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IF YOU WERE ABSENT ANY DAY DURING THE PAST WEEK, THE ASSIGNMENTS YOU MISSED ARE IN A FOLDER ON MY DOOR. DON'T FORGET TO COME BY AND GET YOUR MAKE-UP WORK THE DAY YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL!!!
jueves, el 7 de agosto de 2008
Hagan Uds. Ahora #1: List ten reasons to learn a foreigh language.
Classwork: The students will fill out information sheets. Then they will learn their ABC's in Spanish. We will discuss the pronunciations and practice saying vocabulary words in Spanish. Next they will write a paragraph about themselves and introduce themselves to the class ("El Primer Dia de la Clase" handout.)
Homework: Have parents complete the information sheets and bring them back to class on Monday, August 11 for a grade. Study vocabulary words from the handout "Sustantivos de la Clase."
lunes, el 11 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #2: "El Primer Dia de la Clase" handout.
2. The students will write a paragraph using the do-now as a guide.
3. The students will introduce themselves to the class by reading their paragraphs out loud.
4. The students will continue learning the alphabet in Spanish.
5. If time allows, we will sing a song in Spanish using the alphabet.
Homework: Handouts on the Spanish alphabet.
miercoles, el 13 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #3: The Alphabet
2. I will assign textbooks while the class watches a video on the Spanish language and its people.
3. After all the textbooks have been assigned, the students will listen to the dialogue on page 2.
4. If time allows, the class will do activites in Unit 1, Lesson 1.
Homework: Read and study pages 2 through 7 in your textbook.
viernes, el 15 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #4: Around the Room
2. The class will listen to the dialogue from Unit 1, Lesson 2.
3. The students will pair off with another student and practice the dialogues from the book.
4. If time allows, the class will do activities in Unit 1, Lesson 2.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz--classroom nouns
martes, el 19 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #5: Handout on numbers
2. We will review for the quiz on vocabulary from classroom nouns.
3. The class will take a listening comprehension quiz on classroom nouns.
4. After the quiz, we will practice saying the days of the week and months of the year in Spanish.
5. Next we will practice counting from 1 to 30 in Spanish.
6. We will listen to audtiotapes and practice counting in Spanish.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on numbers 1 to 30, days of the week, and months of the year.
jueves, el 21 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #6: Handout on numbers.
2. We will review for the quiz on vocabulary concerning the days of the week, months of the year, and counting from 1 to 30.
3. The class will take an oral quiz where they come up and say the vocabulary words to me in spanish.
4. The rest of the class will work on worksheets pertaining to the words they need to know on the quiz.
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz (if needed) and complete worksheets on the vocabulary words from Unidad 1 as well as the handouts on days of the week, months of the year, and numbers.
lunes, el 25 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #7: Counting on
2. I will check the homework and take it up for a grade.
3. I will give back the vocabulary worksheet and we will go over the correct answers.
4. We will go over the correct answers to the study guide for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 1 words.
5. We will continue listening to the audiotapes and the students will complete the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Translation from Unit 1.
miercoles, el 27 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #8: Number find
2. I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers.
3. We will review for the vocabulary quiz that will be on Friday.
4. We will continue with the tape activity sheets from Unit 1.
5. We will discuss how to tell time in Spanish.
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 1, Part 1.
viernes, el 28 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #9: Los Dias del Año
2. We will review for the vocabulary quiz.
3. The class will take the vocabulary quiz.
4. Afterwards, I will discuss the next vocabulary quiz.
5. We will do worksheets about "The Life of Pi."
6. If time allows, we will play a game pertaining to "The Life of Pi."
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 1, Part II.
NO ESCUELA--el primero de septiembre--dia de fiesta--el dia de trabajo
miercoles, el 3 de agosto de 2008
1. Hagan Uds. Ahora #10: Letras mayusculas
2. The class will take a vocabulary quiz on Unit 1.
3. After the quiz, the class will work on the Guided Reading for Unit 1.
4. Then we will review for thr quiz on "The Life of Pi."
5. Homework--Study for quiz.
viernes, el 5 de septiembre de 2008
1. ALL DO-NOWS ARE DUE TODAY--1 THROUGH 10--FOR TWO QUIZ GRADES!!!
2. I will check the Guided Reading for Unit 1 for a grade and then we will go over the correct answers.
3. Afterwards, we will do a quick review for the quiz on "The Life of Pi."
4. Then the class will take the quiz on "The Life of Pi."
5. Next we will review for the test on Unit 1 that will be on Tuesday, September 9th.
6. Homework--Study for the test on Unit 1.
martes, el 9 de septiembre de 2008
1. Do Now #1: Hasta Cien
2. I will review the class for the test on Unidad 1.
3. The class will take a test on Unidad 1.
4. After the test, the class will discuss and translate pages 43 through 47 in their textbooks.
5. Then the class will take notes on the following topics: masculine vs. feminine objects, the use of el and la, the use of un and una, and the use of ser.
