal review of injuries, feelings, and advice for personal health and wellness. 6.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers from the previous activity and make note of corrections as necessary. 7.) As a whole group, students will play Bingo and/or Simón Dice games as a review of vocabulary related to body parts and personal wellness. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT FROM YESTERDAY! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 3 de febrero VIERNES	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 complete the "Unidad 3 - El cuerpo y las heridas" activity sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] as a review of vocabulary related to body parts, feelings and personal wellness. 3.) Individually, students will complete the health and body parts PRACTICE assessment [SEE BELOW! (El cuerpo y las heridas)]. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will play Bingo and/or Simón Dice games as a review of vocabulary related to body parts and personal wellness. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the assessment this coming Monday! 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 health and body parts 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 3 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 the student progress self-tracking tool. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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 discuss basic cultural elements related to San José, Costa Rica. 4.) As a whole group, students will listen to and repeat the vocabulary on text pp. 166 - 167 (vocabulary terms related to daily routines and going out.) 5.) Individually, students will begin identifying important points on a Cuban history timeline (1900s - current) and explain various events to the rest of the class as a review of essential information related to Fidel Castro and Cuba's history. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete the student progress self-tracking tool. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 8 de febrero MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will listen to and repeat the vocabulary on text pp. 166 - 167 (vocabulary terms related to daily routines and going out). 2.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 5, Vocab #1 (vocabulary terms related to daily routines and going out). 3.) Individually, students will finish identifying important points on a Cuban history timeline (1900s - current) and explain various events to the rest of the class as a review of essential information related to Fidel Castro and Cuba's history. 4.) In pairs, students will match important events in Cuba's recent history to locations on a timeline diagram as a review of Cuban history (1900s - present). 5.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers from the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 168 [#2 y #3] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	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. 166 - 167 (vocabulary terms related to daily routines and going out). 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. 168 [#1] as a review of vocabulary related to daily routines and going out, p. 169 [#4] as a review of expressions related to getting ready to go out and daily routines, and text p. 173 [#12] as a review of reflexive verbs, the present and past tenses, and daily routines. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss and take notes on a brief presentation about the "Wet Foot/Dry Foot Policy", political asylum, and Cuban refugee status. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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.) Individually, students will complete the Cuba history (1900s to present) PRACTICE timeline assessment. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will practice the pronunciation of various vocabulary terms on text pp. 178 - 179 (vocabulary terms related to hobbies and pastimes). 5.) As a whole group, students will watch a music video as a practice in listening to native speakers discuss topics in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the Cuba assessment on Monday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 13 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will take the Cuba 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. 178 - 179 as a review of vocabulary related to hobbies and pastimes. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Exprésavision" video for vocabulary related to hobbies and pastimes. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) p. 55 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 15 de febrero
el 14 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will visually/verbally review text pp. 160 - 163 as an introduction to San José, Costa Rica. 2.) Individually, students will verbally review text pp. 178 - 179 and respond to instructor prompts in Spanish as a review of vocabulary related to hobbies and pastimes. 3.) In pairs, students will help each other translate text p. 180 [#21]. As they translate, the instructor will circulate the room and ask questions in Spanish based on the text. 4.) As a whole group, students will review the meanings of the items from the previous activity and discuss possible answers. 5.) As a whole group, students will observe and discuss an introductory presentation on the imperfect tense of verbs. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 15 de febrero 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 visually/verbally review text pp. 160 - 163 as an introduction to San José, Costa Rica. 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for San José, Costa Rica as a review of cultural, historic and geographic features of the city. 4.) Individually, students will verbally review text pp. 178 - 179 and respond to instructor prompts in Spanish as a review of vocabulary related to hobbies and pastimes. 5.) Individually, students will review the meaning of hobby-related verbs written on the front dry-erase board in the imperfect and preterite tense. 6.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers from the previous activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. p. 57 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 17 de febrero
