spanish1hm Mrs. Michaylo
Abington Heights School District  
//BIENVENIDOS, MIS ESTUDIANTES!
2005-2006

Here you will find the material that was covered in class, homework assignments, announcements of upcoming quizzes and tests, , projects and anything relevant to our course of study.  It will be updated each day.  Be sure to check the website if you are absent or if you have forgotten what/when assignments are due.  Also, you will find an activities section below the previously mentioned section.  This includes computer activities which practice vocabulary and grammar skills presented in class.

FINAL EXAM WILL BE ON WED., JUNE 7, 2006, FROM 10:00 AM TO 11:35 PM IN THE CAFETERIA.

1/6/06:  We began class by reviewing the Familiar Affirmative Commands.  We then learned the Familiar Negative Commands(text p. 392).  The Final Exam will be on Wed., June 7, at 10:00 AM to 11:35 AM, in the cafeteria!

31/5/06:  Today we completed our study of Formal Commands by adding seguir derecho and the irregulars ser and ir (text p. 198).  Afterwards we learned the Familiar (Informal) Affirmative Commands from text p. 387.  We did several exercises using these commands as well.

30/5/06:  Review packets were handed out to each student as well as a handout which describes the set-up of the Final Exam.  Afterwards we reviewed Regular Formal Singular and Plural Commands and we added the spelling change commands of car, gar, zar words (text p. 198).  This evening's assignment is to translate the dialogue from text p. 193 into English.

26/5/06:  Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Students then learned how to form FORMAL COMMANDS, both the singular and the plural (C. 8, 2nd section).  This evening's assigment is to complete the handout on formal commands and to study!  Have a great weekend!  HASTA MARTES!

25/5/06:  We began class by taking the quiz on the Present Tense of ESTAR, ESTAR used for temporary condition and ESTAR used in forming the Present Progressive Tense.  If  you were absent today, please be prepared to take this quiz on the day of your return to school.  Afterwards we reviewed the Present Tense and words associated with it, the Preterite Tense and words associated with it, the Present Progressive Tense and words associated with it.  We then learned words associated with the Future Tense and the formation of the immediate future (text p. 360/361).  If you were absent today, be sure to carefully study the material on pages 360/361 because it will be on the Final Exam!  Final Exam will be Wed., June 7, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:35 A.M.

23/5/06:  Today we learned how to formthe PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE from text p. 353/354.  We did Ex. F from text p. 355 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we did Ex. B from workbook p. 192 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study for tomorrow's quiz which includes:  Present Tense of ESTAR, text p. 189 (completion), ESTAR usesd for Temporary Condition, text p. 214/215 (exercise on quiz similar to Ex. F from text p. 215--complete sentence answers), and the PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE, text p. 353/354 (section on quiz is similar to Ex. F on texzt p. 355--stuents must write complete sentences).  Students were given Final Exam Guidesheets.

19/5/06:   Today we watched the video THE BRONZE SCREEN, a video about Hispanic personalities in the movies (includes past and present).

18/5/06:  We began class by taking the C. 8 Oral Proficiency Test.  If you were absent today, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.  Afterwards students learned ESTAR used for temporary condition (text p. 214).  We did Ex. F from text p. 215 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. E from text p. 214/215 and we put # 1 thru 5 on the chalkboard for correction.  On Wed., 5/24, there will be a quiz on the Present Tense of Extar (text p. 189/190), Estar used for temporary condition (text p. 214/215) and the Present Progressive Tense (text p. 353/354).

17//5/06:  We began class by doing Ex. E from handout p. 94.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we put last evening's assignment on the board for correction.  We did Ex. G from text p. 189 and Ex. G from handout p. 102 and Ex. D from handout pages 99/100.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 185 thru 190 for tomorrow's Oral Proficiency Test.

16/5/06:  We began class by reviewing the prepositions of place and the two new nouns presented yesterday from text p. 185.  Next we did Ex. A/B from text p. 186 orally.  We then put Ex. C from text p. 186/187 on the chalkboard for correction.  Students received a packet to accompany text p. 185 thru 190 in class today.  In this packet, we did Ex. B and C on p. 98/99 and Ex. D from packet p. 99/100.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. H from text p. 189.  Oral Proficiency on text p. 185 thru 190 on Thursday, 5/18/06.

15/5/06:  C. 7 Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Today we learned vocabulary from text p. 185.  If you still have to take this test, please be prepared for it on the day of your return to school.  We also reviewed the Present Tense of the verb ESTAR (text p. 189) and its uses of health, location and temporary condition.  This evening's assignment is Ex. C from text p. 186/187.  Oral Proficiency Test on Thursay, 5/18, text p. 185 thru 190.

12/5/06:  Students took the C. 7 Writing/Grammar Test.  If you were absent today, please be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.

11/5/06:  Today we learned vocab from text p. 173.  We did Ex. A/B/C from text pages 174/175/176.  We also read the cultural commentary from text p. 174.  Tomorrow there will be a WRITING/GRAMMAR TEST ONLY on C. 7, pages 157 thru 181.  Students were given the format of the test.  if you were absent today, please be prepared to take this test tomorrow!

10/5/06:  C. 14 Writing/Grammar Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we reviewed pages 164 thru 171 by checking the handout which uses material from these textbook pages.  Students are responsible for all material from pages 157 thru 171.
C. 7 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests will be on Friday, 5/12.

8/5/06:  Today we went over text p. 164, the dialogue as well as the vocab at the bottom of the page.  Then we did Ex. A from text p. 165 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Students learned the words barrio and la calle and la avenida.  We then did Ex. B on p. 165/166.  We read the cultural commentary on answerin the phone in Spain, Mexico and S.A.  Study.  Complete Ex. G/H/I on handout distributed in c lass today!

4/5/06:  We began class by putting Ex. B from handout p. 83 on the chalkboard for correction.  We then proceded to review the vocab from text p. 157.  Next we went over worksheet Ex. D, p. 85 to review the present tennse of IR.  Then we reviewed vocab for always, everyday and sometimes before learning 4 new expressions of frequency and their placement in sentences (text p. 161/162).  We did Ex. G, text p. 162 and put it on the chalkboard for correction.  We did Ex. E from handout p.85 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Study pages 156 thru 163.  C. 7 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar will be next week.

3/5/06:  Today we went over new vocab from text p. 157.  We also reviewed the Present Tensed of IR, the contraction al and the difference between donde and adonde as well as ESTAR (to be) used for location.  We did Ex. A, B, C, D and F from text p. 158, 159 and 161.  We did Ex. A from handout p. 83 (distributed in class on Tuesday).  This evening's assignment is to study p. 157 thru 161.  The C. 7 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test will be the end of next week.  Students who have C. 14 make ups were told when the make up would be.

28/4/06:  Today we reviewed for Monday's C. 14 Writing/Grammar Test on pages 328 thru 347.  Students were given the format of this test.  If you were absent today, you will take this test on Monday so prepare for it.  If you were absent on Thursday and Friday, you will take your test on Thursday so that you have an opportunity to get notes from Thursday.   STUDY!

27/4/06:  Students learned how to do sequencing in Spanish (text p. 344).  We did Ex. I from text p. 344/345 as an oral exercise.  We then did Ex.H from workbook p. 185/186/187 as a written exercise and we put this on the board for correction.  Students also learned how to express immediate future (Present Tense of IR + A + infinitive)--I'm going to write a book--Voy a escribir un libro.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 328 thru 347 for Monday's Writing/Grammar Test.

26/4/06:  Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Next we put last evening's assignment on the chalkboard for correction.  We then reviewed the CAR verb spelling rule and we added SACAR to the 3 CAR words which we already learned.  We did Ex. G  from text p. 343 verbally.  Finally we did Ex. G from workbook p. 184 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study this material.  C. 14 Writing/Grammar Test on Monday, May 1.

25/4/06:  We began class by taking the quiz on text p. 329 thru 336.  Afterwards we learned new vocabulary from text pages 338/339.  We did Ex. A from text p. 339 verbally.  Student are to study this new vocab and to complete Ex. B from text p. 340.  Test on C. 14 (Writing/Grammar Test only) on Monday, May 1.


24/4/06:  Today students learned how to express the "ago expressions", text p. 332/333.  We also learned how to ask the question "How long ago" (Cuanto hace que...).  We reviewed the periods of time in the blue box at the top of text p. 333.  We did Ex. D from p. 333 orally.  We wrote out Ex. E from text p. 333 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. G from text p. 334 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This material will be included on tomorrow's quiz from text p. 329 thru 336.  Study!


20/4/06:  Today we crossed the murky waters of the Atlantic and took a trip to the capital city of Spain, Madrid.  The video gave an overview of interesting sights, the madrilenos, the flamenco dance, etc.  The quiz on pages 329 thru 336 will be moved to Tuesday, 4/25, because of the 9th grade fieldtrip.

19/4/06:
Today we learned vocabulary from text p. 329/330/331.  We learned how to put all verbs from these pages into both the Present and the Preterite Tenses.  This evening's assignment is to study the new vocab found on these pages.  The quiz on pages 329 thru 336 will be moved to Tuesday, 4/25, because of the 9th grade fieldtrip tomorrow.

13/4/06:
Students watched a viedo entitled EASTER IN SPAIN".  Afterwards tests from C. 13 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  If you must make up this test, be prepared for it on the day of your return to school.

12/4/06:
C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test was taken today.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school!

11/4/06:  Today we reviewed pages 301 thru 325 for tomorrow's C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test.  We also added spelling change preterites:  Gar-text p. 335; Car-text p. 343 and Zar-C to c before an e.  Be sure to study vocab from text p. 301/302/304/306/310/312/314/318.  If you were absent today, be sure you are prepared for this test on the day of your return to school!

10/4/06:  We began class by doing a reading comprehension exercise from workbook p. 168/169.  Afterwards we listened to a dialogue from text p. 318.  We then translated this dialogue from Spanish into English.  In period 3, students learned how to deal with spelling-change preterites--GAR verbs:  G to gue before an e; CAR verbs:  C to que before an e; ZAR verbs:  Z to c before an e.  This material will be inclued on Wed. C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test--p. 301 thru 325.

7/4/06:
We began class by reviewing the Preterite of TENER/ESTAR/ANDAR.  Next we checked last evening's assignment, Ex. F from text p. 322.  We then learned new vocab from text p. 311.  We also went over the dialogue from text p. 310.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 301 thru 325 for Wed. C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test!

6/4/06:
We began class by checking yesterday's assignment, Ex. Q from handout p. 175.  Afterwards students learned the Preterite Tense of the infinitives tener/estar/andar (text p. 322).  We did handout p. 176 to reinforce this material.  This evening's assignment is Ex. F from text p. 322--give the English of the original sentences and write 6 new Spanish sentences for #1, 6 Spanish new sentences for # 2, and 5 new Spanish sentences for # 3. C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test (p. 301 thru 325) will be on WEd., 4/12/06.

5/4/06:
We began class by reviewing the Preterite Tense of IR.  Afterwards we went over Ex. M from handout p. 171 and we then put Ex. G from text p. 315/316 on the chalkboard for correction.  We went over expressions associated with the Preterite (text p. 320) and we then did Ex. F from handout p. 174 (distributed in class today).  We put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is Ex. Q from handout p. 175 as well as to study pages 301 thru 321.  
C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test (p. 301 thru 325) will be on WEd., 4/12/06.

4/4/06:
Today we began class by reviewing the Preterite Tense of regular Er/Ir verbs.  We then checked Ex. K from worksheet p. 170 and Ex. L from worksheet p. 170/171, #1, 4, 5.  Afterwards we reviewed the Present Tense of to go (IR), the words donde and adonde and the difference between the two, IR A + infinitive.  Then we learned the Preterite Tense of IR (text p. 312).  We did Ex. A and in two classes Ex. B as well from text p. 312 and 313.  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from text p. 315/316, study IR in the Preterite.  Be sure to have your packets with you tomorrow. C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test (p. 301 thru 325) will be on WEd., 4/12/06.


3/4/06:
C. 17 Oral Proficiency Tests and the AR Preterite quiz were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we reviewed the Preterite Tense of Ar and Er infinitives and we added the Preterite of IR infinitives along with three new Ir infiitives--asistir a (to attend), salir (to leave), salir de (to leave from), salir con (to go out with).  This evening's assignment is to study all of this material.  Have your textbooks and packet with you tomorrow!  C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test (p. 301 thru 325) will be on WEd., 4/12/06.

30/3/06:
Students began class by taking the quiz on text pages 301/302/304/306/320/321.  Afterwards, students learned 2 new ER infinitives (perder and volver) and the Preterite Tense of ER words (text p. 314).  We did Ex. J of packet p. 169 and Ex. L of packet p. 170, # 2 and 3.  These packets were distributed in class today.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 314--Er Preterites.  C. 13 Test will be next week. 

29/3/06:
Students learned words and phrases that will use the Preterite Tense (text p. 320/321).  We did a handout which used the Preterite of Regular AR infinitives, the Irregular Preterite HACER and the new vocab presented today.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 301, 302, 304, 306, 320, 321 for tomorrow's quiz.  If you were absent, please be prepared to take this quiz on the day of your return to
school.

28/3/06:
All three sections will take the quiz on pages 301, 302, 304, 320, 321 on Thrusday because of my PM absence yesterday.  Today we reviewed the Preterite Tense of HACER and the five hacer expressions presented on text p. 306.  We put workbook exercises which correspond to text pages 301, 302, 304, 306 on board for correction.

24/3/06:
Period 3: We began class by putting Ex. B from workbook p. 164 on the chalkboard for correction.  We then reviewed the Preterite Tense of AR verbs along with the words ayer and anoche.  Then we put Ex. C from workbook p. 164 on the chalkboard for correction. We put Ex. G from text p. 307 on the chalkboard for correction as well.  Students completed Ex. D from workbook p. 165.  We then went over this in class.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 301/302/304 and to complete Text p. 305-Ex. E according to instructions given in class.  Next quiz will be on Thurs., 3/30.  It will cover pages 301, 302, 304, 320, 321.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by checking last evening's assignment and by reviewing the Preterite Tense of regular AR verbs.
We then learned the Preterite Tense of the irregular verb HACER and the HACER expressions presented on text p. 306.  We did Ex. F from text p. 307 verbally.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 306!
Next quiz will be on Wed., 3/29.  It will cover pages 301, 302, 304, 320 and 321. 



23/3/06:
Period 3: We began class by doing Ex. A from text p. 302 and 303.  We then put this on the board for correction.  Next we put last evening's homework assignment on the board for correction.  Then we learned the Preterite Tense of AR verbs (text p. 304) along with the new words ayer (yesterday) and anoche (last night).  We did Ex. B and C from workbook p. 164 and we will put these on the chalkboard tomorrow at the beginning of class.  This ev3ening's assgnment is to complete Ex. G from text p. 307--write only 6 Spanish Preterite Tense statements (they must correspond to the subject and the picture).  Next quiz will be on Tuesday, 3/28.  It will cover pages 301, 202, 304, 320, 321.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by putting Ex. B from workbook p. 164 on the chalkboard for correction.  We then reviewed the Preterite Tense of AR verbs along with the words ayer and anoche.  Then we put Ex. C from workbook p. 164 on the chalkboard for correction. We put Ex. G from text p. 307 on the chalkboard for correction as well.  Students completed Ex. D from workbook p. 165.  We then went over this in class.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 301/302/304 and to complete Text p. 305-Ex. E according to instructions given in class.  Next quiz will be on Wed., 3/29.  It will cover pages 301, 202, 304, 320, 321.


22/3/06:
Period 3: C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test today.  If you were absent, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.  Next we rviewed the Present Tense of the verb GUSTAR along with its emphatic and clarification forms.  Finally we learned new vocab from text pages 301, 302, 304, 307.  This evening's assignment is to complete a handout(English to Spanish sentence translation given in class today).  This will be due tomorrow.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by doing Ex. A from text p. 302 and 303.  We then put this on the board for correction.  Next we put last evening's homework assignment on the board for correction.  Then we learned the Preterite Tense of AR verbs (text p. 304) along with the new words ayer (yesterday) and anoche (last night).  We did Ex. B and C from workbook p. 164 and we will put these on the chalkboard tomorrow at the beginning of class.  This ev3ening's assgnment is to complete Ex. G from text p. 307--write only 6 Spanish Preterite Tense statements (they must correspond to the subject and the picture).  Next quiz will be on Wed., 3/29.  It will cover pages 301, 202, 304, 320, 321.

21/3/06:
Period 3: We reviewed for tomorrow's C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test.  Students were given the format of this test.  Study pages 399 thru 417.  If you are absent on the test day, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.
Periods 6 and 7:  C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test today.  If you were absent, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.  Next we rviewed the Present Tense of the verb GUSTAR along with its emphatic and clarification forms.  Finally we learned new vocab from text pages 301, 302, 304, 307.  This evening's assignment is to complete a handout(English to Spanish sentence translation given in class today).  This will be due tomorrow.