6. Homework: Vocabulary worksheet for Unit 2.
jueves, el 11 de septiembre de 2008
1. Do Now #2: Writing Practice
2. I will give back the tests and we will go over the correct answers.
3. Afterwards, I check the homework and we will go over the correct answers.
4. Then the class will take notes on singular and plural words in Spanish.
5. If time allows, the class will begin working on a worksheet to reinforce the notes they took in class on Tuesday and today.
6. Homework: Complete worksheet 1-A.
el 20 de agosto y el 21 de agosto:
Do Now #5: Handout on numbers in Spanish.
Classwork: We will continue learning about numbers in Spanish and review the days of the week and the months of the year. Then we will go over the vocabulary words from Unit 1. Next the class will work on the study guide for Unit 1 vocabulary quiz and complete the worksheet on cognates.
Homework: Make flashcards for the Unit 1 vocabulary quiz.
el 22 de agosto y el 23 delagosto:
Do Now #6: Handout on greetings in Spanish.
Classwork: I will check the homework and give bonus points on the vocab quiz to those who have all the flashcards done correctly. Next, we will review for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 1. If time allows, we will listen to the audiotapes from Unit 1 and begin completing the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 1.
el 24 de agosto y el 27 de agosto:
Do Now #7: Handout on vocabulary words from Unit 1:
Classwork: I will do a review for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 1. Then we will take the quiz. After the quiz, the class will work on the study guide for the Unit 1 test. Then we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 1.
Homework: Study guide for Unit 1 test.
el 28 de agosto y el 29 de agosto:
Do Now #8: Handout on telling time in Spanish:
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 1 and completing the tape activity sheets. Afterwards we will practice telling time in Spanish with flashcards.
Homework: Handout on telling time in Spanish.
el 30 de agosto y el 31 de agosto:
Do Now #9: Handout on the seasons in Spanish.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 1 and the students will complete the tape activity sheets. Afterwards, we will continue practicing telling time in Spanish with flashcards.
Homework: Handouts on telling time in Spanish.
el 4 de septiembre y el 5 de septiembre:
Do Now #10: Handout on telling time in Spanish.
Classwork: I will take up all the extra credit projects and check homework. Then we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 1 and the students will complete the tape activity sheets. Afterwards we will continue learning about telling time in Spanish and drill with flashcards.
Homework: Study for oral quiz on days of the week, months of the year, numbers from 0 to 100 and telling time in Spanish.
el 6 de septiembre y el 7 de septiembre:
Classwork:
I will take up all of the do-nows 1 through 10. Then we will begin taking the oral quiz in Spanish. Students will come up to my desk one at a time and recite the answers to me in Spanish. Students at their desks will be working on worksheets to reinforce the information that is on the quiz.
Homework: Begin studying for the Unit 1 test. Students who did not get to do their oral quiz today will need to also review for the oral quiz questions as well.
el 10 de septiembre y el 11 de septiembre:
ALL WORKBOOK PAGES ARE DUE TODAY!!!
Do Now #1: Handout on telling time in Spanish.
Classwork: We will continue with the oral quizzes (if needed). Then we will go over the study guide for the Unit 1 test. Afterwards we will discuss the format for the Unit 1 test. I will give the class sample questions from the test. If time allows, we will discuss "A Painted House" and the class will learn about the migrant workers from Mexico.
Homework: Study for the Unit 1 test.
el 12 de septiembre y el 13 de septiembre:
Do Now #2: Handout of the seasons in Spanish.
Classwork: We will review for the Unit 1 test. Afterwards the class will take the test on Unit 1. Then we will continue our discussion of "A Painted House" and the migrant workers from Mexico.
Homework: Active vocabulary sheet from Unit 2.
el 14 de septiembre y el 17 de septiembre:
Do Now #3: Translate "En San Antonio" on page 50 in your textbook into English.