el 16 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss a video presentation on Costa Rica. 2.) As a whole group, students will observe and discuss a PowerPoint presentation on Costa Rica. During the presentation, students will take notes on important information related to the geography, history, and culture of the country. 3.) As a whole group, students will briefly discuss the function and formation of the imperfect tense of verbs in Spanish. 4.) Individually, students will highlight select words from the Unit 4 Vocabulary sheet in preparation for Monday's quiz [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) In pairs, students will verbally review select words presented on the overhead screen as a review of vocabulary related to pastimes and hobbies. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 17 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.) Individually, students will use laptop computers to complete the Hobbies (Part 1) PRACTICE assessment in preparation for Monday's quiz. 3.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and take notes on a travel video for Central Valley, Costa Rica as a review of the history, geography, and culture of its capital city, San José. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the previous activity and have an opportunity to ask questions about the video. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for the quiz on Monday! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 20 de febrero LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will use laptop computers to complete the Hobbies (Part 1) assessment. 2.) In pairs, students will review text p. 237 and discuss the meanings of various vocabulary terms on the back of the Unit 4 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 hobbies/pastimes and other terms related to childhood activities. 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
el 21 de febrero MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review text p. 184 to help them complete the "Hace with time expressions" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 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 create a foldable from construction paper as a study guide for Costa Rica. 2.) In small groups, students will discuss information on the geography, economy, and culture of Costa Rica. During the discussion, students will record information in their foldable. 3.) As a whole group, students will review information that should be put in their foldables as a study guide for Monday's assessment on Costa Rica. 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, 6
el 23 de febrero JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review information (discussed yesterday) that should be put in their foldables as a study guide for Monday's assessment on Costa Rica. 2.) Individually, students will review text p. 184 and discuss the correct answers for the "Hace with time expressions" worksheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) Individually, students will finish creating 20+ Concept Cards (assigned Monday). 4.) In pairs, students will use their concept cards to practice identifying and pronouncing various vocabulary terms related to childhood pastimes/hobbies in Spanish. 5.) TAREA (HOMEWORK): TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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 the Costa Rica assessment. 3.) As a whole group, students will verbally review text pp. 206 - 207 as a review of vocabulary related to childhood pastimes/hobbies. 4.) As a whole group, students will watch the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 6 - Vocabulary #1 as a review of vocabulary related to childhood pastimes/hobbies. 5.) In pairs, students will trade Concept Cards for hobbies/pastimes and quiz each other verbally while displaying the Spanish side of each card as a review of related vocabulary terms. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 208 [#2]. 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, 6	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 discuss and take notes on the imperfect tense of regular verbs in Spanish. 4.) In pairs, students will use their recently created Concept Cards to review the pronunciation and meaning of various vocabulary terms related to childhood pastimes/hobbies. 5.) In small groups, students will begin completing "Los pasatiempos" word puzzle [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, 5, 6
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 completing "Los pasatiempos" word puzzle [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 5.) As a whole group, students will review the correct answers for the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Complete retake requirements (as necessary). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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, 6
el 2 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss a video about Guanacaste, Costa Rica. 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, 6
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 imperfect tense of verbs in Spanish. 3.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss text pp. 210 & 212 (the imperfect tense). 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the imperfect tense of verbs as a review. 5.) In pairs, students will work together to complete the "Imperfect 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. 211 [#7] TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	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. 210 & 212 (the imperfect tense). 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the imperfect tense of the verbs ir & ver as a review. 4.) As a whole group, students will use mini dry-erase boards to practice conjugating various verbs in the imperfect tense according to instructor prompts. 5.) As a whole group, students will play "Bingo" as a review of vocabulary related to hobbies and pastimes. 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 7 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will check the homework that is due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss text p. 210 as a review of the imperfect tense of verbs. 2.) In small groups, students will listen to audio clips to complete text p. 210 [#6] as a review of the imperfect tense of verbs. 3.) In small groups, students will play a game using dry-erase boards as a review of spelling vocabulary related to childhood pastimes in conjunction with the imperfect tense of verbs. 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 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 Imperfect Tense 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 childhood pastimes and the various past tenses of verbs. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
