Las tareas     Otoño y primavera, 2006-2007 

***All homework is due the following day that it is assigned, unless otherwise stated.  This posting is intended as an aid in organizing and completing homework.   It may be changed.

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UPCOMING QUIZZES AND TESTS:

CH11 Essential Standards:

• Quiz Imperfect Subjunctive, form.    Tuesday, June 5th.

CH11 Non Essential Standards:

• Quiz CH11 Voc Quiz, Thursday, May 31st.
• La Catrina Voc Quiz, Episódios 1-12.       Monday, June 11th.     cancelled

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lunes, el 11 de junio, 2007

• Student videos.
• Turn in textbooks.
• Pass back and read autobiografia.  Rewrite.
• Review CH7 and CH8 essentials on whiteboards.
• homework:  Rewrite autobiografía to turn in the day of the final.  Include 3CP grammar and vocab.

martes, el 12 de junio, 2007                       Shortened Class Periods (due to 1st period final)

• Review CH9-12.
• Check grades.

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lunes, el 4 de junio, 2007

• Correct Conditional worksheet homework.
• La Catrina, episódios 12, 13, 14.
• homework:  Wkbk 11-9, 11-10 (para que).

martes, el 5 de junio, 2007                    Quiz imperfect subjunctive

• Quiz imperfect subjunctive.
• Correct Wkbk 11-9.
• Intro Si clauses.
• homework:  Study CH7 vocabulary and present subjunctive verbs and use.

miércoles, el 6 de junio, 2007

• Bellringer:  Si clauses.
• Correct Wkbk 11-10, review para que.
• CH11 student videos.
• homework:  Study CH8 subjunctive with doubt and irregular subj verbs.

jueves, el 7 de junio, 2007

• Bellringer:  Si clauses.
• CH11 student videos.
• homework:  Study CH9 vocab (employment), tú +- commands.

viernes, el 8 de junio, 2007

• CH11 student videos.
• homework:  Study CH10 vocab (violence), Ud./Uds.+/- commands, subjunctive with emotion.

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martes, el 29 de mayo, 2007

• Parque en Bélica, powerpoint.
• Vocab review, pairs, words with similiar letters, sentences with similiar words.
• Writing, rapiditos: una mezcla de culturas.
• Imperfect subjuctive packet: correct 1, 2, 3.  Begin 11, 14, 15.
• homework: imperfect subjunctive packet 11, 14, 15.

miércoles, el 30 de mayo, 2007

• Correct imp subj 11, 14, 15.
• Sequence of tenses:  present tense with present subjunctive, past tense with past subjunctive.
• Pass back quizzes and CH9 test.
• Intro CH11 speaking project: skit/video on CH11 vocab word.
• Watch past video.
• Work in groups.
• homework:  Wkbk 11-7, 11-8.

jueves, el 31 de mayo, 2007                      Quiz CH11 vocab

• Intro para que.
• Correct Wkbk 11-7, 11-8.
• Intro Conditional.
• Quiz CH11 vocab.
• homework:  Conditional handout A, B(1-10).

viernes, el 1 de junio, 2007      Rally Day

• Para que, p. 576(3).
• Correct Conditional A, B(1-10).
• Work on video skits.
• homework:  Conditional B(11-20), C.

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lunes, el 21 de mayo, 2007

• Review La Catrina vocab.
• Intro La Catrina, Episódio 11, vocab
• Read script for 11.
• Watch 11.
• Complete crossword puzzle(8-11).
• homework:  Complete diario "El robo."  Reread it.  Proof it.

martes, el 22 de mayo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditios:  ¿Eres un hijo consentido?
• Pass back papers.
• Change seats.
• Intro capítulo 11.  Begin 11-1, 11-2.
• Check "El robo."
• homework:  Vocab lists 11-1, 11-2 and Wkbk 11-1, 11-2.

miércoles, el 23 de mayo, 2007

• Bellringer: translate 5 sentences.
• Review vocab 11-1, 11-2.
• Intro imperfect subjunctive.
• homework:  Imp subj packet A(1).  Study CH11 vocab.

jueves, el 24 de mayo, 2007

• Correct Wkbk 11-1, 11-2.
• Speaking, A/B 368, 369.
• Correct imp subj packet A(1).
• Practice use of imperfect subjunctive.
• homework:  Write out imp subj packet p. 2 (1-3).   Study CH11 vocab.

viernes, el 25 de mayo, 2007

• Reading, timed reading: 11-2.  Read 272 and 273.  List 5+ new words to you.  Q/A p. 374(1,3).  Discuss #5.
• Speaking, practice imp subj #4, 5, 6 with a partner.
• Speaking, review European countries, airline travel dialogues.
• homework:  Enjoy el puente (long weekend).  The next two weeks will be action packed!

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lunes, el 14 mayo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  Use La Catrina vocab.
• La Catrina, Episode 10.  New vocab.  Read script.
• Watch Episode 10.  Role play script after.
• homework:  Study commands, vocab, subjunctive with emotion...

martes, el 15 de mayo, 2007

• Bellringer, Uds. commands.
• Review Subjunctive with Emotion.  Whiteboards.
• homework:  Wkbk 10-6.

miércoles, el 16 de mayo, 2007

• Bellinger, Toss 'N Talk:  Ud. and Uds. commands.
• Correct worksheet on subj. and emotion, Wkbk 10-6.
• Listening, audios: 10.3 10.4.
• Writing, diarios, "El robo."  Picture sequence story.
• homework:  p.576.

jueves, el 17 de mayo, 2007

• Correct 576.
• Finish journal entry, El robo.
• Whiteboard grammar practice.
• homework:  Wkbk 10-7, 10-8.

viernes, el 18 de mayo, 2007                    Double Quiz:  Ud./Uds. Commands and Subjunctive with Emotion

• Correct Wkbk 10-7, 10-8.
• Writing, rapiditos:  una pesadilla.
• Listening, song, Niágara en bicicleta.
• Double Quiz.
• homework:  Study La Catrina vocab

