¡Bienvenidos! ¡Viva el español!
El propósito no es de repagar la bondad pero de pasársela a otros.
----Julia Álvarez
La primera ley es la de la dignidad humana.
----Luis Sacerdote Olivares
ANNOUNCEMENTS-EVENTS-ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Welcome to class! I look forward to working with each of you!
2. The course syllabus has been posted under the course info. link.
3. Hispanic Community Connections: when you complete an activity, please
turn in to me a brief Spanish description of the event, with proper
documentation and verification. Credit will be given during the 4th
9-weeks marking period.
4. International Travel information will be posted on the board across
from office 331. See the board if interested in travel opportunities.
5. GRADING RUBRICS FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
25% ENTHUSIASM/CONFIDENCE/PREPARATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT
25% USE OF APPROPRIATE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS
25% CLEAR PRONUNCIATION AND APPROPRIATE FLUENCY
25% CORRECT GRAMMAR SYNTAX AND STRUCTURE
6. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY:
--TUESDAY, MAY 21, 7PM, AUDITORIUM, WITH RECEPTION TO FOLLOW....
(SEE EMAILS FROM ROHAN PIDAPARTI)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 5/28/13: NOTE CHANGES IN DATE!
1. QUIZ ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE/INFINITIVE/INDICATIVE USES, UVM WKBK., PAGES
73-95, INCLUDING THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE!
NOTE: TEST ON ALL OF THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES, UVM (73-95)--5/30/13!!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
1. Hispanic Community Connections: when you complete an activity, please
turn in to me a brief Spanish description of the event, with proper
documentation and verification. Credit will be given during the 4th
9-weeks marking period. THESE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 31!
2. SHH RETURNING MEMBERS FOR 2013-2014: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING
FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT/VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR
THE COMING YEAR PLEASE SEE ME IN PERSON BEFORE 3PM ON THURSDAY,5/23....
3. NSE 2013 AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES CEREMONY--IN CLASS, THURSDAY, JUNE 6....
4. CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MAY 20-23:
A. MAY 21: BLOCK 4 (12:20-1:13) (UVM WKBK./SUBJUNCTIVE USES)
BLOCK 6 (1:18-2:11) (UVM WKBK./SUBJUNCTIVE USES)
B. MAY 23: BLOCK 4 (8:40-11:32) (EMILIO'S RESTAURANT...SEE BELOW)
BLOCK 6 (1:18-2:11) (UVM WKBK./SUBJUNCTIVE USES)
C. MAY 24-27: NO CLASSES--MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY!
D. PAELLA LUNCHEON PRESENTATION WITH EMILIO AT EMILIO'S RESTAURANT----
BROAD AND MEADOW STREETS--
BRING $20 CASH, WHICH INCLUDES...UNLIMITED BEVERAGES/BREAD, TORTILLA
ESPAÑOLA, SEAFOOD PAELLA/VEGETARIAN PAELLA, EMILIO'S PRESENTATION....
--AGENDA FOR THE LONG BLOCK CLASS:
--We will board the green bus by 9:15 in order to arrive at Emilio's
by 9:30 or so....
--Spanish paella luncheon presentation with Emilio...(9:30-11:30)
1. Bring $20 cash/exact change to give to me before we arrive at the
restaurant.
2. Be prepared to eat, and ask questions during the presentation.
3. We will leave by 11:15 approx. in order to arrive back to school
on time....
4. PLEASE INFORM ME OF FOOD ALLERGIES OR VEGETARIAN PAELLA PREFERENCES
BY THE END OF CLASS ON TUESDAY, 5/21!
5. You should thoroughly enjoy this presentation today, as you will
remember it as one of the highlights of our class time together!
5. SENIOR EXAM EXEMPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, MAY 31....
6. FINAL EXAM FORMAT IS LISTED BELOW:
FINAL EXAM FORMAT: (100 TOTAL POINTS)
1. INTERPRETIVE LISTENING: (20 PUNTOS)
LISTEN TO A NARRATIVE AND THEN WRITE A MINIMUM 5-SENT. PARAGRAPH SUMMARY.
2. PRESENTATIONAL WRITING: (3 ENSAYOS @ 20 PUNTOS = 60 PUNTOS)
CHOOSE 3 FROM THESE GENERAL TOPICS: (TOPICS WILL BE MORE SPECIFICALLY
GIVEN TO YOU ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM):
--WHAT HAVE YOU DONE/WILL YOU HAVE DONE BY THE END OF THE YEAR....
--RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GOOD JOB INTERVIEW....
--RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PERSON TO ENJOY GOOD HEALTH....
--IF YOU WERE PRESIDENT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO....
--WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE DONE ....(SI CLAUSES)....
--ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHILDREN WATCHING TOO MUCH TV....
--FAMILY CELEBRATIONS WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG....
--MODES OF COMMUNICATION IN TODAY'S SOCIETY....
3. INTERPERSONAL/PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING: (20 PUNTOS)
(THIS SECTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN CLASS ON JUNE 4/6....)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 5/21-23/13:
1. THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE AND REVIEW OF ALL SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. pages 86-89: class discussion on the formation and uses of the
tense, with in-class written exercises practice....
B. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 86-95...study the structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs./check answers prior to class/define any
new vocabulary expressions in English....We will review any questions you
may have had on the homework exs. with notation of any new vocab. on
pages 86-95....
2. EMILIO'S REST./OTHER INFORMATION....(SEE DETAILS LISTED ABOVE)....
1. Organization of notebook and handouts for the Pre-AP course....
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....(to be done in class as a tool
for prior knowledge recognition)
ARCHIVES FOR PRE-AP SPANISH--2012-2013:
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 5/16/13:
1. QUIZ TODAY!!
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C10, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C10...study all expressions, #1-102....
in preparation for a SPANISH-TO-SPANISH VOCABULARY QUIZ!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 5/13-17/13:
1. Review essay test corrections on the subjunctive uses....
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C10, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C10...study all expressions, #1-102....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions....
B. QUIZ ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON THURSDAY, 5/16/13!
3. THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE AND REVIEW OF ALL SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. pages 86-89: class discussion on the formation and uses of the
tense, with in-class written exercises practice....
B. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 86-95...study the structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs./check answers prior to class/define any
new vocabulary expressions in English....We will review any questions you
may have had on the homework exs. with notation of any new vocab. on
pages 86-95....
4. NOTE: WE WILL MEET IN LAB 242 ON FRIDAY, 5/17......
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 5/21/13:
1. QUIZ ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE/INFINITIVE/INDICATIVE USES, UVM WKBK., PAGES
73-95, INCLUDING THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE!
NOTE: TEST ON ALL OF THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES, UVM (73-95)--5/30/13!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 4/30/13:
1. QUIZ ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES...UVM WKBK....PAGES 83-85!
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C10, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C10...study all expressions, #1-102....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 5/2/13:
1. QUIZ ON THE PRETERITE INDICATIVE TENSE VERB CONJUGATIONS/FORMS!
--PAGES 33-36 OF THE UVM WKBK. AND THE VARIOUS CONJUGATION HANDOUTS
THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE....
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C10, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C10...study all expressions, #1-102....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions....
FRIDAY, 5/3/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 4/30/13:
1. Review corrections to 2 quizzes: subjunctive/C9 Quizlet vocab.
2. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. p.83-85: explanation of structures/review of any questions on these
previously assigned homework exs....(continuation from last week's
plans)....
B. QUIZ ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES...UVM WKBK....PAGES 83-85!
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C10, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C10...study all expressions, #1-102....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 5/2/13:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., pages 33-36: a review of the formation of regular
and irregular verbs....(refer to handouts with the preterite conjs.)....
2. QUIZ ON THE PRETERITE INDICATIVE TENSE VERB CONJUGATIONS/FORMS!
--PAGES 33-36 OF THE UVM WKBK. AND THE VARIOUS CONJUGATION HANDOUTS
THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE....
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C10, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C10...study all expressions, #1-102....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions....(continuation
from 4/30 plans)....
4. THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. pages 86-89: class discussion on the formation and uses of the
tense, with in-class written exercises practice....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 5/3/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. Listening Comprehension Practice: Go to the Student Shared Folder
for my AP classes and listen to at least 3 of the recorded native
speaker interviews that were completed during the Winter Break.
Place more emphasis on the native speaker content, and take notes
in Spanish on the cultural topics heard....Be prepared to discuss
the cultural aspects....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 4/23/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C9, LAS FIESTAS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C9...study all expressions, #1-80....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.81-85...review the structures and explanations on
these indicated pages and be prepared for class discussion.
3. QUIZ ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES...UVM WKBK....PAGES 73-82!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 4/25/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C9, LAS FIESTAS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C9...study all expressions, #1-80....
in preparation for a SPANISH-TO-SPANISH VOCABULARY QUIZ!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.33-36...review the structures and explanations of
the preterite indicative tense on these indicated pages and be prepared
for class discussion.
FRIDAY, 4/26/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 4/23/13:
1. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE:
A. p.79-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....(Continue
on page 80, ejemplos/ejercicios de comprobación)....
BLOCK 4:__________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
B. QUIZ ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES...UVM WKBK....PAGES 73-82!
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C9, LAS FIESTAS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C9...study all expressions, #1-80....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions, continuing from
last week's plans....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 4/25/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C9, LAS FIESTAS: QUIZ TODAY!!
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C9...study all expressions, #1-80....
in preparation for a SPANISH-TO-SPANISH VOCABULARY QUIZ!
2. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. Finish/review discussion on p.79-82....
B. Review corrections to subjunctive quiz from 4/23 plans....
C. p.83-85: explanation of structures/review of any questions on these
previously assigned homework exs....
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., pages 33-36: a review of the formation of regular
and irregular verbs....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 4/26/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. GRAMMAR STRUCTURE PRACTICE....Use the Colby web site/etc. to review
the preterite indicative tense verb formations....
B. LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE WITH THE RADIO NACIONES UNIDAS
WEB SITE....(SHORT VIDEO SEGMENTS WITH NOTES/ETC.).... AND SITES
OF YOUR CHOICE.....USE THIS TIME TO IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH COMPRE-
HENSION SKILLS! ENJOY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 4/16/13:
1. IN-CLASS ESSAY TIMED WRITING TEST! (I WILL GIVE MORE DETAILS IN CLASS!)
TOPIC: ONE WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES STUDIED SO FAR....
...THE MISSION/VISION OF MAGGIE L. WALKER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL....
REVIEW THE MATERIAL DONE SO FAR ON PAGES 73-82 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.
--NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE THE ADVERBIAL CLAUSES/CONJUNC-
TIONS ON PAGES 79-80, UNLESS YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE INCLUDING SOME....
--I EXPECT YOU TO USE A VARIETY OF REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS IN BOTH
THE INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 4/18/13:
1. THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD: BRING UVM WKBK. AND ALL PRACTICE SHEETS GIVEN
ON THIS VERB MOOD....REVIEW ALL CONCEPTS ASSIGNED SO FAR IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES.
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C9, LAS FIESTAS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C9...study all expressions, #1-80....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
FRIDAY, 4/19/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 4/16/13:
1. Review corrections to C8 Quizlet vocab. quiz....
2. IN-CLASS ESSAY TIMED WRITING TEST! (I WILL GIVE MORE DETAILS IN CLASS!)
TOPIC: ONE WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES STUDIED SO FAR....
...THE MISSION/VISION OF MAGGIE L. WALKER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR
THE NEXT 10 YEARS....
REVIEW THE MATERIAL DONE SO FAR ON PAGES 73-82 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.
--NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE THE ADVERBIAL CLAUSES/CONJUNC-
TIONS ON PAGES 79-80, UNLESS YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE INCLUDING SOME....
--I EXPECT YOU TO USE A VARIETY OF REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS IN BOTH
THE INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
YOU WILL HAVE THE ENTIRE BLOCK PERIOD TO COMPLETE THIS ESSAY ASSESSMENT.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING: 50% CONTENT
50% GRAMMAR STRUCTURE
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 4/18/13:
1. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE:
A. Five distributed packet sheets on the present subjunctive:
--read and study the formations and uses explained/complete exs.128-130/
131-136....
--We will review these indicated pages with the structures/homework exs./
and any questions you may have....
B. p.79-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....(Continue
on page 80, ejemplos/ejercicios de comprobación)....
BLOCK 4:__________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C9, LAS FIESTAS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C9...study all expressions, #1-80....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 4/19/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. ALTERED SCHEDULE DUE TO THE ASIAN ASSEMBLY DURING BLOCK 3!
2. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE WITH THE RADIO NACIONES UNIDAS
WEB SITE....(SHORT VIDEO SEGMENTS WITH NOTES/ETC.).... AND SITES
OF YOUR CHOICE.....USE THIS TIME TO IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH COMPRE-
HENSION SKILLS! ENJOY!
APRIL 1-5, 2013--SPRING BREAK--SCHOOLS CLOSED!!
--¡QUE LO PASEN BIEN LAS VACACIONES!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 4/9/13: NOTE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!!
1. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2013...MEET IN LAB 242 AT THE INDICATED TIMES BELOW.
PRIOR TO TAKING THE EXAM, PLEASE VISIT THE WEB SITE AT..........
NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM.ORG......TO PRACTICE AND REVIEW PREVIOUSLY
ADMINISTERED EXAMS. THIS WILL HELP YOU IN PREPARING FOR THE EXAM FORMAT
AND PROCESS.
NOTE: DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE NSE 2013 EXAM, LET'S USE THE FOLLOWING
SCHEDULE:
BLOCK 4: 10:07-11:50AM...(FINISH BY FIRST PART OF LUNCH)
BLOCK 6: 12:00-1:45PM....(REPORT DURING SECOND HALF OF LUNCH)
2. ASSESSMENTS THAT WILL HAVE BEEN RETURNED BY TUESDAY, 4/9:
NOTE: REFER TO POWER SCHOOL FOR UPDATES/GRADES FOR THE ORAL TEST
ASSESSMENT/ETC. AND THE PERCENTAGE WEIGHTS USED IN SCORING THESE
GRADES. SEE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS....
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Review corrections to Quizlet C6 vocab. quiz from 3/5 plans....
C. Review corrections to Quizlet C7 vocab. quiz from 3/14 plans....
D. Review corrections to Quizlet C7 vocab. quiz from 3/19 plans....
E. ORAL ASSESSMENT TEST GRADE FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION (3/26-28)....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 4/11/13:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET C8 VOCABULARY--SEE DETAILS BELOW!
--QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C8, NUESTRO MUNDO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C8...study all expressions, #1-94....
We will practice/review the pronunciation and comprehension of the
expressions in preparation for the Spanish-Spanish quiz!
2. NSE 2013 RAW SCORES/RESULTS...ALL GRADED ASSESSMENTS RETURNED AND ON
POWER SCHOOL--DISCUSSIONS...MP3 GRADES AND COMMENTS/FORMAT OF GRADING....
3. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. p.79-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....(Continue
on page 80, ejemplos/ejercicios de comprobación)....
BLOCK 4:__________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
B. Five distributed packet sheets on the present subjunctive:
--read and study the formations and uses explained/complete exs.128-130/
131-136....
--We will review these indicated pages with the structures/homework exs./
and any questions you may have....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 4/12/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. ON-LINE PRACTICE ACTIVITIES WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD DISCUSSED SO
FAR.....(COLBY SITE/ETC.)
B. LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE WITH THE RADIO NACIONES UNIDAS
WEB SITE....(SHORT VIDEO SEGMENTS WITH NOTES/ETC.)....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 3/26/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C8, NUESTRO MUNDO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C8...study all expressions, #1-94....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
2. SUBJUNCTIVE SHEETS/PACKETS (DISTRIBUTED EARLIER):
A. Study noted explanations/complete exs.131-136.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 3/28/13:
1. IN-CLASS ESSAY TIMED WRITING TEST!
TOPIC: ONE WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES STUDIED SO FAR....
NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE IN CLASS ON THIS DAY, THEN PLEASE ARRANGE
A TIME WITH ME PRIOR TO SPRING BREAK TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 3/26-28/13:
1. ASSESSMENTS TO RETURN THIS WEEK:
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Review corrections to Quizlet C6 vocab. quiz from 3/5 plans....
C. Review corrections to Quizlet C7 vocab. quiz from 3/14 plans....
D. Review corrections to Quizlet C7 vocab. quiz from 3/19 plans....
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C8, NUESTRO MUNDO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C8...study all expressions, #1-94....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
3. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. p.79-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....(Continue
on page 80, ejemplos/ejercicios de comprobación)....
BLOCK 4:__________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
B. Five distributed packet sheets on the present subjunctive:
--read and study the formations and uses explained/complete exs.128-130/
131-136....HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK ON 3/26/13!
--We will review these indicated pages with the structures/homework exs./
and any questions you may have....
4. 3/28/13: IN-CLASS ESSAY TIMED WRITING TEST! (LAST 45 MINUTES OF CLASS)
TOPIC: ONE WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES STUDIED SO FAR....
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ESSAY THE SUBJUNCTIVE TOPICS
DISCUSSED ON PAGES 73-82 OF THE UVM WKBK.!