el 9 de marzo VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) In pairs, students will complete text p. 212 [#11] as a review of the imperfect verbs ir & ver in Spanish. 2.) In small groups, students will complete the "Imperfect Tense of Regular and Irregular Verbs" worksheet as a review of the imperfect tense of verbs in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): STUDY for Monday's assessment on the imperfect tense! 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 Imperfect Tense 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. 212 [#11]) as a review of the imperfect tense with vocabulary related to childhood pastimes. 3.) In small groups, students will continue working on the "Imperfect Tense of Regular and Irregular Verbs" worksheet that was assigned last Friday as a review of the imperfect 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, 5	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 imperfect tense as a review. 3.) In small groups, students will finish working on the "Imperfect Tense of Regular and Irregular Verbs" worksheet that was assigned last Friday as a review of the imperfect tense of verbs in Spanish. As student work, the instructor will circulate the room to assist as necessary and check student progress/answers. 4.) In pairs, students will use an answer key to check their partners' work and make corrections as necessary. 5.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss the pronunciations and meanings of new vocabulary terms on text pp. 218 - 219 (expressions related to describing how people used to be). 6.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 6 - Vocabulary #2 (expressions related to describing how people used to be). TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 220 [#19] Fill in the blanks with the correct antonyms of the underlined words. Then, TRANSLATE the sentences to English. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 15 de marzo
el 14 de marzo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the pronunciations and meanings of vocabulary terms on text pp. 218 - 219 (expressions related to describing how people used to be). 2.) In pairs, students will verbally discuss the translation of the picture captions on text pp. 218 - 219 as a review of previously-learned vocabulary terms and expressions related to family and past events. 3.) Individually, students will volunteer to read the picture captions aloud to the rest of the class. As students read, the instructor will assist them with the correct pronunciation of the terms. 4.) Individually, students will (in writing) answer the three following questions on a half-sheet of lined paper: ¿Cómo eras de niño? ¿Qué hacías en aquel entonces? A ti, ¿qué no te gustaba hacer? 5.) In pairs, students will ask each other and verbally answer the questions from the previous activity as a practice of old and new vocabulary terms related to personal descriptions and pastimes. 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 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.) Individually, students will add the question ¿Qué querías ser? to the list of questions they copied yesterday. 3.) In pairs, students will discuss the SECOND vocabulary sheet for Unit 4 [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] and translate terms they know to English. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct English translations for the terms on the vocabulary sheet and record answers for the ones they did not know. 5.) Individually, students will use the vocabulary sheet to help them answer today's new question (¿Qué querías ser?) in writing (in Spanish). 6.) In pairs, students will take turns asking and answering the four questions about their childhood pastimes and memories in Spanish. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 222 [#23]. Complete the activity and then TRANSLATE your sentences. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	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 childhood pastimes as a review of terms for Monday's assessment. 2.) Individually, students will take the childhood pastimes 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, 5
el 19 de marzo LUNES	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 use their textbooks and concept cards to review (quiz each other) for today's vocabulary assessment. 3.) Individually, students will complete the Pastimes PART #2 (C6 V1) assessment. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 67 - 68. For the homework, the expression "por eso" means "because of that". TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	el 21 de marzo
el 20 de marzo MARTES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will listen to an audio file to complete text p. 220 [#18]. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers and make corrections as necessary. 2.) In pairs or small groups, students will complete text p. 223 [#24]. Afterward, students will discuss the correct answers as well as the translation of the paragraph in English, making corrections as necessary. 3.) As a whole group, students will verbally review the formation of irregular verbs in the preterite tense. 4.) In pairs or small groups, students will begin completing the "Práctica con el pretérito - los verbos irregulares" 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, 5, 6
el 21 de marzo 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.) As a whole group, students will discuss the Childhood Project requirements according to the description on the details sheet. [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) In pairs or small groups, students will continue completing the "Práctica con el pretérito - los verbos irregulares" sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY] 4.) As students work, the instructor will post the first half of answers for the previous activity so students can self-check their work and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish the "Práctica con el pretérito - los verbos irregulares" sheet. Also, work on any retake requirements (if necessary) and begin working on your project (if desired). TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 23 de marzo
el 22 de marzo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will begin watching and discussing a film in Spanish with English subtitles. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Finish the "Práctica con el pretérito - los verbos irregulares" sheet. Also, work on any retake requirements (if necessary) and 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 review the correct answers for the homework due today and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will continue watching and discussing a film in Spanish with English subtitles. 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): 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 be introduced to information about the culture, history and geography of Puerto Rico while verbally reviewing information on text pp. 240 - 243. 4.) As a whole group, students will review vocabulary terms related to food and cultural dishes while verbally reviewing information on text pp. 246 - 247. 5.) Individually, students will complete the Unit 4 section of the Self-Progress Tracking sheet as a self-evaluation for information learned from Chapter 5 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 childhood project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	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.) As a whole group, students will read the captions and discuss the cultural, historic, and geographic information presented about Puerto Rico on text pp. 240 - 243. 