20/3/06:
Period 3:  we went over the dialogue from text p. 399.  We translated from Spanish to English.    Study pages 399 thru 417 for Tuesday's (3/21) C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test.  There is no writing/grammar test for this chapter!
Periods 6 and 7:  We reviewed for tomorrow's C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test.  Students were given the format of this test.  Study pages 399 thru 417.  If you are absent on the test day, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.




17/3/06:
Period 3:  Quizzes from 3/15 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Next students completed Ex. I of workbook p. 229/230 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Students then listened to the reading from text p. 399 and translated from Spanish into English. Study pages 399 thru 417 for Wednesday's (3/22) C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test.  There is no writing/grammar test for this chapter!

Periods 5 and 6:  Quizzes from 3/15 were retuned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we went over the dialogue from text p. 399.  We translated from Spanish to English.    Study pages 399 thru 417 for Tuesday's (3/21) C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test.  There is no writing/grammar test for this chapter!
 

16/3/06:
Period 3:  We began class by listening to a reading from text p. 408 and 409.  After going over the new vocab, studnets translated the story from Spanish into English.  We then went over the English translation.  Next we read and discussed trhe cultural commentary from text p. 409.  This evening's assignment is to study the new vocab and to complete Ex. a (complete sentence answers) and B (complete sentence answers) from text page 410. C. 17 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test on Tuesday, 3/21/06.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by doing Ex. I from workbook p. 229/230 to reinforce vocab presented yesterday from pages 408/409.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we went over the English translation of the dialogue from text p. 408/409. We then checked Ex. A and B from text p. 410 completed for homework last evening (we put this on the chalkboard).  We also reviewed the days of the week and the fact that el and los before the days of the week means on.  We did Ex. J from workbook page 230 and we will put this on the chalkboard tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 408/409.  C. 17 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test will be on Tuesday, March 21.


15/3/06: 
We began class by taking the quiz on pages 400-405 + 412/413.  In Period 3, students watched video "SWEET 15.  In other sections:    Afterwards we went over the dialogue from text p. 408/409.  This evening's assignment is to study the new vocab from text p. 408/409.  Periods 5 and 6 should also have the translation of the p. 408/409 dialogue, Ex. A and B from p. 410 ready for tomorrow.  C. 17 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test on Tuesday, 3/21/06.

14/3/06:
We began class by reviewing the boot verbs costar, querer and preferir.  We also reviewed the demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns (text p. 400 thru 405 + 412/413).  Afterwards we checked Ex. G (last evening's assignment) from text p. 413/414 by putting it on the chalkboard.  We then did Ex. L from workbook p. 232 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 400 thru 405 + 412/413 for tomorrow's quiz.  Students were given format of tomorrow's quiz.  If you were absent today, be prepared for this quiz the day of your return to school.  C. 17 Test  (p. 399 thru 417), both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be on Tuesday, 3/21.

13/3/06:
Period 3:  We began class by reviewing boot verb PREFERIR.  We then added the boot verb QUERER.  Refer to text p. 169.  We did Ex. K and L from workbook pages 89/90.  Afterwards we reviewed DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTVES (text p. 402/403) and we then added DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS (text p. 412/413).  We did Ex. F from text p. 413 and we put it on the board for correction.  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from text p. 413/414.  Quiz on Wed., text pages 399 through 405 + 412/413.
Periods 5 and 6:  Students reviewed the boot verb PREFERIR and added QUERER (text p. 169).  They did EX. K and L from workbook pages 89/90.  They then reviewed DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES from text p. 402/403.  They read NOTA GRAMATICAL from text p. 412/413.  Finally they completed Ex. F and G from text p. 413/414 as well as Ex. L from workbook p. 232.  We will put all of these exercises on the chalkboard tomorrow.  Quiz on Wed., p. 399 thru 405 + 412/413.

10/3/06:
Period 1:  Quizzes on the TENER EXPRESSIONS were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Students were given mid-quarter grades.  Recommendations were given for the 2006/2007 school year.  Students continued watching the video SWEET 15.  Next quiz will be on WEd., 3/15/06.  It will cover pages 399 thru 405 + 412/413.
Periods 5 and 6:   Quizzes on the TENER EXPRESSIONS were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Students were given mid-quarter grades.  Recommendations were given for the 2006/2007 school year.
Next quiz will be on WEd., 3/15/06.  It will cover pages 399 thru 405 + 412/413.

9/3/06:
Today students learned expressions of quantity from text p. 404.  They did Ex. F from workbook p. 225/226 and then put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next students completed Ex. G from text p. 404 and we put this on the chalkboard for correctoin.  This evening's assignment is to stuyd the new vocab and to complete Ex. H from text p. 404/405.  Quiz on Wed., p. 400 thru 405 + 412/413.

8/3/06:
We began class by putting Ex. E from text p. 403 on the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed demonstrative adjectives.  Next we put workbook exercise D from p. 224 on the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed the concept of a boot verb and we added the infinitive PREFERIR (IE).  We did Ex. F from text p. 403 and we put this on the board for correction.  Each row was assigned one # from workbook Ex. E, text p. 225.  We will put this on the chalkboard tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 400 thru 403.  Quiz next Wed. will cover pages 399 thru 405 + 412/413.

7/3/06:
We began class by reviewing vocab we learned yesterday (pages 400/401).  We put Ex. B from workbook p. 222 on the chalkboard for correction.  We then did Ex. C from workbook p. 223 and we checked this verbally.Nex we learned Demonstrative Adjectives (text p. 403).  We did Ex. D from workbook p. 224 and we will put this on the chalkboard tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study Demonstrative Adjectives (text p. 403) and to complete Ex. E from text p. 403.

6/3/06:
Today students learned the Spanish vocabulary words for all fruits (las frutas) and vegetables (las verduras/los vegetales) pictured in Ex. A and B from text pages 400/401.  We did Ex. A and B and we put these on the chalkboard for correction.  Afterwards we read and discussed the cultural commentary from text p. 400.  Students learned the word CUANTO (how much) and the Present Tense of the boot verb COSTAR (UE)(students will be using cuesta=it costs and cuestan=they cost.  This evening's assignment is to study all vocab from p. 400/401 as well ass cuanto and cuesta/cuestan.

WE'RE BACK IN BUSINESS!  UNFORTUNATELY, THER WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUBSCRITPTION SO I WAS UNABLE TO GET INTO THE PROGRAM FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS!
1/3/06:  We began class by taking the quiz on the TENER EPRESSIONS>  If you were absent, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.  Afterwards the C. 6 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  No assignment this evening.

23/2/06:
Today students learned tener expressions (tener frio, tener calor, tener miedo, tener sueno, tener hambre, tener sed, tener razon, no tener razon).  They also learne dhow to add very with these expressions (mucho/mucha).  Because this material is spread among all 18 chapters, it is important to have good notes.  If you were absent, do get notes from another reliable student.  We did a writing exercise on this material and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study the notes taken today.  Ther will be a quiz on TENER EXPRESSIONS on Wed., 3/1/06.

22/2/06:
Today students took the C . 6 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test.  There is no assignment.  If you were absent today, be prepared to make this test up on the day of your return to school.

21/02/06:
Today we reviewed pages 125 thru 143 for tomorrow's C. 6 oral Prooooooficiency And Writing/grammar Tests.  Students were given format of these tests.  If you were absent today, please be prepared to take this test tomorrow as no new material was prsented today!

16/2/06:
We began class by reviewing the interrogative word from text pages 135/136.  We then checked last evening's homework, Ex. I from worksheet p. 72.  We then did Ex. K and J (in that order) from worksheet pages 73/74.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 124 thru 143.  On Wed., 2/22/06, therwe will be an Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test on this material.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Quizzes from Friday on pages 103 thru 109 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Today we learned interrogative words from text p. 135/136. We began by taking a dictation and putting this on the chalkboard.  We also added the interrogative words cual/cuales from text pages 411.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. I from handout page 72.  Oral Profieicency and Writing/Grammar test on pages 124 thru 143 on Wed., 2/22/06.

14/2/06:
Today we completed our study of descriptive adjectives, text p. 138 thr 140.  C. 6 Test next Wed., 2/22/06.

13/2/06:
Period 3:  C. 5 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests were returned and then collected for filing.  Today students learned descriptive adjectives form text p. 138/139.  We checked the first two sheets of the adjective handout which was distributed in class on Friday.  We also reviewed the verb SER in the Spanish Present Tense and learned that descriptive adj. are used with this infinitive.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 138/139.  C. 6 Test will be on Wed. of next week.
Periods 5 and 6:

9/2/06:
Activity Period 9 Schedule.
Period 3: Today we completed our study of family vocab.  We did add sobrino and sobrina (nephew and neice) and nieto and nieta (grandson and granddaughter).  We did a crossword puzzle on family vocab and we checked last evening's assignment, text p. 133, Ex. A.
This evening's assignment is to study pages 124 thru 134 for tomorrow's quiz!
Periods 5 and 6:  We began with a review of Family vocabulary and then took our quiz on text pages 124 thru 134.

8/2/06:
Period 3:  We began clas by putting Ex. C from handout p. 66/67 on the board for correction.  We checked Ex. A and B from handout p. 65 and 66 verbally.  Next we learned how to say "to have to do something" (tener que + infinitive--text p. 129.  We did Ex. H from text p. 129 orally and we did Ex. E and F from handout pages 67/68 and then put these on the chalkboard for orrection.  Finally we did Ex. G from handout p. 69 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 124 thru 130 inclusive.  Quiz on Friday--pages 124 thru 134 inclusive!
Periods 5 and 6:  Today we completed our study of family vocab.  We did add sobrino and sobrina (nephew and neice) and nieto and nieta (grandson and granddaughter).  We did a crossword puzzle on family vocab and we checked last evening's assignment, text p. 133, Ex. A.
Finally we did Ex. H from workbook handout p. 71/72 (this was distributed in class today).  This evening's assignment is to study pages 124 thru 134 for tomorrow's quiz!

7/2/06:
Period 3:  We began class with a review of the vocab from text p. 124.  We then put Ex. a From text p. 125 on the chalkboard.  We followed with text p. 125, Ex. B--done for homework.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. A, B and C from handout pages 65/66/67.  Quiz on Friday, pages 124 thru 134.
Periods 6 and 7: We began class by doing Ex. I from text p. 129 and putting this on the chalkboard.  This served as a review of the tener que expression presented yesterday.  We also learned that el/los mean on with the days of the week.  We then put Ex. H from text p. 129 on the board for correction.  Next we learned new vocab fromtext p. 132.  We listened to the dialogue, we went over the new vocab and we translated the story into English.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. A from text p. 133 and to study pages 124 thru 134 for Thurs. quiz.

6/2/06:  Period 3:  Students learned the Present Tense of the verb TENER (text p. 127).  We did Ex. G from text p. 128 and workbook ex. D, p. 67.  Afterwards we learned the vocab from text p. 124.  We translated the dialogue from Sp. into English.  We did Ex. A from text p. 125.  We also learned the Present Tense of LLAMARSE.  We did Ex. A from text p. 125 and we'll put this on the chalkboard tomorrow for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study the new vocab from text p. 124 as well as to complete Ex. B from text p. 125.  There will be a quiz on Thursday, p. 124 thru 134 of text.
Periods 5 and 6:  We learned the Present Tense of TENER (text p. 127) and the TENER QUE + Infinitive expression (text p. 129).  We then did Ex. D from workbook p. 67 and Ex. E and F from workbook pages 68/69--these were put on the chalkboard for correction.  We did Ex. G from text p. 128 orally.  This evening's assignment is Ex. H from text p. 129 as well as to study tener and tener que expression.

3/2/06:
Period 3:  Students watched the video Quinceanera, which is a traditional celebration for a girl's 15th birthday.
Periodws 5 and 6:  We reviewed and used vocab from text p. 124.  We checked Ex. B from text p. 125 which was completed for homework.  Afterwards we did Ex. A, B and C from workbook pages 65, 66, 67.  We went over these for correction--in Period 6, we must put Ex. C on the chalkboard on Monday.  Next quiz will be on Thursday, 2/9/06, and it will cover pages 124 thru 134 inclusive.

2/1/06:
Period 3:  Students took their C. 5 Oral proficiency Test and Writing/grammar Test--no asignment.
Periods 5 and 6:  Students learned new vocabulary from text p. 124.  They translated the dialogue from Spanish into English and they did Ex. A from text p. 125.  We also read and discussed the Cultural Commentary from text p. 125.   This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. B from text p. 125--complete sentence answers, as well as to study the new vocab.  Quiz on Tuesday or Wed., pages 124 thru 134.

31/1/06:
Period 3 :  These students will take their C. 5 Test tomorrow.  Because ot he MATH EXAM given today, many students arrived late to class.  Consequently it was better to make this adjeustment.  Students watched a video entitled QUINCEANERA.
Periods 5 and 6:  C. 5 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests.  If you were absent from class today, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school.  No assignment.

30/1/06:
We began by doing 2 exercises with the cassette recorder to prepare for tomorrow's C. 5 Oral Proficiency Test.  Students were then given the format of this test.  Next a review packet was given to each student.  We reviewed vocab from text pages 103/104/112/113 by doing the first page in the packet.  We then did the second page in the packet, similar to Ex. A from text p. 105, because there is a section like this on the Writing/Grammar Test. Next we did Actividad 4 and the last page in the packet to review the Present Tense of AR/ER/IR infinitives.  Be sure to study Ex.G from p. 117/118 and Ex. D from p. 126 of the text as well as Ex. K from workbook worksheet p. 62/63.  Students were then given the format of tomorrow's Writing/Grammar Test.  Study pages 102 thru 120 + 4 packets + notes for tomorrow's tests.  If you were absent today, be preapred to take these tests tomorrow--no new material was added today; we simply reviewed!

27/1/06:  We began class today by taking the quiz from text pages 116 thru 119.  Afterwards we put Ex. K from handout pages 62/63 on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. G from text p. 117/118 and Ex. D from text p. 126 and we put these on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally students were given their 2nd quarter averages.  If you were absent today, be prepared to take your make up qiz on the day of your return to school.

26/1/06:  Today we began class by reviewing the Present Tense endings for AR, ER and IR infinitives.  We then put handout  exercises I and J from worksheet pages 60, 61,62 on the chalkboard for correction.  Students were given the format of tomorrow's quiz on text pages 116 thru 119 + notes + handouts.  Students must have handout pages 58 thru 63 along with their textbooks tomorrow.  C. 5 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test next Tuesday, 1/31/06.

23/1/06:  Today students learned the Present Tense of IR infinitives.  They began by learning the words vivir, escribir, compartir and recibir.  We did EX. C of the Ir handout which was distributed in class today.  We also did Ex. 10 of last page of IR packet distributed today.  This evening's assignment--Ex. I/J, handout pages 60 thru 63 (this is the C. 5 handout distributed last week).  Quiz on Friday, 1/27, ER/IR infinitives of the Spanish Present Tense. C. 5 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tets will be next Tuesday, 1/31/06.

20/1/06: 
Period 3:  Quizzes from pages 103 thru 109 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  We then reviewed the 7 ER Infinitives presented yesterday along with their Present Tense endings.  We checked last evening's assignment and we then learned how to answer questions using the Er verb endings.  We did Ex. I from handout p. 139.  This eveing's assignment comes from handout pages 60/61/62/63--Ex. I, # 1,3,5,7,8,10, 14 and Ex. K, # 2, 3, 4, 5.  There will be a quiz next Wed. Or Thursday on text pages 112 thru 119.  A C. 5 Test will follow on Friday, 1/27, or Monday, 1/30. 
Periods 5 and 6:  We finished watching the video entitrled SWEET FIFTEEN.  There will be a quiz next Wed. Or Thursday on text pages 112 thru 119.  A C. 5 Test will follow on Friday, 1/27, or Monday, 1/30.

19/1/06:
Period 3:  WE BEGAN CLASS BY REVIEWING AND USING VOCAB FROM TEXT PAGES 112/113.  wE THEN PUT LAST EVENING'S ASSIGNMENT ON THE BOARD FOR CORRECTION.  Next we did Ex. A and B from text p. 114. We then learned 7 ER infinitives (text p. 116) and the Present Tense endings for er inifinitives.  Our assignment is Ex. H from a handout which was distributed in class today.  Study the ER Infinitives and their Present Tense endings.
Periods 5 and 6:   Quizzes from pages 103 thru 109 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  We then reviewed the 7 ER Infinitives presented yesterday along with their Present Tense endings.  We checked last evening's assignment and we then learned how to answer questions using the Er verb endings.  We did Ex. I from handout p. 139.  This eveing's assignment comes from handout pages 60/61/62/63--Ex. I, # 1,3,5,7,8,10, 14 and Ex. K, # 2, 3, 4, 5.  There will be a quiz next Wed. Or Thursday on text pages 112 thru 119.  A C. 5 Test will follow on Friday, 1/27, or Monday, 1/30. 
  