Classwork: I will check the homework and then we will go over the correct answers. Afterwards we will begin listening to the audiotapes from Unit 2 and the class will complete the tape activity sheets. In addition, we will learn about Mexican Independence Day and read handouts on "El Grito de Delores"--which is celebrated every year on September 16th in Mexico.
Homework: Complete the study guide for the Unit 2 vocabulary quiz.
el 18 de septiembre y el 19 de septiembre:
Do Now #4: Translate "En Nueva York" on page 50 in your textbook into English.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will take a quiz on "A Painted House." After the quiz, we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 2 and the students will complete the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Study for the quiz on Unit 2 vocabulary.
el 20 de septiembre y el 21 de septiembre:
Do Now #5: Translate the first paragraph of "En el Suroeste" into English on page 56 in your textbook.
Classwork: We will do a short review for the quiz and then the class will take the quiz on Unit 2 vocabulary. After the quiz, we will finish listening to the audiotapes from Unit 2 and I will take up the tape activity sheets for a grade.
Homework: Translate into English paragraphs 2 and 3 on page 56 in your texbook--"En el Suroeste."
Don't forget about the extra credit project!!!
el 24 de septiembre y el 25 de septiembre:
Do Now #6: Handout on conjugating verbs.
Classwork: We will do a review for the vocabulary quiz and then the class will take a matching vocabulary quiz on Unit 2 vocabulary. Afterwards we will continue learning about how to conjugate verbs in the present tense.
Homework: Complete the study guide for the 9-weeks test.
DON'T FORGET--EXTRA CREDIT DUE ON SEPTEMBER 27TH FOR A DAY CLASSES AND ON SEPTEMBER 28TH FOR B DAY CLASSES!!!
el 26 de septiembre y el 27 de septiembre:
Do Now #7: Handout on conjugating verbs.
Classwork: I will check the study guides for the 9-weeks test and then we will go over the correct answers. Afterwards we will continue learning about conjugating verbs by completing worksheets and conjugating verbs on the whiteboards (if time allows).
Homework: Handout on conjugating verbs.
el 28 de septiembre y el 1 de octubre:
Do Now #8: Handout on conjugating verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will review for the 9-weeks test as well as go over the old tests we have had as a review.
Homework: Study for the 9-weeks test!!!
9-weeks test schedule:
Tuesday, October 2nd--5th and 7th blocks
Wednesday, October 3rd--1st and 3rd blocks
Thursday, October 4th--6th and 8th blocks
Friday, October 5th--2nd and 4th blocks
THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH--TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DAY!!!
el 9 de octubre y el 10 de octubre
Do Now #1: Handout on conjugating verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework (conjugations of verbs) and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 2 and the students will complete the tape activity sheets. I will take up the activity sheets for a grade.
Homework: Conjugating verbs.
el 11 de octubre y el 12 de octubre
Do Now #2: Handout on conjugating verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will review for the test on Unit 2 that will be on October 15. If time allows, the class will work with a partner on the communicando activities.
Homework: Study for the Unit 2 test.
el 15 de octubre y el 16 de octubre
Do Now #3: Handout on conjugating verbs.
Classwork: I will go over the correct answers to the do-now and then answer any questions the class may have about the test. Then the class will take a test on Unit 2. After the test, the class will work on the vocabulary sheet from Unit 3.
Homework: Study guide for the quiz on Unit 3.
el 17 de octubre y el 18 de octubre--The PSAT test will be given during 5th and 6th blocks!!!
Do Now #4: Handout on definite and indefinite articles
Classwork: Many of the students during B5 and B6 will be taking the PSAT test. The rest of the class will be working on the Guided Reading for Unit 3.
Homework: Handout on indefinite and definte articles.
el 19 de octubre y el 22 de octubre
Do Now #5: Handout on adjectives.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will have a quick review for the vocab quiz that will be the next class meeting. Afterwards, we will begin listening to the audiotapes from Unit 3 and the students will complete the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz.
el 23 de octubre y el 24 de octubre
Do Now #6: Handout on ser and estar.
Classwork: The class will take the vocabulary quiz on Unit 3. After the quiz, we will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 3 and the class will complete the tape activity sheets and then turn them in for a grade.
Homework: Handout on adjectives
el 25 de octubre y el 26 de octubre
Do Now #7: Handout on ser and estar.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Afterwards we will review for the Unit 3 test with the whiteboards. If time allows, we will watch a short video on "The Day of the Dead"--Mexico's celebration of their loved ones who have died.