TOPIC:___________________________________________________________________
NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE IN CLASS ON THIS DAY, THEN PLEASE ARRANGE
A TIME WITH ME PRIOR TO SPRING BREAK TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/29/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2013 preparation and practice with some parts
of previous exams given....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 3/19/13:
1. QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C7...study all expressions, #1-108....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.83-85, El presente/presente perfecto del subjuntivo,
study structures and examples/complete all indicated exs. and check
answers prior to class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page
(in English).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 3/21/13:
1. QUIZ ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE (SO FAR)...UVM WKBK.(73-79)!
2. Five distributed packet sheets on the present subjunctive:
--read and study the formations and uses explained/complete exs.128-130.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 3/19-21/13:
1. ASSESSMENTS TO RETURN THIS WEEK:
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Review corrections to Quizlet C6 vocab. quiz from 3/5 plans....
C. Review corrections to Quizlet C7 vocab. quiz from 3/14 plans...
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C7...study all expressions, #1-108....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
---QUIZ 3/19!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO....
3. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK ON PAGES 83-85 OF THE UVM WKBK., PLUS
PRACTICE SHEETS EXS.(128-130)....(3/21)
B. p.73-79: finish/review from 3/14 plans....
El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/complete all
indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any new vocab.
expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: We will review the differences between the indicative and
subjunctive moods, the formation and uses of the present subjunctive,
and any questions you may have had on the homework exs. and new vocab.
expressions....
BLOCK 4: (finish with exs.A-E on p.77-79)___________________________
BLOCK 6: (finish with page 77/exs.A-E,p.77-79)______________________
C. QUIZ-3/21-ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE (SO FAR)...UVM WKBK.(73-79)!
D. p.78-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....
BLOCK 4:___________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
E. Five distributed packet sheets on the present subjunctive:
--read and study the formations and uses explained/complete exs.128-130.
--We will review these indicated pages with the structures/homework exs./
and any questions you may have....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/22/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2013 preparation and practice with some parts
of previous exams given....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THE WEEK OF 3/11-15/13:
1. 3/12/13: UVM WKBK....Review pages 73-82 in preparation for class acts.
and discussions.
2. 3/14/13: UVM WKBK....QUIZ TODAY ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE (73-79)!
3. 3/14/13: QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C7...study all expressions, #1-108....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 3/12-14/13:
1. ASSESSMENTS TO RETURN THIS WEEK:
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Review corrections to Quizlet C6 vocab. quiz from 3/5 plans....
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C7...study all expressions, #1-108....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
BLOCK 4:_____________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:_____________________________________________________
3. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK ON PAGES 79-82 OF THE UVM WKBK.! (3/12)
B. p.73-77: finish/review from 3/5 plans....
El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/complete all
indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any new vocab.
expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: We will review the differences between the indicative and
subjunctive moods, the formation and uses of the present subjunctive,
and any questions you may have had on the homework exs. and new vocab.
expressions....
BLOCK 4:___________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
C. QUIZ-3/14-ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE (SO FAR)...UVM WKBK.(73-79)!
D. p.78-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....
BLOCK 4:___________________________________________________
BLOCK 6:___________________________________________________
4. 3/14/13: QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C7...study all expressions, #1-108....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/15/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2013 preparation and practice with some parts
of previous exams given....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 3/5/13: NOTE CHANGES!
1. QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 3/7/13: NOTE CHANGES!
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.79-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures
and examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE (SO FAR)...UVM WKBK.(73-79)!
FRIDAY, 3/8/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 3/5/13:
1. ASSESSMENTS TO RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Test corrections from 2/21 plans....
2. QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will review
the vocabulary before taking the quiz....
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.73-77, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures
and examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: We will review the differences between the indicative and
subjunctive moods, the formation and uses of the present subjunctive,
and any questions you may have had on the homework exs. and new vocab.
expressions....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 3/7/13:
1. ASSESSMENTS TO RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Test corrections from 2/21 plans....
C. Review corrections to Quizlet C6 vocab. quiz from 3/5 plans....
2. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK ON PAGES 79-82 OF THE UVM WKBK.!
B. p.73-77: finish/review from 3/5 plans....
C. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE (SO FAR)...UVM WKBK.(73-79)!
D. p.78-82, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C7, EN EL CENTRO:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C7...study all expressions, #1-108....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/8/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2013 preparation and practice with some parts
of previous exams given....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 2/26/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.73-77, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures
and examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 2/28/13:
1. QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.78-79, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures
and examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
FRIDAY, 3/1/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 2/26/13:
1. ASSESSMENTS TO RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
A. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
B. Test corrections from 2/21 plans....
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will continue
our discussion, and practice the pronunciation and comprehension of
the expressions.
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.73-77, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures
and examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: We will review the differences between the indicative and
subjunctive moods, the formation and uses of the present subjunctive,
and any questions you may have had on the homework exs. and new vocab.
expressions....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 2/28/13: (NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR TODAY!)
1. SPECIAL SCHEDULE TODAY DUE TO COURSE SELECTIONS DURING BLOCK 2:
A. BLOCK 4: 10:25-11:50
B. BLOCK 6: 12:25-01:45
2. QUIZ TODAY!! (SPANISH-SPANISH)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will review
the vocabulary before taking the quiz....
3. A CONTINUATION OF OUR DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: (UVM WKBK.)
A. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY ON PAGES 73-79!
B. p.73-77: finish/review from 2/26 plans....
C. p.78-79, El presente del subjuntivo, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define
any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will review any questions you may have had on the homework exs.
and new vocabulary expressions on the indicated pages....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/1/13: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2013 preparation and practice with some parts
of previous exams given....
MONDAY, 2/18/13: STAFF DEVELOPMENT--NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THIS WEEK, 2/19-22/13: TEST ON 2/21/13!!
1. MAJOR TEST THURSDAY ON PAGES 1-21 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., INCLUDING
ALL HANDOUTS THAT ACCOMPANY THE STRUCTURES PRESENTED AND ALL NEW
VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS NOTED ON EACH PAGE OF THE WKBK.!!
2. TEST FORMAT:
MÁS VOCABULARIO Y LA ESTRUCTURA DE GRAMÁTICA:
--A. 20 ENGLISH TRANSLATION SENTENCES (TO SPANISH)
--INCLUDES VOCABULARY FROM PAGES 1-21, THE PRESENT INDICATIVE
VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE AND SPECIAL VERBS
USED WITH IT, THE PAST PARTICIPLE AND ITS USES AS PART OF THE
VERB AND AS AN ADJECTIVE, THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH SER AND SE.
--B. 5 SPANISH SENTENCES--CHANGE THE PLURAL FORM OF THE PRESENT
INDICATIVE TO THE SINGULAR FORM...(NOSOTROS TO YO).
--C. 5 SPANISH SENTENCES TO CHANGE FROM THE PASSIVE VOICE TO THE
ACTIVE VOICE.
--D. ANSWER 10 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH QUESTIONS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
INCLUDING ALL CONCEPTS FROM PAGES 1-21 OF THE UVM WKBK.
EL PRESENTE DEL INDICATIVO:
--A. 10 IRREGULAR VERBS TO CONJUGATE IN A SPANISH SENTENCE...(NOTE:
THESE COME FROM THE VERBS ADDED TO THE CONJUGATIONS SHEET AND ARE
IN MY OWN HANDWRITTEN FORM ON THE SHEET.)
--B. 15 SPANISH SENTENCES TO COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE
APPROPRIATE VERB SELECTED FROM A WORD BANK OF VERBS...(NOTE:
THESE VERBS COME FROM THE CONJUGATIONS SHEET AND YOU NEED TO
KNOW THE ENGLISH MEANINGS TO THE INFINITIVES ON THE SHEET.)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 2/19/13: NOTE CHANGES IN SCHEDULE FOR TEST!
1. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
2. Review format of test for Thursday...(see details listed above).
--We will also review the parts of the test with specific examples....
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C6, EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C6...study all expressions, #1-104....
in preparation for class activities and practice. We will practice
pronunciation and comprehension of the expressions.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 2/21/13: TEST TODAY!!
1. MAJOR TEST TODAY ON PAGES 1-21 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!!
(SEE DETAILS LISTED ABOVE.)
IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER:
A. INTENT-TO-RETURN FORMS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO BLOCK 1 TEACHER ON 2/4!
B. AP EXAMS REGISTRATION SHEETS AND BOOKLETS--NOTE DATES!
C. COURSE SELECTIONS SHEETS FOR 2013-2014--YOU NEED MY SIGNATURE IF YOU
PLAN ON TAKING EITHER OF THE AP SPANISH COURSES!
D. STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AND SOUTH AMERICA TRIP PLANS FOR 2014!
E. SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION SHEET--
READ DISTRIBUTED SHEET TODAY, AND SHARE WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
F. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME IF YOU WANT TO REVIEW YOUR EXAM OR DISCUSS
ANY MP2/E1/S1 GRADES!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 2/12/13: NOTE CHANGES!
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.19-21, La voz pasiva, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED TODAY!
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C5, EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C5...study all expressions, #1-88....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
---NOTE: QUIZ TODAY ON ALL EXPRESSIONS IN C5!!
NOTE: PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/13, FROM
4-7PM. UNFORTUNATELY, I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCES DUE TO MY
UNIVERSITY CLASSES. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PARENT CONTACT ME BY PHONE AT 354-
6800, EXT.3311, IF HE/SHE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR PROGRESS IN CLASS.
THANK YOU, AND I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 2/14/13: NOTE CHANGES!
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PAST PARTICIPLES ON PAGE 17 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
2. TEST PREPARATIONS FOR 2/19/13...(SEE DETAILS BELOW)....
FRIDAY, 2/15/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!!
1. NOTE: MAKE-UP SESSION FOR ABSENCES/PARTICIPATION POINTS TODAY DURING
LUNCH IN LAB 242, 11:40-12NOON!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 2/12/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C5, EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C5...expressions, #1-88....pronunciation
and comprehension practice with the expressions. WE WILL CONTINUE
AND FINISH OUR DISCUSSION FROM LAST WEEK'S PLANS, AND THEN TAKE THE
QUIZ!! THIS IS A SPANISH-TO-SPANISH VOCAB./DEFINITIONS QUIZ!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.19-21, La voz pasiva, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED TODAY!
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.16-19, el participio pasado, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will continue our class discussion on the uses of the past
participle, with a review of any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. and any new vocabulary expressions noted on each
indicated page.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 2/14/13:
1. ¡FELIZ DÍA DE SAN VALENTÍN! ¡FELIZ DÍA DE LOS ENAMORADOS!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.16-19, el participio pasado, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will continue/finish our class discussion on the uses of the past
participle, with a review of any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. and any new vocabulary expressions noted on each
indicated page.
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PAST PARTICIPLES ON PAGE 17 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.19-21, La voz pasiva, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--We will discuss the 2 passive voice uses listed on these pages/
go over any questions you may have had on the homework exs./
discuss any new vocab. expressions indicated on these pages.
5. Review corrections to Quizlet C5 vocab. quiz from 2/12 plans....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/15/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY: (BRING UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK. TO CLASS TODAY!)
A. USE THE COLBY GRAMMAR REVIEW SITE TO PRACTICE AND PREPARE FOR THE
UPCOMING TEST ON PAGES 1-21 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK....(PRESENT
INDICATIVE, SER Y ESTAR, THE GERUND/PRESENT PARTICIPLE WITH
PROGRESSIVE FORMS, THE PAST PARTICIPLE, THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH
SER AND SE).
B. IF TIME PERMITS, GO TO THE NSE WEBSITE AND PRACTICE PARTS OF
PREVIOUSLY USED EXAMS IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2013 TEST IN MARCH.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 2/5/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C5, EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C5...study all expressions, #1-88....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.17...start memorizing the irregular past participles
listed at the top of the page and also in the columns (en tiempos
compuestos/como adjetivo).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 2/7/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C5, EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C5...study all expressions, #1-88....
in preparation for class activities and practice.
---NOTE: QUIZ TODAY ON ALL EXPRESSIONS IN C5!!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.16-19, el participio pasado, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED TODAY!
FRIDAY, 2/8/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 2/5/13:
1. FIRST SEMESTER EXAMS: review corrections/comments/collect and file....
2. IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER...(SEE DETAILS ABOVE)....
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: review pages 12-15, with practice translation sents.
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.17...start memorizing the irregular past participles
listed at the top of the page and also in the columns (en tiempos
compuestos/como adjetivo)....We will begin our class discussion with a
review of the irregular participles on this page.
5. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C5, EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C5...expressions, #1-88....pronunciation
and comprehension practice with the expressions.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 2/7/13:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C5, EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C5...expressions, #1-88....pronunciation
and comprehension practice with the expressions.
B. SPANISH-TO-SPANISH VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY, #1-88!!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.16-19, el participio pasado, study structures and
examples/complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to
class/define any new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED TODAY!
--We will continue our class discussion on the uses of the past
participle, with a review of any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. and any new vocabulary expressions noted on each
indicated page.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/8/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. USE THE COLBY GRAMMAR REVIEW SITE TO PRACTICE AND PREPARE FOR THE
UPCOMING TEST ON PAGES 1-21 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK....(PRESENT
INDICATIVE, SER Y ESTAR, THE GERUND/PRESENT PARTICIPLE WITH
PROGRESSIVE FORMS, THE PAST PARTICIPLE, THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH
SER AND SE).
B. IF TIME PERMITS, GO TO THE NSE WEBSITE AND PRACTICE PARTS OF
PREVIOUSLY USED EXAMS IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2013 TEST IN MARCH.
THURSDAY-TUESDAY, 1/24-29/13: EXAMS--SEE DETAILS BELOW!
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM CONTENT/STUDY GUIDE:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: PAGES 1-15, PLUS VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEETS THAT APPLY
TO THESE TOPICS....(AND REFER TO P.33-43).
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS: CHAPTERS 1-4.
3. EXAM CONTAINS AN INTERPRETIVE LISTENING ESSAY; 2 ESSAYS BASED ON QUIZLET
VOCAB. SHEETS/CHS.1-4, AND UVM GRAMMAR STRUCTURES; 1 ESSAY BASED ON AN
INTERPRETIVE READING SELECTION; AND THE SPEAKING ASSESSMENT COMPLETED
BEFORE THE ACTUAL EXAM DATE.
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMS: BLOCKS 4 AND 6
BLOCK 4...TUESDAY, 1/29, 12:30-3:10PM, ROOM 338
BLOCK 6...THURSDAY, 1/24, 10:40AM-12:45PM, ROOM 339 (ALTERED SCHEDULE DUE TO
WEATHER)
EXAM FORMAT AND CONTENT: (MORE SPECIFIC THAN ABOVE): (100 POINTS)
I. INTERPRETIVE LISTENING: (20 POINTS)
A. ESCUCHA UNA NARRACIÓN DE DEPORTES Y ESCRIBE UN BREVE RESUMEN DEL
CONTENIDO DE ELLA.
II.PRESENTATIONAL WRITING:(CHOOSE 2 OF 4 TOPICS AT 20 POINTS EACH):(40 POINTS)
A. UNA EXPERIENCIA MEMORABLE DEL PASADO...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF
UNA VEZ MÁS, P.33-43.)
B. PLANES PARA UN VIAJE...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF UNA VEZ MÁS, P.
1-15 AND QUIZLET VOCAB., CH.2.)
C. LA RUTINA PERSONAL TUYA...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF UNA VEZ MÁS,
P.1-15 AND QUIZLET VOCAB., CH.3.)
D. EL HOGAR PERFECTO DE TUS SUEÑOS...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF UNA
VEZ MÁS, P.1-15 AND...53-56, EXPLAINING THE FUTURE TENSE THAT HOPE-
FULLY YOU REMEMBER FROM PREVIOUS YEARS OF SPANISH. HOWEVER, YOU
CAN ANSWER THIS QUESTION USING THE PRESENT TENSE FORMS, IF YOU LIKE.)
III.INTERPRETIVE READING: (20 POINTS)
A. CHOOSE 1 OF 2 PRINTED NARRATIVES AND REACT IN A WELL-ORGANIZED ESSAY.
IV.INTERPERSONAL/PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING: (20 POINTS)
A. THIS PART WILL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL EXAM DATE...(REFER
TO THE INFORMATION AND RUBRICS SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS PLANS.)
WEDNESDAY, 1/30/13: NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS--TEACHER WORK DAY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 1/15/13:
1. WORK ON SPEAKING ASSESSMENT PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM!
(SEE DISTRIBUTED SHEETS FROM 1/11 PLANS)
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for a Spanish-Spanish quiz today!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 1/17/13:
1. WORK ON SPEAKING ASSESSMENT PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM!
(SEE DISTRIBUTED SHEETS FROM 1/11 PLANS)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 1/15/13:
1. ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR QUIZLET C2-3: TEST GRADE!!
NOTE: THIS GRADE IS NOW IN POWER SCHOOL...SEE DETAILS BELOW, AND SEE
ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR PRESENTATION SCORE....
A. WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4, AND PLAN AN ORAL PRESENTATION CONNECTING
THE 2 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY (¡BUEN VIAJE! AND LA VIDA DIARIA).
B. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES TOTAL SPEAKING
TIME, WITH PARTS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.
C. USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY AS POSSIBLE (MINIMUM 30 WORDS PER CHAPTER),
PLAN SCENARIOS STARTING WITH DAILY LIFE AND PROGRESSING TOWARDS
PLANS FOR A TRIP AND THEN ACTUALLY TAKING THE TRIP. IN OTHER WORDS,
USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION HERE! MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS
AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE!
D. UTILIZE TENSES YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING, BUT THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION
CAN BE BASED ON THE PRESENT TENSE! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VARIETY
OF IRREGULAR PRESENT TENSE VERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: SOLER, HACER EXPRESSIONS,
REFLEXIVE VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, STEM-CHANGE VERBS....IN OTHER WORDS HERE,
YOU ARE APPLYING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THREE MONTHS TO AN AUTHEN-
TIC SETTING....
E. PROPS CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATIONS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED....
F. PRESENTATIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED, OR PLANNED WELL....
G. THE RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS ARE LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCE-
MENTS SECTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE....(IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN UPON
COMPLETION OF EACH PRESENTATION!)
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for a Spanish-Spanish quiz today!
B. WE WILL REVIEW THE EXPRESSIONS BEFORE TAKING THE QUIZ!
3. EL GERUNDIO: (CONTINUE FROM 1/10/13)
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 1/17/13:
1. Review corrections to Quizlet vocab. quizzes...C4....
2. EL GERUNDIO: (finish and review from 1/15 plans)
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
3. A brief review of the two past tenses...preterite and imperfect....
(in preparation for the semester exam)....
4. Second half of class: work in groups on preparations and ideas for
the semester exam speaking topics...we will go to Lab 318 for this
practice so that you have access to the computers....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 1/18/13: MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!
1. BEGIN SPEAKING ASSESSMENT TO THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM!
A. TODAY'S TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION (WITH HEADSETS):
1. TOPICS SHEETS...(#3 AND THE READING SELECTION ON IMMIGRATION)
2. (SEE RUBRICS SHEETS FOR GRADING FORMAT.)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 1/8/13:
1. GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!! (QUIZLET VOCAB.--C2-3)
--SEE ALL DETAILS LISTED BELOW....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 1/8/13: PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!!
1. ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR QUIZLET C2-3: TEST GRADE!!
A. WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4, AND PLAN AN ORAL PRESENTATION CONNECTING
THE 2 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY (¡BUEN VIAJE! AND LA VIDA DIARIA).
B. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TOTAL SPEAKING
TIME, WITH PARTS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.
C. USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY AS POSSIBLE (MINIMUM 30 WORDS PER CHAPTER),
PLAN SCENARIOS STARTING WITH DAILY LIFE AND PROGRESSING TOWARDS
PLANS FOR A TRIP AND THEN ACTUALLY TAKING THE TRIP. IN OTHER WORDS,
USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION HERE! MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS
AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE!
D. UTILIZE TENSES YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING, BUT THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION
CAN BE BASED ON THE PRESENT TENSE! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VARIETY
OF IRREGULAR PRESENT TENSE VERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: SOLER, HACER EXPRESSIONS,
REFLEXIVE VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, STEM-CHANGE VERBS....IN OTHER WORDS HERE,
YOU ARE APPLYING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THREE MONTHS TO AN AUTHEN-
TIC SETTING....
E. PROPS CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATIONS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED....
F. PRESENTATIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED, OR PLANNED WELL....
G. THE RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS ARE LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCE-
MENTS SECTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE....(IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN UPON
COMPLETION OF EACH PRESENTATION!)
H. PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, ON TUESDAY, 1/8/13!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 1/10/13: VOCAB. QUIZ TODAY!
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for a Spanish-English quiz today!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 1/10/13:
1. CLASS DISCUSSION ON THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS...COMMENTS/FEEDBACK/
SUGGESTIONS....(GRADES WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY MONDAY, 1/14!)
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA: (REVIEW):
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for class activities and practice.
B. #1-115...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real-life settings....
C. SPANISH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION QUIZ TODAY ON THE EXPRESSIONS!
3. EL GERUNDIO:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 1/11/13: MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!
1. DISTRIBUTION OF FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SPEAKING ASSESSMENT TOPICS SHEETS....
(USE THE CLASS PERIOD TODAY TO STUDY AND BEGIN PREPARATIONS FOR
THIS PORTION OF THE EXAM...WORK IN GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALLY TODAY.)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 1/15/13:
1. WORK ON SPEAKING ASSESSMENT PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM!
(SEE DISTRIBUTED SHEETS FROM 1/11 PLANS)
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for a Spanish-Spanish quiz today!
WINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 20, 2012 - JANUARY 2, 2013!
¡QUE LO PASEN BIEN LAS VACACIONES! ¡FELIZ Y PRÓSPERO AÑO NUEVO!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 1/3/13:
1. WORK ON GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE FOR 1/8/13...(SEE DETAILS BELOW)!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 1/3/13:
1. CLASS DISCUSSIONS: Winter Break activities/El Día de los Reyes Magos....
2. REVIEW OF TEST ASSESSMENT: L3 vocab./ser y estar....
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA: (REVIEW):
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for class activities and practice.
B. #1-115...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real-life settings....
4. EL GERUNDIO:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
5. ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR QUIZLET C2-3: TEST GRADE!!
A. WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4, AND PLAN AN ORAL PRESENTATION CONNECTING
THE 2 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY (¡BUEN VIAJE! AND LA VIDA DIARIA).
B. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TOTAL SPEAKING
TIME, WITH PARTS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.
C. USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY AS POSSIBLE (MINIMUM 30 WORDS PER CHAPTER),
PLAN SCENARIOS STARTING WITH DAILY LIFE AND PROGRESSING TOWARDS
PLANS FOR A TRIP AND THEN ACTUALLY TAKING THE TRIP. IN OTHER WORDS,
USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION HERE! MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS
AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE!
D. UTILIZE TENSES YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING, BUT THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION
CAN BE BASED ON THE PRESENT TENSE! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VARIETY
OF IRREGULAR PRESENT TENSE VERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: SOLER, HACER EXPRESSIONS,
REFLEXIVE VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, STEM-CHANGE VERBS....IN OTHER WORDS HERE,
YOU ARE APPLYING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THREE MONTHS TO AN AUTHEN-
TIC SETTING....
E. PROPS CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATIONS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED....
F. PRESENTATIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED, OR PLANNED WELL....
G. THE RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS ARE LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCE-
MENTS SECTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE....
H. PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, ON TUESDAY, 1/8/13!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 1/8/13:
1. GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!! (QUIZLET VOCAB.--C2-3)
--SEE ALL DETAILS LISTED ABOVE....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 12/18/12:
1. Work on your group oral presentations and plans...(see details below).
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for class activities and practice.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 12/18/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA: (CONTINUATION/COMPLETION):
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for class activities and practice.
B. #1-115...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real-life settings....
2. EL GERUNDIO:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
3. ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR QUIZLET C2-3: TEST GRADE!!
A. WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4, AND PLAN AN ORAL PRESENTATION CONNECTING
THE 2 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY (¡BUEN VIAJE! AND LA VIDA DIARIA).
B. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TOTAL SPEAKING
TIME, WITH PARTS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.
C. USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY AS POSSIBLE (MINIMUM 30 WORDS PER CHAPTER),
PLAN SCENARIOS STARTING WITH DAILY LIFE AND PROGRESSING TOWARDS
PLANS FOR A TRIP AND THEN ACTUALLY TAKING THE TRIP. IN OTHER WORDS,
USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION HERE! MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS
AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE!
D. UTILIZE TENSES YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING, BUT THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION
CAN BE BASED ON THE PRESENT TENSE! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VARIETY
OF IRREGULAR PRESENT TENSE VERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: SOLER, HACER EXPRESSIONS,
REFLEXIVE VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, STEM-CHANGE VERBS....IN OTHER WORDS HERE,
YOU ARE APPLYING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THREE MONTHS TO AN AUTHEN-
TIC SETTING....
E. PROPS CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATIONS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED....
F. PRESENTATIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED, OR PLANNED WELL....
G. THE RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS ARE LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCE-
MENTS SECTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE....
H. PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, ON TUESDAY, 1/8/13!
4. Test review and corrections....Quizlet voc.-C3/ser vs. estar.....
5. Distribution of Holiday activities sheets:
--work on the word searches and vocabulary, songs, etc.......
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/19/12: ALL CLASSES MEET TODAY!
1. CLASSES WILL MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!
2. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES:
A. YOU TUBE: Riu, riu, chiu...performed by Matt King and Gavin Binshtok...
B. 6 pages of festive songs, vocabulary expressions, word searches....
C. Internet: video segments of holiday festivities in Spanish-speaking
countries...customs and traditions of cultural events....
WINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 20, 2012 - JANUARY 2, 2013!
¡QUE LO PASEN BIEN LAS VACACIONES! ¡FELICES FIESTAS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 1/3/13:
1. WORK ON GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE FOR 1/8/13...(SEE DETAILS ABOVE)!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 12/11/12:
1. Work on group oral presentations due for 12/18/12...(see details below).
2. TEST TODAY!! (QUIZLET VOCAB.-L3 AND SER VS. ESTAR) (NOTE CHANGES!)
FORMAT: (100 POSSIBLE POINTS)
I. COMPRENSIÓN DE ESCUCHAR: (20 POINTS) (UVM--7-11 PLUS REV.SHEETS)
--10 QUESTIONS BASED ON THE SER/ESTAR EXPRESSIONS...YOU WILL HEAR A
QUESTION IN SPANISH AND RESPOND IN COMPLETE SENTENCES....
II. COMPRENSIÓN DE VOCABULARIO: (35 POINTS) (QUIZLET SHEETS)
--35 SPANISH DEFINITIONS...YOU WILL WRITE THE APPROPRIATE VOCABULARY
EXPRESSION THAT FITS THE DEFINITIONS....
III. GRAMÁTICA Y ESTRUCTURA: (40 POINTS) (UVM--7-11 PLUS REV.SHEETS)
A. SER Y ESTAR: (10 POINTS)
--COMPLETE THE SENTENCE WITH THE CORRECT PRESENT TENSE FORM....
B. SER Y ESTAR: (30 POINTS)
--15 ENGLISH SENTENCES TO TRANSLATE TO SPANISH...BASED ON THE
SER Y ESTAR EXPRESSIONS....
NOTE: THIS TEST IS ONLY ON THE QUIZLET VOCAB.C3 AND SER/ESTAR.......
I DECIDED NOT TO INCLUDE THE PRESENT TENSE VERBS....THIS IS A
CHANGE!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 12/11/12:
1. TEST TODAY!! (SEE ABOVE HOMEWORK PLANS!!)
2. AFTER TEST COMPLETION:
A. Work on group oral presentations...(see details below).
B. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.16-19...work on these pages for future homework
assignments....
C. QUIZLET-C4 VOCAB. EXPRESSIONS: review/study....
3. NSE 2013: VERIFICATION OF CORRECT LEVELS OF TESTING....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 12/13/12:
1. Work on your group oral presentations and plans...(see details below).
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for class activities and practice.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 12/13/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C4, EN CASA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C4, En casa...study all expressions,
#1-115, in preparation for class activities and practice.
B. #1-115...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real-life settings....
2. EL GERUNDIO:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
3. ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR QUIZLET C2-3: TEST GRADE!!
A. WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4, AND PLAN AN ORAL PRESENTATION CONNECTING
THE 2 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY (¡BUEN VIAJE! AND LA VIDA DIARIA).
B. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TOTAL SPEAKING
TIME, WITH PARTS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.
C. USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY AS POSSIBLE (MINIMUM 30 WORDS PER CHAPTER),
PLAN SCENARIOS STARTING WITH DAILY LIFE AND PROGRESSING TOWARDS
PLANS FOR A TRIP AND THEN ACTUALLY TAKING THE TRIP. IN OTHER WORDS,
USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION HERE! MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS
AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE!
D. UTILIZE TENSES YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING, BUT THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION
CAN BE BASED ON THE PRESENT TENSE! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VARIETY
OF IRREGULAR PRESENT TENSE VERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: SOLER, HACER EXPRESSIONS,
REFLEXIVE VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, STEM-CHANGE VERBS....IN OTHER WORDS HERE,
YOU ARE APPLYING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THREE MONTHS TO AN AUTHEN-
TIC SETTING....
E. PROPS CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATIONS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED....
F. PRESENTATIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED, OR PLANNED WELL....
G. THE RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS ARE LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCE-
MENTS SECTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE....
H. PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, ON TUESDAY, 1/8/13!
FRIDAY, 12/14/12: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THIS ENTIRE CLASS TIME TO WORK ON THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE FOR
1/8/13....(SEE ABOVE DETAILS).
2. LUNCH--11:40-12:00--MAKE-UP SESSION FOR PARTICIPATION POINTS/ABSENCES!
ROOM 243.....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 12/18/12:
1. Work on group oral presentations due for 1/8/13...(see above details).
2. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 12/4/12: NOTE CHANGES!
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.12-15, el gerundio, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English)....NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK
WILL BE RE-CHECKED TODAY!
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-SPANISH)
3. $5.00 REGISTRATION DUES FOR THE 2013 NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM WILL BE
COLLECTED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30...(SEE INFORMATION SHEET THAT WILL
BE DISTRIBUTED ON 11/27.)....NOTE: TO THOSE FEW WHO DID NOT TURN IN
MONEY AND FORMS ON 11/30, PLEASE BRING THEM TO ME IN ROOM 243 BEFORE
8:30AM ON MONDAY, 12/3......
4. Work on group oral presentations due for 12/11/12...(see details below).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 12/4/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C3, LA VIDA DIARIA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice. NOTE: THERE
WILL BE A QUIZ TODAY...(SPANISH-SPANISH)!
B. #1-120...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real-life settings....
C. QUIZ TODAY!! (SEE ABOVE PLANS!)
2. GRADED ASSESSMENTS:
A. Review test corrections...from MP1...present indicative/reflexives/
Quizlet-C2-vocab.....
B. Review corrections to ser/estar quizzes....
C. Review corrections to the C3 Quizlet vocabulary quizzes....
3. FINAL COLLECTIONS OF NSE 2013 MONIES/FORMS...AND VERIFICATION OF TESTING
LEVELS....
4. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: (RE-CHECK!)
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.12-15, el gerundio, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).....We will begin a
discussion on the structures.
--Distribution of a study guide sheet on progressive forms and other
verbs with the present participle.
5. Work on group oral presentations...(see details below).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 12/6/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C3, LA VIDA DIARIA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice, with scenes/
group presentations/applications to real-life settings....
2. QUIZ TODAY ON PAGES 12-15 OF THE UVM WKBK., PLUS THE STUDY GUIDE SHEET!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 12/6/12:
1. Review corrections to the Quizlet C3 vocabulary quizzes....(from 12/4).
2. EL GERUNDIO:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.12-15, continued class discussion on the HW
exs., any new vocab. expressions on each indicated page, and the
practice sheet/study guide on progressive forms and other verbs
used with the present participle....(review and practice).
3. QUIZ TODAY ON PAGES 12-15 OF THE UVM WKBK., PLUS THE STUDY GUIDE SHEET!
4. ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR QUIZLET C2-3: TEST GRADE!!
A. WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4, AND PLAN AN ORAL PRESENTATION CONNECTING
THE 2 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY (¡BUEN VIAJE! AND LA VIDA DIARIA).
B. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TOTAL SPEAKING
TIME, WITH PARTS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.
C. USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY AS POSSIBLE (MINIMUM 30 WORDS PER CHAPTER),
PLAN SCENARIOS STARTING WITH DAILY LIFE AND PROGRESSING TOWARDS
PLANS FOR A TRIP AND THEN ACTUALLY TAKING THE TRIP. IN OTHER WORDS,
USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION HERE! MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS
AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE!
D. UTILIZE TENSES YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING, BUT THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION
CAN BE BASED ON THE PRESENT TENSE! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VARIETY
OF IRREGULAR PRESENT TENSE VERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: SOLER, HACER EXPRESSIONS,
REFLEXIVE VERBS, SER Y ESTAR, STEM-CHANGE VERBS....IN OTHER WORDS HERE,
YOU ARE APPLYING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THREE MONTHS TO AN AUTHEN-
TIC SETTING....
E. PROPS CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATIONS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED....
F. PRESENTATIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED, OR PLANNED WELL....
G. THE RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS ARE LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCE-
MENTS SECTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE....
H. PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, ON TUESDAY, 12/18/12!
FRIDAY, 12/7/12: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THIS ENTIRE CLASS TIME TO WORK ON THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE FOR
12/18/12....(SEE ABOVE DETAILS).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 12/11/12:
1. Work on group oral presentations due for 12/18/12...(see above details).
2. TEST TODAY!! (QUIZLET VOCAB.-L3 AND SER VS. ESTAR)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 11/20/12: NOTE CHANGES!
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-ENGLISH)
2. LET ME KNOW BY THE END OF THIS WEEK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED
FOR NOMINATION TO THE SUMMER SPANISH GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY--(SEE THE
SMOKE AND SCALES ANNOUNCEMENT/LINKS FOR INFORMATION)!