18/1/06:
Period 3:  We began class by taking the quiz from text pages 103 thru 109.  Afterwards we learned vocab from text pages 112/113.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 112//13 and to complete Ex. H from handout p. 58/59/60 (distributed today).
Periods 5 and 6: WE BEGAN CLASS BY REVIEWING AND USING VOCAB FROM TEXT PAGES 112/113.  wE THEN PUT LAST EVENING'S ASSIGNMENT ON THE BOARD FOR CORRECTION.  Next we did Ex. E from p. 127.  We then learned 7 ER infinitives (text p. 116) and the Present Tense endings for er inifinitives.  Our assignment is Ex. H from a handout which was distributed in class today. 

17/01/06:
Period 3:  We began class by reviewing and using vocab from text p. 103/104.  We did two exercises using the verb GUSTAR in the Spanish Present Tense in preparation of tomorrow's quiz.  We then reviewed the concept of possession and we did Ex. I from text p. 108/109 and Ex. D from text p. 115.  This material will be included on tomorrow's quiz from text pages 103 thru 109 inclusive.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by reviewing pages 103/104.  Afterwards we learned new vocab from pages 112/113.  We did Ex. a and B from text page 114.  Worksheet pages 58 thru 63 were then handed out.  We did Ex. H, pages 58/59/60.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 112/113.

13/1/06: 
Period 3:  Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  We then went over the Present Tense of gustar.  We will pick up here on Tuesday.  Next quiz will be on Wed., 18/1/06.
Periods 7 and 8:  Quiz on pages 101 thru 109 today.  Afterwards, we continued watching SWEET FIFTEEN.

12/1/06:
Period 3:  We went over vocabulary from text pages 103/104 which was presented yesterday.  We did Ex. A from p. 105 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction..  We did Ex. B from text p. 105 verbally t and we put Ex. C/D/E from worksheet pages 54/55/56 on the chalkboard for correction.  We also did Ex. D and E from text pages 106/107 verbally.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 103 thru 106.  Quiz upon the completion of p. 104 thru 110 (Friday of this week).
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by doing a verbal exercise with me gusta/gustan + vocab from p. 103/104.  Then we reviewed all persons of the verb GUSTAR in the Spanish Present Tense.  Next we went over possessin from text page 108.   We did Ex. I from p. 108 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  We did Ex. D on p. 115.  Students were told to study p. 103 thru 109 + all persons of the verb GUSTAR for tomorrow's quiz.  They were given the format of the quiz.

 

10/1/06:
Period 3:  C. 4 Oral Proficiency Tests and Writing/Grammar Tests were taken today.  If you were absent, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.  No assignment!
Periods 5 and 6:  C. 4 Oral Proficiency Tests and Writing/Grammar Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  If you have a make up, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school. Then we went over vocabulary from text pages 103/104 which was presented yesterday.  We checked Ex. A from p. 105 by putting it on the chalkboard.  We will do Ex. B from text p. 105 verbally tomorrow and we will put Ex. C/D/E from worksheet pages 54/55/56 on the chalkboard for correction tomorrow..  This evening's assignment is to study pages 103 thru 106.  Quiz upon the completion of p. 104 thru 110 (Friday of this week).

9/1/06:
Period 3:  Periods 5 and 6:  Today we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 4 (p.77 thru 99) Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test.  Students were given the format for each test.  Study!
Periods 5 and 6: Today students began class by reviewing Me gusta and me gustan.  Afterwards, they learned new vocab from text pages 103 and 104.  We did Sections A and B on handout pages 53 and 54 (distributed today).  Next we did Ex. a from text p. 105.  We will put this on the chalkboard for correction tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is Ex. G/D/E from handout pages 54/55/56.

6/1/06:
Period 3:  We began class by using the POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES.  We then did Ex. M from worksheet p. 49--we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. N from worksheet page 50.  We checked this verbally.  We then did Ex. O from worksheet pages 50/51 and we checked this verbally.  Finally we did the first page of a review packet which corresponds to p.77. Students must study pages 77 thru 99 for Friday's C. 4 Test.
Periods 5 and 6:  C. 4 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school!

5/1/06:
Period 3:  Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  We began class by reviewing the possessive adjectives.  Then we did Ex. E from text p. 94 orally.  We also did Ex. F from text p. 95 orally.  Students id Ex. G from text p. 96 and we put tuhis on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally students were given the handout that corresponds with the last section of C. 4.   This evening's assignment is Ex. N and O from worksheet p. 50/51.  C. 4 (pages 77 thru 99) Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test on Tuesday.  Study!
Periods 5 and 6:  Today we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 4 (p.77 thru 99) Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test.  Students were given the format for each test.  Study! 

4/1/06: 
Period 3:  We began class by taking the quiz on text pages 84 thru 88.  We then reviewed the vocab from pages 90/91/92.    Afterwards students learned POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES (text pages 94 and 216).  We did two exercises verbally from the PRIMER LIBRO WORKBOOK (used only in class).  This evening's assignment is to study these POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES.  C. 4 Test, text pages 77 thru 99, will be on Tuesday, 11/1/06.  Both the Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar will be given at this time.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by using the POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES.  We did Ex. F from text p. 95 orally.  We then did Ex. M from worksheet p. 49--we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. N from worksheet page 50.  We checked this verbally.  We then did Ex. O from worksheet pages 50/51 and we checked this verbally.  Finally we did Ex. G from text p. 96 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Students must study pages 77 thru 99 for Friday's C. 4 Test.

3/1/06:  Snow day

2/1/06:  FELIZ ANO NUEVO!
Period 3:  We began class by reviewing the vocab from text p. 84/85.  We also reviewed the numbers form o thru 29 along with related vocab.
Stuedents were giv en format of tomorrow's quiz on text pages 84 thru 89.  Because no new material was presented, all students will take this quiz tomorrow whether or not in class today.  Next we learned vocab from text p. 90/91.  We did Ex. A from text p. 91 orally and we wrote out answers to Ex. b from text p. 92.  We will put these on the chalkboard tomorrow.  There will be a C. 4 Oral proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test on Friday, 1/7/06!
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by checking Ex. D from text p. 93.  Afterwards we reviewed the possessive adjectives.  We checked Ex. G from PRIMER LIBRO, # 7 thru 15 by putting them on the chalkboard.  We then did Ex. C, pages 158/159 of PRIMER LIBRO and we went over it verbally.  We did Ex. E from text pages 74 orally.  The C. 4 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test will be on Thursday, 1/5/06.  This covers text pages 77 thru 99 inclusive!

23/12/05:  HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! FELIZ NAVIDAY Y FELIZ ANO NUEVO!

22/12/05:
Period 3:  We began class today by putting Ex. G from text p. 88 on the board for correction.  Afterwards we went over the numbers from 0 thru 29 in addition to the words contar, mas/menos/es/son, cuanto.  We also learned the concept of a boot verb using contar as the model.  We did Ex. E and F from text p. 87 as well as Ex. H from worksheet p. 45 which was distributed yesterday.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by reviewing vocab from text p. 90/91.  Afterwards we learned the possessive adjectives (text p. 94/216).  We did in class exercises using a book entitled PRIMER LIBRO.  This evening, students are to study possessive adjectives.  We will have a C. 4 Test on Thurs., Jan 5.


20/12/05:
Period 3:  Quizzes from yesterday and the C. 3 Oral Proficiency Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we reviewed the vocab from text pages 84/85.  We did Ex. A from text p. 85 and we id # 1 thru 6 of Ex. G from text p. 88.  There will be a quiz on pages 84 thru 89 on Thursday, 12/22.
Periods 5 and 6:  Quizzes from pages 84 thru 89 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  We then learned vocab from text pages 90/91.  We did Ex. A from p. 91 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we did Ex. B from text p. 92 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 90/91/92.  There will be a C. 4 Test on the Wed. or Thursday after we return from our holiday break.

19/12/05: Period 3:  Quiz on pages 77 thru 83.  Afterwards we learned vocab from text pages 84/85.  This evening's assignment is to study this new vocab.
Periods 5 and 6:  Students took their quizzes on text pages 84 thru 89.  Afterwards we watched a video entitled Christmas In Mexico.  We then took vocab from this video that we will run across in Thursday's Holiday Bingo game.

16/12/05:  Snow Day.

15/12/05: 
Period 3:  C. 3 Writing/Grammar Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we reviewed p. 71 vocab, definite articles and possession. We put Ex. D from worksheet p. 41/42 on the chalkboard for correction.  We then did Ex. I- p. 108, #1, 4, 6, 8, 10
and we put them on the chjalkboar for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study for tomorrow's quiz on p. 77 thru 83.  In the event of a cancellation, the quiz will be on Monday.
Periods 5 and 6:
We began class by describing the picture on p. 89 in complete Spanish sentences.  Afterwards we put last evening's assignment on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we learned the song DIEZ INDITOS.  This was our introduction to learning the numbers from 0 thru 29.  We then did Ex. E and Ffrom text p. 87.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 84 thru 89 for tomorrow's quiz.
        
14/12/05:
Period 3:  We began class by reviewing the uses of the definite article.  Afterwards learned the concept of possession (text p. 81).  We did Ex. G and H from text p. 82.  This ev3ening's assignment is to study this new material and to complete handout pages 41/42.
Period 5 and 6:  We began class by reviewing all new vocab from text p. 84 and then added vocab from text p. 85.  We did Ex. A on p. 85 as a written exercise and we put it on the board for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study the vocab from 84/85 and to write complete sentences for Ex. G on text p. 88.  Quiz on pages 84 thru 89 will be Friday.

12/13/05:
Period 3:  Today we learned the uses of the definite article.  we reviewed the definite articles, took a dictation, put the dictation on the chalkboard and learned when the definite aticle is used in Spanish.  This comes from text page 80 (the top).   
Periods 5 and 6:  Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Students were given mid-term averages.  Next students learned new vocab from text p. 84/85--el cuarto de Marta y el cuarto de Jorge.  We will continue with this tomorrow.

12/12/05:
Period 3:  Today we began class by reviewing the vocab from text p. 77.  We then did Ex. a on p. 78 verbally, Ex. B and C on pages 78/79 as written exercises (both were put on the chalkboard for correction).  Finally the C. 4 packet was handed out.  Students were to complete Ex. B from pages 39/40 in addition to studying the p. 77 vocab along with the definite and indefinite articles.  Next quiz will be on Thursday, pages 77 thru 83.  If you have a make up test from C. 3, come to Room 418 tomorrow during Period 2 to work on this make up.
Periods 5 and 6:  First we took our quiz on pages 77 thru 83.  If you were absent, please be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school.  Afterwards we discussed the importance of Dec. 12 to the Mexican people and we saw a video entitled Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe.

9/12/05:  Snow Day

8/12/05:
Period 3:  Quizzes from text pages 47 thru 59 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards, students learned the vocab from text p. 77.  If you were absent, be sure to get notes because we added one word and gender/number of each noun was discussed.  We also went over the Present Tense of the verb LLEVAR.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 77.
7/12/05:
Period 3:  We took our C. 3 Writing/Grammar Test today.  If you were absent, be prepared to make this up on the day of your return to school.  After the test, we continued to watch the video "MARICELA".
Period 5 and 6:  Today we learned the uses of the definite article.  we reviewed the definite articles, took a dictation, put the dictation on the chalkboard and learned when the definite aticle is used in Spanish.  This comes from text page 80 (the top).  Quiz on pages 77 thru 83 will be Friday, weather permitting.
Periods 5 and 6:  Today students learned the concept of possession, pages 81, 82 of text.We did Ex. G and H from text p. 82 and put it on the chalkboard for correction as well as Ex. D from handout p. 41/42.  Tomorrow there will be a quiz on text pages 77 thru 83.  In the event of a cancellation, the quiz will be Monday.
5/12/05:
Period 3:  We began class by taking the C. 3 Oral Proficiency Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school.  Afterwards, we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 3 Writing/Grammar Test.  Study pages 47 thru 64 + notes + handouts for this test!
Periods 5 and 6:  We began class by going over the C. 3 Tests.  After reviewing them, they were collected for fililing.  Afterwards, we reviewed the definite article.  We checked EX. C from worksheet p. 40/41.  We then checked Ex. F from text p. 81.  Quiz on Thursday, p. 77 thru 83.

1/12/05:
Period 3:  Today we reviewed for the C. 3 Oral Proficiency Test, pages 47 thru 64, which will be given on Monday.  Students were given the format of this test.  The C. 3 Writing/Grammar Test will be taken on Wed., 12/7.
Periods 5 and 6:  Today we used the vocab from text p. 77.  We did Ex. A/B/C from text pages 78/79.  Students were also given the worksheet packet which accompanies pages 77 thru 83 of the text.  We did Ex. B of this packet.  Afterwards, we learned the Definitie Articles and we did Ex. E from text p. 80 orally (in Period 5 only).  This evening's assignment is Ex. F from text p. 81 and Ex. C from handout p. 40/41.  Quiz on pages 77 thru 83 will be Tuesday, 12/6.


30/11/05:
Period 3:  We began class by going over the forms for nouns of profession. We checked the 1st page of the packet on this material.  Next we corrected the 2nd page in the packet. We put Ex. D from the 3rd page in the packet on the chalkboard for correction.  We did Ex. F from text p. 61 orally as well as Ex. G from text p. 61.  On Tuesday, 12/6. there will be a C. 3 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test.  This covers text pages 47 thru 64.  Students should begin studying for this test.
Periods 5 and 6:  Today we began learning the vocab from text pages 77/78.  We learned the Present Tense and English meaning of the verb LLEVAR and we learned the Indefinite and Definite Articles which precede each noun on p. 76.  We did Ex. A from text p. 78 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. B from text p. 78 and we will put this on the chalkboard tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 77/78.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
23/11/05:
Students in all sections went to the library to work on "Talking Turkey" in Spanish.  Students were given a handout with 33 English to Spanish multiple choice Spanish anwers.  Using English to Spanish/Spanish to English dictionaries and worki ng in pairs or groups of three, they were to come up with the correct response.  About 6 minutes towards the end of the period, they were given a handout with 10 illustrations relating to Thanksgiving.  Using the handout which they completed, they were to come up with the correct responses.  This was a graded activity.
Period 3:  C. 3 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be on Monday, 12/05.
 
21/11/05:
PERIOD 3:
We took our quiz on pages  47 thru 59 at the beginning of class today.  Afterwards we learned the nouns of profession (text p. 60/61) and their forms.  Get notes if you were absent.  This evening's assignment is to complete the first page of the nouns of profession handout distributed in class today.  C. 3 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be on Monday, 12/05.
Periods 5 and 6:
Today we took our C. 3 Oral Proficiency Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on Wed., 11/30.  Afterwards, we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 3 Writing/Grammar Test.  All students will take this test whether or not you were in class for today's review.  This test was announced last Wednesday!

18/11/05:
Period 3: We began class by correcting the answers on the nationality crossword puzzle completed for homework.  We then did Ex. D and E on text p. 59 orally.  Next we went over the dialogue from text p. 56.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 47 thru 59 for Monday's quiz.  Students were given the format of this quiz.
Periods 5 and 6:  Today we reviewed pages 47 thru 64 in order to be prepared for Monday's Oral Proficiency Test on this material.  Students did 3 practice exercises that were similar to the 3 sections on the C. 3 Oral Proficiency.  This evening's assignment is to study.  If you were absent today, please be sure to prepare for this test!  The C. 3 Writing/Grammar Test will be on Tuesday.

17/11/05:
Period 3:
We began class by putting the forms of the adjectives dominicano, frances and nicaraguense on the chalkboard.  We then put the forms of all adj. on the handout given yesterday on the board for correction.  The concept of adjective agreement was reviewed and the fact that SER is used not only for origin but for nationality was explained.  Students did p. 27 in the packet and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study the adjectives on pages 58/59 and to complete the crossowrod puzzle which is the last page in the adjective of nationality packet.  Quiz on pages 47 thru 59 will be Monday, 11/21/05.
Periods 5 and 6:  We began by doing the first page of the packet on nouns of profession.  We then checked this exercise.  Next, we put last evening's assignment on the chalkboard for correction.  We then moved on to Ex. D which is on the last page of the packet and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 60/61and to complete Ex. F on p. 61.  C. 3 Test,  Oral Proficiency , will be on Monday, 11/21/05.  Writing/Grammar Test will be on Tuesday.