Homework: Study for Unit 3 test.
el 29 de octubre y el 30 de octubre
Do Now #8: Handout on the "Day of the Dead."
Classwork: The class will take a test on Unit 3. Afterwards, we will spend the rest of the class learning about "The Day of the Dead" and doing activities related to this special Mexican tradition.
Homework: Handouts on the "Day of the Dead."
el 31 de octubre y el 2 de noviembre
Do Nows #9 & #10: Handouts on the "Day of the Dead."
Classwork: We will spend the entire class learning about "El Dia de los Muertos." The students will make arts and crafts related to this Mexican holiday.
Homework: "El Dia de los Muertos" craft.
el 5 de noviembre y el 6 de noviembre
Do Now # 1: Handout on the "Personal A."
Classwork: The class will complete the worksheet from Unit 4 Vocabulary. Afterwards, the class will begin working on the Guided Reading from Unit 4 (if time allows).
Homework: Study guide for vocabulary quiz on Unit 4.
el 7 de noviembre y el 8 de noviembre
NOTE: All 10 grade students will be taking the Plan Test during 1st and 2nd blocks.(November 7.) We will be attending a Veteran's Day Program on November 8 from 11:00 to 12:00.
Do Now #2: Handouts on contractions.
Classwork: If the class did not have time to do the guided reading last class period, they will finish it today. Then the class will work on handouts on ser and estar.(if time allows).
Homework: Write a sentence in Spanish using all the verbs on pages 134 and 135 (vocabulario practico) in Spanish. You must write complete sentences and you must conjugate the verbs so that they agree with the subject. In addition, we will be having a vocabulary quiz on Unit 4 on November 9 (B day) and November 12 (A day).
el 9 de noviembre y el 12 de noviembre
Do Now #3: Handout on tener and venir.
Classwork: We will review for the Unit 4 vocab quiz and then take the quiz. Next we will discuss the personal A, al y del, the verb estar, the verb ir, the uses of ser and estar, the present progressive tense, and direct object pronouns (if time allows) as well as do some of the activities in the textbook that accompany these topics. Lastly we will review for the Unit 4 test.
Homework: Study for test on Unit 4.
el 13 de noviembre y el 14 de noviembre
Do Now #4: Handout on ser and estar.
Classwork: We will do review for the Unit 4 test by going over the study guide and completing oral activities from the textbook. Afterwards, we will begin working on our craft for El Dia de Accion de Gracias(if time allows).
Homework: Handouts on "El Día de Acción de Gracias" and study for Unit 4 test.
el 15 de noviembre y el 16 de noviembre
Do Now #5: Handout on "El Día de Acción de Gradias."
Classwork: The class will take a test on Unit 4 and then they will be working on a craft for "El Día de Acción de Gracias." In addition, we will do some more handouts about "El Día de Acción de Gracias."
Homework: Unidad 5 vocabulary worksheet.
el 26 de noviembre y el 27 de noviembre
Do Now #6: Verb Conjugations--er verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will review how to conjugate -er and -ir verbs. Then we will learn about the possessive adjectives, vocabulary words for "La Familia," word order in Spanish expressions, how to conjugate the verb "hacer," vocabulary words for "Los Animales Domesticos," how to conjugate the verb "decir," the ordinal numbers in Spanish, vocabulary words for "La Casa," review the direct object pronouns, how to conjugate the verb "dar," and learn about the verbs that use indirect objects (if time allows). The class will be filling in the Guided Reading for Unit 5 as we discuss this information.
Homework: Study guide for Unit 5 vocabulary quiz.
el 28 de noviembre y el 29 de noviembre
Do Now #7: Verb conjugations--ir verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers (guided reading and study guide.) Then we will continue discussing the important topics in Unit 5 (whatever we did not get to on lunes).
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz--Unit 5.
el 30 de noviembre y el 3 de diciembre
Do Now #8: Sample Exam Questions
Classwork: We will do a quick review and then take the vocabulary quiz on Unit 5. Afterwards, we will continue discussing the grammatical rules covered in Unit 5. We will go over the information that will be on the test on Unit 5 and conjugate verbs on the whiteboards (if time allows).
Homework: Verb conjugations--er and ir verbs.
el 4 de diciembre y el 5 de diciembre
Do Now #9: Sample Exam Questions
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then the class will continue discussing Unit 5 and working on handouts to reinforce the grammatical information. Then we will review for the test on Unit 5 using the whiteboards.