3. SER Y ESTAR SENTENCE TRANSLATION PRACTICE SHEET DISTRIBUTED FROM 11/15
PLANS...COMPLETE ALL SENTENCES FOR TODAY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 11/20/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C3, LA VIDA DIARIA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice. NOTE: THERE
WILL BE A QUIZ TODAY...(SPANISH-ENGLISH)!
B. #1-120...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real life settings....
2. SER Y ESTAR:
A. Review corrections to quizzes from 11/15 plans....
B. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: review sheet/translation sentences
utilizing the C3 vocab. expressions from the Quizlet sheets...
(group/board work with review of answers).
3. Review test corrections...from MP1...present indicative/reflexives/
Quizlet-C2-vocab.....
WEDNESDAY, 11/21/12: SPECIAL NOTE!
DURING PERIODS 1 AND 3, WE WILL HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER IN THE FORUM. I
ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND IF YOU HAVE A STUDY HALL, OR IF YOUR TEACHER WILL
GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO ATTEND ANY PART OF THE PRESENTATION. THE GUEST
SPEAKER IS KRYSTLE NORMAN, A FORMER STUDENT OF MINE FROM JAMES RIVER HS.
SHE IS NOW AN ECONOMIC OFFICER/DIPLOMAT TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AT THE
EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO....NormanKW@state.gov
SCHOOLS CLOSED THURSDAY-FRIDAY--11/22-23/12--THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS!!
¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 11/27/12: NOTE CHANGES!
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.12-15, el gerundio, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-SPANISH)
3. $5.00 REGISTRATION DUES FOR THE 2013 NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM WILL BE
COLLECTED LATER THIS WEEK....(DETAILS COMING SOON).....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 11/13/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON SER Y ESTAR! (UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.,P.7-11; PLUS HANDOUTS/
PRACTICE SHEETS)
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-ENGLISH)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 11/15/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-SPANISH)
FRIDAY, 11/16/12: NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 11/13/12:
1. SER Y ESTAR:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.7-11, ser y estar, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--Class discussion with review of any questions on the homework exs.
and any new vocabulary noted....(also with connections and comparisons
to the practice sheets from last week's plans....)
B. QUIZ TODAY ON SER Y ESTAR!
(UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.,P.7-11; PLUS HANDOUTS/PRACTICE SHEETS)
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C3, LA VIDA DIARIA:
A. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice. NOTE: THERE
WILL BE A QUIZ TODAY...(SPANISH-ENGLISH)!
B. #1-120...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real life settings....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 11/15/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS, C3, LA VIDA DIARIA:
A. #1-120...vocabulary expressions...pronunciation and comprehension
practice...class discussion/applications to real life settings....
B. Review corrections to quizzes from 11/13 plans....
C. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-SPANISH)
2. SER Y ESTAR:
A. Review corrections to quizzes from 11/13 plans....
B. In-class review sheet/translation sentences utilizing the C3 vocab.
expressions from the Quizlet sheets...(group/board work with review
of answers).
3. Review test corrections...from MP1...present indicative/reflexives/
Quizlet-C2-vocab.....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 11/20/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.12-15, el gerundio, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
Giving Voice/Dame Tu Voz
Join Henley Street Theatre and the Latin Ballet of Virginia for Dame tu Voz /
Giving Voice, a one-day festival of Hispanic Language and Performing Arts.
Saturday, November 3, 2012 • 1 pm
Centenary United Methodist Church • 411 E Grace St • Richmond, 23219
www.HenleyStreetTheatre.org
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 11/8/12:
1. SER Y ESTAR sheets...2 pages front and back...study notes/examples on
the first sheet and complete exs.A-C on both sides of the second sheet.
2. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice. NOTE: THERE
WILL NOT BE A QUIZ TODAY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 11/9/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.7-11, ser y estar, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
2. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice. NOTE: THERE
WILL BE A QUIZ TODAY...(SPANISH-ENGLISH)!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF 11/5-9/12:
1. GRADED ASSESSMENTS: (review corrections/etc.)
A. Essay test...¿Quién soy yo?
B. Quizlet vocab.-C2....(2 quizzes)
C. Pres.indic. verb conjugations quiz...Sheet #1
D. Pres.indic. verb conjugations quiz...Sheet #2
E. Reflexive verbs quiz
F. Present indic./reflexives/Quizlet C2 vocab. test
G. Group oral presentations...C2 Quizlet vocab....grades are in Power
School...see me if you have any questions...(details below)....
(--Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...a review of the expressions with class/group oral
presentations...BE PREPARED! RANDOM GROUPS OF 3-4 STUDENTS EACH WILL
BE SELECTED TO PRESENT SHORT SCENARIOS PERTAINING TO THE VOCABULARY
TOPICS/THEMES. THIS ACTIVITY WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PRESENTATION
GRADE!)
2. 11/8: HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK:
SER Y ESTAR sheets...2 pages front and back...study notes/examples on
the first sheet and complete exs.A-C on both sides of the second sheet.
--Class discussion on the differences between ser and estar, with clues
and commonly used adjectives, examples, review of the homework exs.
3. 11/9: HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK:
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.7-11, ser y estar, study structures and examples/
complete all indicated exs. and check answers prior to class/define any
new vocab. expressions on each page (in English).
--Class discussion with review of any questions on the homework exs.
and any new vocabulary noted....
4. 11/8-9: QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS--CAPÍTULO 3:
--Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice...pronuncia-
tion and comprehension practice.
--QUIZ AT THE LAST 10-15 MINUTES OF CLASS ON 11/9!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 11/13/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON SER Y ESTAR! (UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.,P.7-11; PLUS HANDOUTS/
PRACTICE SHEETS)
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3!
(ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-SPANISH)
1. TUESDAY, 10/30: Simply prepare for the big test for Thursday, 11/1....
Practice the topics on any of the recommended on-line
sites (Colby, StudySpanish.com, GoogleDocs, etc.).
2. THURSDAY, 11/1: TEST WILL BE TODAY REGARDLESS OF THE POSSIBLE ALTERED
SCHEDULE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL WEEK!
--TEST TODAY ON THE PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE VERB CONJUGATIONS AND THE
CAPÍTULO 2 VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON THE QUIZLET/HORIZONTES SHEETS!
(THE BASIC TEST FORMAT WILL BE 25-30 ENGLISH-TO-SPANISH TRANSLATION
SENTENCES....)
--Information sources to study:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.1-6
B. Conjugations sheets #1/2
C. Reflexive verbs sheets
D. Quizlet vocab. sheets, Capítulo 2
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF 10/29-11/2:
1. GRADED ASSESSMENTS: (review corrections/etc.)
A. Essay test...¿Quién soy yo?
B. Quizlet vocab.-C2....(2 quizzes)
C. Pres.indic. verb conjugations quiz...Sheet #1
D. Pres.indic. verb conjugations quiz...Sheet #2
E. Reflexive verbs quiz
F. Group oral presentations...C2 Quizlet vocab....grades are in Power
School...see me if you have any questions...(details below)....
(--Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...a review of the expressions with class/group oral
presentations...BE PREPARED! RANDOM GROUPS OF 3-4 STUDENTS EACH WILL
BE SELECTED TO PRESENT SHORT SCENARIOS PERTAINING TO THE VOCABULARY
TOPICS/THEMES. THIS ACTIVITY WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PRESENTATION
GRADE!)
2. PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE/CAPÍTULO 2 QUIZLET VOCABULARY TEST REVIEW:
A. Test format and structure
B. More practice with test topics...Internet sources
C. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.1-6
D. conjugations sheets #1/2, with/without hand-written new verbs
E. reflexives practice sheets
3. THURSDAY, 11/1:
--TEST TODAY ON THE PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE VERB CONJUGATIONS AND THE
CAPÍTULO 2 VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON THE QUIZLET/HORIZONTES SHEETS!
(THE BASIC TEST FORMAT WILL BE 25 ENGLISH-TO-SPANISH TRANSLATION
SENTENCES....)
--Information sources to study:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., p.1-6
B. Conjugations sheets #1/2
C. Reflexive verbs sheets
D. Quizlet vocab. sheets, Capítulo 2
4. EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS, THE MEXICAN TRADITION AND CELEBRATION:
A. All students are encouraged to contribute to the Ofrenda set up by
Sra. Welles and the Spanish Club.
B. Various Internet sources of short videos depicting the festival....
C. Handouts (6 sheets)....Octavio Paz, vocabulary with matching and
word search exs., a lectura titled El misterio de la Calle de
Olmedo....(class discussions, class readings, vocabulary pronun-
ciation and comprehension practice)....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 11/8/12:
1. SER Y ESTAR sheets...2 pages front and back...study notes/examples on
the first sheet and complete exs.A-C on both sides of the second sheet.
2. Quizlet vocabulary sheets, C3, La vida diaria...study all expressions,
#1-120, in preparation for class activities and practice. NOTE: THERE
WILL NOT BE A QUIZ TODAY!
1. THE PRESENT TENSE INDICATIVE VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEET DISTRIBUTED ON
TUESDAY, 10/9....THE SECOND SHEET SIMILAR TO THE ONE RECEIVED THE
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL....(THIS SHEET INCLUDES MORE VERBS ADDED IN
MY OWN HANDWRITING....) ALL ENGLISH DEFINITIONS TO INFINITIVES AND
THE COMPLETE SET OF CONJUGATIONS FOR EACH ONE SHOULD BE REVIEWED
FOR TODAY IN PREPARATION FOR THE QUIZ ON THURSDAY, 10/18/12....
2. Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...a review of the expressions with class/group oral
presentations...BE PREPARED! RANDOM GROUPS OF 3-4 STUDENTS EACH WILL
BE SELECTED TO PRESENT SHORT SCENARIOS PERTAINING TO THE VOCABULARY
TOPICS/THEMES. THIS ACTIVITY WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PRESENTATION
GRADE!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 10/18/12:
1. THE PRESENT TENSE INDICATIVE VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEET DISTRIBUTED ON
TUESDAY, 10/9....THE SECOND SHEET SIMILAR TO THE ONE RECEIVED THE
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL....(THIS SHEET INCLUDES MORE VERBS ADDED IN
MY OWN HANDWRITING....) ALL ENGLISH DEFINITIONS TO INFINITIVES AND
THE COMPLETE SET OF CONJUGATIONS FOR EACH ONE SHOULD BE REVIEWED
FOR TODAY IN PREPARATION FOR A QUIZ ON THE SPANISH-ENGLISH MEANINGS
OF ALL OF THE INFINITIVES LISTED IN SECTIONS II-X AND ANY ADDED
VERBS NOTED....AGAIN, THIS QUIZ TODAY IS ONLY ON THE ENGLISH
MEANINGS TO EACH OF THE SPANISH INFINITIVES LISTED IN THE INDICATED
SECTIONS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 10/16-18/12:
1. GRADED ASSESSMENTS: (A REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIONS/ETC.):
A. Essay test...¿Quién soy yo?....
B. Quizlet vocab. quiz, C2....(2 quizzes)....
C. Present indicative verb conjugations quiz....
2. CONTINUATION OF CLASS DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE:
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. We will continue with
our discussion on page 4 of the workbook....plus the homework verb
conjugations assignment due from Friday's class (10/12), with any
questions you may have had...
3. Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...a review of the expressions with class/group oral
presentations...BE PREPARED! RANDOM GROUPS OF 3-4 STUDENTS EACH WILL
BE SELECTED TO PRESENT SHORT SCENARIOS PERTAINING TO THE VOCABULARY
TOPICS/THEMES. THIS ACTIVITY WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PRESENTATION
GRADE!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 10/9/12:
1. Study Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...and be prepared for class discussion and participation in
group scenarios and presentations.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 10/9/12:
1. Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...a review of the expressions with class/group oral
presentations...BE PREPARED!
2. DISTRIBUTION OF THE SECOND SHEET TO THE PRESENT INDICATIVE VERB
CONJUGATIONS, I-X, WITH NEW VERBS ADDED IN MY OWN HANDWRITING....
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT FOR TODAY...(ACCOMPANIED BY SPANISH MUSIC...):
--YOU WILL HAVE THE REST OF THE CLASS PERIOD TO WORK ON THIS
ASSIGNMENT...YOU ARE TO FORM A STUDY GUIDE CONJUGATIONS SECTION
IN YOUR NOTEBOOK WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES...YOU MUST WRITE THE
ENGLISH DEFINITION FOR EACH INFINITIVE LISTED IN SECTIONS II-X, AND
THEN ITS COMPLETE SET OF PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATION FORMS. THIS
INCLUDES THE NEW VERBS I HAVE ADDED AS WELL. ALSO, IF A VERB IS
ALREADY CONJUGATED ON THE SHEET I STILL WANT YOU TO RE-COPY IT IN
YOUR NOTEBOOK. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL
HAVE A NICE REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE!
--NOTE: YOU MAY START THIS BEFORE TODAY IF YOU SO CHOOSE, BUT SAVE
THE MAJORITY TO DO IN CLASS, SINCE YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE TIME TO
DO SO.....
BRING SUGGESTIONS FOR SPANISH MUSIC TO PLAY WHILE YOU ARE WORKING!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 10/11/12:
1. THE PRESENT TENSE INDICATIVE VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEET DISTRIBUTED ON
TUESDAY, 10/9....THE SECOND SHEET SIMILAR TO THE ONE RECEIVED THE
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL....(THIS SHEET INCLUDES MORE VERBS ADDED IN
MY OWN HANDWRITING....) ALL ENGLISH DEFINITIONS TO INFINITIVES AND
THE COMPLETE SET OF CONJUGATIONS FOR EACH ONE ARE DUE COMPLETED
TODAY...SEE DETAILS BELOW AND FROM CLASS PLANS ON 10/9....)
NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS A QUIZ AND HOMEWORK COMPLETION GRADE(S)!
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS IN CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE
QUIZLET/HORIZONTES SHEETS!
THIS QUIZ WILL BE SPANISH-TO-SPANISH WITH THE EXPRESSIONS LISTED IN
#1-75!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 10/11/12:
1. GRADED ASSESSMENTS: (A REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIONS/ETC.):
A. Essay test...¿Quién soy yo?....
B. Quizlet vocab. quiz, C2....
C. Present indicative verb conjugations quiz....
2. THE PRESENT TENSE INDICATIVE VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEET DISTRIBUTED ON
TUESDAY, 10/9....THE SECOND SHEET SIMILAR TO THE ONE RECEIVED THE
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL....(THIS SHEET INCLUDES MORE VERBS ADDED IN
MY OWN HANDWRITING....) ALL ENGLISH DEFINITIONS TO INFINITIVES AND
THE COMPLETE SET OF CONJUGATIONS FOR EACH ONE ARE DUE COMPLETED
TODAY...SEE DETAILS BELOW AND FROM CLASS PLANS ON 10/9....)
NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS A QUIZ AND HOMEWORK COMPLETION GRADE(S)!
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED IN #2 ABOVE OF THE
HOMEWORK PLANS! (WITH A BRIEF REVIEW FIRST....)
THIS QUIZ WILL BE SPANISH-TO-SPANISH WITH THE EXPRESSIONS LISTED IN
#1-75!
4. CONTINUATION OF CLASS DISCUSSION ON THE PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE:
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. We will continue with
our discussion on page 3 of the workbook....plus the homework verb
conjugations assignment listed in #2 above, with any questions you
may have had....
FRIDAY, 10/12/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING WORKBOOKS TODAY!
2. Use the entire 40 minutes today in the lab listening to at least 4-5
short Spanish video segments from any of these sites:
You Tube, El país (Spain), BBCMundo, or a site of your choice (if you
have trouble accessing these sites). Take notes as you progress and
discuss them with a partner, comparing and contrasting topics/themes/
information....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 10/16/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND PRESENT TENSE VERB CONJUGA-
TIONS FROM THE SECOND SHEET DISTRIBUTED LAST WEEK...(SEE ABOVE PLANS
FOR MORE DETAILS)!
--THE PRESENT TENSE INDICATIVE VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEET DISTRIBUTED ON
TUESDAY, 10/9....THE SECOND SHEET SIMILAR TO THE ONE RECEIVED THE
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL....(THIS SHEET INCLUDES MORE VERBS ADDED IN
MY OWN HANDWRITING....) ALL ENGLISH DEFINITIONS TO INFINITIVES AND
THE COMPLETE SET OF CONJUGATIONS FOR EACH ONE...
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 10/2/12:
1. Study Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...and be prepared for class discussion and participation in
group scenarios and presentations.
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED IN #1 ABOVE!
THIS QUIZ WILL ONLY BE SPANISH-TO-ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS OF THE
EXPRESSIONS, #1-75!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 10/4/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PRESENT TENSE INDICATIVE VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEET
IN THE HANDOUTS RECEIVED THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL! THIS IS SIMPLY
A CONJUGATIONS QUIZ BASED ON THE 10 GROUPS LISTED ON THE SHEET...
LABELED I-X....
FRIDAY, 10/5/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING WORKBOOKS TODAY!