16/11/05:
Period 3:  We began class by going over the Spanish equivalent for I'm going to order toast.  What are you going to order?  We then went over the translation of the dialogue from p. 47.  We discussed the words tortilla, taco, enchilada and frijoles.  We did Ex. A from text p. 48, Ex. B and C from text p. 49.  Afterwards we learned that all adj. agree in # and gender with the nouns that they modify and we learned the forms of adj. of nationality (text p. 58).  This evening's assignment is to study the adj. of nationality from text p. 58/59 and to complete the first page of the packet that was handed out in class today.  Quiz on pages 47 thru 59 will be Monday, 11/21.
Periods 5 and 6:  We took our quiz on pages  47 thru 59 at the beginning of class today.  Afterwards we learned the nouns of profession (text p. 60/61) and their forms.  Get notes if you were absent.  This evening's assignment is to complete the second pages of the nouns of profession handout distributed in class today.  C. 3 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be on Monday, 11/21.
    
15/11/05:
Period 3:
We reviewed and used the Present Tense of SER, the word DE, and the expression DE DONDE.  We did the exercise from text p. 53 orally.  We checked Ex. B, C and D from worksheet pages 26, 27 and 28.  Finally we listened to and repeated the dialogue presented on text p. 47.  We began translating this and we reviewed the immediate future formed with IR (Que van Uds. a pedir?).  We will pick up here tomorrow.    Study pages 47 thru 54 for Friday's quiz.
Periods 5 and 6:
We ebgan class by putting Ex. H from C. 3 worksheet packet p. 32 on the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed the forms of adj. of nationality and then put Ex. E from text p. 59 on the chalkboard for correction.  Students were then given the format of the quiz section on adj. of nationality.  They were also told to focus on the adj. of nationality we reviewed and used in class today.  We then went over the dialogue from text p. 56.  All new vocab was reviewed.  We did Ex. A/B and C on text p. 57 orally.  This evening, students are to study pages 47 thru 59 + notes + C. 3 packet for tomorrow's quiz.
C. 3 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be on Monday, 11/21/05.

11/11/05:
Period 3:
Today we learned and used the Present Tense of the word SER(to be-text p. 52) along with the word DE (from) and the expression DE DONDE (from where).  We did numerous verbal exercises where we used this vocab along with the countries of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean Islands.  We did the exercise from text p. 53 orally.
Periods 5 and 6:
We began class by putting yesterday's assignment on the chalkboard--p. 27 of the adj. of nationality handout.  Then students worked in pairs to complete the next page--a crossword puzzle on the adj. of nationality.  Students were shown the correct answers to this crossowrd on a transparency when everyone was finished.  Next we did Ex. D from text p. 59 orally.  This evening's assignment is to complete C. 3 workbook handout p. 32, Ex. H and to study pages 47 thru 59 inclusive.  Students need to make sure they know the vocab on p. 54, 58, 59 thoroughly.  Quiz on Tuesday, pages 47 thru 59.

10/11/05:
Period 3 did not meet because of DAT Testing.
Periods 5 and 6:  Today we learned adjectives of nationalities and their forms from text pages 58/59.  A handout on this material was passed out to each student.  We completed the first page of this handout in class and students must complete the second page for homework.  Students must also study pages 58/59 thoroughly.  Quiz on Tuesday, pages 47 thru 59.

9/11/05:
Period 3 did not meet because of DAT Testing.
Periods 5 and 6:  Map quizzes were returned, reviewed and then collected for filing.
Today we went over pages 47, 48 and 49.  Students are responsible for the material on these pages.  Our next quiz will be next Tuesday and will cover pages 47 thru 59. Study  pages 47 thru 59. 

8/11/05:
Period 3:
We began class by taking the map quiz on the Spanish-speaking countries of Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands.  Afterwards, first quarter grades were explained and shared with each student.  Because of DAT Testing for 9th Grade students,  Period 3 will not meet on Wed. and Thurs. of this week.
Periods 5 and 6:
We began class by taking the map quiz on the Spanish-speaking countries of Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands.  Afterwards, quarter grades were given to students in Period 6.  We reviewed and used the Present Tense of SER, the word DE, and the expression DE DONDE.  We did the exercise from text p. 53 orally.  In Period 5, we also put Ex. C from the C. 3 packet on the board for correction.  Study pages 47 thru 54.

7/11/05:
Period 3:
Today we began class by doing an open book geography quiz on the Spanish-speaking countries of Mexico, Cental America, South America and the Caribbean Islands.  Afterwards, quizzes from Thursday were returned and reviewed. Students are to study countries and capitals for tomorrow's map quiz on this material.
Periods 5 and 6:
Students in Period 5 were given quarter grades today. 
Today we learned and used the Present Tense of the word SER(to be-text p. 52) along with the word DE (from) and the expression DE DONDE (from where).  We did numerous verbal exercises where we used this vocab along with the countries of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean Islands in order to practice for tomorrow's quiz.  We also did Ex. B from handout pages 26/27 (this packet was distributed on Friday) and Ex. D from p. 27/28.  In addition to studying this material, students must prepare for tomorrow's map quiz
on the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals including Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean Islands.

2/11/05:
Period 3:
We reviewed the Present Tense of Ir.  We then reviewed the formation of the immediate future formed with IR.  Students translated 10 English sentences into Spanish using this concept.  We put these on the chalkboard for correction.  Afterwards we reviewed a, al, a la, a los, a las and the word adonde. We did an exercise where students needed to use the prsent tense of ir and the words a or al if necessary.  Finally, we translated 7 sentences into Spanish using the immediate future formed with ir and we put these on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening, students need to study the material above (comes from text pages 160/235) for tomorrow's quiz.
Periods 5 and 6:
Quiz on IR and the IMMEDIATE FUTURE formed with IR.  Students worked in groups of three to locate Spanish-speaking countries of Mexico, Central America and South America along with their capitals.  There will be a quiz on this on Tuesday of next week.

1/11/05:
Period 3:
We began class with quiz on Los Dias de los Muertos. Afterwards, we checked Ex. 111 from transparency that was completed last Thursday.  We then reviewed the Present Tense of Ir and completed Ex. 9 from transparency (some new vocab presented--if absent, be sure to get this vocab from a classmate).  We then learned the Immediate Furture formed with Ir (text p. 235)  Students copied English sentences from transparency and put them into Spanish to practice this concept.  Quiz on Thursday on this material.
Periods 5 and 6:
We began class with a quiz on Los Dias de los Muertos.Next we reviewed the Present Tense of Ir.  We then reviewed the formation of the immediate future formed with IR.  Students translated 10 English sentences into Spanish using this concept.  We put these on the chalkboard for correction.  Afterwards we reviewed a, al, a la, a los, a las and the word adonde. We did an exercise where students needed to use the prsent tense of ir and the words a or al if necessary.  Finally, we translated 7 sentences into Spanish using the immediate future formed with ir and we put these on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening, students need to study the material above (comes from text pages 160/235) for tomorrow's quiz.

31/10/05:
Period 3:
Because of Friday's Emergency Drill, this class used plans originally scheduled for 28/10/05--Students reviewed vocab associated with the Day of the Dead and then watched a video entitled Los Dias de los Muertos.  Quiz tomorrow on the Days of the Dead--study blue handout, vocab on white word search handout and what was seen in today's video(matching format).  Quiz on Thursday--Present Tense of Ir (p. 160) and the immediate future formed with Ir (p. 235).
Periods 5 and 6:
We began class by reviewing vocab associated with The Days of The Dead.  Quiz tomorrow on the Days of the Dead--study blue handout, vocab on white word search handout and what was seen in today's video (matching format). Afterwards, we checked Ex. 111 from transparency that ws completed last Thursday.  We then reviewed the Present Tense of Ir and completed Ex. 9 from transparency (some new vocab presented--if absent, be sure to get this vocab from a classmate).  We then learned the Immediate Furture formed with Ir (text p. 235)  Students copied English sentences from transparncy and put them into Spanish to practice this concept.

28/10/05:
Students will cxopy 14 questions from a transparency into their notebooks.  Then they will see a video entitled DIA DE LOS MUERTOS.  They must answer the questions they copied while watching the video.  Because there will be a quiz on DIA DE LOS MUERTOS on Tuesday, students are responsible for this video as well as for the handout and word search on this material. Quiz on Wed.-- the Present Tense of Ir + the immediate future formed with IR.
 

27/10/05:
Because we have been studying about the Mexican celebration of DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, students made large paper skeletons today.  If students did not finish, he/she must turn in his/her skeleton tomorrow in order to receive credit for this in class activity.   Quiz on Tuesday, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS.  Quiz on Wed.-- the Present Tense of Ir + the immediate future formed with IR.

26/10/05:
Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed, and collected for filing.  Today we learned the APresent Tense of the verb IR (text p. 160).  We also learned the word A (to), and the 4 ways to say to the (AL-m s, A LOS-m pl, A LA-f s, A LAS-f pl).  We learned that there are 2 words used for where--DONDE and ADONDE.  Because ADONDE is used with verbs of motion, ADONDE is used to ask where with any form of the verb to go.  We did sentences in class to practice all the concepts mentioned above.  This evening's assignment is to study the Present Tense of IR.  On Monday, there will be a quiz on LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS (blue packet, word search, video).  On Wed. of next week, there will be a quiz on IR and IR A (immediate futrue (text p. 235).

25/10/05:
We began class by taking our quiz on the verb GUSTAR (both Present/Past Tenses).  Then we reviewed vocab/customs related to LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS.  Finally we did a word search on vocab related to LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS.  Quiz on Monday on this vocab and culture unit.

24/10/05:
We began class by putting the 9 English to Spanish sentences translated for homework on the chalkboard.  We then reviewed both the Present and Past Tenses of the verb Gustar along with emphatic and clarification forms.  Students were given the format of tomorrow's quiz on GUSTAR and they were told to prepare for this quiz!  Then, students were given a packet on EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS.  We read the first page introduction aloud.  Then students needed to read A Family Outing on EL Dia de los Muertos.  Afterwards, they had to complete a vocbaulary exercise on words associated with this holiday.  We went over most but not all of this exercise so we will complete this tomorrow after the quiz on Gustar.  Students ar responsible for the packet on the DIA DE LOS MUERTOS.


21/10/05:
We began by putting Ex. D, # 4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,13,16,18,19,20 from Gustar handout on board for correction.  We reviewed the Present and Past Tense forms of Gustar.  Afterwards the emphatic forms of me, te, nos, os were presented as well as the clarifiation forms of le and les.  Then we added emphatic/clarifiction forms to # 13, 19, 5, 4, 10, 18, 7, 11, 9, 12, 16, 20 of Ex. D.  Finally we learned how to deal with sentences containing nouns:  Example--Juan likes peanuts.  A JUAN LE GUSTAN LOS CACAHUETES.  We copied 9 English sentences into notebooks and this evening's assignment is to translate them into Spanish as well as to study notes and handout on GUSTAR.  The quiz on GUSTAR will be Tuesday!

20/10/05:
C. 2 OralProficiency Tests and Writing/Grammar Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards, we thoroughly reviewed the verb GUSTAR in both the Present and Past Tenses.  Then we put Ex. D, # 15, 17, 1, 2, 14, 3, 8, 6 on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study this material becuase tomorrow we will add emphatic and clarification forms.  We will have a quiz on GUSTAR on Monday!

19/10/05:
Today we learned the Present and the Past Tenses of the verb GUSTAR--all persons.  If you were absent, please get notes from a classmate because this material is spread thoughout the text.  Students were given a handout which contains notes and exercises on this material.  In class today, we did all of Ex. B, # 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 of Ex. A, all of Ex. C and # 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10 of Ex. F from this handout.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. D on handout p. 236 as well as to study this new material!

18/10/05:
Today we took the C. 2 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to take these on the day of your return to school!

17/10/05:
Today we reviewed for the C. 2 (pages 27 thru 43) Writing/Grammar Test.  Students were given a review packet.  We completed the first page which provided examples of the grammar sections on tomoorw's test.  We also did Actividad 1, page 15 in the packet.  Students were given the format of the Writing/Grammar Tes:
Part 1:  Write sentence in spanish using verb in a person followed by the infinitive.
Part 2:  Answer questions in complete Spanish sentences using the "to have just done something" expression.
Part 3:  Read Spanish story and then answer English True/False statements.
Part 4:  Be able to explain what a bar de tapas is/ when the Spaniards go there/ the types of food one will find there/ etc.
Study C. 2 for both the Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test which will be given tomorrow!

14/10/05:
Today we reviewed for Tuesday's C. 2 Oral Proficiency Test on pages 27 thru 43.  In Part 1, students will have to identify picutes of the Tapas that we studied on text page 27.  They will hear a tapa said in Spanish; they will have to find the illustration which matches, write the Spanish word on the line underneath that picture while spelling the Spanish word correctly.  In Part 2, students will hear 4 dialogues.  They will need to tell if the dialogues are Formal or Familiar.  Finally in Part 3, students will need to complete a dialogue, writing the Spanish words which are missing on the line provided, spelling each word correctly.  We did three exercises with the C. 2 Tape to become familiar with the voices students will hear on the C.2 Testing Tape. Study pages 27 thru 43. We'll review for the the C. 2 Writing/Grammar Test on Monday! 

13/10/05: We began class by reading in Spanish and then translating the statment "Acabo de tomar unos refrescos."  We then learned the acabar de + infinitive expression (p. 39).  We did Ex. I on handout p. 21 to reinforce this and we put it on the board for correction.  We then reviewed the present tense of desear + infinitive, me gusta + infinitive, quisiera and quisieras (you would like) + infinitive and necesitar + infinitive (text p. 39/40).  We did exercises pages 22 thru 24.  We corrected all except Ex. M--we'll put this on the board tomorrow-by putting the sentences on the chalkboard.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 39/40 of text, pages 21 thru 24 of handout, and notes.  C. 2 Test will be Tuesday--both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar.

12/10/05:
We began class by going over Hola, Que tal?, Como estas?, Como te va?, Te presento a.  We established that these are familiar forms.  We then listened to, repeated and translated from Spanish into English the dialogue on text pages 36/37.  We aded the formal forms Buenos dias, Buenas tardes, Buenas noches, Como esta Ud., Como estan Uds., Quisiera presentarle a , Quisiera presentarles a.  We also learned that the definite article goes before a title when one talks about someone with a title.  We added the words estoy, encantado/a, igualmente.  We also reead and discussed the cultural commentary from text page 37.  This evening's assignment is to study the material from pages 36/37.  Chapter 2 Test--both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar--will be Tuesday, 18/10/05.

11/10/05:
We began class by putting this sentence ED Y ANDY ESCUCHAN MUCISCA CLASICA into question form through voice inflection, end question and inversion.  Afterwards we reviewed all three methods and we checked Ex. E and G from handout pages 16, 17, 18,19 (done for homework) by putting the questions on the chalkboard.  We also reviewed the method of answering questions both affirmatively and negatively.  We then put answers to the questions from Ex. E and G (up above) on the chalkboard for correction.  Students are rsponsible for all material presented from text pages 3 thru 34.  This evening, they should focus on studying pages 32, 33, 34.  C. 2 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test on Monday, 10/17/05.

10/10/05:
Group quizzes from Friday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards, we learned the three methods for forming questions in Spanish (text pages 32, 33, top 0f 34).  We did Ex. I and J on text page 33 according to the directions in the text and then we re-did Ex. J using the inversion format.  We put answers to Ex. J, both end question format and inversion format, on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's asignment is Ex. E on handout p. 16 and 17 (follow instructions and model) and Ex. G on handout pages 18/19 (follow instructions and model but do add an end question for each one as well).  C. 2 Test, Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be Monday 10/17.

7/10/05:
Today students went to the library where they worked in groups of 3 or pairs of 2 to complete a crossword puzzle which included geographical, historical and language facts relevant to Latin America.
This will be graded as a quiz. C. 2 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test will be early in the week of 10/17.


6/10/05:  Classes shortened today--Activity Period 2 Schedule.
C. 1 Oral Proficiency Tests and Writing/Grammar Tests returned, reviewed, collected for filing.  C. 2 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test will be early in the week of 10/17.

5/10/05:
We began class by reviewing the tapa vocabulary from text p. 27.  Afterwards, we checked last evening's assignment, Ex. A from handout p. 14 orally and Ex. B from handout p. 14 was put on the chalkboard for correction.  Next students copied 8 questions from a transparency so that we were able to answer the questions after we watched the video "LAS TAPAS".  This evening's assignment is Ex. C from handout p. 15 as well as to study p. 27 vocab and the cultural commentary on p. 29.  Our Chapter 2 Test will be early in the week of Oct. 17.