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lunes, el 7 de mayo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  una visita al doctor.
• Listening, La Catrina 9.
• homework:  336 (4,5)

martes, el 8 de mayo, 2007

• Correct Wkbk 10-3, 10-4, 336.
• Intro Ud. and Uds. commands.
• homework:  Study for vocab quiz.  Period 4:  Use 15+ vocab words in your own sentences. 

miércoles, el 9 de mayo, 2007                    Quiz CH10 Vocab

• Listening, audios CH10.
• Continue formal commands.  Begin worksheet.
• Quiz CH10 vocab.
• homework:  Finish Formal Commands worksheet (Siéntese Ud.,  No se siente.)  Periods 2 and 3: Use 15+ vocab words in your own sentences. 

jueves, el 10 de mayo, 2007

• Speaking, bellringer activity:  List things a criminal would say.
• Correct homework: 15 vocab sentences and commands worksheet.
• Fill out commands chart with venir and pensar.
• Complete commands worksheet (Lea Ud. más despacio.)
• homework:  Wkbk 10-5.

viernes, el 11 de mayo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  un accidente.
• Correct Wkbk 10-5.
• Intro Subjunctive with emotion.  Worksheet.
• Video from Spanish 4CP.
• homework:  Finish Subj with emotion worksheet.  Study for La Catrina Voc (1-9) Quiz on Monday.

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lunes, el 30 de abril, 2007

• Correct 574.  Collect 330(2) and 333(8).
• Correct La Catrina crossword puzzle from Episode 7.
• Intro Episode 8 vocab and summary.
• Watch Episode 8 and complete worksheet.

martes, el 1 de mayo, 2007                    STAR Testing 

miércoles, el 2 de mayo, 2007                    STAR Testing 

jueves, el 3 de mayo, 2007   

• Review 10-2 vocab.
• Finish skits.
• homework:  Wkbk 10-3, 10-4 (translate 10-4).         

viernes, el 4 de mayo, 2007

• Writing: rapiditos:  photo of alligator at front door.
• Vocab review.  Bingo.
• homework:  Study vocab for Wed.'s quiz.

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lunes, el 23 de abril, 2007                    La Catrina Vocab Quiz (1-6)

• La Catrina Vocab Quiz (1-6).
• Listening, La Catrina, 7.
• homework:  p. 573.

martes, el 24 de abril, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  un trabajo que no me gustaría tener.
• Correct 573, Wkbk 9-9, Cuando worksheet.
• Begin CH10.
• homework:  CH10-1 voc list.  Study for CH9 TEST.

miércoles, el 25 de abril, 2007                    TEST CH9

• Chapter 9 TEST.
• homework:  Wkbk 10-1, 10-2 (translate both).

jueves, el 26 de abril, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  Sí o no:  No hay mucha violencia en nuestro mundo hoy en día.
• Rev vocab CH10-1.
• Speaking, p. 330(1).
• Writing, 333(6 y 7)
• homework:  574.  Finish 333(6 y 7).

viernes, el 27 de abril, 2207

• Vocab: write out 330(2) and 333)8).
• Begin CH10-2 vocab.
• homework:  Ch10-2 vocab list.

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lunes, el 16 de abril, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  Lo mejor / peor de mis vacaciones fue...
• Listening, La Catrina, Episódio 6.
• homework:  p. 572.

martes, el 17 de abril, 2007

• Warm up:  Translate Adj Clause sentences.
• Listening, CH9 audios.
• Correct Wkbk 9-6, 572.
• Grammar: Intro Cuando y el subjuntivo.
• Review for quiz tomorrow.
• homework:  Study for Tú+/- Commands quiz tomorrow.  Wkbk 9-7, 9-8 (Adj Clauses).

miércoles, el 18 de abril, 2007                    Quiz Tú +/-  Commands

• Quiz: Tú +/- Commands.
• More grammar practice, Cuando y el subjuntivo worksheet.
• Begin job interview skits.
• homework:  Cuando worksheet, write out 10, 11, 12.

jueves, el 19 de abril, 2007

• Reading comprehension.  Timed reading.  Read Naranjas, p. 476.  Answer 1/2 sheet questions/vocab.  Read rest of story.  Be prepared to discuss whole story.
• Job interview skits.
• homework:  Complete Naranjas assignment.

viernes, el 20 de abril, 2007

• Job Interview Skits.
• Turn in Naranjas 1/2 sheet.
• homework:  Wkbk 9-9, 9-10.  Study La Catrina vocab (1-6).

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lunes, el 2 de abril, 2007

• Speaking, Noticias, in pairs.
• La Catrina, Episode 5.  Dictation.  Vocab.  Watch video.  Worksheets on comprehension.
• homework:  571

martes, el 3 de abril, 2007    

• Writing, rapiditos:  ¡Ya basta!
• Correct homework.  Turn in Wkbk 9-3, 9-4.
• Listening, audios:  9.1, 9.2.
• Intro grammar, Subjunctive and Adjective Clauses.  Notas.  Practice with worksheet.
• homework:  Wkbk 9-5 (tú+ commands)          

miércoles, el 4 de abril, 2007                      Quiz:  CH9 Vocab

• Correct p. 571, Wkbk 9-5.
• Speaking, text p. 310 (1) tú commands.
• Grammar subjunctive and adjective clauses, review and worksheet.
• Voc practice on whiteboards.
• Quiz:  CH9 Vocab
• homework:  Wkbk 9-6.

jueves, el 5 de abril, 2007

• Grammar: subjunctive and adjective clauses.
• Vocab and community building activities.
• homework:  Enjoy your Spring Break.  Rest, relax, spend time with friends and family, and try something new. 

viernes, el 6 al 15 de abril, 2007                    Spring Break!