2. Use the entire 40 minutes today in the lab listening to at least 4-5
short Spanish video segments from any of these sites:
You Tube, El país (Spain), BBCMundo, or a site of your choice (if you
have trouble accessing these sites). Take notes as you progress and
discuss them with a partner, comparing and contrasting topics/themes/
information....
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!! (SEE DETAILS LISTED BELOW.) RUBRICS FOR
GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. The Honor Code is always in
effect when completing these homework exercises. In other words, please
do the exercises on your own first before consulting the answer key.
Also, take note of any new vocabulary presented on each page and define
in English. THIS HOMEWORK WILL FINALLY BE CHECKED TODAY!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, 9/25/12:
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!! (SEE DETAILS LISTED BELOW.) RUBRICS FOR
GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
PLAN A SHORT CONVERSATION FOR THE CAPÍTULO 1 THEME OF CORTESÍAS DE LA
VIDA SOCIAL:
--WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4
--USE THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS TO GREET AND MEET OLD/NEW FRIENDS WITH
INTRODUCTIONS AND SALUTATIONS. THEN DISCUSS WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO USING
APPROPRIATE REACTIONS/EXPRESSIONS FROM THE LIST OF VOCABULARY. END
THE CONVERSATION WITH APPROPRIATE GESTURES AND EXPRESSIONS OF DEPART-
URES/GOODBYES.
--PLAN A CONVERSATION OF NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES DURATION PER GROUP.
--CONVERSATION MUST BE MEMORIZED WITH NO NOTES USED FOR HELP.
--CONVERSATIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN CLASS ON TUESDAY, 9/25/12!
--EACH GROUP WILL BE CRITIQUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PRESENTATION.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. The Honor Code is always in
effect when completing these homework exercises. In other words, please
do the exercises on your own first before consulting the answer key.
Also, take note of any new vocabulary presented on each page and define
in English. THIS HOMEWORK WILL FINALLY BE CHECKED TODAY!! If time
permits we will begin our discussion on pages 1-6....
3. Review vocab. quiz corrections from 9/20...Quizlet/Horizontes-C1....
4. Finish/review from last week's plans:
Complete the answers to the handout received the first week of school
labeled...Repasamos las formas para el examen...(diagnostic verb tense
review sheet).
HOMEWORK DUE/CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, 9/27/12:
1. IN-CLASS ESSAY TEST ASSESSMENT TODAY!! COME TO CLASS PREPARED TO DO A
50-MINUTE TIMED WRITING IN SPANISH ON THE TOPIC LISTED BELOW. YOU MAY
PRE-PLAN AT HOME BUT CANNOT USE ANY NOTES OR HELP DURING THE ACTUAL IN-
CLASS TIMED WRITING. THIS ASSESSMENT IS BASED ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF
SPANISH LEARNED IN LEVELS 1-3. YOU MAY APPROACH THIS TOPIC FROM ANY
DIRECTION YOU SO CHOOSE, AND CAN USE TENSES YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE
APPLYING. NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS TEST #1 FOR THE FIRST GRADING
PERIOD, SO PLAN AHEAD AND BE READY TO START AS SOON AS I GIVE YOU
THE GO AHEAD....
TOPIC: IN A WELL-ORGANIZED, NEATLY WRITTEN SPANISH ESSAY OF AT LEAST
ONE DOUBLE-SPACED PAGE, PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF........
WHO ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOUR LIKES AND DISLIKES? WHAT ARE SOME
OF YOUR OPINIONS AND FEELINGS ON CERTAIN TOPICS OR ISSUES?
YOU MAY MAKE REFERENCE TO FAMILY, PAST EXPERIENCES, OR FUTURE
PLANS IF YOU WISH. IN GENERAL, USE ANY APPROACH YOU SO DESIRE
IN ORDER TO TELL ME WHO YOU REALLY ARE......
NOTE: BE CREATIVE, AND DO NOT OVER-USE EXPRESSIONS LIKE GUSTAR/SER/
ESTAR. USE A VARIETY OF VERBS AND VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS YOU
HAVE LEARNED THROUGH YOUR STUDY SO FAR OF THE SPANISH LANGUAGE.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE ESSAYS:
50% RELEVANCE TO TOPIC/CONTENT SPECIFIC/CREATIVITY/GOOD INTRODUCTION-
GOOD FLOW-GOOD CONCLUSION
50% APPROPRIATE SENTENCE STRUCTURE/CORRECT GRAMMAR USAGE
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. The Honor Code is always in
effect when completing these homework exercises. In other words, please
do the exercises on your own first before consulting the answer key.
Also, take note of any new vocabulary presented on each page and define
in English. NOTE: If time permits we will continue our discussion on
pages 1-6....
FRIDAY, 9/28/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING WORKBOOKS TODAY!
2. Use the entire 40 minutes today in the lab listening to at least 4-5
short Spanish video segments from any of these sites:
You Tube, El país (Spain), BBCMundo, or a site of your choice (if you
have trouble accessing these sites). Take notes as you progress and
discuss them with a partner, comparing and contrasting topics/themes/
information....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 10/2/12:
1. Study Capítulo 2 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
¡Buen viaje!...and be prepared for class discussion and participation in
group scenarios and presentations.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 9/18/12:
1. Study the sheets labeled Lección preliminar (Lección 0): Ortografía y
puntuación...pages xv-xx. QUIZ TODAY ON THESE SHEETS!
2. Study Capítulo 1 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets labeled
Cortesías de la vida social...and be prepared for class discussion and
participation in group scenarios and presentations.
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. The Honor Code is always in
effect when completing these homework exercises. In other words, please
do the exercises on your own first before consulting the answer key.
Also, take note of any new vocabulary presented on each page and define
in English.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR THURSDAY, 9/20/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY!! CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE QUIZLET/HORIZONTES TEXT VOCABULARY
SHEETS....ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-70...(SPANISH-TO-SPANISH DEFINITIONS/ETC.)!
2. Complete the answers to the handout received the first week of school
labeled...Repasamos las formas para el examen...(diagnostic verb tense
review sheet).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 9/18-20/12:
1. Organization of notebook and handouts for the Pre-AP course....
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....(to be done in class as a tool
for prior knowledge recognition)
2. Study the sheets labeled Lección preliminar (Lección 0): Ortografía y
puntuación...pages xv-xx. QUIZ TUESDAY ON THESE SHEETS!
3. Handouts from above plans...study Capítulo 1 of the Quizlet/Horizontes
text vocabulary sheets labeled Cortesías de la vida social...and be
prepared for class discussion and participation in group scenarios and
presentations.
Capítulo 1 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets...
Cortesías de la vida social...correct pronunciation practice for the
expressions, and practice group scenarios and short skits with the
Spanish/Hispanic customs for greetings/etc.
QUIZ THURSDAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS, #1-70!
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. The Honor Code is always in
effect when completing these homework exercises. In other words, please
do the exercises on your own first before consulting the answer key.
Also, take note of any new vocabulary presented on each page and define
in English. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK OF THE
SCHOOL YEAR! We will review any questions you may have on the indicated
pages, and discuss any new vocabulary as well. CHECK ON TUESDAY!
5. Complete the answers to the handout received the first week of school
labeled...Repasamos las formas para el examen...(diagnostic verb tense
review sheet). HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK AND REVIEW ON THURSDAY!
FRIDAY, 9/21/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING WORKBOOKS TODAY!
2. USE THE LAB RESOURCES TO PLAN A SHORT CONVERSATION FOR THE CAPÍTULO 1
THEME OF CORTESÍAS DE LA VIDA SOCIAL:
--WORK IN GROUPS OF 3-4
--USE THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS TO GREET AND MEET OLD/NEW FRIENDS WITH
INTRODUCTIONS AND SALUTATIONS. THEN DISCUSS WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO USING
APPROPRIATE REACTIONS/EXPRESSIONS FROM THE LIST OF VOCABULARY. END
THE CONVERSATION WITH APPROPRIATE GESTURES AND EXPRESSIONS OF DEPART-
URES/GOODBYES.
--PLAN A CONVERSATION OF NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES DURATION PER GROUP.
--CONVERSATION MUST BE MEMORIZED WITH NO NOTES USED FOR HELP.
--CONVERSATIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN CLASS ON TUESDAY, 9/25/12!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 9/25/12:
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!! (SEE DETAILS LISTED IN ABOVE PLANS FOR
9/21/12!) RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
1. COURSE SYLLABUS: Verification of signatures/more discussion on weekly
class participation grades.
2. Selection of Spanish names to be used in the Pre-AP course this year.
NOTE: The Spanish name you select does not have to be the equivalent
one to your English name.
Verification of selected names....
3. Class review of Pre-AP and AP goals/strengths/weaknesses with students'
opinions on papers from last week's plans.
4. Organization of notebook and handouts for the Pre-AP course....
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....(to be done in class as a tool
for prior knowledge recognition)
5. Handouts from above plans...study the sheets labeled Lección preliminar
(Lección 0): Ortografía y puntuación...pages xv-xx. Be prepared for
class discussion and a possible quiz at the conclusion of the discussion.
6. Handouts from above plans...study Capítulo 1 of the Quizlet/Horizontes
text vocabulary sheets labeled Cortesías de la vida social...and be
prepared for class discussion and participation in group scenarios and
presentations.
THURSDAY, 9/13/12:
1. Continued discussion on handouts from 9/11 plans:
A. Lección preliminar (0): Ortografía y pronunciación...pages xv-xx:
vocabulary/terminology/possible quiz!
B. Capítulo 1 of the Quizlet/Horizontes text vocabulary sheets...
Cortesías de la vida social...correct pronunciation practice for the
expressions, and practice group scenarios and short skits with the
Spanish/Hispanic customs for greetings/etc.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.1-6...review the present tense indicative verbs and
complete all indicated exercises, checking all answers in the provided
answer key booklet prior to class arrival. The Honor Code is always in
effect when completing these homework exercises. In other words, please
do the exercises on your own first before consulting the answer key.
Also, take note of any new vocabulary presented on each page and define
in English. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK OF THE
SCHOOL YEAR! We will review any questions you may have on the indicated
pages, and discuss any new vocabulary as well.
FRIDAY, 9/14/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING WORKBOOKS TODAY!
2. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY: LISTENING AND SPEAKING COMPREHENSION:
A. 25 MINUTES: USE THE BBC MUNDO EN ESPAÑOL SITE TO LISTEN TO AT LEAST
2 VIDEO SEGMENTS OF YOUR CHOOSING. TAKE SOME BRIEF NOTES IN SPANISH
ON THE CONTENT YOU HEAR.
B. 1O MINUTES: SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS ON THE CONTENT OF THE VIDEOS....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR TUESDAY, 9/18/12:
1. 2 QUIZZES TODAY!!
--A. VOCABULARY AND INDICATED TERMINOLOGY FROM THE LECCIÓN PRELIMINAR
HANDOUT SHEETS ON ORTOGRAFÍA Y PRONUNCIACIÓN, PAGES XV-XX.
--B. CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE QUIZLET/HORIZONTES TEXT VOCABULARY SHEETS....
ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-70...(SPANISH-TO-SPANISH DEFINITIONS/ETC.)
TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 9/4-6/12: FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES!
1. Class rosters and introductions.
2. Review of class schedule.
3. Review of fire drill procedures/codes instructions/earthquake response.
4. Locker problems and questions should be referred to Ms. Bowman or Mr.
Charles, outside of class time.
5. Discussion of Announcements-Events-Assignments listed at the top of
this page.
6. Distribution of UNA VEZ MÁS wkbk., with verification of fees paid.
7. Teacher Web: refer to my web page before each class for updates and
more instructions.
8. Distribution and explanation of course syllabus/goals/expectations
for the class. RETURN ON 9/6 WITH STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURES!
9. Selection of Spanish names to be used in the Pre-AP course this year.
NOTE: The Spanish name you select does not have to be the equivalent
one to your English name.
10. Organization of notebook and handouts for the Pre-AP course....
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....(to be done in class as a tool
for prior knowledge recognition)
ARCHIVES FOR PRE-AP SPANISH--2011-2012:
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 4-8, 2012:
1. SPEAKING SECTION OF THE FINAL EXAM!! (REFER TO THE RUBRICS/TOPICS SHEETS
DISTRIBUTED PREVIOUSLY.)...(CLASS CHARLAS, GROUP PRESENTATIONS, DEBATES).
2. REVIEW CORRECTIONS TO 2 TESTS:
A. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS!--LECCIONES 1-5.
B. THE 9 MAIN INDICATIVE MOOD VERB TENSES:
--PRESENTE, PRETÉRITO, IMPERFECTO, FUTURO, CONDICIONAL, PRESENTE
PERFECTO, PLUSCUAMPERFECTO, FUTURO PERFECTO, CONDICIONAL PERFECTO....
(CONJUGATIONS ONLY!)
3. ANY EXAM EXEMPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 8. MAKE SURE THAT
I SIGN YOUR FORMS.
4. ALL HISPANIC COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK SUMMARIES NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO ME
BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6.
5. ALL NINE-WEEKS GRADES WILL BE POSTED AND FINALIZED IN POWER SCHOOL BY
MONDAY, JUNE 11. SEE ME BEFORE THAT DATE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
6. SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE AP CLASS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AND EXPLAINED
THIS WEEK. CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE TASKS.
7. REMINDERS FOR THOSE TAKING THE AP CLASS WITH ME NEXT YEAR:
--BRING BACK TO CLASS YOUR 2 WORKBOOKS...UNA VEZ MÁS AND TRIÁNGULO...
WE WILL FINISH THESE DURING THE AP COURSE.
--MAINTAIN YOUR SAME NOTEBOOK, COMPLETE WITH ALL NECESSARY INDICATED
HANDOUTS FROM THE PRE-AP COURSE.
8. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TEACHING EACH OF YOU THIS YEAR. FOR THOSE TAKING
THE AP COURSE, I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN. FOR THOSE WHO
ARE NOT, I WISH YOU THE BEST AS YOU CONTINUE WITH YOUR FUTURE GOALS AND
ASPIRATIONS. TO ANALÍA AND KIYA, THE BEST TO YOU AS YOU ENTER THE
COLLEGE YEARS!
--¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES Y LOS AÑOS DEL PORVENIR!
--SR. JENKINS :)
FINAL EXAM: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012--ROOM 244--8:40-11:40AM
FINAL EXAM FORMAT: (100 TOTAL POINTS)
1. INTERPRETIVE LISTENING: (20 PUNTOS)
LISTEN TO A NARRATIVE AND THEN WRITE A MINIMUM 5-SENT. PARAGRAPH SUMMARY.
2. PRESENTATIONAL WRITING: (3 ENSAYOS @ 20 PUNTOS = 60 PUNTOS)
CHOOSE 3 FROM THESE GENERAL TOPICS: (TOPICS WILL BE MORE SPECIFICALLY
GIVEN TO YOU ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM):
--WHAT HAVE YOU DONE/WILL YOU HAVE DONE BY THE END OF THE YEAR....
--RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GOOD JOB INTERVIEW....
--RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PERSON TO ENJOY GOOD HEALTH....
--IF YOU WERE PRESIDENT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO....
--WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE DONE ....(SI CLAUSES)....
--ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHILDREN WATCHING TOO MUCH TV....
--FAMILY CELEBRATIONS WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG....
--MODES OF COMMUNICATION IN TODAY'S SOCIETY....
3. INTERPERSONAL/PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING: (20 PUNTOS)
(THIS SECTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN CLASS ON JUNE 4/8....)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/30/12:
1. Class review of the final exam speaking section topics and rubrics sheets
distributed in 5/25 plans....
2. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS! SHEETS:
A. We will continue with the Acts. in Lección 3, and more disc. as time
permits today, through Lección 5....PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO
CLASS TODAY!!
3. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY: (*--REVIEW FOR TODAY'S CLASS!)
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays *
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10 *
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
4. REVIEW ALL 9 MAIN INDICATIVE MOOD VERB TENSES...(SEE CONJUGATION SHEETS).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 6/1/12: REGULAR ODD-DAY SCHEDULE! NOTE CHANGES!
1. 2 TESTS TODAY!!
A. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS!--LECCIONES 1-5.
B. THE 9 MAIN INDICATIVE MOOD VERB TENSES:
--PRESENTE, PRETÉRITO, IMPERFECTO, FUTURO, CONDICIONAL, PRESENTE
PERFECTO, PLUSCUAMPERFECTO, FUTURO PERFECTO, CONDICIONAL PERFECTO....
(CONJUGATIONS ONLY!)
MONDAY/FRIDAY, 6/4-8/12:
1. SPEAKING SECTION TO THE FINAL EXAM!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/21/12:
1. SPECIAL SOL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK! (12:25 -3:10 PM)
2. PAELLA LUNCHEON PRESENTATION WITH EMILIO AT EMILIO'S RESTAURANT----
BROAD AND MEADOW STREETS--1-3PM!!
BRING $20 CASH, WHICH INCLUDES...UNLIMITED BEVERAGES/BREAD, TORTILLA
ESPAÑOLA, SEAFOOD PAELLA/VEGETARIAN PAELLA, EMILIO'S PRESENTATION....
3. AGENDA FOR TODAY'S CLASS:
A. We will board the green bus at 12:30 in order to arrive at Emilio's
by 12:45 or so....