Homework: Study for test on Unit 5.
el 6 de diciembre y el 7 de diciembre
Do Now #10: Sample Exam Questions
Classwork: We will do a quick review and then the class will take the test on Unit 5. Afterwards, the class will work on handouts pertaining to Christmas in Mexico and Christmas in Spain.
Homework: Complete handouts on Christmas in Hispanic countries.
el 10 de diciembre y el 11 de diciembre
ALL DO-NOWS 1--10 ARE DUE TODAY!!!
Classwork: The class will work on the study guide for the semester exam. If time allows, they will begin working on their Christmas craft.
Homework: Finish study guide for semester exam (if needed).
el 12 de diciembre y el 13 de diciembre
Classwork: I will check the homework (study guide for the semester exam) and we will go over the correct answers. Then the class will continue working on their Christmas craft.
Homework: Finish Christmas craft (if needed).
el 14 de diciembre y el 17 de diciembre
Classwork: I will take up the homework and go over the correct answers to the handouts. Then we will review for the semester exam.
Homework: Begin studying for the semester exam.
EXAM SCHEDULE:
December 18th--1st and 2nd exams; 5th and 6th reviews
December 19th--5th and 6th exams; 3rd and 7th reviews
December 20th--3rd and 7th exams; 4th and 8th reviews
December 21st--4th and 8th exams
FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AÑO NUEVO!!!!
el 7 de enero y el 8 de enero:
Do Now #1: Feliz Año Nuevo Match #1
Classwork: The class will watch a short video on stem-changing verbs. Then we will look at visuals that demonstrate how to conjugate a stem-changing verb. Afterwards, we will listen to the audiotapes from Unidad 6 and the class will work on their listening comprehension skills by completing the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Vocabulary sheet for Unit 6.
el 9 de enero y el 10 de enero:
Do Now #2: Feliz Año Nuevo Match #2
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Next we will listen to the audiotapes from lesson 2 Unit 6 and the class will complete the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Study guide for vocabulary quiz on Unit 6.
el 11 de enero y el 14 de enero
Do Now #3: "Celebrate" Feliz Año Nuevo.
Classwork: I will check the study guides and we will go over the correct answers and then review for the quiz on Unit 6 vocabulary. Afterwards, we will continue with the tape activity sheets by listening to the audiotapes from lesson 3 Unit 6. The class will complete the tape activity sheets.
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 6!!!
el 15 de enero y el 16 de enero
Do Now #4: Celebrando El Año Nuevo.
Classwork: We will do a quick review before the class takes the vocabulary quiz on Unit 6. Then the class will take a quiz on Unit 6 vocabulary. Afterwards, we will continue listening to the audiotapes from lesson 4 Unit 6. The class will complete the tape activity sheets that accompany the audiotapes.
Homework: Study guide for the test on Unit 6.
el 17 de enero y el 18 de enero
Do Now #5: Fiestas Y Celebraciones.
Classwork: I will check the study guides and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will review for the test on Unit 6. If time allows, we will practice conjugating stem-changing.
Homework: Study for Unit 6 test.
el 21 de enero--NO SCHOOL--HOLIDAY!!!
el 22 de enero y el 23 de enero--TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO JANUARY 24TH AND 25TH!!!
Do Now #6: El Tiempo Es Oro
Classwork: We will have a short review before the Unit 6 test. Then the class will take the test on Unit 6. Afterwards, the class will work with a classmate to translate the postcards on pages 249-251 in the textbook.
Homework: Vocabulary Worksheet for Unit 7.
el 24 de enero y el 25 de enero
THE TEST ON UNIT 6 HAS BEEN MOVED TO TODAY DUE TO THE TRIP THE SOPHOMORES TOOK TO THE MCTC LAST WEEK!!!
Do Now #7: Verbos del Futuro.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then the class will begin listening to the audiotapes from Unidad 7 and completing the tape activity sheets. We will listen to Unidad 7, lección 1 and complete the corresponding exercises orally and in writing.
Homework: Study guide for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 7.
el 28 de enero y el 29 de enero
Do Now #8: Buscapalabras A Celebrar.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will have a short review for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 7. Afterwards, the class will continue listening to the audtiotapes from Unit 7 and completing the tape activity sheets for Unit 7, Lesson 2.
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Unit 7 and write the paragraph in Spanish on the handout about reflexive verbs.
el 30 de enero y el 31 de enero
Do Now #9: Handout on reflexive verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework and then we will take a vocabulary quiz on Unit 7 vocabulary. Then we will continue dicussing reflexive verbs and complete the handouts on stem-changing and reflexive verbs.If time allows, we will watch a short powerpoint demonstration on reflexive verbs and listen to the audiotapes from Unit 7.