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lunes, el 26 de marzo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  nadar, ahogarse, tomarle el pelo (La Catrina, 4)
• Correct HW.
• Listening, La Catrina 4, rewatch, complete crossword puzzle.

martes, el 27 de marzo, 2007                     CH8 TEST

• CH8 TEST

miércoles, el 28 de marzo, 2007

• Review CH9-1 vocab.  Unscramble words.
• Begin CH9-2 vocab.
• homework:  9-2 vocab list, 3 or 4 clip art (81/2 x 11) cartoon pictures of 9-1 and 9-2 words.

jueves, el 29 de marzo, 2007

• Reading Comp.  Timed reading, 9-2.  Answer 302(1,2).
• CH9-2 vocab.
• Begin grammar, tú+- commands.  Notas and whiteboards.
• homework:  Wkbk 9-1, 9-2(translate 9-2).

viernes, el 30 de marzo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos: tus planes para las vacaciones de primavera.  Calculate average.
• La Catrina vocab quiz voluntary retake.
• Practice tú+- commands.
• homework:  Wkbk 9-3, 9-4(translate 9-4).

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lunes, el 19 de marzo, 2007                        Quiz:  subjunctive with doubt

• Pass back papers.
• Review worksheets from Thursday (subj with doubt).
• Quiz:  Subjunctive with Doubt
• Correct Wkbk 8-9.
• Writing:  Extended Practice sentences (subj/indicative).
• homework:  Finish Ext. Practice with Writing, Wkbk 8-10.

martes, el 20 de marzo, 2007                    High School Exit Exam for Sophomores

• Vocab / expressions building excercises.

miércoles, el 21 de marzo, 2007                    High School Exit Exam for Sophomores

• Vocab / expressions building  excercises.

jueves, el 22 de marzo, 2007

• Correct Wkbk 8-10, p. 570.
• Reading: Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl, p. 282-285.
• homework:  Finish Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl p. 285 Infórmate's graphic organizer and Aplicación.   1/2 sheet:  Más práctica with subj and doubt.

viernes, el 23 de marzo, 2007          (CH8 Test: 1) subj with doubt, 2) irregular verbs in the subj, 3) listening/reading, 4) essay)

• Writing, rapiditos:  ¿Cuál trabajo te gustaría tener?
• Begin CH9.  CH8 test posponed to next week, Tuesday.
• homework:  9-1 voc list.

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lunes, el 12 de marzo, 2007

• Subjunctive with doubt:  Write out p.276 #3 and 4. 
• WAVA p. 49 D and E.
• homework:  Finish above work and study for irregular verb quiz tomorrow.

martes, el 13 de marzo, 2007       Quiz:  CH8's irregular verb conjugations.

• Quiz:  CH8's irregular verb conjugations.
• Listening:  La Catrina 4.
• homework:  Wkbk 8-7.

miércoles, el 14 de marzo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos: Dudo que...
• Correct Wkbk 8-6, 8-7.
• Intro Subjunctive Present Perfect (...que hayas hecho...).  Notas and whiteboard practice.
• homework: Wkbk 8-8.

jueves, el 15 de marzo, 2007

• Correct Wkbk 8-8.
• Listening, audio 8.4.
• Subjunctive with doubt worksheets,  "No hay duda que..."
• homework:  Wkbk 8-9.

viernes, el 16 de marzo, 2007          rally schedule

•  Writing, rapiditos:  pot of gold ledgend.
• Correct WAVA p. 49, p. 276(3,4).
• Speaking: p. 278(5) subjunctive present perfect.
• Grammar: subjunctive present perfect worksheet.
• homework:  p. 570.  Study subjunctive doubt expressions and irregular verbs for Monday's quiz.

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lunes, el 5 de marzo, 2007

• Writing, rapiditos:  La última cosa que compré fue...
• Review 8-2 vocab.
• Correct 1/2 sheet: Más práctica con 8-2.
• Listening: audios CH8, 8.1, 8.2.
• homework:  Wkbk 8-3, 8-4(translate 8-4).

martes, el 6 de marzo, 2007

• Speaking, vocab development:  list things that an alien would say.
• Correct Wkbk 8-3, 8-4.  Read Más práctica de 8-1, Part C.
• Intro Grammar Subjunctive and Doubt.  Notes and whiteboards.
• homework:  P. 569.

miércoles, el 7 de marzo, 2007

• Correct p. 569.
• Review vocab.  Speaking.  Board races.
• Worksheet: subjunctive and doubt.
• homework:  Wkbk 8-5.

jueves, el 8 de marzo, 2007     

• Writing, rapiditos: cabeza.     
• Correct Wkbk 8-5.
• Speaking, pairs: p.274(1,2).
• Grammar, intro irregular verbs on p. 275.
• homework:  Finish conjugating irreg verbs, do Wkbk 8-6. 

viernes, el 9 de marzo, 2007                    CH8 vocab quiz

• Writing, rapiditos:  Fui al desierto y...   Calculate weekly average.
• CH8 vocab quiz.
• Listening,writing:  CH8 video Fenómenos inexplicables en Latino America.
• homework:  Study irregular verbs.  Pop quiz on Monday?

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el 26 de febrero, 2007     lunes

• Correct 567, Wkbk 7-9.
• Intro CH8.
• Continue reciting poema.
• homework:  8-1 voc list, Wkbk 8-1, 8-2 (translate8-2).

el 27 de febrero, 2007     martes          CH7 TEST

• CH7 Test.

el 28 de febrero, 2007     miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos:  foto de las huellas enormes.
• Change seats.
• Correct Wkbk 8-1, 8-2.
• Continue 8-1 vocab, write out Q/A p. 262 #5 and 6.
• homework: p. 568 all.

el 1 de marzo, 2007     jueves

• PowerPoint:  Cosas fantásticas.
• Correct 568.
• Speaking, A/B partners p.560(1,2).
• Writing, continue 262, 263(5,6,7).
• Begin 8-2 vocab.  Intro vocab and read selection.
• homework:  Finish 262, 263.  Vocab list 8-2.  Write out Más Práctica con 8-1 vocab (1/2 sheet).

el 2 de marzo, 2007     viernes

• Listening, La Catrina, video, episodio 3.