B. Spanish paella luncheon presentation with Emilio...(12:45 - 2:45)
1. Bring $20 cash/exact change to give to me before we arrive at the
restaurant.
2. Be prepared to eat, and ask questions during the presentation.
3. We will leave by 2:30 or so, and walk back to MLWGS in time for
you to catch your rides/bus home. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes!
4. You should thoroughly enjoy this presentation today, as you will
remember it as one of the highlights of our class time together!
4. Verification of attendance from Friday, 5/18....
5. NSE 2012 AWARDS PRESENTATIONS....MEDALS/CERTIFICATES/COMMENDATIONS....
FRIDAY, 5/25/12: MEET IN ROOM 244 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!! REGULAR FRIDAY SCHED.!
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 10 expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(THIS IS
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
2. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS! SHEETS:
A. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: INDICATED ACTS. FROM LECCIONES 1-10!
(BE SURE TO HAVE ALL EXERCISES COMPLETED BY TODAY!)
b. We will continue with the Acts. in Lección 3, and more disc. as time
permits today.
UPCOMING PLANS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
1. MONDAY, 6/4/12: TEST ON THE LECCIONES 1-10 SHEETS TITLED...¡OJO CON
ESTAS PALABRAS!
2. MONDAY/FRIDAY. 6/4&8/12: SPEAKING SECTION OF THE FINAL EXAM!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/14/12:
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 10 expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(THIS IS
ONLY A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
2. BRING TRIÁNGULO WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY, AND REVIEW THE CHAPTER 1 VOCAB.
EXPRESSIONS, PAGES 1-3.
3. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY:
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/16/12:
1. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY: (*--REVIEW FOR TODAY'S CLASS!)
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays *
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10 *
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 5/14/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCAB. LISTS/SHEETS FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...CH.10:
A. Review expressions...(pronunciation and comprehension practice).
B. QUIZ TODAY, #1-102, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN, ENGLISH-SPANISH!
2. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: CH.1:
A. p.21, directed conversation, #dos--(intro. to this AP Exam activity).
B. p.23-24, presentational speaking, #dos--(intro. to this AP Exam
activity).
3. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY:
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/16/12:
1. REVIEW CORRECTIONS TO RECENT ASSESSMENTS:
A. QUIZLET VOCAB. QUIZZES--CH.10...(5/14/12).
2. NSE 2012 score results/awards recognitions/comments/etc.....
3. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: CH.1:
A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE FOR THE AP EXAM:
1. p.4-7, with new vocab....(finish p.6-7 today).
4. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY: (*--REVIEW FOR TODAY'S CLASS!)
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays *
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10 *
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
ARCHIVES FOR PRE-AP SPANISH--2011-2012:
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 4-8, 2012:
1. SPEAKING SECTION OF THE FINAL EXAM!! (REFER TO THE RUBRICS/TOPICS SHEETS
DISTRIBUTED PREVIOUSLY.)...(CLASS CHARLAS, GROUP PRESENTATIONS, DEBATES).
2. REVIEW CORRECTIONS TO 2 TESTS:
A. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS!--LECCIONES 1-5.
B. THE 9 MAIN INDICATIVE MOOD VERB TENSES:
--PRESENTE, PRETÉRITO, IMPERFECTO, FUTURO, CONDICIONAL, PRESENTE
PERFECTO, PLUSCUAMPERFECTO, FUTURO PERFECTO, CONDICIONAL PERFECTO....
(CONJUGATIONS ONLY!)
3. ANY EXAM EXEMPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 8. MAKE SURE THAT
I SIGN YOUR FORMS.
4. ALL HISPANIC COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK SUMMARIES NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO ME
BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6.
5. ALL NINE-WEEKS GRADES WILL BE POSTED AND FINALIZED IN POWER SCHOOL BY
MONDAY, JUNE 11. SEE ME BEFORE THAT DATE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
6. SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE AP CLASS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AND EXPLAINED
THIS WEEK. CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE TASKS.
7. REMINDERS FOR THOSE TAKING THE AP CLASS WITH ME NEXT YEAR:
--BRING BACK TO CLASS YOUR 2 WORKBOOKS...UNA VEZ MÁS AND TRIÁNGULO...
WE WILL FINISH THESE DURING THE AP COURSE.
--MAINTAIN YOUR SAME NOTEBOOK, COMPLETE WITH ALL NECESSARY INDICATED
HANDOUTS FROM THE PRE-AP COURSE.
8. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TEACHING EACH OF YOU THIS YEAR. FOR THOSE TAKING
THE AP COURSE, I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN. FOR THOSE WHO
ARE NOT, I WISH YOU THE BEST AS YOU CONTINUE WITH YOUR FUTURE GOALS AND
ASPIRATIONS. TO ANALÍA AND KIYA, THE BEST TO YOU AS YOU ENTER THE
COLLEGE YEARS!
--¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES Y LOS AÑOS DEL PORVENIR!
--SR. JENKINS :)
FINAL EXAM: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012--ROOM 244--8:40-11:40AM
FINAL EXAM FORMAT: (100 TOTAL POINTS)
1. INTERPRETIVE LISTENING: (20 PUNTOS)
LISTEN TO A NARRATIVE AND THEN WRITE A MINIMUM 5-SENT. PARAGRAPH SUMMARY.
2. PRESENTATIONAL WRITING: (3 ENSAYOS @ 20 PUNTOS = 60 PUNTOS)
CHOOSE 3 FROM THESE GENERAL TOPICS: (TOPICS WILL BE MORE SPECIFICALLY
GIVEN TO YOU ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM):
--WHAT HAVE YOU DONE/WILL YOU HAVE DONE BY THE END OF THE YEAR....
--RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GOOD JOB INTERVIEW....
--RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PERSON TO ENJOY GOOD HEALTH....
--IF YOU WERE PRESIDENT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO....
--WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE DONE ....(SI CLAUSES)....
--ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHILDREN WATCHING TOO MUCH TV....
--FAMILY CELEBRATIONS WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG....
--MODES OF COMMUNICATION IN TODAY'S SOCIETY....
3. INTERPERSONAL/PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING: (20 PUNTOS)
(THIS SECTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN CLASS ON JUNE 4/8....)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/30/12:
1. Class review of the final exam speaking section topics and rubrics sheets
distributed in 5/25 plans....
2. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS! SHEETS:
A. We will continue with the Acts. in Lección 3, and more disc. as time
permits today, through Lección 5....PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO
CLASS TODAY!!
3. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY: (*--REVIEW FOR TODAY'S CLASS!)
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays *
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10 *
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
4. REVIEW ALL 9 MAIN INDICATIVE MOOD VERB TENSES...(SEE CONJUGATION SHEETS).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 6/1/12: REGULAR ODD-DAY SCHEDULE! NOTE CHANGES!
1. 2 TESTS TODAY!!
A. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS!--LECCIONES 1-5.
B. THE 9 MAIN INDICATIVE MOOD VERB TENSES:
--PRESENTE, PRETÉRITO, IMPERFECTO, FUTURO, CONDICIONAL, PRESENTE
PERFECTO, PLUSCUAMPERFECTO, FUTURO PERFECTO, CONDICIONAL PERFECTO....
(CONJUGATIONS ONLY!)
MONDAY/FRIDAY, 6/4-8/12:
1. SPEAKING SECTION TO THE FINAL EXAM!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/21/12:
1. SPECIAL SOL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK! (12:25 -3:10 PM)
2. PAELLA LUNCHEON PRESENTATION WITH EMILIO AT EMILIO'S RESTAURANT----
BROAD AND MEADOW STREETS--1-3PM!!
BRING $20 CASH, WHICH INCLUDES...UNLIMITED BEVERAGES/BREAD, TORTILLA
ESPAÑOLA, SEAFOOD PAELLA/VEGETARIAN PAELLA, EMILIO'S PRESENTATION....
3. AGENDA FOR TODAY'S CLASS:
A. We will board the green bus at 12:30 in order to arrive at Emilio's
by 12:45 or so....
B. Spanish paella luncheon presentation with Emilio...(12:45 - 2:45)
1. Bring $20 cash/exact change to give to me before we arrive at the
restaurant.
2. Be prepared to eat, and ask questions during the presentation.
3. We will leave by 2:30 or so, and walk back to MLWGS in time for
you to catch your rides/bus home. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes!
4. You should thoroughly enjoy this presentation today, as you will
remember it as one of the highlights of our class time together!
4. Verification of attendance from Friday, 5/18....
5. NSE 2012 AWARDS PRESENTATIONS....MEDALS/CERTIFICATES/COMMENDATIONS....
FRIDAY, 5/25/12: MEET IN ROOM 244 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!! REGULAR FRIDAY SCHED.!
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 10 expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(THIS IS
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
2. ¡OJO CON ESTAS PALABRAS! SHEETS:
A. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: INDICATED ACTS. FROM LECCIONES 1-10!
(BE SURE TO HAVE ALL EXERCISES COMPLETED BY TODAY!)
b. We will continue with the Acts. in Lección 3, and more disc. as time
permits today.
UPCOMING PLANS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
1. MONDAY, 6/4/12: TEST ON THE LECCIONES 1-10 SHEETS TITLED...¡OJO CON
ESTAS PALABRAS!
2. MONDAY/FRIDAY. 6/4&8/12: SPEAKING SECTION OF THE FINAL EXAM!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/14/12:
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 10 expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(THIS IS
ONLY A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
2. BRING TRIÁNGULO WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY, AND REVIEW THE CHAPTER 1 VOCAB.
EXPRESSIONS, PAGES 1-3.
3. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY:
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/16/12:
1. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY: (*--REVIEW FOR TODAY'S CLASS!)
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays *
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10 *
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 5/14/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCAB. LISTS/SHEETS FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...CH.10:
A. Review expressions...(pronunciation and comprehension practice).
B. QUIZ TODAY, #1-102, LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN, ENGLISH-SPANISH!
2. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: CH.1:
A. p.21, directed conversation, #dos--(intro. to this AP Exam activity).
B. p.23-24, presentational speaking, #dos--(intro. to this AP Exam
activity).
3. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY:
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/16/12:
1. REVIEW CORRECTIONS TO RECENT ASSESSMENTS:
A. QUIZLET VOCAB. QUIZZES--CH.10...(5/14/12).
2. NSE 2012 score results/awards recognitions/comments/etc.....
3. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: CH.1:
A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE FOR THE AP EXAM:
1. p.4-7, with new vocab....(finish p.6-7 today).
4. FIND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PACKETS/SHEETS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE FIRST
WEEK OF SCHOOL AND BRING TO CLASS TODAY: (*--REVIEW FOR TODAY'S CLASS!)
--Distribution and brief explanation of various reference handouts for
notebooks:
A. Appendix A/B: stress/accentuation rules, transitional expressions
B. Appendices: verbs, idiomatic expressions, grammatical terms,
transitional phrases
C. La tecnología/los trucos mnemotécnicos
D. Skills Development and useful expressions for writing good synthesis
essays *
E. Lección preliminar/Capítulo 1: spelling and punctuation rules,
new present tense verbs
F. HORIZONTES text vocabulary/idiomatic expressions packets: Lecciones
1-10 *
G. Indicative verb tenses packet with appendices of verb conjugations
H. Present subjunctive review packet
I. Diagnostic verb tense review sheet....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 5/18/12: MEET IN ROOM 244 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. MARGARET CORCORAN WILL BE THE SUBSTITUTE TODAY, DUE TO OUT LANGUAGES
DEPARTMENT RETREAT/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT MEETING.
2. CLASSWORK FOR TODAY:
A. FINISH ALL OF THE INDICATED ACTIVIDADES EXERCISES ON THE ¡OJO CON
ESTAS PALABRAS! SHEETS....
B. TRIÁNGULO WKBK., PAGES 8-16.....COMPLETE INDICATED EXERCISES....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 5/18/12: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. BRING ONLY YOUR TRIÁNGULO WKBK. FOR TODAY'S CLASS:
A. p.1-3: a review of the vocab. expressions...pronunciation and
comprehension practice.
B. p.8-10: reading comprehension practice for the AP Exam, with new
vocab. noted, etc.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/14/12:
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 10 expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(THIS IS
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/30/12: NOTE CHANGES!!
1. QUIZ...UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....PAGES 60-78...(SUBJUNCTIVE-INDICATIVE-
INFINITIVE STRUCTURES, PRESENT AND IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVES)! NOTE....
THE MAIN EMPHASIS OF THIS QUIZ IS THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE AND ITS
STRUCTURE/USES!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/2/12: NOTE CHANGES!!
1. TEST TODAY ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES AND STRUCTURES, UVM(60-78):
A. 4 SECTIONS OF...SUBJUNCTIVE/INDICATIVE/INFINITIVE STRUCTURES....
----FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS WITH CORRECT FORM OF VERB...(NOTE: CAREFUL
WITH THE SEQUENCE OF TENSES HERE...SEE P.71 OF UVM WKBK.!)
B. 20 ENGLISH SENTENCES TO TRANSLATE TO SPANISH, INCORPORATING THE
SUBJUNCTIVE/INDICATIVE/INFINITIVE STRUCTURES....(YOU WILL BE
ALLOWED TO USE A DICTIONARY ONLY FOR LOOKING UP VOCABULARY EXPRS.
THAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW....)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/30/12:
1. SIGN-UP SHEET FOR ALL THOSE WHO WILL BE MISSING CLASS IN THE NEXT 2
WEEKS DUE TO AP EXAMS....(PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES).
2. Class discussion on Costa Rica presentation by Dr. Eduardo Cárdenas....
3. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.72-78; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English.
(REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.) We will review the structure content and any questions you
may have had on the homework exs. or new vocab. expressions.....
We will continue/finish where we left off....(page 74-78)....
4. SUBJUNCTIVE TEST REVIEW/FORMAT...(SEE ABOVE PLANS FOR FORMAT)....
5. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: p.16, Act.VI, ensayos cortos, #tres....spend the 10
minutes writing the informal short essay at home, and bring to class
for revisions and evaluations.....PLEASE HAVE THESE DONE BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS, AND BRING THEM TO CLASS! WE WILL REVIEW THE CONTENT, REVISE
IT, AND EVALUATE IT ACCORDING TO THE AP RUBRICS FOR GRADING.....
(These practice essays will be returned today, and will count as a
homework check for completion/accuracy.)
6. QUIZ...UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....PAGES 60-78...(SUBJUNCTIVE-INDICATIVE-
INFINITIVE STRUCTURES, PRESENT AND IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVES)! NOTE....
THE MAIN EMPHASIS OF THIS QUIZ IS THE IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE AND ITS
STRUCTURE/USES!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/2/12: TEST TODAY!!
1. TEST TODAY ON THE SUBJUNCTIVE USES AND STRUCTURES, UVM(60-78):
A. 4 SECTIONS OF...SUBJUNCTIVE/INDICATIVE/INFINITIVE STRUCTURES....
----FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS WITH CORRECT FORM OF VERB...(NOTE: CAREFUL
WITH THE SEQUENCE OF TENSES HERE...SEE P.71 OF UVM WKBK.!)
B. 20 ENGLISH SENTENCES TO TRANSLATE TO SPANISH, INCORPORATING THE
SUBJUNCTIVE/INDICATIVE/INFINITIVE STRUCTURES....(YOU WILL BE
ALLOWED TO USE A DICTIONARY ONLY FOR LOOKING UP VOCABULARY EXPRS.
THAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW....)
2. NSE 2012 score results/comments/awards recognitions/etc......
3. Review corrections to imperfect subjunctive quizzes from 4/30 plans....
FRIDAY, 5/4/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. BRING ONLY YOUR TRIÁNGULO WORKBOOK TO CLASS TODAY!
A. AP EXAM LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE....PAGES 4-7, with new
vocabulary expressions noted....
B. Review vocab., pages 1-3, Chapter 1 of the TRIÁNGULO WKBK.
SATURDAY, 5/5/12: ¿QUÉ PASA? FESTIVAL FOR 5 DE MAYO AT RICHMOND'S HISTORIC
CANAL WALK---ATTEND PART OF THE FESTIVITIES, BRING ME VERIFICATION OF
ATTENDANCE, POSSIBLY RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/23/12:
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 9 expressions, #1-80, Las fiestas....(THIS IS A SPANISH-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
2. BRING TRIÁNGULO AND UNA VEZ MÁS WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY!
3. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.72-78; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. THIS
WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSION.)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/25/12:
1. BRING TRIÁNGULO AND UNA VEZ MÁS WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY!
2. QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 10
expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(be prepared for
class discussion).
3. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: p.16, Act.VI, ensayos cortos, #tres....spend the 10
minutes writing the informal short essay at home, and bring to class
for revisions and evaluations.....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/23/12:
1. Review 2 quizzes from 4/18 plans...(C9 voc.-Quizlet/UVM(60-68))....
2. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 9 expressions, #1-80, Las fiestas....(THIS IS A SPANISH-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
3. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.69-72; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. We will
review the structure content and any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. or new vocab. expressions.....(cont. from 4/18 plans).
4. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK/REVIEW:
UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.72-78; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. THIS
WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSION.)