Homework: Handouts on reflexive verbs and the guided reading for Unit 7.
el 1 de febrero y el 4 de febrero
Do Now #10: Handout on stem-changing verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework--reflexive verbs sentences and the guided reading--and then we will go over the correct ansers. Then I will show the class their grades on the vocabulary quizzes. Next we will continue with the audiotapes from Unit 7. Then we will continue talking about stem-changing verbs and reflexive verbs. If time allows, we will watch some short powerpoint demonstrations that explain stem-changing verbs.
Homework: Handout on stem-changing verbs.
el 5 de febrero y el 6 de febrero--ALL DO-NOWS 1-10 ARE DUE TODAY!!!
Do Now #1:Handout on stem-changing verbs .
Classwork: I will check the reflexive verbs homework and then we will go over the correct answers. Next we will discuss the uses of saber vs. the uses of conocer. We will work examples and discuss the packet on saber and conocer. If needed--we will finish the tape acitivity sheets.
Homework: Handout on stem-changing verbs and study for vocabulary quiz on clothing.
el 7 de febrero y el 8 de febrero
Do Now #2: Handout on reflexive verbs.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers.Next we will take the vocabulary quiz on clothing. Then we will continue discussing saber and conocer and complete handouts on the two verbs.In addition, we will watch a powerpoint demonstration that explains the differences between the two verbs.
Homework: Work on reflexive verb project and complete handout on reflexive verbs.
el 11 de febrero y el 12 de febrero
Do Now #3: Handout on reflexive verbs.
Classwork: I will take up the stem-changing verb packet. We will then review for the test on Unit 7 that will be the next class period. We will continue to discuss reflexive and stem-changing verbs and I will go over the answers to the handouts that we have done on these two verbs. If time allows, we will watch a powerpoint demonstration on the conjugation of these verbs.
Homework: Study for Unit 7 test.
el 13 de febrero y el 14 de febrero
Do Now #4: Handout on demonstrative adjectives.
Classwork: We will do a quick review for the test and then I will administer the test which will be listening comprehension. After the test, the class will work on handouts on "El Dia de los Enamorados." If time allows, they will make a valentine in Spanish.
Homework: Work on reflexive verb project.
el 15 de febrero y el 19 de febrero
Do Now #5: Handout on reflexive verbs.
Classwork: I will give back the tests and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will spend the rest of the class working on handouts about reflexive and stem-changing verbs. In addition, I will answer any questions the class may have on the projects. If time allows, the class will watch a powerpoint demonstration that will help them on their projects.
Homework: Work on reflexive verb project.
NO SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 18TH--WORK ON YOUR PROJECT!!!
el 20 de febrero y el 21 de febrero
No do-now due to projects.
Classwork: The students will begin presenting the projects on reflexive verbs to the class. I will take volunteers first and then it will be random as to who goes next so everyone needs to be prepared to present their project to the class TODAY!!!
Homework: Work on reflexive verb project.
el 22 de febrero y el 25 de febrero
No do-now due to projects.
Classwork: We will continue with the reflexive verb projects. The students will present their projects to the class.
Homework: Handouts on direct and indirect object
pronouns (repaso).
el 26 de febrero
Classwork: If needed, we will finish presenting the projects to the class. Then we will continue with our review of the use of direct and indirect object pronouns. We will watch a powerpoint demonstration and a video from United Streaming to reinforce these two pronouns.
Homework: Handout on direct and indirect object pronouns.
el 27 de febrero y el 28 de febrero
Do Now #6: Handout on direct object pronouns
Classwork: We will continue reviewing direct and indirect object pronouns as well as the irregular "yo"forms. We will watch a powerpoint demonstration on the irregular "yo" forms as well as a video from United Streaming.
Homework: Handouts on the irregular "yo" forms.
el 29 de febrero y el 3 de marzo
I will not be here on these two days. The classes will do the following for Mrs. Mayfield:
Do Now #7: Handout on direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns used together.
Classwork: The class will work on the study guide for the 9-weeks test. If you get finished, you will work on handouts on indirect object pronouns and double objects.
Homework: Handout on double objects.
el 4 de marzo y el 5 de marzo
Do Now #8: Handout on Ecotech Day.