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el 20 de febrero, 2007     martes

• Review CH7 vocab and subjunctive work on WAVA p. 41A y B, 43D, 44E.

el 21 de febrero, 2007     miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos: ganar.  ¿Es importante que siempre ganes?
• Correct Wkbk 7-8 on subjunctive.
• Intro Passive Voice, take notes.
• Passive Voice practice on whiteboards.
• Review homework.
• homework:  1/2 sheet Más práctica con UwEIRDO.

el 22 de febrero, 2007     jueves

• Correct WAVA work and homework.
• Listening, audios: 7.4, 7.5.
• Passive Voice practice: p. 244(5), 245(6).
• homework:  Finish 244 & 245.  1/2 sheet Más práctica with Impersonal Expressions.

el 23 de febrero, 2007     viernes                    Recite poem.  Quiz on Subjunctive Use: Wish/Want, Impersonal Expressions.

• Writing, rapiditos.  Calculate average.
• Quiz on Subjunctive Use: Wish/Want, Impersonal Expressions.
• Recite poem. 
• homework:  Workbook 7-9.  p. 567 all.

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el 12 de febrero, 2007     lunes

• Writing, rapiditos:  el candidato.
• Correct p. 566(1).
• Listening:  La Catrina video.  Review Episode 1.  Watch Episode 2.
• homework:  240 (1), write out.

el 13 de febrero, 2007     martes

• Correct HW, Wkbk 7-5, 7-6, and 240(1).
• Intro Subjunctive and Impersonal Expressions (UWEIRDO).
• Practice with whiteboards.
• homework:  Wkbook 7-7.  Study for subjunctive (form:regs and irregs) quiz on Thursday.

el 14 de febrero, 2007     miércoles                    Feliz dia de San Valentin!  Feliz dia del amor y la amistad!

• Writing, diarios: "Pero mi amor..."
• Intro poems:  De versos sencillos y una rosa blanca.  Memorize one to recite late next week.
• Listening, audios 7.3.
• Correct Wkbk 7-7.
• Subjunctive worksheet on Impersonal Expressions.
• homework:  Wkbk 7-8, study for quizzes, memorize poem...

el 15 de febrero, 2007     jueves                    prueba:  CH7 subjunctive, form of

• Writing, rapiditos:  ayer.
• Board races: present subjunctive conjugations.
• Quiz:  CH7 present subjunctive, form of.
• Practice poems.
• Listening, song: Ojalá que llueva café en el campo.
• homework:  Study poems, vocab for CH7 oral test, subjunctive verbs and uses.

el 16  al  19 de febrero, 2007                    No hay classes. 

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el 5 de febrero, 2007     lunes

• Writing, rapiditos:  open topic.
• Correct Wkbk 7-1, 7-2.
• Listening:  CH7 audios, 7.1, 7.2.
• Vocab, finish writing M/C test questions for CH7-2.
• homework:  Wkbk 7-3, 7-4.

el 6 de febrero, 2007     martes         

• Correct Wkbk 7-3, 7-4.
• Introduce the present subjunctive, form.  Notas. Whiteboards.
• homework: p.566(1,2 arriba).

el 7 de febrero, 2007     miércoles                    Quiz CH7 vocab

• Writing, rapiditos:  ser voluntario.
• Correct homework.
• Quiz CH7 vocab.
• Review form of subjunctive.
• Dice practice game.
• homework:  read Album Cultural, write out answers to p. 237.

el 8 de febrero, 2007     jueves

• Discuss CH7 Album Cultural.
• Begin use of present subjunctive.
• homework:  Wkbk 7-5,7-6.

el 9 de febrero, 2007     viernes                  

• Writing, rapiditos:  Yo quiero...
• Speaking with tape recorders.  Directed response questions.  Situation/role playing.
• homework: p. 566 (1, abajo)

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el 29 de enero, lunes                    No hay clases.

el 30 de enero, martes

• Pledge to speak Spanish.
• Change seats.
• Speaking, noticias.  Pairs discuss the weekend.
• Writing, rapiditos:  ayudar.
• Intro CH7.
• homework:  CH7-1 vocab list

el 31 de enero, miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos:  foto de un comedor de beneficencia.
• CH7-1, review and practice vocab.
• Speaking, p. 228 with partner.
• Writing, p. 229 (3-6) Write out.  (#6:  If you agree with the statement, write it out.  If not, don't write it.)
• homework:  Finish p. 229.  Complete p. 565 all.

el 1 de febrero, jueves

• Writing, rapiditos:  febrero.
• Correct and turn in homework.
• CH7-2, intro, read and reread.  Begin writing 3 M/C comprehension questions.
• homework:  7-2 vocab list, Wkbk 7-1, 7-2 (translate 7-2).

el 2 de febrero, viernes

• Listening:  La Catrina video.  Intro vocab and summary for Episode 1.

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el 22 de enero, lunes

• Review and practice CH2 and CH3: imperfect and art vocab.
• homework:  Review CH2 and CH3, and study CH4, CH5, and CH6.

el 23 de enero, martes

• Review and practice CH4 and CH5.

el 24 de enero, miércoles                FINAL EXAMS

el 25 de enero, jueves                        FINAL EXAMS

el 26 de enero, viernes                     FINAL EXAMS

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el 15 de enero, 2007     lunes             No hay clases...¡Feliz día de Martin Luther King, Jr.!

el 16 de enero, 2007     martes

• Writing, rapiditos, un correo electónico.
• Correct Wkbk 6-3, 6-4.
• Work on future tense worksheet.
• homework:  Future worksheet, A,B,C (translate C using "I wonder if..." or "Probably...")

el 17 de enero, 2007     miércoles

• Correct future tense worksheet A,B, and C.
• Future tense worksheet.
• Future practice, board races.
• homework:  Wkbk 6-5, 6-6.  Study for Friday's double quiz.

el 18 de enero, 2007     jueves

• Correct Wkbk 6-5, 6-6.
• Double object pronouns worksheet.
• Bingo game, review of vocab.
• homework:  Wkbk 6-7, 6-8, 6-9.

el 19 de enero, 2007     viernes                    Quizzes:  CH6 vocab and future tense

• Correct Wkbk 6-7, 6-8, 6-9.
• Quizzes:  CH6 vocab and future tense.
• Listening Comprehension, CH6.
• homework:  Study CH2 and CH3 for final.  Gather together vocab lists from all chapters.

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el 8 de enero, 2007      lunes          ¡Feliz año nuevo!