4/10/05:
Today we began class by reading the cultural commentary on text p. 29.  Students learned what a bar de tapas is, where it exists, when the Spaniards go there, and the kinds of food found there.  Afterwards, we learned the vocab from text p. 27.  We did Ex. A and B from text page 28.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 27 vocab and p. 29 culture unit and to complete Ex. A and B on handout p. 14/15 (distributed in class today).  C. 1 Tests will be returned on Thursday.

3/10/05:
Today students took the C. 1 Writing/Grammar Test.  If any student was absent today, he/she is to be prepared to make this up on the day of return to school.  Although there is no assignment for tomorrow, students must be sure to have textbook and notebook for tomorrow's class.

30/9/05:
Today students took their first Oral Proficiency Test--C. 1.  Afterwards, students were given the format for Monday's C. 1 Writing/Grammar Test.  Students are to study pages 3 thru 23 + p. 31.
All students are to be prepared for this test!

29/9/05:
We began class by reviewing Vamos a comer algo.  We then added  Yo Voy a comer algo(I'm going to eat something) and Tu vas a comer algo (You-fam s- are going to eat something).  Next we did Ex. A from text p. 16 orally.  Then we did Ex. H from handout p. 9 to review the illustrations that we worked with in this chapter.  Finally, we did a listening comprehension exercise with the tape player.  Students were given the format of tomorrow's C. 1 Oral Proficiency Test and they were told to focus on the meaning and spelling of words from text pages 22/23.  All students are expected to be prepared for this Oral Proficiency whether or not they were in class today as no new material was covered.  The C. 1 Writing/Grammar Test will be on Monday.

28/9/05:
In Period 3, students took their quizzes on pages 3 thru 8 today while in Periods 5 and 6, these quizzes were returned.  We began class by learning the meaningof the words LAS COMIDAS (meals/foods) and then we read and discussed the culture unit on text p. 20.  Next we learned all new vocab from text p. 15 (we included chorizo--a Spanish sausage).  We went over the dialogue at the bottom of the page as well as the scripts describing bocadillo and pan dulce.  Students are responsible for all material from text pages 3 thru 23 + page 31.  The Chapter 1 Oral Proficiency Test will be Friday, 30/9, while the C. 1 Writing/Grammar will be Monday, 3/10.  Study!

27/9/05:
Because quizzes were not back from central copy for Period 3 on Monday, these students will take their quizzes tomorrow-pages 3 thru 8.  We began class by reviewing the vocab from text p. 10/11.  Afterwards, we put Ex. A, text p. 10, on the board for correction.  Next we did Ex. E from hnadout p. 6/7, putting it on the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed the words Que desea tomar, yo quisiera and then did Ex. F from handout p. 7.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction.  We then learned how to identify masculine and feminine nouns and how to make nouns plural (text p. 12-Estructura).  We reviewed Indefinite Articles (text p. 12-Estructura) and then did Ex. F from text p. 12.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction.  We did Ex. G from p. 12 orally.  Finally, we read and discussed Los Cafes from text p. 13.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 9 thru 13.  C. 1 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be on Friday, 30/9/05.

26/9/05:
In Periods 5 and 6 we began class with our quiz on pages 3 thru 8.  Because quizzes were not back from central copy for Period 3, these students will take their quizzes on tomorrow or Wednesday.
We began class by having students work in groups to compare the answers that they got when answering the 10 questions on Mexico/Sept. 16.  Next each student slected a roll to portray in the skit of Mexican Independence Day.  Students were given 15 minutes to prepare and then they acted out the skit so that they would learn the significance of Mexican Independence Day.  Bonus points will be awarded on next week's C. 1 Writing/Grammar Test.  The C. 1 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test will be Thursday or Friday of next week.  Students should study pages 3 thru 8  for Monday's quiz.

22/9/05:
We began class with an oral review of pages 6/7 (we also included all AR infinitives we've had to date).  Then we put Exercises B and C from handout pages 4 and 5 on the board for correction.  Next we saw a video entitled "ME GUSTA".  There will be a quiz on ages 3 thru 8 on Monday.  Students were given the format of this quiz.  Students were also told that there will be a Chapter 1 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test on Thursday or Friday of next week.  For tomorrow, students must have answered the 10 historical questions researched last week.

21/9/05:
We began class by going over the quizzes from yesterday.  Afterwards, these quizzes were collected for filing.  Next, we learned how to express likes and dislikes (text pages 6 and 7).  We did Ex. D and Ex. E from pages 6 and 7 verbally.  We began Ex. B from worksheet pages 4 and 5.  Because we did not finish this in class, we will complete this exercise along with Ex. C from worksheet page 5 for homework.  Our next quiz will be on Monday, 9/26/05.  It will cover all material from pages 3 through 8 inclusive. 

20/9/05:
We began class by taking our quiz on the Present Tense of AR words.  If you were absent today, be prepared to take this upon your return to scholl.  Next, we read and discussed the cultural commentary from text p. 5.  We then went over all material from pages 3, 4.  This evening's assignment is to study Para saludar, Para contestar, para presentar, Para despedirse from text p. 22.

19/9/05:
We began class by reviewing the infinitives cantar, estudiar and desear.  Afterwards, we did Ex. I, p. 10 worksheet.  Next we reviewed the difference between Tu, Ud., Uds. We then put Ex. J, handout p. 10/11 for correction.  We then learned how to answer questions in complete, spanish sentences.  We did Ex. K from handout p. 11/12.  In Period i, we did correct but in the others, we will  have to complete before the end of the year.  This evening's assignment is to study AR infinitives, the endings for AR verbs in the Spanish Present Tense and subject pronouns for tomorrow's quix!

15/9/05:
We began class by doing Ex. G from text p. 19 but we made each statement negative to reinforce the concept presented yesterday.  Afterwards we added vocab from text p. 19--Palabras Utiles--and we did Ex. G using these words.  We also reviewed mucho, muchisimo, poco, muy poco--text p. 7-before doing Ex. H from text p. 32.  Finally we did Ex. H from text p. 19 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment comes from handout p. 10/11--distributed today--Ex. J.  This will be due on Monday.  The quiz on the AR Present Tense will be on Tuesday.  Tomorrow, historical questions copied down on Wed. must be answered.

14/9/05:
We began class by reviewing the Present Tense of Regular AR Infinitives (p. 18/31) as well as subject pronouns.  We then added the infinitives ganar (dinero)-to earn money, mirar la television-to watch television, tocar (el piano/la guitarra)- to play a musical instrument, to touch (text p. 31).  Next we corrected the crucigrama done for homework.  Finally we learned how to make negative statements (no + verb in person).  We did Ex. F from text p. 19--using only the negative form.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 18, 19, 31.  Quiz Monday on the Regular AR  Infinitves of the Present Tense.

13/9/05:
We began class with a review of the infinitives presented on Monday.  Next we practiced the Present Tense of Regular AR Infinitives.  Then, we covered all subject pronouns (text pages 18/31).  We did Ex. E from text p. 18 orally.  The assignment for today is Crossword puzzle on AR Present Tense.  Quiz on Monday, pages 18/ 19/ 31 and notes.

12/9/05:
We began class by taking the quiz on telling time in Spanish.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this quiz during study hall tomorrow.  Then we reviewed the concept of an infinitive (to + verb) along with the following Ar verbs:  bailar, cantar, desear, escuchar, estudiar, hablar, practicar, tomar, trabajar, viajar.We practiced these infinitives by using "me gusta" before them.  Finally we learned the Present Tense of Regular Ar Infinitives (refer to p. 18).  Get notes if you were absent.  Study vocabulary and verb endings!

9/9/05:
Today we reviewed and used skills for telling time in Spanish.  We added AM and PM as well as it is noon and it is midnight (text p. 207).  We did the exercise at the top of text p. 208 orally.  Assignment from yesterday was put on the chalkboard for correction.  On Monday, 9/12/05, there will be a quiz on time.  Study p. 207 from text and practice exercise from text p. 208 (Ex. F) and worksheet.  Words must be spelled correctly on Monday's quiz!



7/9/05:
Today books were handed out and students were instructed to have them covered by Friday, Sept. 9, 2005. Then each student selected a Spanish name.  Afterwards we did a worksheet entitled "Vamos a hablar espanol".  On Monday, we will  have our first quiz and it will involve telling time in Spanish, of course!

8/9/04:
Today we learned how to tell time in Spanish.  First  we reviewed the numbers from 1 through 29.  Next we added cuarto for quarter of and quarter after.  Then we added media for half.  We then practiced all elements of telling time.  Refer to text p. 207.  This evening's assignment is a worksheet on time.  Quiz Monday on this lesson.  Study!





8/6/05:
Students were given their fourth quarter grade and the grades earned for the first three quarters were shared also so that students know where they stand going into this final.  Also, students were given a handout which explained the format of the final exam.  Students must prepare for this exam as it counts as 1/5 of the students' grade for the year!  Finally, we checked last evening's assignment regarding Familiar Negative Commands.


7/6/05:
We began class by reviewing the formation of Familiar/Informal affirmative Commands.  We then checked our assignment, Ex. E and F on text pages 387/388 by putting these excercises on the chalkboard.  Afterwards, we learned how to form negative familiar/informal commands (p.392).  We did Ex. D from text p. 392 and we put # 1 thru 5 on the chalkboard for correction.  We will put the others on tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 392 and to do Ex. E--Spanish command and English translation.

6/6/05:
Today we began class by receiving 6 packets which thoroughly review C. 1 thru 18 in our text.  Next we added 11 vocabulary words and phrases--in both Spanish and English--because these words will also be on the final.  finally, we learned how to form Familiar Affirmative Commands-text p. 387.  This evening's assignment is Ex. E and F from texe p. 387/388.  You should include both Spanish and the English translation for these exercises because this material is on the final!  Begin studying for the final exam!

1/6/05:
Today we began class by reviewing the formation of Formal Singular and Plural commands.  Next, we checked the handout that was completed for homework.  Afterwards we learned how to deal with gar, car and zar spelling change commands (text p. 198) and the irregulars ser and ir (text p. 198).  We also learned the command form for seguir derecho (to go straight) (siga drecho and sigan derecho) along with the phrases a la derecha -to the right and a la izquierda-to the left.  This evening's assignment is to translate the dialogue from text 193into English as well as to study pages 193 thru 194.

31/5/05:
We began class by reviewing estar used for temporary condition (text p. 214).  Next we checked Ex. E and F from text p. 214/215 by putting them on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we learned how to form formal commands for regular verbs (text p. 196/tp of 197).  his evening's assignment is a handout on Formal singular and plural commands.  There will be a quiz and an oral profiency on commands at the end of the week or the beginning of next week.

27/5/05:
C. 7 Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  We reviewed the Present Tense of Ir, Querer, Preferir and Costar for the final exam.  We also reviewed the tener que expression + definite articles and the contraction al.  Have your final exam outllines with you on Tuesday.  Have a great holiday weekend!

26/5/05:
Today we learned the Present Tense of ESTAR (p. 189) and its uses of health, location (p. 189) and temporary condition (p. 214 + notes).  We did Ex. G from handout p. 102 which we corrected today and then we did Ex. E from p. 214 of text (we'll put this on the board for correction tomorrow).  This evening's assignment is to study this material and to complete Ex. F from text p. 215 (due tomorrow).

25/5/05:
Today we began class by using the prepositions of place and the 2 new nouns that we learned on Monday.  We put Ex. C from text p. 186 on the board for corrction.  Next we checked Actividad 1 by putting that on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally we checked Actividad 3 verbally.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 185/186.  Quiz next week!

23/5/05:
Today we began class by taking a dictation on prepaositions of place.  We then went over the new vocab from text p. 185.  We did Ex. A from text p. 186.  This evening's assignment is Ex. C from text p. 186 and 187 as well as to study pages 185/186 vocab!

19/5/05:
Today students took an oral proficiency test and a writing/grammar test on C. 7.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on Monday becaue class does not meet tomorrow (early dismissal).

18/5/05:
Today we reviewed pages 157 thru 181 for tomorrow's C. 8 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test.  We focused on the Present Tense of Ir, Querer and Preferir, the 4 ways of saying to the, the vocabulary and illustrations from pages
157, 158, 164, 165, 166, 174, the expressions of frequency on p. 161, the numbers from 0 thru 199, the definite articles (the), and the cultural commentary on p. 165.  Study and you should do well!

17/5/05:
We began class today by going over vocab from text p. 173.  We then put Ex. H from p. 174 on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we put Ex. N from handout p. 92 (distributed when I was out yesterday) on the chalkboard for correction.  Afterwards we did Ex. a and B from text p. 174.  We put Ex. G from text p. 177 on the chalkboard for correction.  We read and discussed the cultural commentary from text p. 179.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 157 thru 177.  Thursday's C. 8 oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test will cover pages 157 thru 185 inclusive!

13/5/05:
Period 6:
We began class by putting Ex. C from text p. 166 on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we checked last evening's assignment, Ex. G, H and I from handout pages 87, 88, 89 (last night's homework).  Next we reviewed the Present Tense of Querer and Preferir and we did handout pages 89/90, Ex. K and L.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 164 thru 172.  C. 7 Test on Wed.
Period 9:
We opened class by going over vocab from p. 166 (bottom of page).  Next we put Ex. G from worksheet p. 87 on the board for correction as well as Ex. I on pages 88/89.  We went over Ex. H orally.  We did Ex. B from text p. 165 orally and we also did Ex. C from p. 166 or4ally.  We reviewed the Present Tense of both QUERER and PREFERIR.  This evening's assignment is Ex. K and L from handout p. 89/90--complete and then translate.  C. 7 Test will be on Thurs. 
5/12/05:
Period 6:
We began class by going over the dialogue from text p. 164.  We  also went over the vocab at the bottom of the page.  Afterwards, we put Ex. A from p. 165 on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we did Ex. B from text p. 165/166 on the board for correction.  We wrote 11 sentences telling what there is in Nerja for Ex. C, p. 166.  This evening's assignment is from handout pages 87, 88, 89--Ex. G, H and I.  C. 7 Test on Wed., 5/18.
Period 9:
Quizzes from yesterday were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Next we went over the dialogue from text p. 164.  We also learned the vocab at the bottom of p. 164.  We did Ex. A from p. 165 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction. This evening's assignment is from handout pages 87, 88, 89--Ex. G, H and I.  C. 7 Test on Wed., 5/18.
   
5/11/05:
Period 6:
Students were given an outline which includes what they need to know for the final exam and the page # where they can find these vocab words or grammatical concepts.  Next, quizzes from yesterday were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we did Ex. E from workbook p. 85 to practice using the expressions of frequency and we put these on the board for correction.  This evening's assignment is to translate the dialogue from p. 164 into English and to complete Ex. A from text p. 165.  C. 7 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test will be on Wed. of next week.
Period 9:
Students were given an outline which includes what they need to know for the final exam and the page # where they can find these vocab words or grammatical concepts.  .  Next we took our quiz on pages 157 thru 161.  Then we learned the expressions of frequency from text p. 161 (bottom).  We also learned their placement in sentences.  This evening's assignment is to study these expressions of frequency.  C. 7 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test will be on Wed. of next week.

 
5/10/05:
Period 6:
We began class by putting Ex. E from text p. 161 on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we took our quiz on pages 157 thru 161.  If you were absent, be prepared to take it on the day of your return to school.  Then we learned the expressions of frequency from text p. 161 (bottom).  We also learned their placement in sentences.  This evening's assignment is to study these expressions of frequency.
Period 9:
We began class by reviewing the Present Tense of IR.  We then checked the green handout completed on Friday (using IR).  We then did Ex. E from text p. 161 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 157 thru 161 for tomorrow's quiz. 

5/9/05:
Periods 6 and 9:
Today we began class by reviewing the vocab from text p. 157.  We then checked Actividad 1 hanmdout, completed in class on Friday.  Next we reviewed the Present Tense of Ir (text p. 160) and we checked the packet completed on Friday.  Finally we corrected Ex. E from text p. 161.  Tomorrow there will be a quiz on pages 157 up to and including the top of p. 161 (the cultural commentary is included).  Students are to study for this quiz this evening!


5/6/05:
Periods 6 and 9:
Students completed Actividad 1 handout to review vocab from text p. 157.  They then completed a green packet which dealt with the present tense of IR (text p. 53).  There will be a quiz on pages 157 thru 161 on Tuesday, 5/10.