3.) In pairs, students will translate various vocabulary terms related to food and tableware as they are announced by the instructor as a review of Spanish 2 vocabulary. 4.) As a whole group, students will listen to the pronunciation and discuss the meanings of various food-related vocabulary items presented on text pp. 236 - 237. 5.) Individually, students will update Marking Period 4 & 5 assessment scores on their Self-Progress Tracking sheet. 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): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT. ALSO: Continue working on your childhood project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 4 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the captions and discuss the cultural, historic, and geographic information presented about Puerto Rico on text pp. 240 - 243. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Geovisión" video for Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico. 3.) Individually, students will review text p. R32 as a review of irregular verbs in the preterite tense. 4.) In pairs or small groups, students will begin completing the "Práctica con el pretérito - Los verbos irregulares #2" sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] as preparation for Monday's assessment. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the first half of the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH MONDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! ALSO: Continue working on your childhood project! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 5 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will review text p. R32 as a review of irregular verbs in the preterite tense. 2.) Individually, students will complete the "El pretérito - verbos irregulares (PRÁCTICA)" assessment [SEE LINK BELOW!] 3.) Individually, students will view their own results and take notes on areas with which they had difficulty. 4.) In pairs or small groups, students will finish completing the "Práctica con el pretérito - Los verbos irregulares #2" sheet [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] as preparation for Monday's assessment. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss the correct answers for the second half of the previous activity and make corrections as necessary. 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): 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, 5
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 irregular verbs. 2.) Individually, students will have the rest of the period to work on their childhood 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, 5
el 9 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the "El pretérito - verbos irregulares" 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, 5
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 childhood project while the instructor circulates the room to talk to each student as a project progress "status check". 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 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. 246 - 247 (food and restaurants). 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 7 - Vocabulary 1 as a review of food/restaurant-related vocabulary terms. 4.) As a whole group, students will visually review various vocabulary terms on text pp. 258 - 259 (food/cooking). 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, 6
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. 258 - 259 (food preparation). 4.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Expresavisión" video for Chapter 7 - Vocabulary 2 as a review of food preparation and health-related vocabulary terms. 5.) In small groups, students will begin completing the Chapter 7 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, 6
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 Chapter 7 Crossword/Word Jumble [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 3.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file in order to complete text p. 248 [2] as a review of food vocabulary and expressions related to personal preferences. 4.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss "Los Tres Cerditos" (The Three Little Pigs) in Spanish as a review of various vocabulary terms and verb tenses in Spanish. 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, 6
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, "La semilla de zanahoria". 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, 6
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, "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): C. de V. y G. pp. 73 - 74 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 19 de abril
el 18 de abril MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the homework assignment due tomorrow. 2.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss the eligibility requirements for entry into Spanish National Honor Society. 3.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the story, "El Traje del Emperador". 4.) In small groups, students will discuss and record important details about the story such as the main character(s), plot, etc. in Spanish. 5.) As a whole group, students will discuss their individual answers (share-out) for the previous activity. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 19 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Text p. 248 [#1]: Students will fill in the blanks and then TRANSLATE to English. 2.) Text p. 261 [#20]: Students will fill in the blanks and then TRANSLATE to English. 3.) Text pp. 270 - 271: Students will translate the recipe to English. 4.) Students will begin working on the homework assignment for today. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Create a simple recipe in Spanish for making a mixed salad with grilled chicken. The recipe must include ingredients and steps. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	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 review the correct answers and make corrections for the book work done yesterday (text pp. 248 & 261) as well as the homework that was due yesterday (workbook pp. 73 - 74). 3.) Individually, students will continue working in small groups to translate the recipe on text pp. 270 - 271. TAREA (HOMEWORK): No new homework assigned. BE SURE TO FINISH YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 23 de abril LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will discuss project results while students review individualized project feedback slips. Students will also discuss end-of-marking wrap-up and final re-take opportunities. 2.) In small groups, students will continue helping each other with translating text pp. 270 - 271 (cod fritters recipe) to English. 3.) Individually, students will create an 8-box comic that depicts a fairy tale / short story in Spanish. [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] 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, 6