• Writing, rapiditos:  spending time with family during the vacation.
• Speaking:  Noticias, interview partner about Break.
• Intro CH6.  Begin CH6-1
• homework:  6-1 voc list, prep skit for tomorrow if you haven't presented your's yet.

el 9 de enero, 2007     martes

• Finish skits.
• CH6-1.  Practice new vocab in pairs.
• homework: p. 198 (5,8,10).

el 10 de enero, 2007     miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos: mi teléfono celular.
• Speaking.  Write an answering machine message.  Work with a partner, "leaving messages" on your answering machine.
• CH6-2.  Start voc list.  Read 6-2 on p. 201 two times.  Write out p.202 (1,2) questions and answers.  And answer ¿Cuáles son unas desvantajas de nuestra tecnología, según la lectura?
• homework:  6-2 voc list, p. 201 (1,2, +my question above), Wkbk 6-1, 6-2 (translate 6-2).

el 11 de enero, 2007     jueves

• Correct Wkbk 6-1, 6-2.
• Review 6-2 vocab list.
• Grammar.  Intro Future tense.  Whiteboard practice.
• homework:  Wkbk 6-3, 6-4 (and translate 6-4).

el 12 de enero, 2007     viernes

• Listening, Audios CH6.
• Future tense worksheet (preterite, future)
• Pancho Camacho game.
• homework:  Review CH1 for the final.

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el 18 de diciembre, 2006     lunes

• Correct HW Wkbk 5-9.
• Begin reciting, La ardilla, poem.
• Begin Mayan skits.
• Listening, CH5 audios.
• Reading, Quetzal, a legend of how the quetzal got its colors. Read 2x.  Write up own new word list (15-20 palabras).  Write out questions and answers to questions at the end of the story.  Be prepared to infer meaning.
• homework:  Finish Quetzal work.  Study for CH5 Test tomorrow.

el 19 de diciembre, 2006     martes                    CH5 Test

• CH5 Test

el 20 de diciembre, 2006     miércoles

• Writing, Quetzal. 
• Recite poema.
• Present skits.

el 21 de diciembre, 2006     jueves

• Skits.
• Nacho Libre. 

¡FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AñO NUEVO!

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el 11 de diciembre,  2006     lunes

• Writing, rapiditos: el espacio y los mayas.
• Practice pluperfect tense  ( ex. había + escrito).  Start in-class worksheet.
• Listening, CH5 audios, 5.2, 5.3.
• homework: study for voc quiz, memorize poema, Wkbk 5-7 and traslate. 

el 12 de diciembre,     martes                     Quiz, CH5 Vocab

• Quiz, CH5 Vocab.
• Correct Wkbk 5-5, 5-6 on hace que.../hacía que..., Wkbk 5-7.
• Complete G2 Pluperfect Wrksheet.
• homework:  Wkbk 5-8.            

el 13 de diciembre,     miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos: las ruinas de Palenque.
• Review of tenses.
• Correct hw.
• Correct G2 Pluperfect worksheet
• G3 Present Progressive:  seguir + present participle(-ing).  Whiteboards.
• homework:  p. 560(1, abajo), 561.

el 14 de diciembre,     jueves   

• Seguir + -ing practice sentences.
• Correct homework.
• Writing/Speaking: begin writing chapter skit.
• homework:  Wkbk 5-9, memorize poem, study for quizzes tomorrow.      

el 15 de diciembre,     viernes               Recite La ardilla        Quizzes: pluperfect + present progressive with seguir.

• Writing, rapiditos:  terapista:  Sigo ...  Calculate weekly average.
• Quizzes: pluperfect + present progressive with seguir
• Recite, La ardilla.
• Writing/Speaking:  Continue skit writing.

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el 4 de diciembre,  2006     lunes

• Writing, rapiditos: Cada 15 minutos.
• Intro CH5-2 vocabulary.
• Listening, CH5 audio.
• homework:  5-2 vocab list, p. 559 all, 560 (1,2 arriba).  Study for volunteer retakes:  CH3 vocab, CH3 pret poner verbs.

el 5 de diciembre,     martes                     Retake Test:  CH3 vocab, pret poner verbs

• Retake:  CH3 vocab  test, CH3 pret poner verbs.
• 5-2 vocab, board races and drills with pairs.
• Read 5-2 aloud.
• homework:   Wkbk 5-3, 5-4.          

el 6 de diciembre,     miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos:  excavar.
• Correct hw.
• Culture:  cross-eyed, slanted forehead, pointy head Mayan beauty.
• 5-2 Writing exercises, p. 170.
• Intro grammar lesson:  hace que.
• homework:  p. 170 (1-5)

el 7 de diciembre,     jueves   

• Review and read p. 170.
• Dictation: el poema, La ardilla.  Memorize to recite on Friday, Dec. 15th.
• Review hace que...  Complete worksheet (#1-20.).
• Culture:  Mayan religion.
• homework:  Wkbk 5-5, 5-6.           

el 8 de diciembre,     viernes              

• Writing, rapiditos. la ardilla.
• Intro G2 pluperfect (había + past participle), notas, whiteboards.
• homework:  Study for CH5 vocab quiz on Tuesday, memorize poem, study grammar concepts.

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el 27 de noviembre,  2006      lunes

• Writing, rapiditos: el veneno.
• Listening, audios.    
• Discuss common errors on CH2 Test essay.  Rewrite CH2 Test essay.
• homework:  Study for CH4 Test.  Rewrite CH2 Test essay.

el 28 de noviembre,  martes             CH4 TEST and essay       

• CH4 Test and essay

el 29 de noviembre,  miércoles

• Writing, rapiditos: pirámide.
• Begin CH5, 5-1 vocab.
• homework:  5-1 voc list, Wkbk 5-1, 5-2 (translate 5-2).  Study CH3 voc for voluntary retake of CH3 Test.

el 30 de noviembre,  jueves               Every 15 Minutes Program for Juniors and Seniors

• Review and practice CH5-1.
• Speaking p. 165(3).
• homework:  Study vocab.  We'll be back to normal after Every 15 Minutes.

el 1 de diciembre,  viernes               Every 15 Minutes Program for Juniors and Seniors

• CH5-2 vocab.  Write out p. 167 (6,7,8,9)
• homework:  Finish p. 167.  Study CH3 vocab for Test retake.