5/5/05:
Period 6:
We began class by reviewing Donde esta and we then put Ex. B from text p. 159 on the chalkboard for correction.  We did Ex. C from p. 159 orally.  We also read and discussed the cultural commentary La Ciudad Tipica.  We reviewed the present tense of the verb IR (to go).  This evening's assignment is Ex. E from p. 161.  Quiz on Monday.
Period 9:
C. 14 Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we learned vocab from text p. 157.  This evening's assignment is Ex. A from text p. 158 and 159 as well as to study vocab from p. 157.  Quiz on Tuesday.
4/5/05:
Period 6:
C. 14 Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we learned vocab from text p. 157.  We then did Ex. A from text p. 158 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study this new vocab and to do Ex. B from text p. 159.  Quiz on Monday, pages 157 thru 162.
Period 9:
Today we took our C. 14 Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school.

3/5/05:
Period 6:
Today we took our C. 14 Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school.
Period 9:
We began class today by reviewing the immediate future.  Afterwards w did Ex. H from workbook p. 185.  We then put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. I from workbook p. 187.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction--this reviewed the preterite tense and sequencing.  Finally we learned vocab from text p. 338 and 339.  Students will have the C. 14 Writing/Grammar Test tomorrow.  It will cover pages 328 thru 347.  Students must know the entire Preterite Tense which we studied, the ago expressions--both questions and answers, car and gar preterite verbs, and vocab from pages 329, 330, 331, 338, 339 (be able to put these verb forms into the Preterite and be sure you know the infinitives from memory).

2/5/05:
Period 6:
We began class today by reviewing the immediate future.  Afterwards w did Ex. H from workbook p. 185.  We then put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we did Ex. I from workbook p. 187.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction--this reviewed the preterite tense and sequencing.  Finally we learned vocab from text p. 338 and 339.  Students will have the C. 14 Writing/Grammar Test tomorrow.  It will cover pages 328 thru 347.  Students must know the entire Preterite Tense which we studied, the ago expressions--both questions and answers, car and gar preterite verbs, and vocab from pages 329, 330, 331, 338, 339 (be able to put these verb forms into the Preterite and be sure you know the infinitives from memory).
Period 9:
Today we learned how to sequence in Spanish (text pages 344/345).  We did Ex. I from text pages 344345.  We learned how to form the immediate future using the Present Tense of Ir followed by an infinitve.  We did Ex. H from our workbooks and we will put this on the chalkboard on Monday.  Study pages 329 thru 347 for Wed. Test!

29/4/05:
Period 6:
Today we learned how to sequence in Spanish (text pages 344/345).  We did Ex. I from text pages 344345.  We learned how to form the immediate future using the Present Tense of Ir followed by an infinitve.  We did Ex. H from our workbooks and we will put this on the chalkboard on Monday.  Study pages 329 thru 347 for Tues. Test!
Period 9:
Quizzes from pages 329 thru 335 were returned, reviewed and collected for filing. We began by checking Ex. D from text p. 342.  We then reviewed the CAR words and we did Ex. G from workbook p. 184.  We put # 1 and 2 on the chalkboard and we'll pick up here on Monday.  There will be a Writing/Grammar Test on C. 14, pages 329 thru 347 on Wed. of next week.

28/4/05:
Period 6:
Quizzes on pages 329 thru 336 were returned, reviewed and then collected for filing.  Afterwards, we reviewed and used the four CAR verbs we learned yesterday (text p. 343).  We then did Ex. G from workbook page 184 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally we checked last evening's assignment, Ex. G, p. 343, by putting it on the chalkboard for correctin.  This evening's assignment is to begin studying for Tuesday's C. 14 Test.
Period 9: :  We began class by taking the quiz on pages 329 thru 335.  We then learned the Preterite Tense of CAR verbs sacar, tocar, practicar and buscar (text p. 343).  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from p. 343--write the English of the original sentence and then write 5 new sentences for each #.

27/4/05:
Period 6:  We began class by taking the quiz on pages 329 thru 335.  We then learned the Preterite Tense of CAR verbs sacar, tocar, practicar and buscar (text p. 343).  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from p. 343--write the English of the original sentence and then write 5 new sentences for each #.
Period 9:
We began class by translating 7 English sentences into Spanish.  These sentences used vocab and grammar presented in C. 13 and 14.  Next we reviewed the Preterite Tense of regular Ar, Er, Ir Preterites, the Preterite of Ir, the Preterite of hacer, andar, estar and tener.  We then put the 7 sentences on the chalkboard for correction.  We checked Ex. A from text p. 331, done for homework yesterday. Students must study pages 329 thru 335 for tomorrow's quiz.

26/4/05:
Period 6:
We began class by translating 7 English sentences into Spanish.  These sentences used vocab and grammar presented in C. 13 and 14.  Next we reviewed the Preterite Tense of regular Ar, Er, Ir Preterites, the Preterite of Ir, the Preterite of hacer, andar, estar and tener.  We then put the 7 sentences on the chalkboard for correction.  We checked Ex. A from text p. 331, done for homework yesterday. Students must study pages 329 thru 335 for tomorrow's quiz.
Period 9:
We began by putting Ex. E from workbook p. 182 ont the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed the spelling change Preterites, Pagar, LLegar, Jugar.  We then checked Ex. H from text p. 335, done for homework last week.  Next we learned the vocabulary words from text pages 332/333/334. This evening's assignment is to study these vocabulary words and to complete Ex. A from p. 331 of the text(follow the model).  Quiz on Thurs., pages 329 thru 335 inclusive.

25/4/05:
Period 6:
We began by putting Ex. E from workbook p. 182 ont the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed the spelling change Preterites, Pagar, LLegar, Jugar.  We then checked Ex. H from text p. 335, done for homework last week.  Next we learned the vocabulary words from text pages 332/333/334. This evening's assignment is to study these vocabulary words and to complete Ex. A from p. 331 of the text(follow the model).  Quiz on Wed., pages 329 thru 335 inclusive.
Period 9:
Today we learned GAR Infinitives in the Preterite Tense (text p. 335).  We did Ex. D and E from workbook page 182.  We checked Ex. D and we will begin class tomorrow by puting Ex. E on the chalkboard.  This evening's assignment is Ex. H from text p.335, give the English of the original sentence and then write 6 new sentences for #1, 6 new sentences for #2, and 6 new sentences for #3.  Quiz on pages 329 thru 335 will be Thursday.

THE THIRD QUARTER ENDS ON WED., 4/20/05.

20/4/05:
C. 13 Tests were returned and reviewed in both sections.  Tests were collected for filing.  Third quarter grades were given to the students.

19/4/05:
Period 6:
Today we began by reviewing the ago expression presented yesterday (p. 332,333,334).  Then we reviewed the method of asking how long ago something happened.  We did Ex. C from workbook p. 181 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we checked our assignment, Ex. G from text p. 334.  This evening's assignment is Ex. E from text p. 333 in addition to studying text p. 332, 333, 334).
Period 9:
Today we learned the ago expressions (text p. 333).  We did Ex. D from text p. 333 orally.  We then did  Ex.B  from workbook p. 180.  We then learned another way to express the hace que form.  We did Ex. D from text p. 333 and then we went back and did Ex. B from workbook p. 180, only using the new method.  Finally we began to learn how to form questions with the ago expressions.  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from text p. 334
18/4/05:
Period 6
Today we learned the ago expressions (text p. 333).  We did Ex. D from text p. 333 orally.  We then did  Ex.B  from workbook p. 180.  We then learned another way to express the hace que form.  We did Ex. D from text p. 333 and then we went back and did Ex. B from workbook p. 180, only using the new method.  Finally we began to learn how to form questions with the ago expressions.  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from text p. 334.
Period 9:
Today we had an open-book test on C. 13 to help students be comfortable with the Preterite Tense.
  
15/4/05:
Period 6:
Today we had an open-book test on C. 13 to help students be comfortable with the Preterite Tense.
Period 9:
C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test, pages 300 thru 325.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this test on the day of your return to school.  On Monday, please have textbooks available because we will begin C. 14.

14/4/05:
Period 6:
C. 13 Test on text pages 300 thru 325.
Period 9:
We reviewed the Preterite Tense of Hacer and then added the Preterite of Andar, Estar, and Tener.  We checked Ex. R, S, and T from p. 176 of workbook to practice using these verbs.  We also checked Ex. F from text p. 322.  This evening's assignment is to study C. 13, pages 300 thru 325 for tomorrow's Writing/Grammar Test.


13/4/05:
Period 6:
We reviewed the Preterite Tense of Hacer and then added the Preterite of Andar, Estar, and Tener.  We checked Ex. R, S, and T from p. 176 of workbook to practice using these verbs.  We also checked Ex. F from text p. 322.  This evening's assignment is to study C. 13, pages 300 thru 325 for tomorrow's Writing/Grammar Test.
Period 9:
We began class by reviewing the Preterite Tense of the verb IR.  We then did Ex. a and Ex. B from text pages 312 and 313 orally.  We then reviewed the vocab from text p. 311.  Finally we turned to text p. 318 and students worked in pairs to translate this from Spanish into English.  After correcting this work, students did Ex. C from text p. 320.  We'll begin class tomorrow by putting this on the chalkboard.
C. 13 Test will be on Thursday!


11/4/05:
Period 6:
We began class by reviewing the Preterite Tense of the verb IR.  We then did Ex. a and Ex. B from text pages 312 and 313 orally.  We then reviewed the vocab from text p. 311.  Finally we turned to text p. 318 and students worked in pairs to translate this from Spanish into English.  After correcting this work, students did Ex. C from text p. 320.  We'll begin class tomorrow by putting this on the chalkboar.
C. 13 Test will be on Thursday!
Period 9:  We began class by checking Ex. B from text p. 319, last night's homework.  Then we corrected Ex. G from text p. 315/316, done for homework on Tues.  Next we learned the Preterite Tense of the word IR (text p. 312).  We did a verbal exercise using the preterite of IR and the vocab from p. 311(you must know these prases).  We also did Ex. M from workbook p. 171 (deals with Preterite of IR).  This evening's assgnment is to complete the translation of the dialogue on p. 310---Spanish to English- as well as to study pages 300 thru 320.  C. 13 Test on Friday, 4/15.

7/4/05:
Period 6:
We began class by checking Ex. B from text p. 319, last night's homework.  Then we corrected Ex. G from text p. 315/316, done for homework on Tues.  Next we learned the Preterite Tense of the word IR (text p. 312).  We did a verbal exercise using the preterite of IR and the vocab from p. 311(you must know these prases).  We also did Ex. M from workbook p. 171 (deals with Preterite of IR).  This evening's assgnment is to complete the translation of the dialogue on p. 310---Spanish to English- as well as to study pages 300 thru 320.  C. 13 Test on Wed., 4/13/05.
Period 9: 
  Today we used the Preterite Tense of ER?IR infinitves.  We did Ex. J from workbook p. 169, Ex. K from workbook p. 170 and Ex. L from workbook p. 170.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. B from text p. 319.

6/4/05:
Period 6:  Today we used the Preterite Tense of ER?IR infinitves.  We did Ex. J from workbook p. 169, Ex. K from workbook p. 170 and Ex. L from workbook p. 170.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. B from text p. 319.  C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test will be next Wed., 4/13/05.
Period 9:  We went to the auditorium to see a sneak preview of the High School Musical "COPACABANA".

5/4/05:
We began class by reviewing the Regular Er Infinitves we have used throughout the year.  Then we added PERDER (to lose) and VOLVER (to return).  Next we learned the Preterite Tense of Er infinitives (text p. 314).  We did Ex. J from workbook p. 169 to practice this.  Next we reviewed the IR infinitives we havebeen using throughout the year.  We added DISCUTIR (to discuss), ASISTIR A (to attend), SALIR (DE) (to leave (from)) and SALIR CON (to go out with).  Finally we learned the Preterite Tense of IR Infinitives (text p. 314).  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from text p. 315/316.  Also, be sure to study what we have already covered from C. 13 because there will be a C. 13 Writing/Grammar Test next Wed.

4/4/05:
Quizzes from Friday wer returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Then we reviewed and used the Preterite Tense of Hacer.  We added the expressions with hacer(text p. 306) as well.  Finally we did an Exercise from p. 167 of the workbook.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 306.  We will have one more quiz this quarter (upon the completion of pages 310 thru 316) as well as a writing/grammar test on C. 13.

1/4/05:
Students took their quiz on pages 301/302/304/320/321.  Afterwards, students learned the Preterite Tense of the word HACER and its expressions (text p. 306).  Afterwards we did Ex. F from text p. 307 orally.  Study p. 306!

31/3/05:
We began class today by reviewing the Regular AR Pretrite Tense Endings using the verb CHARLAR as the model.  Next we did Ex. C and D from workbook pages 164/165.  Then we turned to text pages 320/321 and we learned exdpressions that ar used to designate the Preterite Tense.  Finally we translated 7 sentences from English into Spanish.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 301/302/304/320/top of p. 321 for tomorrow'suiz.

30/3/05:
We began class by checking last evening's assignment, Ex. G from p. 307.  Afterwards welearned the Preterite Tense of Regular AR verbs (text p.304).  We also went over the common AR verbs ast the bottomof p. 304 becuase you are responsible for these as well.  We did Ex. B from workbook page 164.  This evening's assignment is Ex. B, text p. 319, # 1 thru 8.  Quiz on Friday, pages 301, 302, 304, 320.

29/3/05:
We began class by reviewing the C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test which were taken last Thursday.  Afterwards, we reviewed the verb GUSTAR in the Spanish Present Tense.  Next, we learned new vocabulary from text pages 301/302.  We did Ex. A from text p. 302/303 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we reviewed the AR Past
Tense ending for he/she/it (O with an accent) and they (aron--no accent).  This evening's assignment is Ex. G from text p. 307 as well as studying new vocab from 301/302.  Next quiz will be Friday--Past Tense of AR Infinitives.

24/3/05:
C. 17 Oral Proficiency test was taken today.  If you were absent, be prepared to take it on the day of your return to school.

23/3/05:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 17 Oral Proficiency Test on pages 399 thru 417.  If you were absent, you will be expected to take this test because nothing new was presented today.  Study!

22/3/05:
Today we began class by reviewing the vocab from text p. 408/409.  We then classified the food items studied as productos lacteos, productos congelados o conservas.  We did Ex. A from p. 410 again orally and we also did Ex, B from p. 410 orally.  We learned how to say on with the days of the week.  Finally, we learned the present tense of the boot verb QUERER (ie).  We did Ex. K from workbook p. 89/90 and Ex. H from workbook p. 228.  Oral Proficiency Test on Thursday, C. 17, p. 399 thru 4 17 .  Study this evening in preparation for this test!

21/3/05:
We ebgan class by reviewing vocab from text pages 401/402.  Then we read and translatd story on text pages 408/409 from Spanish into Engllish.  We went over all new vocab and we learned that hacer las compras means to do the shopping.  Next we did Ex. A from text pages 409/410, putting it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study vocabulary pages 408/409.  C. 17 Oral Proficiency will be Wed., 3/23. 

18/3/05:
Today we used vocabulary words from text p. 399.  We focused on the boot verbs PENSAR and COSTAR.  We also did Ex. G from workbook p. 145 and Ex. B from workbook p. 222 to practice these verbs.  Study pages 399 thru 405 + 412/413.  C. 17 Oral Proficiency will be on Wed.

17/3/05:
Quizzes from pages 400 thru 405 and 412/413 were returned and reviewed.  Afterwards, we learned new vocab from page 399.  In Period 9, students must translate the dialogue from pages

16/3/05:
We began class by taking the quiz on pages 400-405, 412/413.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this quiz on the day of your return to school.  Afterwards, C. 6 Tests were returned and reviewed and then collected for filing.  There will be an Oral Proficiency Test on C. 17 on Tuesday!

15/3/05:
We began class by putting Ex. F from workbook p.226 on the board for correction.  Next we reviewed the demonstrative adjectives and the vocab from pages 400/401.  Then we learned Demonstrative Pronouns (pages 412/413).  We did Ex. F from text p. 413 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  finally, students were given the format for tomorrow's quiz on pages 400 thru 405 + 412/413.  Study this evening!

14/3/05:
In order to review expressions of specific quantity, we began class by doing a written exercise using this vocab.  Next we checked Ex. H from text p. 404/405 by putting it on the chalkboard.  Then we wrote out Ex. G from text p. 404 and we put this on the chalkboard.  The last thing that we did was Ex. F from workbook p. 226.  We wil put this on the chalkboard tomorrow.  Study pages 400 thru 405.  Quiz on Wed.  This quiz will also include 412 and 413.

11/3/05:
We began class by putting Ex. F from text p. 403 on the board for correction.  Afterwards we learned the expressions of quantity (p. 404).  The assignment this evening is Ex. H, text p. 404/405.  Quiz Wed.,16/3/05, pages 400 thru 406 + 412 and 413.