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.) In small groups, students will finish helping each other with translating text pp. 270 - 271 (cod fritters recipe) to English. 3.) Individually, students will continue creating an 8-box comic that depicts a fairy tale / short story in Spanish. [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, 5, 6
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. 262 (review of the imperfect vs. preterite tense of verbs). 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the "Gramavisión" video for the review of the imperfect vs. preterite tense. 3.) Individually, students will continue creating an 8-box comic that depicts a fairy tale / short story in Spanish. [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, 5
el 26 de abril JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review and discuss the details for the upcoming Chapter 7 Cooking/Skit Project [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] 2.) Individually, students will continue creating an 8-box comic that depicts a fairy tale / short story in Spanish. [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, 5, 6
el 27 de abril VIERNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will listen to an audio file to complete text p. 262 [#22]. Afterward, students will work in pairs to self-check their answers and make corrections as necessary. 2.) As a whole group, students will read and discuss the information presented on text p. 264 and p. 290 (review of the imperfect vs. preterite tense of verbs). 3.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss the two "Gramavisión" videos for the review of the imperfect vs. preterite tense related to the text pages above. 4.) Individually, students will finish creating an 8-box comic that depicts a fairy tale / short story in Spanish. [SEE ME FOR DETAILS!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): If you have not finished your 8-box comic, you must complete it this weekend. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	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 or in small groups, students will begin completing text p. 263 [#23] (in Spanish) according to the scene pictured on p. 262. 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 2 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the food and recipes assessments [SEE ME!] 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will continue completing text p. 263 [#23] (in Spanish) according to the scene pictured on p. 262. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will use the Internet on laptop computers to begin their research for their Marking Period 6 cooking project. TAREA (HOMEWORK): C. de V. y G. (workbook) pp. 79 - 80 TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 4 de mayo
el 3 de mayo JUEVES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review specific details regarding the 6th marking period (Chapter 7) project. 2.) Individually or in small groups, students will finish completing text p. 263 [#23] (in Spanish) according to the scene pictured on p. 262. 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will use the Internet on laptop computers to continue their research for their 6th marking period (Chapter 7) project. 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, 6
el 4 de mayo 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.) Individually, students will present their childhood projects (verbally; for a speaking assessment grade). 3.) Individually or in small groups, students will use the Internet on laptop computers to continue their research for their 6th marking period (Chapter 7) project. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your 6th marking period (Chapter 7) project. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 7 de mayo LUNES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) Individually, students will complete the Las recetas RETAKE assessment. 2.) As a whole group, students will watch and discuss an example cooking project. During this time, students will be focusing on the requirements for the upcoming project and will have the opportunity to ask questions about various details. 3.) As a whole group, students will discuss planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 4.) As a whole group, students will discuss the upcoming SNHS (Spanish Nat'l Honor Society) acceptance deadline. 5.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to present their childhood project to the class, if desired. TAREA (HOMEWORK): Continue working on your 6th marking period (Chapter 7) project. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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 planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 2.) As a whole group, students will discuss the upcoming SNHS (Spanish Nat'l Honor Society) acceptance deadline. 3.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to present their childhood project to the class, if desired. 4.) In pairs, students will verbally ask and answer the Chapter 6 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Texto p. 264 [#26] First, TRANSLATE the items to English, then answer (a) or (b) for each one. TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
el 9 de mayo MIÉRCOLES	HORARIO DE HOY (Today's Schedule): 1.) As a whole group, students will review the history of Cinco de Mayo and planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 2.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to present their childhood project to the class, if desired. 3.) In pairs, students will verbally ask and answer the Chapter 6 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] 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, 6
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 planning for the upcoming "11 de mayo" cultural experience. 3.) Individually, students will have the opportunity to present their childhood project to the class, if desired. 4.) In pairs, students will verbally ask and answer the Chapter 6 Essential Questions [SEE ME FOR A COPY!] TAREA (HOMEWORK): Work on your Chapter 7 project. You must produce something written in Spanish next week for "project status check" points! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	el 14 de mayo
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): Work on your Chapter 7 project. You must produce something written in Spanish next week for "project status check" points! TODAY'S ESSENTIAL LEARNING #S (see my syllabus for E.L. descriptions): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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