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el 20 de noviembre,  2006      lunes         

• Irreg. preterite verbs (decir, hacer, poder, tener) worksheets.
• Correct Wkbk 4-8, p. 557, 558.Listening, CH4 audios.
• Review for grammar quizzes tomorrow.
• homework:   Wkbk 4-7, 4-9

el 21 de noviembre,  martes             Quizzes

• Triple quizzes:  1) present perfects, 2) irreg past participles, 3) pret of decir, estar...
• Return old quizzes and tests.
• Continue CH3 Art Presentations.
• homework:  Study for CH4 Test and essay on Tues., Nov. 28th.

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el 13 de noviembre,  2006      lunes         

• Writing, Rapiditos:  la televisión y yo
• CH4-1 vocab review.  Correct Wkbk 4-1, 4-2.
• Intro CH4-2 vocab.
• Continue CH3 Art Presentations.
• homework:   4-2 vocab list.  Read 4-2 reading selection p. 135.

el 14 de noviembre,  martes   

• Bellringer:  Translate 7 review grammar sentences. 
• Vocab: check and review 4-2 vocab list.
• Grammar:  Intro G1, the Present Perfect.   Take notes from overhead.  Read handout.
• Continue CH3 Art Presentations...
• homework:  Present perfect handout, write out sentences 1-20.  Additionally, translate sentences 1-10.

el 15 de noviembre,  miércoles    

• Writing, rapiditos:  el control remoto.
• Correct Present Perfect handout homework.
• Practice present perfect on whiteboards.Continue CH3 Art Presentations...
• homework:   Wrkbk 4-5, 4-6.

el 16 de noviembre,  jueves       

• Bellringer:  Translate 8 review grammar sentences. 
• Correct Wkbk 4-5, 4-6.
• Review irregular past participles.
• Intro G3 irregular preterite verbs: poder, tener, estar, decir, dar.
• Speaking, p. 145, 147.
• Writing, diarios #2.   Mi programa favorito de televisión.  150 words.  3+ paragraphs.  Highlight CH4 vocab and 1 perfect sentence.
• homework:  finish diario #2, Wkbk 4-8.

el 17 de noviembre,  viernes      

• Writing, rapiditos:  un comercial en la televisión.   Calculate weekly average.   
• Read and comment on Diaro #2.
• Speaking/ Reading  CH4-2.  Many times!
• Speaking, tape recorders.  4-2.  Direct Response questions #1 and #4 on p. 136. 
• homework:  p. 557(1, bottom), 558 all.

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el 6 de noviembre,  2006      lunes         

• Writing, Rapiditos:  free write.
• Correct  Wkbk 3-8, WAVA p. 17, 18, 19.
• Discuss CH3 Test.  Pass out Q1 grade print outs.
• homework:  p. 555.  

el 7 de noviembre,  martes         

• Workbook 3-9 and "3-10" Organizer
• Listening, video, Babe.

el 8 de noviembre,  miércoles    

• Begin CH4.  Write out vocab list for CH4-1
• Wkbook 4-1, 4-2 (and translate 4-2)
• Listening, video, Babe.

el 9 de noviembre,  jueves        

• CH3 Test.
• Quizzes:  irreg prets and imperfect progressive

el 10 de noviembre,  viernes         NO HAY CLASES!             

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el 30 de octubre,  2006      lunes         

• Writing, Rapiditos:  criticar.  Listening, CH3 audios.
• Correct 554 (1, bottom)
• Speaking, A/B activities on irreg prets, p. 112 #2.
• G3 imperfect progressive.  Whiteboards
• homework:   Wkbk 3-7.  Study irregular present participles. (See class notas and textbook.)

 el 31 de octubre,  martes     

• Speaking, role-playing:  Cranky Art Critic.
• Speaking, p.114.
• Correct Wkbk 3-7.
• Continue imperfect progressive.  Complete progressives worksheet.

el 1 de noviembre,  miércoles    

• CH3 vocab and grammar practice:  WAVA pp. 17, 18, 19.
• Listening, continue video, "Babe" in Spanish.
• homework:  Wkbk 3-8.

el 2 de noviembre,  jueves         ¡F eliz día de los muertos! 

• Study Día de los muertos, historical and cultural information.
• Papel picado.
• Fiesta.

el 3 de noviembre,  viernes              

• CH3 Oral Presentations on paintings.
• homework:  Study on your own, vocab and grammar for Tuesday's Chpt. Test.

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 el 23 de octubre,  lunes         

• CH3-2 Writing, p. 104 (1,2,4,5,6)
• Listening, begin movie,  BABE.
• homework:    Wkbk 3-3, 3-4(translate 3-4).

el 24 de octubre,  martes     

• Rapiditos, writing:  BABE.
• Correct p. 553.
• Listening:  schools/movements of art.Intro CH3 Oral Exam Presentation.Listening, audios.
• homework:  p. 554 (1,2 arriba)

el 25 de octubre,  miércoles    

• Rapiditos, writing: mi libro favorito.
• Correct p. 554.
• Identify and discuss 2 works of art.
• Speaking, role playing: reporter interviews an absent-minded artist.
• Grammar 1:  preterite verbs, regs and irregs.  Practice.
• homework:  Wkbk 3-5, 3-6

el 26 de octubre,  jueves          

• Bellringer.  Speaking, role playing.  Bad Impressions.
• Correct Wkbk 3-5, 3-6, Wkbk 3-3, 3-4(translate 3-4).
• Grammar 1:  preterite verbs, regs and irregs.  Worksheet on -uir verbs.
• homework:  p. 554 (1, bottom), pick painting, study irreg pret verbs

el 27 de octubre,  viernes               Quiz:  Ch3 vocab

• Rapiditos, writing: ¿Quien te inspira?    Calculate average.
• Quiz:  Ch3 vocab
• Grammar 2:  present participles.
• Sign up for painter and painting for CH3 Oral Presentation.
• homework:   Memorize present participles, study preterite verbs.  Begin preparing presentation.