10/3/05:
We began class by using the demonstrative adjectives and the vocab from text p. 400/401.  We did Ex. B, p. 401 but we put demonstratives before the vocab words.  We checked Ex. E from text p. 403 by putting it on the chalkboard.  Next we learned the Present Tense of PREFERIR, a boot verb (get notes if you were absent).  We did Ex. F from text p. 403 and we will put this on the chalkboard tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 400/401/402/403 + notes.  Quiz on Tuesday or Wed., pages 400/401/402/403/404/405/412/413.

9/3/05:
Today we began class by learning the demonstrative adjectives from text p. 403.  We then added the vocabulary from text p. 400/401, Ex. A (get notes when you return).  This evening's assignment is Ex. E, text p. 403.  You are responsible for pages 400/401 and 403!  Quiz on Tuesday!

8/3/05:  Today we took our C. 6 Writing/Grammar Test.  If you were absent, be prepared to take it on the day of your return to school.  You will need text books and notebooks tomorrow.

7/3/05:
We began class by taking the C. 6 Oral Proficiency Test.  Next, we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 6 Writing/Grammar Test, pages 124 thru 143, the 2 workbook packets (pink) and the white adjective packet, and notes.  Study!

3/3/05:
Period 6:
We began class by doing a review sheet on the opposites of descriptive adj.  Then we corrected last night's assignment by writing it on the chalkboard.  Finally we did the 2nd page in the adjective handout and we corrected it.  This evening's assignment is to study.  C. 6 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar on Monday
Period 9:Today we began class by reviewing the present tense of ser and its uses for origin, nationality and occupation.  Then students learned that ser is also used for description.  They learned descriptive adj. from text p. 138/139 along with the forms of these adjectives. The assignment this evening is the first page of the packet, only adjectives that end in o. (text p. 138/139/140).  C. 6 Test will be on Monday.

2/3/05:
Period 6:
We began class by reviewing the forms of adjectives which end in o.  then we added grande, interesante and inteligente and we learned that they can only be singular and plural.  Students completed the first page of the packet and they corrected it by checking it with a transparency.  Next students leanred that all adj. must agree in # and gender with the nouns they modify.  They practiced this concept by doing the last page in the packet.  We checked this with a transparency so that everyone had the correct answers.  This evening's assignment:  Ex. L, handout pages 74/75.  Also study all vocab on pages 138/139/140.  C. 6 Test will be on Monday.
Period 9:Today we began class by reviewing the present tense of ser and its uses for origin, nationality and occupation.  Then students learned that ser is also used for description.  They learned descriptive adj. from text p. 138/139 along with the forms of these adjectives. The assignment this evening is the first page of the packet, only adjectives that end in o. (text p. 138/139/140).  C. 6 Test will be on Thursday.

28/2/05:
Period 9 did not meet today because of today's early dismissal.  They will use these plans on Tuesday, weather permitting.
Today we began class by reviewing the present tense of ser and its uses for origin, nationality and occupation.  Then students learned that ser is also used for description.  They learned descriptive adj. from text p. 138/139 along with the forms of these adjectives. The assignment this evening is the first page of the packet, only adjectives that end in o. (text p. 138/139/140).  C. 6 Test will be on Thursday.

25/2/05:
We began class by reviewing interrogative words from text pages 137/138/411.  Then we checked last evening's assignment--handout pages 73/74, Ex. J and K.  These exercises were put on the chalkboard for correction.  Because of today's shortened classes and because of next week's shortened classes, our C. 6 Test is scheduled for Thursday of next week.

24/2/05:
We began class with a review of interrogative words from pages 135/136/411.  Then we checked Ex. F, text p. 137, which we did in class yesterday by putting the answers on the chalkboard.  Next we put last evening's assignment on the chalkboard for correction (Ex. I, handout p. 72.  Students then worked on Ex. K from handout p. 73/74.  When they finished, we put these on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally we did Ex. J from handout p. 73.  When students were finished, we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 135/136/411 + notes + handouts because this material will be on the C. 6 Test next Tues. or Wed.

23/2/05:
Quizzes on the TENER EXPRESSIONS were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Then we continued using the interrogative words from text pages 135, 136, 411.  We read over all information from these pages and we did Ex. F from p. 137 orally.  This evening's asignment is Ex. I from handout p. 72.  C. 6 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be Monday or Tuesday.

22/2/05:
Quiz on tener expressions.  If you missed this quiz, be prepared to take it on the day of your returnto school.  Afterwards we learned and used interrogative words from text pages 135/136/411.  This evening's assignment is to study this new vocab as well as how to use these words.  Get  notes if you were absent.  C. 6 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, will be Monday or Tuesday of next week.

18/2/05:
Today we began class by reviewing all the TENER EXPRESSIONS we learned on Tuesday, Wed. and Thurs.  Then we put white handout p. 96, Ex. R, on the board for correction to practice age expressions.  We then checked the handout we did for homework last night.  Afterwards we leanred the expression "tener gandas de" from text p. 237.  We did Ex. H from text p. 238 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally we summarized by completing the handout which done on Wed. for homework.  Study all tener expressions for Monday's quiz.  If you will be absent, be prepared to make it up on the day of your return to school.

17/2/05:
We egan classes by reviewing the TENER EXPRESSIONS presented on Tues. and Wed.  We then checked last evening's assignment.  Next, Cuantos anos "tener"? and tener...anos was introduced and explained.  We did Ex. I, text p. 178 and Ex. R on handout p. 96.  We put these on the board for correction.  Quiz on Monday--Tener Expressions.  Study this evening because we will be adding tomorrow!  Also, complete the worksheet on these expressions for tomorrow!

16/2/05:
Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  We then reviewed the tener expressions presented yesterday and we added tener sueno, tener miedo, tener razon, and how to say very (mucho/mucha) with these expressions(get notes if you were absent).    This evening's assignment is to study this material and to complete a worksheet on these TENER EXPRESSIONS.  Next quiz will be Monday and it will include the Tener Expressions presented on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

15/2/05:
We began class by taking the quiz on pages 124 thru 134.  Afterwards, we learned 4 tener expressions and how to use them:  tener hambre, tener sed, tener frio and tener calor.  Tomorrow we will add to these tener expressions so this evening's assignment is to study the notes taken in class today.  Because this material is spread throughout the book, you must focus on the notes!  Quiz on Friday on the tener expressions!

14/2/05: 
We began class by listening to a taped reading of the story found on p. 132 of the text.  Next we translated the story from p. 132 into English and we pointed out the new vocab on this page.  Students then did Ex. A from text p. 133 and we then went over this verbally for correction.  We read and discussed the cultural commentary at the top of p. 134.  Finally we did Ex. H from workbook pages 71 and 72.  We put #1 on the chalkboard for correction and we went over the others verbally.  Tomorrow there will be a quiz on pages 124 thru 134.  Be prepared for this quiz whether or not you were in class today.  Study!

11//2/05: Beginning of the third quarter.
We began class today by doing Ex. G onp. 128 of the text.  We then reviewed all Present Tense forms of the verb TENER.  We did Ex. G from workbook p. 70 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Next we learned the TENER QUE expression (text p. 129).  We did Ex. H from text p. 129 verbally to practice this new concept.  Then we did Ex. E and F from workbook pages 68/69 and we put these on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 124 thru 130.  Tuesday's quiz will cover pages 124 thru 134.

10/2/05:  End of the second quarter.
Today we began class by going over the vocab from text p. 124.  Next we did 3 exercises from our workbook, pages 65, 66, 67--Ex. A, B, C.  Then, we checked Ex. B from text p. 125 by putting the answers on the chalkboard.  Afterwards we learned the Present Tense of the verb "TENER" (text p. 127).  Then we did Ex. D from workbbok p. 67.  Students are to study p. 124, 125 and the Present Tense of Tener.  Quiz on Tuesday, p. 124 thru 134 inclusive.
9/2/05:
C. 5 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests were returned and reviewed.  Students were given 2nd quarter averages.

8/2/05:
Today we learned vocab from text p. 124.  Get notes if you were absent because we discussed me llamo, se llama, se llaman, cuantos/cuantas, and the difference between que and cual.  We did Ex. A on text p.125 and we read and discussed the cultural commentary on the bottom of p. 125.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. B on p. 125--complete sentence answers!

7/2/05:
We began class by taking the C. 5 Oral Proficiency Test.  Afterwards, we took the C. 5 Writing/Grammar Test.  If you missed these tests because of an absence today, be prepared to take these tests on the day of your return to school!

4/2/05:
Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we reviewed pages 103 thru 120 for Monday's C. 5 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests.  All students will be exected to be prepared for these tests on Monday!  Study text pages  103 thru 120, handouts and notes.

3/2/05:
We began class by taking our quiz on the Present Tense of ER/Ir infinitives (text p. 116).  If you were absentr, be prepared to make this up tomorrow!!!  Afterwards we did the crossword puzzle attached to the handout distributed yesterday.  The C. 5 Test , both Oral Proooooficiency and Writing/Grammar will be on Monday!

2/2/05:
Today we began class by reviewing and using the Present Tense of the 4 IR infinitives which we learned yesterday.  Then we checked Es. I and J from worksheet pages 60, 61, 62 and 63.  Next we did a maze were students were responsible for finding 22 ER/IR verbs.  This evening's assignment is to study p. 116, notes and handout for tomorrow's quiz!
C. 5 Test will be Monday.

1/2/05:
Today we began class by reviewing the 7 ER Infinitves + the ER Present Tense endings which we learned yesterday.  We checked p. 62, # 2,3,4,5 and Ex. I--#1,3,5,7,8,10,14.  Then we learned four IR infinitives--vivir, escribir, recibir and compartir (p. 116).  Next we did Ex. K, handout p. 63 as well as Ex. I, p. 60, 61,62 and Ex. J, p. 61 and 62--#1, 6, 7.  These will be checked tomorrow so be sure they are completed.  The quiz has been moved to Thursday!

31/1/05:
Today we began class by taking a dictation on ER Infinitives--COMER, BEBER, APRENDER, COMPRENDER, CORRER, LAVAR, VENDER.  Then students learned their English equivalents and the Present Tense ER endings (text p. 116).  We then did a handout to practice these ER endings and these new verbs.  This evening's assignment is Handout pages 60/61--Ex. I, #1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14(given in class today).  There will be a quiz on Thursday on text pages 116/117.  C. 5 Test will be on Friday, 2/4/05.

28/1/05:
Today we learned new vocabulary from p. 112 and 113.  We did Exercises A and B on 114.  This evening's assignment is to study this new vocab.  Quiz on Wed., 2/2,  regular ER/IR Present Tense and C. 5 Test  on Friday, 2/4, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar. 

27/1/05:
In Period 6, C. 4 Oral Proficiency Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing while in Period 9, C. 4 Writing/Grammar Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Students then worked on a handout which covers material from text pages 103 thru 111. On Wed. of next week, there will be a quiz on ER/IR Infinitives of the Spanish Present Tense.  On Friday of next week, there will be a C. 5 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test.
26/1/05:
Today we leanred new vocabulary from text pages 103/104.  In Period 6, we also went over Ex. A and B on text page 105.  This evening's assignment is Exercise A/B/C from handout pages 53/54/55 (distributed in class today).

21/1/05:
Period 6:  The C. 4 Writing/Grammar Tests were returned and rviewed.  Period 9:  Students took the C. 4 Writing/Grammar Test.  If you missed either test, be prepared to take it on the day of your return to school.

20/1/05:
Students in Period 6 took their Writing/Grammar Test on C. 4 today.  If you were absent, be prepared to take this on the day of your return to school.
Students in Period 9 took their C. 4 Oral Proficiency.  They will take their C. 4 Writing/Grammar Test tomorrow. If you were absent for the Oral Proficiency, be prepared to take it tomorrow.

19/1/05:
Students in Period 6 took their C. 4 Oral Proficiency.  They will take their C. 4 Writing/Grammar Test tomorrow. If you were absent for the Oral Proficiency, be prepared to take it tomorrow!
Because Period 9 did not meet(early dismissal), they will take both the C. 4 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test on Thursday.

17/1/05:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's C. 4 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test.  Students need to know the material presented on pages 71 thru 75, p. 216 ands the numbers from 0 thru 1,000,000.  Students were goven format of the test.  If you were absent, call a friend to get the format becuase you will be taking these tests on the day of your return to school.

13/1/05:
We began class by doing Ex. G, p. 161, # 14,2, 10, 7, 8, 3, 13,4 from Primer Libro (in order to review Possessive Adjectives), an in-class workbook.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction and then we learned how to clarify the possessive adjectives su/sus (text p. 216).
We did several practice sentences to reinforce this concept.  This evening's assignment is to complete exercises M, N, and O on handout pages 46, 50 and 51  (handed out today in Period 9/handed out on Tuesday in Period 6).  C. 4 Test has been moved to Tuesday, 1/18/05.

12/1/05:
Today we learned Possessive Adjectives which come from text pages 94 and 216.  If you were absent, it would be best to get notes from someone reliable.  We did Exercises A/B and part of C from in class workbook Primer Libro, pages 157/158.  This evening's assignment is to study these possessive adjectives as well as how they are used.  C. 4 Test has been moved to Monday, 1/17/05.

11/1/05(Period 9 did not meet today):
We began class by using the vocab from p. 90/91.  Afterwards we checked the assignment, Ex. B, p. 92 orally, and Ex. D, p. 93, we put onthe chalkboard for corrction.  We then did Ex. L from handout page 48 (distributed in class today) and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we began Possessive Adjectives.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 94/216.  C. 4 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar, on Friday!

10/1/05:
Today we went over the new vocabulary from text pages 90/91.  Afterwards we did Ex. a on the bottom of p. 91 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  This evening's assignment is Ex. B from text p. 92 and Ex. D from text p. 93.  C. 4 test, both oral proficiency and writing/grammar will be on Friday barring anyting unforeseen..

7/01/05:
Today we began class by going over the words for + (mas/y).  Then we added menos (-) and es/son for =.  We did Ex. F from text p. 87 orally.  Next we learned how to answer the phone in Spain and we learned how to giveour phone numbers.  We did Ex. H from text p. 177 orally.  Then we read and discussed the information in the bock on the top of p. 280.  We did Ex. E from text p. 280 orally.  Finally we did Ex.D from workbook page 151 and we put this on the chalkboard for correction. Study pages 84 thru 89 + 176 + 279 and the top 0f 280.  Quiz will follow at the end of next week.

4/01/05:
Quizzes from pages 77 thru 83 were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Then we reviewed the numbers from 0 thru 100 and we added 200 thru 1,000,000.  We did Exercises A, B, and C from Primer Libro (a text used here in class) to practice these numbers. tis evening's assignment is to study the numbers from 0 thru 1,000,000.  There will be a quiz at the end of next week with a C. 4 Test to follow.

3/01/05:
Today we began clas by reviewing the vocab from pages 84/85.  Afterwards we learned how to count from o thru 199. We learned when to use uno/un/una and when to use cien rather than ciento.  If you were absent, please get notes on this material because this material is spread out over a number of chapters.  This evening's assignment is to study the numbers from o thru 199!  If you were not in class to take the quiz on pages 77 thru 83, , be prepared to take this quiz on the day of your return to school.


30/12/04:
Today we began class by reviewing vocabulary from text p. 84.  We then added new vocab from text p. 85.  We did Ex. A from text p. 85 orally and we ended by doing Ex. G from tetx p. 88--complete sentences! 
29/12/04:
We began class by taking the quiz on pages 77 thru 83.  If you were not in class, be prepared to take this quiz on the day of your return to school.  Then students wrote the vocab from pages 84/85 in both Spanish and English 3 times each.  They also did Ex. A from text p. 85.
28/12/04:
Today we began class by reviewing pages 77 thru 83 for tomorrow's quiz.  Be sure to study notes and handout as well as the material in the text.  If you were absent today, be prepared to take this quiz on the day of your return to school!  Next we learned new vocabulary from text page 84.  Although this is not on tomorrow's quiz, be sure to study these words because there is so much vocabulary to learn in this chapter.

23/12/04:
Today we made poinsettias in class.
22/12/04:
Today we began class by tranlating 3 phrases into Spanish.  The phrases dealt with the concept of possession which we learned yesterday.  Afterwards, we learned De quien es and De quien son.  Next we did Ex. H from text p. 82 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction. Then we turned to text p. 109 and we did Ex. J, # 3, 4, 5 and 6.  This material will be on Tuesday's quiz of pages 77 thru 83.  Finally students answered questions on the poinsettia.  Each person who answered correctly earned bonus points on Tuesday's quiz.  This segment deals with tomorrow's in-class project.