5. 1:30PM--Mr. Ross will cover for me from 1:30-1:45, so that I may arrive
at UR in time for the final exam for my class there at 2PM. You are to
work on the TRIÁNGULO WKBK., p.16 short essay assignment due for 4/25,
until class ends at 1:45.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/25/12:
1. Review quizzes from 4/23 plans...(Quizlet voc.-C9)....
2. QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 10
expressions, #1-102, Los medios de comunicación....(be prepared for
class discussion).....pronunciation and comprehension practice with
all expressions....
3. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.69-72; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. We will
review the structure content and any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. or new vocab. expressions.....(cont. from 4/23 plans).
4. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.72-78; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English.
(REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.) We will review the structure content and any questions you
may have had on the homework exs. or new vocab. expressions.....
5. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: p.16, Act.VI, ensayos cortos, #tres....spend the 10
minutes writing the informal short essay at home, and bring to class
for revisions and evaluations.....PLEASE HAVE THESE DONE BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS, AND BRING THEM TO CLASS! WE WILL REVIEW THE CONTENT, REVISE
IT, AND EVALUATE IT ACCORDING TO THE AP RUBRICS FOR GRADING.....
6. NSE 2012 score results/comments/awards recognitions/etc......
FRIDAY, 4/27/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. BRING ONLY YOUR TRIÁNGULO WORKBOOK TO CLASS TODAY!
A. AP EXAM LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE....PAGES 4-7, with new
vocabulary expressions noted....
B. Review vocab., pages 1-3, Chapter 1 of the TRIÁNGULO WKBK.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/16/12:
1. RETURN TO CLASS REFRESHED AND READY TO WORK AGAIN! WE ALL DESERVE THIS
MUCH-NEEDED BREAK FROM OUR STUDIES!
2. ANALÍA-XABI-JORGE: START WORKING ON THE TRIÁNGULO WKBK. EXS. IN PREPARA-
TION FOR THE 2012 AP SPANISH LANGUAGE EXAM! (ALSO, SEE NOTE ABOVE CON-
CERNING EXTRA PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR THE EXAM.)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/16/12:
1. Review corrections to quizzes...(C7 voc./C8 voc./subjunctive uses).
2. Class charlas and discussions: Spring Break activities/etc......
3. QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 9
expressions, #1-80, Las fiestas....pronunciation and comprehension
practice with all expressions.
4. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.65-68....we will continue our class discussion
on these pages from the previous plans....with any questions you may have
on the homework exs. or new vocab. noted...(cont. on p.67, uses of subj.).
5. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.69-72; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. We will
review the structure content and any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. or new vocab. expressions.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/18/12:
1. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 9 expressions, #1-80, Las fiestas....(THIS IS ONLY
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
2. QUIZ...UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....PAGES 60-68...(SUBJUNCTIVE-INDICATIVE-
INFINITIVE STRUCTURES, INCLUDING ADVERBIAL CLAUSES)!
3. BRING TRIÁNGULO WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY, AND REVIEW THE CHAPTER 1 VOCAB.
EXPRESSIONS, PAGES 1-3.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/18/12:
1. Review corrections to quizzes...(C7 voc./C8 voc./subjunctive uses).
2. QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 9
expressions, #1-80, Las fiestas....pronunciation and comprehension
practice with all expressions.
3. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 9 expressions, #1-80, Las fiestas....(THIS IS ONLY
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.... a review of pages 60-68...(completion/review).
5. QUIZ...UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....PAGES 60-68...(SUBJUNCTIVE-INDICATIVE-
INFINITIVE STRUCTURES, INCLUDING ADVERBIAL CLAUSES)!
6. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.69-72; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. We will
review the structure content and any questions you may have had on the
homework exs. or new vocab. expressions....(cont. from 4/16 plans)....
FRIDAY, 4/20/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. BRING ONLY YOUR TRIÁNGULO WORKBOOK TO CLASS TODAY!
A. AP EXAM LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE....PAGES 4-7, with new
vocabulary expressions noted....
B. Review vocab., pages 1-3, Chapter 1 of the TRIÁNGULO WKBK.
2. NSE 2012 RAW SCORE RESULTS AND COMMENTS....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/2/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.69-72; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. THIS
WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSION.)
2. AT HOME....(PRIOR TO CLASS)...PRACTICE ANOTHER OLD NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM
FROM THE NSE SITE...IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2012 EXAM COMING UP THE
FIRST WEEK IN APRIL!
3. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2012--WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4!!
4. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 8 expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....(THIS WILL BE
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/2/12:
1. Review corrections to quizzes...(C7 voc./C8 voc./subjunctive uses).
2. QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 8
expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
3. QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 8 expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....(THIS WILL BE
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
4. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.65-68....we will continue our class discussion
on these pages from last week's plans....with any questions you may have
on the homework exs. or new vocab. noted.
5. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.69-72; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. THIS
WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSION.)
6. AT HOME....(PRIOR TO CLASS)...PRACTICE ANOTHER OLD NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM
FROM THE NSE SITE...IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2012 EXAM COMING UP THE
FIRST WEEK IN APRIL! (VERIFICATION/DISCUSSION)
WEDNESDAY, 4/4/12: NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM 2012!!
1. REPORT PROMPTLY TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS SO THAT WE CAN
BEGIN RIGHT AWAY WITH THE TESTING PROCEDURES....
2. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EXAM....QUIETLY WORK ON 4/16 ASSIGNMENT LISTED
BELOW OR LISTEN TO SOME SHORT SPANISH VIDEOS OR SOME OTHER WORK......
FRIDAY, 4/6/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY'S CLASS:
A. Use the Colby site to practice the various subjunctive uses we have
studied so far...(first part of class).
B. Listen to some short Spanish videos from a site of your choosing...
(second part of class).
2. NSE 2012....RAW SCORE RESULTS/COMMENTS....
SPRING BREAK: APRIL 9-13, 2012!! ¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES!
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26-30, 2012: NOTE CHANGES!!
NOTE: ALL NEW CANDIDATES FOR THE SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEED TO
TURN IN DUES/FORMS TO ME BY THE END OF THE DAY ON MONDAY, 3/26!!
1. 3/26: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 8
expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....(be prepared for class).
2. 3/26: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.65-68; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE
SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.)
3. 3/26: AT HOME....(PRIOR TO CLASS)...PRACTICE AN OLD NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM
FROM THE NSE SITE...IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2012 EXAM COMING UP THE
FIRST WEEK IN APRIL!
4. 3/28: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 8 expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....(THIS IS ONLY
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
5. 3/28: QUIZ...UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....PAGES 60-65!
6. 3/30: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26-30, 2012:
1. 3/26: Review corrections to C7 vocab. quizzes from Quizlet shts.....
Verification of homework practice exam for NSE...(see above)....
Verification of attendance/video work from Friday, 3/23....
2. 3/26: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.60-65; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE
SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.) We will review these pages with any questions you may
have had on the exs. or new vocab. expressions.
3. 3/26: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 8
expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
4. 3/28: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 8
expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
5. 3/28: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 8 expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....(THIS WILL BE
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
6. 3/28: QUIZ...UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....PAGES 60-65!
7. 3/28: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.65-68; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE
SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.) NOTE: HOMEWORK CHECK ON MONDAY, 3/26, BUT WE WILL
REVIEW THESE PAGES ON WEDNESDAY, 3/28, WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU
MAY HAVE HAD ON THE EXS. OR NEW VOCAB. EXPRESSIONS.....
8. 3/30: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26-30, 2012: NOTE CHANGES!!
NOTE: ALL NEW CANDIDATES FOR THE SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEED TO
TURN IN DUES/FORMS TO ME BY THE END OF THE DAY ON MONDAY, 3/26!!
1. 3/26: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 8
expressions, #1-94, Nuestro mundo....(be prepared for class).
2. 3/26: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.65-68; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE
SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.)
3. 3/19: QUIZ ON PAGES 45-59 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
4. 3/19: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 7 expressions, #1-108, en el centro....(THIS IS ONLY
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
5. 3/21: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 7 expressions, #1-108, en el centro....(THIS WILL BE
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
5. 3/23: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 19-23, 2012:
1. 3/19: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.45-59; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. We will continue with p.55-59 from 3/14 plans, and
review these pages with any questions you may have on the exs.
or new vocab. expressions.
2. 3/19-21: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 7
expressions, #1-108, en el centro....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
3. 3/19: QUIZ ON PAGES 45-59 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
4. 3/19: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 7 expressions, #1-108, en el centro....(THIS IS ONLY
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
5. 3/21: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.60-65; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE
SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND
DISCUSSION.) We will review these pages with any questions you may
have had on the exs. or new vocab. expressions.
6. 3/21: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 7 expressions, #1-108, en el centro....(THIS WILL BE
A SPANISH-SPANISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
7. 3/23: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 3/26/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.65-68; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. THIS
WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSION.)
2. AT HOME....(PRIOR TO CLASS)...PRACTICE AN OLD NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM
FROM THE NSE SITE...IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2012 EXAM COMING UP THE
FIRST WEEK IN APRIL!
3.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 12-16, 2012:
1. REVIEW CORRECTIONS TO ASSESSMENTS:
A. IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE QUIZ....
B. IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE TESTS....
2. 3/12: Review imperfect vs. preterite with homework practice exs.......
UVM wkbk., p.58, exs.E/F, ....
3. 3/12-14: UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.45-59; all exs. completed and checked
prior to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in
English. THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! We will
review these pages with any questions you may have on the exs.
or new vocab. expressions.
4. 3/12-14: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 7
expressions, #1-108, en el centro....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
5. 3/14: QUIZ ON PAGES 45-59 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
6. 3/14: QUIZ...QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study
Capítulo 7 expressions, #1-108, en el centro....(THIS IS ONLY
A SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS QUIZ TODAY!)
FRIDAY, 3/16/12: SCHOOL HOLIDAY--NO CLASSES!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 3/19/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS (UVM) WKBK., p.60-65; all exs. completed and checked prior
to class, with any new vocab. expressions defined in English. THIS
WILL BE A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! (REVIEW THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSION.)
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5-9, 2012: NOTE CHANGES DUE TO 3/5
SNOW CLOSING!!
1. 3/7: QUIZ #3 ON THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE!
2. 3/7: IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE: Review the study guide sheets and practice
exercises received from previous plans...BRING ALL OF THESE TO CLASS
TODAY!
3. 3/7: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 7
expressions, #1-108, en el centro....(be prepared for class).
4. 3/7: Review all imperfect and preterite verb forms, regs./irregs.
5. 3/9: SHORT TEST ON THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE!
--FORMAT:
I. WRITE 8 CLUE WORDS/EXPRESSIONS IN SPANISH.
II. WRITE THE PRETERITE VERB FORM FOR THE GIVEN PRESENT FORM (15).
III. TRANSLATE 8 ENGLISH SENTENCES TO SPANISH...(INCLUDES THE
SPECIAL VERBS THAT CHANGE MEANING IN THE PRET./IMPFT.).
IV. COMPLETE A STORY WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE IMPERFECT OR
PRETERITE, ACCORDING TO THE CONTEXT GIVEN. (20 BLANKS)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5-9, 2012: NOTE CHANGES!!
1. REVIEW CORRECTIONS TO ASSESSMENTS:
A. 2 QUIZZES FROM 2/29 PLANS...(QUIZLET/C6 VOC.; IMPFT./PRET.)
B. IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE ESSAY TESTS....
2. 3/7: QUIZ #3 ON THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE! (RETURN/REVIEW ON 3/9)
3. 3/7: Review all imperfect vs. preterite sheets with practice exs.
UVM wkbk., p.58, exs.E/F, in class practice for test....
4. 3/7: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 7
expressions, #1-108, en el centro....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
5. 3/9: (SHORT) TEST ON THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE! (SEE ABOVE FORMAT)
6. 3/9: QUIZLET VOCAB.SHTS. FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...study Capítulo 7
expressions, #1-108, en el centro....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice with all expressions.
7. 3/9: After completion of test, work on the UVM wkbk. exs., p.45-59.
MONDAY, 2/20/12: NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS--(SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO SNOWSTORM)!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/22/12:
1. VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!! (ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-104)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 6...EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD........
...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT....(SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS ONLY TODAY)!
2. QUIZ ON THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 2/24/12:
1. IN-CLASS ESSAY TEST PERTAINING TO THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE STRUCTURES!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/22/12:
1. NOTE: THURSDAY, 2/23, 11:45AM, LAB 242: MAKE-UP SESSION FOR ANYONE WHO
WANTS TO MAKE-UP PARTICIPATION POINTS FOR A DAY MISSED FROM CLASS, AND
HAS NOT DONE SO YET...(THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY!)
2. Review/corrections...Quizlet vocab. sheets, Cap.6...(body parts).
3. VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!! (ALL EXPRESSIONS, #1-104)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 6...EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD........
...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT....(SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS ONLY TODAY)!
4. QUIZ ON THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE!
5. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: (PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT)
A. p.36-44: continue class discussion/review/practice/homework exs./new
vocab. expressions from these pages...(cont. on p.38 from last class).
B. A review of the 9 study guide sheets and practice exercises....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/24/12:
1. Review/corrections...(2 quizzes from 2/22 plans)...Quizlet Cap.6 vocab./
impft. vs. pret.
2. IN-CLASS ESSAY TEST PERTAINING TO THE IMPERFECT VS. PRETERITE STRUCTURES!
--DICTIONARIES MAY BE USED, BUT NO OTHER HELP IS ALLOWED!
--YOU WILL HAVE 60 MINUTES TO WRITE A 1-2 PAGE WELL-ORGANIZED SPANISH
ESSAY RELATING TO A TOPIC ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD AND PAST SUMMER
EXPERIENCES. I WILL GIVE YOU THE MORE SPECIFIC TOPIC AT THE BEGINNING
OF CLASS ON THIS DATE; BUT YOU WILL NEED TO REFLECT A GOOD USE OF A
VARIETY OF REGULAR AND IRREGULAR PRETERITE AND IMPERFECT VERB FORMS,
USED CORRECTLY IN YOUR SENTENCE STRUCTURE. I WILL WANT TO SEE A GOOD
UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE IMPERFECT AND PRETERITE
THAT WE HAVE STUDIED SO FAR....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 2/13/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.42-44, study and complete all structures/indicated
exs., checking answers and noting new vocab. expressions prior to class.
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 6...EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD.........
...#1-104...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and comprehension
practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
REVIEW AND STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS PRIOR TO CLASS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/15/12:
1. VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!! (ONLY THE WORDS RELATED TO BODY PARTS!)
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 6...EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD........
...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT....(SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS ONLY TODAY)!
2. Preterite vs. imperfect study guide sheets and practice exs......study
the notes and examples, and complete the 2 sheets of practice exs.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, 2/13-15/12:
1. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECKS:
A. UVM (37-44)....
B. PRETERITE/IMPERFECT PRACTICE EXERCISES SHEETS....
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 6...EL CUERPO Y LA SALUD.........
...#1-104...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and comprehension
practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
REVIEW AND STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS PRIOR TO CLASS!
--QUIZ ON 2/15/12!! (SEE ABOVE ASSIGNMENTS!)
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: (PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT)
A. Distribution of study guide sheets and practice exercises (9 total).
B. p.36-44: continue class discussion/review/practice/homework exs./new
vocab. expressions from these pages.
C. A review of the 9 study guide sheets and practice exercises....
4. Review/corrections to the 2 vocab. quizzes from C5 Quizlet sheets....
FRIDAY, 2/17/12: LANGUAGE LAB 242 TODAY!!
1. LANGUAGE LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. 20 MINUTES: Visit the Colby site on my links page and practice the
preterite vs. imperfect exercises.
B. 20 MINUTES: Continue to practice more with the past NSE assess-
ments.
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM CONTENT/STUDY GUIDE:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: PAGES 1-35, PLUS VERB CONJUGATIONS SHEETS THAT APPLY
TO THESE TOPICS.
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS: CHAPTERS 1-4.
3. EXAM CONTAINS AN INTERPRETIVE LISTENING ESSAY; 2 ESSAYS BASED ON QUIZLET
VOCAB. SHEETS, CHS.1-4, AND UVM GRAMMAR STRUCTURES; 1 ESSAY BASED ON AN
INTERPRETIVE READING SELECTION; AND THE SPEAKING ASSESSMENT COMPLETED
BEFORE THE ACTUAL EXAM DATE.
BLOCK 5 EXAM DATE: FRIDAY, 1/27/12; 8:40-11:30AM, ROOM 244
EXAM FORMAT AND CONTENT: (MORE SPECIFIC THAN ABOVE): (100 POINTS)
I. INTERPRETIVE LISTENING: (20 POINTS)
A. ESCUCHA UNA NARRACIÓN DE DEPORTES Y ESCRIBE UN BREVE RESUMEN DEL
CONTENIDO DE ELLA.
II.PRESENTATIONAL WRITING:(CHOOSE 2 OF 4 TOPICS AT 20 POINTS EACH):(40 POINTS)
A. UNA EXPERIENCIA MEMORABLE DEL PASADO...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF
UNA VEZ MÁS, P.28-36.)
B. PLANES PARA UN VIAJE...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF UNA VEZ MÁS, P.
1-27 AND QUIZLET VOCAB., CH.2.)