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el 16 de octubre,  lunes         

• Continue story, Rosamunda.  Discuss.
• Begin CH3-1.
• homework:  3-1 voc list.  Continue studying animal vocab and Rosamunda vocab.  Study for Chapter test tomorrow.

el 17 de octubre,  martes          Chapter 2 TEST

•  Chapter 2 TEST

el 18 de octubre,  miércoles            3-1 voc list   

• Rapiditos, writing: Hace viento.
• CH3 Vocab 3-1.  Review pronunciation.  Practice with vocab lists.
• Speaking, p. 98(1), 99(2).
• Writing, p. 101(5-9).  Write out sentences, 8-word minimum sentences.
• homework:  Wkbk 3-1, 3-2 (translate 3-2).

el 19 de octubre,  jueves          

• Practice vocab 3-1 with flashcards.
• Correct homework.
• Discuss Fernando Botero's painting, La familia presidencial.
• Speaking, p. 100 (3) with partner.
• Review CH3 Expressions and Questions hand0ut.
• CH3 Vocab 3-2.  Listen to CD Reading of p. 103.  Take notes.
• homework:  Read 3-2, p. 103 2X.  3-2 voc list.

el 20 de octubre,  viernes          

• Rapiditos, writing:  free write.  Calculate average.
• CH3 Vocab 3-2.
• homework:  p. 553.  Write out.

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el 9 de octubre,  lunes     

• Rapiditos, writing:  los ruidos de la ciudad.
• Listening, Audios, 2.3, 2.4
• Intro grammar lesson, G3:  Past Participles as Adjectives
• homework:  study imperfect verbs (regular and irregular) and  irregular past participles

el 10 de octubre,  martes              Quiz:  imperfect tense, form of

• Bellringer:  Brainstorm, things that are green or red and are associated with the city
• Quiz:  Imperfect, form
• Continue practice with G3,  past participles as adjectives.  Whiteboards.  Worksheet.
• homework:  p. 552.  Write out.  Study past participles.

el 11 de octubre,  miércoles     

• Rapiditos, writing:  los huerfanos
• Review tarea p. 552.
• G3 Past Particples as Adjectives, finish worksheet and correct.
• Speaking, p. 82, 83, and Album Cultural (p. 72-75).
• Writing, review Extended Writing Practice handout.  (See Handouts above to download.)
• homework:  Ext. Writing Prac. Worksheet A and D.  Study for quizzes.

el 12 de octubre,  jueves           Quiz:  Imperfect, use of

• Review with whiteboards uses of the imperfect and past participles as adjectives.
• Quiz:  Imperfect, use of.
• Correct tarea.
• Begin vocab of story.
• homework:  Ext. Writing Prac. Worksheet E and F.  Story vocab, A.

el 13 de octubre,  viernes           Quiz:  Past Participles as Adjectives

• Rapiditos, writing: fútbol americano.  Calculate average.
• Quiz:  Past Participles as Adjectives
• Begin story, Rosamunda. 
• homework:  study for chapter test on Tuesday.

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el 2 de octubre,  lunes      No hay clases. 

el 3 de octubre,  martes    

• Correct homework, Wkbk 2-3, 2-4.
• Listening, Audios 2.1, 2.2.
• Imperfect tense review on whiteboards.
• Begin in-class imperfect worksheet, "Tomás quería..."
• homework:  Wkbk 2-5, 2-6.

el 4 de octubre,  miércoles      CH2 voc quiz,  Parangaricutirimicuaro written quiz

• Quiz:  CH2 vocab.
• Correct homework, Wkbk 2-5, 2-6.
• Continue in-class imperfect worksheet, "Tomás quería..."
• Intro grammar lesson, G2:  Other Uses of Imperfect
• homework:  p. 551  Write out all.

el 5 de octubre,  jueves 

• Intro Animales de la granja vocabulary.   See "Links" above.  Scroll down to "Farm Animals in Spanish" for list of vocab.
• Correct tarea, p.551.Finish in-class workshect worksheet, "Tomás quería..."  Highlight new verbs.
• Whiteboard practice.  Sample questions from next Wednesday's quiz on imperfect form.homework:  Study farm animal vocab and verbs from worksheet and chapter.

el 6 de octubre,  viernes      Rally Schedule

• Rapiditos, writing:  Bolivian woman with children and animals.
• Pick Spanish names.
• Speaking,  with partners:  p.80. 
• homework:   p.80 (3), 81(4).  Write out. 

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el 25 de septiembre,  lunes   

• Rapiditos, writing:  los perros.
• Correct homework, p. 53, Wkbk 1-9, diario #1.
• Begin CH2.  Change seats.
• Intro CH2-1 vocabulary ¿Dónde te gustaría vivir?, listen, repeat, start vocabulary list.
• Speaking.  With new A/B partner, read aloud p. 64 (1), repeat.
• homework:  CH2-1 vocab list, Wkbk 2-1, 2-2 (translate 2-2).  Careful with Workbook pages.  Read sentences carefully.  Adjust vocab word according to sentences.  Parangaricutirimicuaro oral quiz tomorrow!

el 26 de septiembre,  martes     Parangaricutirimicuaro quiz/recite

• Recite Parangaricutirimicuaro in front of class.
• Review 2-1 Vocab List.  Practice with partner.
• Correct Workbook 2-1, 2-2.
• Write CH2 p. 67, 65.
• homework:  CH2-1 p. 65 (#2) Q's & A's written out, p. 67 (6-10) A's only written out.  8+ word sentences min.
• Study for tú+ commands voluntary retake quiz tomorrow.

el 27 de septiembre,  miércoles     tú+ commands voluntary retake quiz

• Rapiditos, writing:  la ciudad
• Discuss Thousand Oaks 40+ years ago.
• Retake Quiz:  CH1 tú+ commands.
• Correct homework, p. 65(2), 67(6-10).  Turn in. 
• Speaking: p. 65(3) se oye, p. 66(4) with partners.
• Intro CH2-2 voc.  Begin voc list.
• homework:  reread CH2-2 p. 69, 2-2 voc list, p.550 all/write out.