Classwork: I will check the homework from last week (since I was not here on Friday and Monday) as well as the homework that Mrs. Mayfield gave you to complete. (Handouts on indirect object pronouns and double object pronouns.) In addition I will check you study guide for the 9-weeks test if you have not already turned it in to Mrs. Mayfield. We will go over the correct answers to the study guide as well as the homework. If time allows, we will watch a powerpoint video on direct and indirect object pronouns.
Homework: Ecotech handouts and extra credit project for Ecotech Day.
el 6 de marzo y el 7 de marzo
Do Now #9 and #10: Handouts on Ecotech Day. We will do two do-nows today since 9-weeks tests start next class meetings. I will take up all the do-nows after you finish completing #'s 9 and 10.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will begin presenting the extra-credit projects to the class. If nobody chooses to do the extra credit, then we will continue with our discussion on environmental awareness issues and the class will work on handouts dealing with the environment. Then we will review for the 9-weeks test in classes that will be having the 9-weeks test the next class meeting. (5th and 7th blocks.)
Homework: Study for the 9-weeks test.
We will be having 9-weeks test during the days of March 10 through Mardh 13. The 9-weeks test schedule is as follows:
March 10th--5th and 7th blocks
March 11th--1st and 3rd blocks
March 12th--6th and 8th blocks
March 13th--2nd and 4th blocks
March 14th will be a regular school day. It will be a B day.
el 14 de marzo y el 24 de marzo(the Monday after spring break)
Do now #1: Primavera Match #1
Classwork: I will give back the 9-weeks tests and we will go over the correct answers. If time allow, we will watch a powerpoint video on the preterite tense and complete some handouts on the preterite tense.
el 25 de marzo y el 26 de marzo
Do Now #2: Primavera Match #2
Classwork: We will watch a powerpoint video on conjugating verbs in the preterite tense. Then the class will listen to the audiotapes from Unit 8. Each student will get a class participation grade for repeating after the speaker on the tapes in Spanish. In addition, everyone will get a grade for completing the tape activity sheets that accompany the audiotapes from unit 8.
Homework: Handouts on the preterite tense.
el 28 de marzo y el 31 de marzo
Do Now #3: ¡Diviértanse en la playa!
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then the class will continue listening to the audiotapes from Unit 8 and the students will continue completing the tape activity sheets that demonstrate listening comprehension skills.
Homework: Complete the vocabulary worksheet.
el primero de abril y el 2 de abril
Do Now #4: Primavera Revuelta
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. We will continue listening to the audiotapes and completing the tape activity sheets. If time allows, we will practice conjugating verbs in the preterite tense.
Homework: Write a mini-composition in Spanish--para la communicación on page 313 in your textbook. In addition, complete the study guide for the vocabulary quiz.
el 3 de abril y el 4 de abril
Do Now #5: Verbos de Primavera
Classwork: I will take up the homework. Then we will finish listening to the audiotapes from Unit 8 and I will take up the tape activity sheets for a grade. Afterwards, we will review for the Unit 8 test that will be the next class meeting.
Homework: Study for the Unit 8 vocabulary quiz.
el 7 de abril y el 8 de abril
Do Now #6: Buscapalbras
Classwork: We will do a short review and then the students will take a vocabulary quiz on Unit 8. Afterwards we will continue learning about the preterite tense in Spanish--how to conjugate verbs in the preterite tense and the uses of the preterite tense.
Homework: Handout on the preterite tense and the guided reading for Unit 8.
el 9 de abril y el 10 de abril
Do Now #7: Vamos a la playa.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will continue learning about the uses of the preterite tense and the class will do worksheets where they will conjugate verbs in the preterite tense. Then we will review for the test on Unit 8.
Homework: Study for the test on Unit 8.
el 11 de abril y el 14 de abril
Do Now #8: Conjugations--preterite tense verbs.
Classwork: The class will review for the Unit 8 test. Then we will take a test on Unit 8. After the test the class will learn about the uses of saber and conocer. We will read handouts on the two verbs and then discuss their uses. If time allows, we will watch a short video on the two verbs.
Homework: Vocabulary worksheet for Unit 9.
el 15 de abril y el 16 de abril
Do Now #9: Study guide for Unit 9 quiz.
Classwork: I will give back the tests on Unit 8 and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will continue our discussion of saber and conocer. The class will watch a powerpoint demonstration that shows how the two verbs are conjugated as well as discusses their uses.
Homework: Study for the Unit 9 quiz.
el 17 de abril y el 18 de abril
Do Now #10: Handout on saber and conocer.