21/12/04:
Today we began class by putting the dictation fromFriday on the chalkboard.  Then we discussed the uses of the definite article.  Refer to textbook page 80, the blue block at the top of the page for further explanation.  Next we learned the concept of possession (text p. 81) and we did Ex. G fromp. 82.  We will continue with this tomorrow so students will need textbooks and C. 4 Workbook handout.  Quiz has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 12/28.  Please remember to do research on pointsettia for tomorrow also.

20/12/04:
Today students watched a video on Spanish Christmas Commericals.
17/12/04:
We began class with a review of the p. 77 vocablary.  Then we put Exercises B and C from worksheet pages 39/40/41 on the chalkboard for correction.  We reviewed the definite artoicels and then we wrote out Ex. E from text p. 80 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  Finally we took a dictation and we will began class on Monday by putting this dictation on the chalkboard.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 77 thru 80.  Quiz on Wed., Dec. 22, pages 77 thru 82.

16/12/04:
Today we used vocabulary from text p. 77.  We went over the gender of each noun and the definite and indefinite article used with each noun.  We did Ex. a from p. 78 orally and we wrote out Exercises B and c from text p. 78, putting them on the chalkboard for completion afterwards.  This evening's assignment is EX. B and C from worksheet pages 39/40 (handed out today) in addition to studying the material on pages 78/79.  Quiz next week on pages 77 thru 82.
15/12/04:
In Period 6, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  In Period 9, only the Oral Proficiency Tests were returned and reviewed and collected for filing--the Writing/Grammar will be rturned tomorrow.  Then we began to learn the vocab from text p. 77.  Students are to study this vocab this evening.  If you have to take make up test on C. 3, be prepared to take it on the day of your rturn to school.  

14/12/04:
Students took both the Chapter 3 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test today.

13/12/04:
Quizzes on pages 46 thru 61 were returned and reviewed and collected for filing.  Afterwards we reviewed for tomorrow's Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grmmar tests on pages 46 thru 64 + notes + handouts.  If you were absent today, you are expected to be prepared for these tests tomorrow!

10/12/04:
We began class by taking the quiz on pages 46 through 61.  Afterwards we began reviewing for Tuesday's Chapter 3 Oral Proficiency Test.  The teacher dictatred 10 questions in Spanish and students needed to write complete Spanish sentence answers to each.  We then put these on the chalkboard for correction.  There is a section similar to this on Tuesday's Oral Proficiency.

9/12/04:
We began class by going over activity sheet handout p. 25  and Ex. D from the last page in this packet.  Next we went over the vocab from text p. 56.  We translated the dialogue from Spanish into English.  We also did Ex. A and B from text p. 57.  Study pages 46 through 61 for tomorrow's quiz.
If you were absent today, be sure to go over p. 56 dialogue because you ar responsible for this material and it is on tomorrow's quiz which you will be taking, whether or not you were here today!

8/12/04:
Students completed the second page in the handout on professions.  They then corrected this by checking their answers with those on a transparency.  Then students did Ex. F from text p. 61 as a written assignment, following the model given in the book.  We will go over handout pages 25 and 27 tomorrow as well as Ex. F from p. 61.  Quiz on Friday --pages 46 thru 61.  C. 3 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar on Tuesday of next week.

7/12/04:
Today we learned nouns of profession, text p. 60.  We also added alumno, maestro and hombre/mujer de negocios.  We learned how to put each of these into their MS, MPL, FS, FPL form.  We did the first page in the handout which was given in class today.  This evening, in addition to studying the vocabulary presented today and the rules of usage associated with this vocab, you must do Ex. D which is on the last page of today's packet.  Quiz on Friday, pages 47 thru 61.  Study!  There is a significant amount of vocab to study!

6/12/04:
We began class by reviewing the Present Tense of Ser + De donde+ the forms of adjectives of nationality.  Then we checked Friday's assignment (verbally).  Next we did Ex. H from worksheet handout page 32 and we put it on the board for corrction.  Finally we checked Ex. D from text p. 59 (done in class on Thursday) by putting it on the chalkboard.  In Period 6, we went over Ex. E from text p. 59 also.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 47 thru 59 inclusive.  There will be a quiz on Thursday or Friday and it will cover pages 47 thru 61.  Because there is a tremendous amount of vocabulary in this chapter, it is important to study each evening!  Chapter 3 Test will be early next week.

3/12/04:
We began class by going over adjective agreement and adjective forms.  Then we checked the grid on the pink handout (we did this in class on Wed.) and we put the answers to p. 27 from the handout on the book for correction.  Then we corrected the crossword puzzle which was done in class on Wed. by comparing to the answers on a transparency.  Finally, students were given a handout on Hispanic contries and nationalities.  This must be completed by Monday.

1/12/04:Today students were given their first quarter grades.  They were also provided with an explanation of how these grades were determined.  Afterwards we checked Ex. I from text p. 55 by putting it on the chalkboard.  Then we learned how to deal with adjectives of nationality (text p. 58/59).  We did the first page of a worksheet packet here in class.  Students will finish the last two pages in class tomorrow.  This evening's assignment is to study adjectives of nationality vocabulary from text pages 58/59 and to study the notes taken in class.

30/11/04:
We began class with an oral review of ser.  Then we did the exercise at the top of worksheet p. 27.  Next we did Ex. C at the bottom of worksheet p. 27 and we put it on the chalkboard for correction.  We also learned De Donde and then did Ex. G from text p. 53 orally.  This evening's assignment is Ex. I from text p. 55.  Quizzes from Tues., 11/23, were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.

29/11/04:
Today students watched the video "Marisela" because I was not in school.  They will sese the conclusion on Friday.
23/11/04:
We began class by taking the quiz on the map of Hispanic countries + capitals.  Afterwards we began to review and use the verb SER by doing the exercise at the top of worksheet p. 27 (pink).  Tomorrow we will report to the library to work on a Thanksgiving project.

22/11/04
Today we began class by going over maps of Mexico, Central America, the islands of Cuba, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and South America.  Becuase there will be a quiz on this tomorrow(including capitals of each country), students must study their maps +  capitals of these Spanish-speaking countries.  Afterwards, we began to learn the Present Tense of the verb SER (text p. 52).

19/11/04:
We began class by learning the vocabulary words PAISES HISPANOHABLANTES.  Then students went to the library and completed a map of Mexico, Central and South America where they located all of the Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals.  There will be a quiz on this on Tuesday, Nov. 23.

18/11/04:
Quizzes from yesterday were returned and reviewed.  Then we went over the vocabulary and grammar rom pages 47/48/49.  We completed all exercises on these pages and we corrected the translation which was done for homework last evening.  Study pages 47/48/49.  Quiz next Tuesday -- maps of the Spanish-speaking countries as well as the capitals of these countries.

17/11/04:
We began class by taking our quiz on GUSTAR.  Afterwards we learned the vocab from p. 48 which relates to LA COMIDA MEXICANA.  Please be sure you understand Que va a pedir?  This evening's assignment is p. 47--translate dialogue from Spanish into English.

16/11/04:
Today we completed our study of the verb GUSTAR, including its Present Tense and its Past Tense, emphatic and clarification forms.  Study the GUSTAR handout thoroughly and go over your notes for tomorrow's quiz!

15/11/04:
We began class with a review of the verb gustar.  Then we learned its past tense forms.  In Period 6, we put Ex. C on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we learned how to emphasize and clarify.  Students then went back to worksheet and did Ex. D adding the emphatic and clarification forms for each sentence.  In Period 9, we put Ex. D, # 1 thru 10, on the chalkboard for correction but we did not have time to add emphatic and clarification forms so we will do this tomorrow.  Quiz on Wed.--verb GUSTAR!  Study packet and notes! 
12/11/04:
Chapter 2 Tests were returned and reviewed and then collected for filing.  Then we began studying the infinitive "GUSTAR".  Students were given a packet on this verb because the material spans over a number of chapters.  This evening's assignment is Ex. C , #1-15, from this packet.  Quiz on Wed., verb GUDSTAR (packet).
11/11/04:
Today students took the Chapter 2 Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Test.  If you were absent today, be prepared to take these tests on the day of your return to school.

10/11/04:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's Chapter 2 Oral Proficiency Test and Writing/Grammar Test. Study pages 27 thru 43 + the 2 packets and notes.  If you are still having difficulty with any part of Chapter 1,  you must go back and review it in order to guarantee success on these tests tomorrow.

9/11/04:
After reviewing necesitar, desear, quisiera, me gusta + infinitive, students leanred the ACABAR DE + infinitive expression.  We then checked Ex. I from pink worksheet pages 21 and 22.  We also learned how to answer questions using acabar de.  Then we learned that the definite article is placed before a title when someone is spoken ABOUT(p. 36:  el senor and la senora).  We discussed the difference between formal and familiar and we read and discussed the cultural commentary from text p. 37.  This evening's assignment is to translate the dialogue from text p. 37 into English.  Chapter 2 Test--both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar--on Thursday, 11/11.  Study pages 27 thru 43 + 2 packets + notes.
8/11/04:
Today we began class by reiewing necesitar followed by an infinitive.  Then we did Ex. M from p. 24 in the pink packet, only Felipe's part, and we put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we reviewed the verb DESEAR and the fact that it is often followed by an infinitive.  We did Ex. J and Ex. L from worksheet pages 22/23 to practice this concept.  Next we reviewed yo quisiera and we added tu quisieras and el/ell quisiera.  These words are often followed by infinitives as wee.  We did Ex. M, handout p. 24 (marcos's part)and we put this on the board for correction.  Then we reviewed me gusta and te gusta.  They are often followed by infinitives as well.  We did Ex. K from worksheet p. 22/23 and we put this on the board for correction.  Finally we learned acabar de.  This evening's assignment is Ex. I from handout p. 21.  Chapter 2 Test, both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar--will be Thursday,11/11.

5/11/04:
We began class by going over Actividad 4, p. 18.  Afterwards we checked the last two pages of the green packet.  On Thursday, 11/11, there will be a Chapter 2 Test--both Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar.

3/11/04:
We began class by checking Activity Sheet # 1, p. 15.  Then we learned the verb NECESITAR (to need) and we put it into the Spanish Present Tense.  We also learned that when you have 2 verbs back to back, the first one is conjugated and the second remains in infinitive form (get notes if you were absent).  Finally we broke into groups of three.  Each group was assigned sentences from Activity Sheet #4, p.18, with which to make questions.  We will pick up here tomorrow.  C. 2 Test will be on Wed., 11/10/04--both the oral proficiency and the writing and grammar.

2/11/04:
We began class today by reviewing the three ways of forming a question.  Then we checked Ex. I from p. 33--we used inversion for this.  Next we did Ex. E from worksheet pages 16/17.  We put this on the chalkboard for correction.  Then we did Ex. G from worksheet pages 18/19 and we put this on the board for correction.  This evening's assignment is Activity Sheet 1, page 15 (from the green packet).  C. 2 Test early next week.

1/11/04:
We began class by completing a handout on the Day of the Dead.  We then went over the vocabulary on this sheet and discussed how this holiday is celerated in Mexico.  We focused on the word "calavera" and students then made their own calavera.  If it was not finished in class, students need to show the completed project to me first thing tomorrow in order to receive credit.

29/10/04:(Friday)
Today we watched a video entitled THE DAY OF THE DEAD".  Students were given a handout which they needed to complete while watching the video.  This handout was collected and will be graded as a quiz. 

28/10/04:(Thursday)
We began class by reading the story from p. 45 in Spanish.  Then we checked our assignment which was to translate this story into English.  Next we learned how to form questions in Spanish (text pages32 and 33).  We did Ex. I on p. 33  orally using voice inflection. We also  Ex. J from pages 33/34 as a written exercise.  We put this written exercise on the chalkboard for correction.l  This evening's assignemnt is Ex. I from text p. 33--students must form questions using the processd of inversion.  Chapter 2 Test--end of next week or the beginning of the folowing week.
27/10/04:
We began class by going over the names of the Tapas presented on p. 27 of text.  We used a transparency in order to do this.  We reviewed Indefinite Articles and then presented Definite Articles.  We checked Ex. A fromp. 28 and then we put definite articles before each word in this exercise.  We also did Ex. B from p. 28 orally.  Packets for C. 2 were then handed out.  Students completed Ex. A and B from handout pages 14/15.  This evening's assignment is to study pages 27, 28 and 29 and to translate the story on text page 45 into English.

26/10/04
Chapter 1 Oral Proficiency Tests and Writng/Grammar Tests were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.


25/10/04:
Today we learned about LAS TAPAS ESPANOLAS (text p, 27).  Students were given a handout with 8 questions regarding TAPAS.  They were to complete this handout while watching a video about LAS TAPAS.  Then we went over the TAPAS found on p. 27 of the text for repetition and meaning.  This evening's assignment is to complete Ex. A from text p. 28 and to study new vocab.
22/10/04:
Today we took our 1st writing/grammar test.  If you were absent, please be prepared to take this during your study period on the dya of your return to school.

21/10/04:
Today we took our first oral proficiency test.  It encompassed pages 3 thru 23 + 31 + notes.  Tomorrow we will take our 1st Writing/Grammar Test on this same material.  Students wee given the format of the test!

20/10/04:
We began class by putting Ex. H from worksheet p. 9 on the chalkboard for correction.   Then we went over the vocabulary from p. 15 and we added Vas a comer alog and Voy a comer.  We did Ex. A from text p. 16 orally.  Finally we read the cultural commentary from p. 20.  The C. 1 Oral Proficiency Test will be tomorrow.  Becuase of the Activity Period schedule, the writing/grammar test will be Friday.  It will cover pages 3 thru 23 + page 31 + notes.  The format of these tests was shared with the students!

19/10/04:
We began class by doing Ex. G fromp. 12 orally.  We then reviewed Indefinite Articles and moved on to the new vocab presented on p. 15.  Using transparencies, we learned the new vocab.  We listened to a taped reading of the dialogue from p. 15 and then called on several students to repeat it.
We did Ex. H from handout p. 9.  We will put this on the chalkboard at the beginning of class tomorrow.  Tomorrow we will review C. 1 + p. 31 for Thursday's Oral Proficiency and Writing/Grammar Tests.  Study!

18/10/04:
We began class by going over the vocbaulary from pages 9 and 10.  Then we did Ex. a from text p. 10 orally.  We reviewed the pluralization of nouns, the indefinite articles and the gender of nouns (p. 12).  We did Ex. F  from text p. 12 and we put worksheet exercises E and F on the chalkboard for correction.  This evenings's assignment is to study pages 9 thru 13.  Chapter 1 Test will be Thursday rather than Wed.!

15/10/04:
1.  We began class by learning the phrase VAMOS A UN CAFE.  Then we read about the importance of Cafes in the Hispanic world (p. 13). Next we listened to a reading of the dialogue from text p. 9 and we translated it into English afterwards.  We also went over Unas Bebidas Calientes and Unas Bebidas Frias from text p. 10.  Gramatically speaking, we reviewed the gender of nouns and the indefinite articles un, una, and unas.  We will pick up here on Monday.  Today's assignment is to study pages 9 thru 13.  Students need to study all new material because on Wed. of next week there will be both an oral proficiency test and writing/grammar test on Chapter 1, pages 3 thru 23 + page 31.
 

14/10/04:
The substitute assigned the following work which will be correted tomorrow.   Students read "ESTRUCTURA" from text p. 12.  They then wrote out Ex. F and G from text p. 12 following the model given.  Then they translated the dialogue from text p. 9 into Englsih.  Afterwards, they wrote the vocabulary words underneath each illustration (p. 10)in both Spanish and English.  Finally they completd Ex. A from p. 10. 

13/10/04:
Today we began class with a review of me gusta, no me gusta, te gusta, --si, me gusta, --no, no me gusta.  We did the exercise at the top of p. 7 orally (students gave truthful answers) and then we did Ex. B from pages 4/5 of our packet.  Next we added the adverbs mucho, muchisimo, poco, muy poco (p.7).  We did Ex. C from text p. 7 orally.  For written practice, we did Ex. C from worksheet page 5, putting it on the chalkboard for correction.  We summarized by watching the video "ME GUSTA".  Students need to study all new material because on Wed. of next week there will be both an oral proficiency test and writing/grammar test on Chapter 1, pages 3 thru 23 + page 31.  Students need to study all new material because on Wed. of next week there will be both an oral proficiency test and writing/grammar test on Chapter 1, pages 3 thru 23 + page 31.

  

12/10/04:
Quizzes from yesterday were returned, reviewed and collected for filing.  Then we reviewed saludos, respuestas and despedidas from p. 4.  We listened to a tape of the dialogues from page 3.  Finally we learned how to express likes and dislikes by learning the material from text pages 6 and 7.  Students need to study all new material because on Wed. of next week there will be both an oral proficiency test and writing/grammar test on Chapter 1, pages 3 thru 23 + page 31.

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