el 28 de septiembre,  jueves 

• Correct p. 550, record grade. 
• Review vocab 2-2 with partner, record grade.
• Reread CH2-2 aloud.  Discuss.
• Write 5 sentences describing paintings on page 68.  Highlight vocab used.
• Write out answers for p. 70(3 and 6).
• homework:  Wkbk 2-3, 2-4 (and translate 2-4).

el 29 de septiembre,  viernes 

• Rapiditos, writing,  "borrego."  Calculate weekly average.
• Speaking/Pronunciation:  Review a, e.  Intro s, z, d, t.
• Intro Grammar lesson #1, Imperfecto.  Take notas from overhead.
• Practice on whiteboards.
• homework:  On your own.  Study CH2 vocab for Wed.'s quiz.  Study verb conjugations.   Come up with an ending for the "borrego" whiteboard picture story.

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 el 22 de septiembre,  viernes 

• Rapiditos, writing.
• Listening:  CH1 video  Listen, discuss, complete WAVA p. 133 and 134.
• Speaking:  tape recorders.  5 directed response questions from CH1.  (Describe yourself.  Describe your best friend, etc...)
• homework:  Study on your own:  tú+ commands for voluntary retake quiz on Wednesday, the 27th.  Study Parangaricutirimicuaro, quiz/recite on Tues., 9/26.

el 21 de septiembre,  jueves

• Read CH1 Reading, Colores, p. 52-53 with a partner.  List new vocabulary.  Discuss.
• Writing, Diarios #1.  "Yo soy..."  Write a letter to a penpal and tell them about yourself and your friendships.  150 words min., high light 5+ CH1 voc words and one "lo / lo que" expression.  Include word count.
• homework:   Finish Diario #1.  Write out p.53 Aplicación #1, 50+ word paragraph.   Study Parangaricutirimicuaro, quiz/recite on Tues., 9/26.

el 20 de septiembre,  miércoles

• Rapiditos, writing. 
• Correct homework,  p. 549, "lo" worksheet.
• QUIZ: tú+commands.
• Read Album Cultural p. 40-43 aloud with a partner.  Write out Q & A's, p. 43.
• homework: Finish p. 43,  Wkbk 1-9.  Study Parangaricutirimicuaro.
• Pronouns quiz postponed, indefinitely( month or so).

 el 19 de septiembre,  martes

• Rapiditos, writing. 
• Correct homework, Wkbk 1-7.  Turn in 1-7.
• Speaking practice, p.45(1) and 47(2).
• Introduce G3(3rd grammar lesson of CH1), the other uses of 'lo.'  
• Practice on whiteboards.
• homework: p. 549, write out.  "Lo" worksheet.  Study for commands quiz tomorrow.  Study Parangaricutirimicuaro.

el 18 de septiembre,  lunes   

• Rapiditos, writing.
• Intro longest place name in México:  Parangaricutirimicuaro.  Memorize it, orally and in written form.  Quiz: in a week.
• Correct commands/pronouns in class worksheet from last week.  (Hazlas en casa...) 
• Overhead activity on statements, commands and pronouns.  (Te la toco.  Tócamela.  Quiero tocarla.  La quiero tocar.)
• Listening audios, 1.3, 1.4.
• homework:  Workbook 1-7.  Study commands for Wednesday's quiz.  Study new words on worksheets.

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el 15 de septiembre,  viernes   ¡FELIZ DIA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE MEXICO!

• Rapiditos, with weekly average
• Correct homework:  Wkbk 1-5, 1-6. 
• Review pronouns, direct and indirect.   Begin worksheet on commands and pronouns.
• Song, Píntame, by Elvis Crespo.  Study grammar and lyrics of song.
• tarea:  No written homework.  Study vocab and grammar.  Tú+ commands quiz on Wednesday.  Pronouns quiz on Friday.  Watch a Spanish Language channel on tv to see the 16 de septiembre festivities.                                                                                            

el 14 de septiembre,  jueves

• Rapiditos
• Correct homework: tú+ commands worksheet. 
• Review Essential Standards Check-off Sheet  (See Handouts on top bar).
• Review pronouns, direct and indirect.  Read through 2 handouts.  Practice on whiteboards:  Yo te lo compro.  Cómpramelo.
• tarea:  Workbook 1-5, 1-6

el 13 de septiembre,  miércoles

• Rapiditos
• Correct p. 548 and turn in.
• Quiz:  CH1 vocabulary
• Review tú + mandatos.   Complete 1/2-sheet worksheet.
• homework:  Complete 1/2-sheet worksheet on tú + commands.  Check for stem-changers and irregulars.  Look up new words.

el 12 de septiembre,  martes

• Write thank you card to Laura Bachrach, guest speaker.
• Correct homework, Wkbk 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4.  Turn in 1-3, 1-4.
• Complete Audio Exercises, 1.1, 1.2.
• Introduce Affirmative Tú Commands.  Take notes.  Practice on whiteboards.
• homework: p. 548, write out.  Study for vocab quiz tomorrow.

el 11 de septiembre,  lunes       

• Guest speaker, Laura Bachrach, TOHS '02 and UCSC '06, speaks about her experiences studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain.
• Regular class tomorrow.  Bring dry erase marker.

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el 7 de septiembre,  jueves       

• p. 35 (5-8)  Write out.
• Voc list for CH1-2.
• Bring cassette tomorrow.
• Study all vocab.

el 6 de septiembre

• p.34 (3 y 4)
• Study vocab.

 el 5 de septiembre

• CH1-1 voc list     Write out.
• p. 547 (1 , 2)  Write out.
• Study vocab.

 

el 1 de septiembre

• Enjoy your "puente" (3-day weekend).  Homework starts on Tuesday, Sept. 5th.

el 31 de agosto

• Autobiography written in class, turn in.
• Get supplies together due Tuesday, the 5th.
• Cassette due Friday, the 8th

el 30 de agosto

• Class expectations cut-off with signatures.