ALL DO-NOWS WILL BE DUE TODAY--#1 through #10.
Classwork: The class will take a quiz on Unit 9. Afterwards we will continue discussing the uses of saber and conocer. Then we will discuss the differences between por and para.
Homework: Complete the guided reading for Unit 9.
NO SCHOOL--APRIL 21ST--SPRING HOLIDAY!!!
el 22 de abril y el 23 de abril
Do Now #1: Handout on Earth Day.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will review for the test on Unit 9. Afterwards we will complete handouts on Earth Day in Spanish.
Homework: Study for Unit 9 test.
el 24 de abril y el 25 de abril
Do Now #2: Handout on por vs. para.
Classwork: The class will have a quick review for the Unit 9 test and then they will take the test. Afterwards, we will discuss familiar commands in Spanish and the class will watch a powerpoint demonstration on commands in Spanish.
Homework:Vocabulary worksheet on Unit 10.
el 28 de abril y el 29 de abril
Do Now #3: Handout on saber vs. conocer.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers to the vocabulary worksheet. Then we will work on the handouts concerning the uses of saber and conocer. If time allows, we will continue discussing the uses or por and para.
NOTE: On April 29th, some students will be taking the Biology I test. In those classes we will work on the Vista packet.
Homework: Study guide for the Unit 10 vocabulary quiz.
el 30 de abril y el 1 de mayo
Do Now #4: Handout on Cinco de Mayo.
Classwork: Some students will be taking the US History test on April 30th and some will be taking the Algebra I test on May 1st. We will work on the Vista packets in these classes. In the other classes we will continue our study of saber vs. conocer and por vs. para.
Homework: Finish the Vista packet.
el 2 de mayo y el 5 de mayo
Do Now #5: Handout on Cinco de Mayo.
Some students will be taking the Algebra I test on May 2nd. In the classes that are not testing, we will be learning about the holiday Cinco de Mayo that is celebrated in Mexico. We will do handouts and complete puzzles and an art craft on Cinco de Mayo.
Classwork: I will take up the Vista packets. There will be some students testing--taking the U.S. History test or Algebra I test. In those classes, the students will work on the Vista IV packet. In the classes that are not testing, we will continue our discussion of Unit 9 and the uses of saber and conocer and por and para.
Homework: Handouts on saber vs. conocer.
lunes, el 30 de abril y martes, el primero de mayo
Do Now #5: Saber vs. conocer handout.
Classwork: I will check the homework (study guide for Unit 9) and we will go over the correct answers. Afterwards, we will review for the test on Unit 9 (conjugate verbs on the board and do practice sheets with the uses of saber vs. conocer.)
Homework: Study for the test on Unit 9.
miercoles, el 2 de mayo y jueves, el 3 de mayo
Do Now #6: Handout on saber vs. conocer.
Classwork: We will do a quick review for the test and then the class will take a test on Unit 9. Afterwards, the class will learn about Cinco de Mayo and read handouts concerning this Mexican holiday. In addition, the class will complete worksheets on Cinco de Mayo.
Homework: Handouts on Cinco de Mayo.
viernes, el 4 de mayo y lunes, el 7 de mayo
Do Now #7: Handout on Cinco de Mayo.
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then the class will watch a DVD on the celebration of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. Afterwards, we will work puzzles on Cinco de Mayo.
Homework: Handouts on Cinco de Mayo.
martes, el 8 de mayo y miercoles, el 9 de mayo
Do Now #8: Mexico, Tierra de _____________.
Classwork: I will take up the homework--Cinco de Mayo Mania Match and Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Match to be graded for accuracy--quiz grade. Next we will learn the uses of the imperfect tense vs. the preterite tense. We will read handouts and complete assignments based on the handouts for reinforcement. Afterwards, if time allows, we will begin learning the differences between por and para and we will complete handouts on when to use por and when to use para.
Homework: Complete the Guided Reading for Unit 10.
jueves, el 10 de mayo y viernes, el 11 de mayo
Do Now #9: Canciones Revuletas
Classwork: I will check the homework and we will go over the correct answers. Then we will continue learning about the uses of the imperfect tense vs. the preterite tense as well as por vs. para. Then the class will begin working on the study guide for the Unit 10 test. I will check it and we will go over the correct answers and then review for the test that will be the next class meeting.
Homework: Study for Unit 10 test.
Adiós!
Hasta luego...
Señora Younger
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