For the Spanish at-a-glance page, T or texto is the textbook (I will
often use Spanish in the lesson plans to get students used to depending on
Spanish.....but I also use many cognates or words that sound like what they
are). The WB and WB2 refers to the in-class workbook which stays in the
room. It has two parts which is why there is the WB2. The WB2 goes with
video activities. The L/E ("librito de ejercicios")is the workbook at home.
For each chapter (example: 5A, 5B, 6A, etc.) there will be a vocabulary quiz
over all words (including verbs/nouns/adjectives/expressions) about one week
after being introduced.....this quiz is a recognition memory quiz (they
should know what the words mean). The second vocabulary quiz is about a week
after that and is a production quiz.......this quiz requires that they are
able to "use" the vocabulary correctly within context.
The chapter test will include grammar topics covered, reading selections and
conversations with comprehension questions, listening comprehension,
vocabulary and culture topics covered in the chapter.
The 20 ways assignment is assigned at the beginning of a new chapter. It is
due on the day of the first vocabulary quiz. If a student scores an A on
both vocabulary quizzes for a chapter, then they will not have to do the 20
ways for the next chapter. If their quiz scores drop below an A then they
will have to do the 20 ways assignment. For completion of the 20 ways, a
student chooses one activity to complete and turn in; however, students may
not choose the same activity the next time 20 ways is turned in. The 20 ways
teaches different study techniques for different learning styles and provides
students with a way to interact with the vocabulary.....a necessary part of
Language B acquisition.