C. LA RUTINA PERSONAL TUYA...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF UNA VEZ MÁS,
P.1-27 AND QUIZLET VOCAB., CH.3.)
D. EL HOGAR PERFECTO DE TUS SUEÑOS...(BASED ON GRAMMAR CONCEPTS OF UNA
VEZ MÁS, P.1-27 AND...45-48,EXPLAINING THE FUTURE TENSE THAT HOPE-
FULLY YOU REMEMBER FROM PREVIOUS YEARS OF SPANISH. HOWEVER, YOU
CAN ANSWER THIS QUESTION USING THE PRESENT TENSE FORMS, IF YOU LIKE.)
III.INTERPRETIVE READING: (20 POINTS)
A. CHOOSE 1 OF 2 PRINTED NARRATIVES AND REACT IN A WELL-ORGANIZED ESSAY.
IV.INTERPERSONAL/PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING: (20 POINTS)
A. THIS PART WILL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL EXAM DATE...(REFER
TO THE INFORMATION AND RUBRICS SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS PLANS.)
WEDNESDAY, 2/1/12: NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS--TEACHER WORK DAY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 2/3/12:
1. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
REVIEW AND STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS PRIOR TO CLASS!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.37-38, study and complete all structures/indicated
exs., checking answers and noting new vocab. expressions prior to class.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/3/12: (THIRD NINE-WEEKS BEGINS!)
1. DISCUSSION OF ASSESSMENTS AND GRADES:
A. Review corrections to semester exams...collect/file.
B. MP2 grades and comments/E1/S1 calculations....(all grades are final).
2. SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Eligibility requirements, tutoring
changes and possibilities/opportunities.
3. SECOND SEMESTER: plans, goals and objectives....
4. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
REVIEW AND STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS PRIOR TO CLASS!
5. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK AND REVIEW:
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.37-38, study and complete all structures/indicated
exs., checking answers and noting new vocab. expressions prior to class.
I WILL CHECK NOT ONLY FOR COMPLETED EXS. BUT ALSO NEW VOCABULARY EXPRES-
SIONS DEFINED AS WELL!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 2/6/12:
1. VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!!
QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT....(SPANISH-ENGLISH
DEFINITIONS ONLY TODAY)!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.38-39, study and complete all structures/indicated
exs., checking answers and noting new vocab. expressions prior to class.
MONDAY, 1/16/12: SCHOOL HOLIDAY--NO CLASSES!!
WEDNESDAY, 1/18/12:
1. IN-CLASS ESSAY TEST: (MAY USE DICTIONARIES AND NOTEBOOKS/SHEETS)....
WRITE A MAXIMUM 2-PAGE SPANISH ESSAY; DOUBLE-SPACED, FRONT SIDE OF
PAPER ONLY, NEATLY ORGANIZED...ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:
-LO QUE HICE DURANTE EL VERANO Y LO QUE HAGO AHORA DURANTE EL AÑO ESCOLAR-
--USE A WIDE VARIETY OF REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERB FORMS.
--USE TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS THAT CONNECT YOUR THOUGHTS...(REFER TO THE
APÉNDICES A/B SHEETS DISTRIBUTED IN SEPTEMBER).
--BE ORGANIZED WITH YOUR IDEAS AND PROVIDE A GOOD INTRODUCTION AND A
GOOD CONCLUSION TO YOUR ESSAY.
--BE CREATIVE!! (TIME ALLOTMENT: NO MORE THAN 1 HOUR)
2. Review corrections to preterite tense quizzes from 1/11....
3. Distribution and explanation of instructions/information sheets for the
Speaking Assessment to the First Semester Exam...(please work on the
preparations for this assessment after completion of the essay test).
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.34-36...We will continue a discussion and review of
the imperfect vs. preterite structures.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 1/9/12:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.28-34, complete all exs. as indicated and check
answers prior to class. Also, define in English any new vocabulary
expressions found on the indicated pages.
2. QUIZ TODAY ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS! (FORMS--TÚ, UD., UDS.,
NOSOTROS, VOSOTROS)....NOTE: WE WILL HAVE THIS QUIZ TODAY IN ORDER TO
GIVE EACH OF YOU SOME MORE QUIZ GRADE OPPORTUNITIES!
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/9/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS! (FORMS--TÚ, UD., UDS.,
NOSOTROS, VOSOTROS)....NOTE: WE WILL HAVE THIS QUIZ TODAY IN ORDER TO
GIVE EACH OF YOU SOME MORE QUIZ GRADE OPPORTUNITIES!
2. Completion of tests review/corrections....(#3-4).
3. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK:
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.28-34, complete all exs. as indicated and check
answers prior to class. Also, define in English any new vocabulary
expressions found on the indicated pages. We will review any questions
you may have had on the exs. and any new vocab. expressions noted on
each indicated page. NOTE: PLEASE BRING TO CLASS TODAY THE VERB
CONJUGATIONS SHEETS DISTRIBUTED THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL IN SEPT.--
(PERFECT TENSES, PRETERITES)!
4. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 1/11/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PRETERITE TENSE CONJUGATIONS SHEET...(DISTRIBUTED
IN SEPT.....THE ONE WITH THE CHARTS AND BOXES SEPARATED ACCORDING TO
IRREGULARS FORMS)! NOTE: THIS QUIZ IS ONLY BASED ON THE CONJUGATIONS
OF THE PRETERITE TENSE, BOTH REGULARS AND IRREGULARS!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.34-36, complete all exs. as indicated and check
answers prior to class. Also, define in English any new vocabulary
expressions found on the indicated pages. NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK CONSISTS
MAINLY OF 2 PAGES THAT I SIMPLY WANT YOU TO READ AND STUDY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 1/11/12:
1. Commands quiz....review/corrections.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.28-34...finish and review any work not completed
from 1/9 plans above, #3.
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PRETERITE TENSE CONJUGATIONS SHEET...(DISTRIBUTED
IN SEPT.....THE ONE WITH THE CHARTS AND BOXES SEPARATED ACCORDING TO
IRREGULARS FORMS)! NOTE: THIS QUIZ IS ONLY BASED ON THE CONJUGATIONS
OF THE PRETERITE TENSE, BOTH REGULARS AND IRREGULARS!
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.34-36, complete all exs. as indicated and check
answers prior to class. Also, define in English any new vocabulary
expressions found on the indicated pages. NOTE: THIS HOMEWORK CONSISTS
MAINLY OF 2 PAGES THAT I SIMPLY WANT YOU TO READ AND STUDY! We will
begin a discussion and review of the imperfect vs. preterite structures.
5. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 1/13/12: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. LANGUAGE LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY:
A. 20 MINUTES: Visit the Colby site on my links page and practice the
preterite/imperfect verbs exercises.
B. 20 MINUTES: EL DÍA DE LOS TRES REYES MAGOS...CULTURE OF SPANISH-
SPEAKING COUNTRIES: Holiday songs, word searches, vocabulary/culture
...(6 sheets)....
(BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS--DISTRIBUTED BEFORE THE WINTER BREAK.)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/2/12:
1. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: p.24-27, complete all repaso exercises as
indicated and check answers prior to class.
...We will discuss all indicated pages/exs./new vocabulary expressions.
2. Review commands structures...(board practice, etc.)
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS! (FORMS--TÚ, UD., UDS.,
NOSOTROS, VOSOTROS)
4. Review format of test for 1/4...sections/point values/technology vocab.
5. Test review/corrections...(TEST #3)....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 1/4/12: TEST TODAY!!
1. Quiz review/corrections...(commands).
2. TEST REVIEW SESSION TODAY: (LUNCH--11:45-12:15--ROOM 244)!
3. TEST TODAY: (TECHNOLOGY VOCAB. SHEET/5 TYPES OF COMMANDS)
A. FORMAT OF TEST: (100 POINTS)
I. VOCABULARIO DE LA TECNOLOGÍA
A. IDENTIFY 7 PARTS OF THE COMPUTER (14 POINTS)
B. COMPLETE BLANKS IN SENTENCES WITH VOCAB. (6 POINTS)
C. USE WORD BANK TO COMPLETE BLANKS IN A DIALOGUE (12 POINTS)
D. USE WORD BANK TO COMPLETE BLANKS IN A DIALOGUE (10 POINTS)
II. LOS MANDATOS
A. ANSWER A QUESTION DIRECTED TO A CERTAIN PERSON BASED ON
THE VARIOUS USES OF THE DIFFERENT COMMANDS (10 POINTS)
B. TÚ AND VOSOTROS COMMANDS (13 POINTS)
C. UD. AND UDS. COMMANDS (12 POINTS)
D. NOSOTROS COMMANDS (10 POINTS)
E. PRONOUNS WITH COMMANDS...AFFIRMATIVE/NEGATIVE FORMS...
WRITE THE OPPOSITE OF THE GIVEN FORMAL COMMAND WITHOUT
CHANGING THE COMMAND FORM, JUST THE POSITION OF THE PRO-
NOUNS...(10 POINTS)
4. AFTER COMPLETING THE TEST, YOU WILL NEED TO USE YOUR UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.
TODAY, SO PLEASE BRING IT TO CLASS. WORK ON THE EXERCISES FOR PAGES
28-34, THE PAST TENSES OF THE INDICATIVE MOOD.
FRIDAY, 1/6/12: WE WILL BE IN ROOM 244 TODAY FOR CLASS!
1. EL DÍA DE LOS TRES REYES MAGOS...CULTURE OF SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES:
A. Holiday songs, word searches, vocabulary/culture...(6 sheets)....
(BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS DISTRIBUTED BEFORE THE WINTER BREAK.)
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc. PLEASE BRING THESE SHEETS TO CLASS TODAY!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 12/12/11:
1. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: p.20-23, commands forms...complete
all exs. as indicated and check answers prior to class. NOTE: STUDY
THE FORMATIONS OF THE DIFFERENT COMMANDS AND BE READY FOR CLASS DISC.!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 12/12/11:
1. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: p.20-23, commands forms...complete
all exs. as indicated and check answers prior to class. NOTE: STUDY
THE FORMATIONS OF THE DIFFERENT COMMANDS AND BE READY FOR CLASS DISC.!
...We will discuss all indicated pages/exs./new vocabulary expressions.
2. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc.
3. Holiday songs, word searches, vocabulary/culture...(6 sheets)....
4. Distribution of commands practice sheets....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/14/11:
1. COMMANDS practice/review sheets: complete all command forms as indicated
on all sheets. QUIZ TODAY ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/14/11:
1. Test review/corrections...(from last week)....
2. THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS:
A. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: finish any discussion/review from 12 12 plans,
p.20-23...we will complete ex.CH on p.24 in class.
B. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK AND REVIEW: practice sheets, with distri-
buted answer sheets...board practice/review.
C. QUIZ TODAY ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS! (FORMS--TÚ, UD., UDS.,
NOSOTROS, VOSOTROS)
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc.
4. Holiday songs, word searches, vocabulary/culture...(6 sheets)....
FRIDAY, 12/16/11: SPECIAL SCHEDULE TODAY--REPORT TO LANGUAGE LAB 242!
1. Holiday songs, word searches, vocabulary/culture...(6 sheets)....
2. Internet: Holiday traditions in various Spanish-speaking countries....
HOMEWORK AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/5-9/11: NOTE CHANGES!!
1. 12/7: TEST TODAY!! (REVIEW SESSION...11:45-12:15--ROOM 244)
A. QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS--CAPÍTULOS 2-3.
B. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: PAGES (1)11-20...(GERUNDS AND PROGRESSIVE FORMS,
INCLUDING OTHER VERBS USED WITH THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE; PAST PARTI-
CIPLES, PASSIVE VOICE WITH SER AND SE).
2. 12/5: BRING $4.00 CASH/CHECK AND PARENT CONSENT FORMS FOR THE NATIONAL
SPANISH EXAM 2012! (PLEASE BRING MONEY ON THIS DAY ONLY SO THAT I
CAN RECEIPT AND VERIFY IT! THANKS!)
3. 12/5: SPEAKING ASSESSMENT FOR GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY/NSE AWARDS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS--LUNCH--LAB 242
4. 12/6: WRITING ASSESSMENT FOR GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY/NSE AWARDS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS--LUNCH--LAB 242
5. 12/7: SPEAKING/WRITING ASSESSMENTS MAKE-UPS--LAB 242--LUNCH--
GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY/NSE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
6. 12/6: 8:10AM--ROOM 336--MAKE-UP PARTICIPATION SESSION FOR ANY STUDENTS
WHO MISSED A CLASS LAST WEEK, DUE TO THE FIELD TRIP OR ANY OTHER ABS....
7. 12/12: HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: p.20-23, commands forms...complete
all exs. as indicated and check answers prior to class. NOTE: STUDY
THE FORMATIONS OF THE DIFFERENT COMMANDS AND BE READY FOR CLASS DISC.!
8. 12/9: LANGUAGE LAB 242
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 12/5/11: NOTE CHANGES!! TEST IS WED.!!
1. BRING $4.00 CASH/CHECK AND PARENT CONSENT FORMS FOR THE NATIONAL
SPANISH EXAM 2012! (PLEASE BRING MONEY ON THIS DAY ONLY SO THAT I
CAN RECEIPT AND VERIFY IT! THANKS!)
2. REVIEW SPECIFIC FORMAT FOR TEST: (150 POINTS)
I. COMPRENSIÓN DE ESCUCHAR: (10 POINTS)
--LISTEN TO A NARRATIVE ABOUT A TOURIST AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS
WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS...(5 QUESTIONS).
II. VOCABULARIO: (60 POINTS)
--SUPPLY THE SPANISH VOCABULARY EXPRESSION GIVEN THE INDICATED
SPANISH DEFINITION....(QUIZLET SHEETS FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT).
CAPÍTULO 2: (25 POINTS)
CAPÍTULO 3: (35 POINTS)
III. MÁS VOCABULARIO Y LA ESTRUCTURA DE GRAMÁTICA: (80 POINTS)
--A. 20 ENGLISH-TO-SPANISH TRANSLATION SENTENCES DEALING WITH
GRAMMAR FROM THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., PAGES 1-20, BUT MORE
SPECIFICALLY PAGES 11-20, INCLUDING VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS
INDICATED FROM EACH PAGE...(40 POINTS).
--B. 5 SENTENCES WRITTEN IN THE PLURAL PRESENT TENSE...YOU MUST
WRITE THE VERB IN THE SINGULAR FORM..(YOU HAVE SEEN THIS
BEFORE.)....(10 POINTS).
--C. 5 SENTENCES THAT YOU MUST CHANGE FROM THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH
SER TO THE ACTIVE VOICE IN THE PRESENT INDICATIVE TENSE...
(10 POINTS).
--D. 10 SPANISH QUESTIONS THAT YOU MUST ANSWER CONVERSATIONALLY
AND PERSONALLY...(THESE QUESTIONS DEAL WITH ALL CONCEPTS
PRESENTED ON PAGES 1-20 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., OF WHICH
SOME YOU HAVE SEEN BEFORE.)...(20 POINTS).
3. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/7/11: TEST TODAY!!
1. TEST TODAY!! (REVIEW SESSION...11:45-12:15--ROOM 244)
A. QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS--CAPÍTULOS 2-3.
B. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: PAGES (1)11-20...(GERUNDS AND PROGRESSIVE FORMS,
INCLUDING OTHER VERBS USED WITH THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE; PAST PARTI-
CIPLES, PASSIVE VOICE WITH SER AND SE).
--SEE 12/5 PLANS ABOVE FOR THE SPECIFIC FORMAT OF THE TEST....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 12/9/11: LANGUAGE LAB 242!
1. A. 30 MINUTES: USE THE BBCMUNDO EN ESPAÑOL SITE TO LISTEN TO VARIOUS
VIDEO SEGMENTS OF YOUR CHOOSING. TAKE NOTES IN SPANISH ON THE
CONTENT YOU HEAR, AND BE READY TO DISCUSS THE INFORMATION IN
SMALL GROUPS OF 2-3 PEOPLE.
B. 10 MINUTES: SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS ON THE CONTENT OF THE VIDEOS....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 12/12/11:
1. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: p.20-23, commands forms...complete
all exs. as indicated and check answers prior to class. NOTE: STUDY
THE FORMATIONS OF THE DIFFERENT COMMANDS AND BE READY FOR CLASS DISC.!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/28/11:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PAST PARTICIPLES, PAGE 16...VERB VS. ADJECTIVE FORMS...
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.18-20, complete all exs. as indicated and check
the answers prior to class. Study the structures presented and be
prepared for class discussion. THERE MAY BE A PRE-QUIZ TO SEE IF YOU
HAVE STUDIED THE PASSIVE VOICE STRUCTURES!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/28/11:
1. Class discussion: Nicaragua presentation/Thanksgiving Holiday plans
and activities/etc.....
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 14-17, el participio pasado....continue
a discussion on this structure; with any questions from the homework
exs., and new vocabulary expressions from each page...(we will
finish exs.B/C on page 17)....
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PAST PARTICIPLES, PAGE 16...VERB VS. ADJECTIVE FORMS...
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
4. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: pages 18-20 of the UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK......
....a class discussion of the passive voice structures, with any questions
from the homework exs. and review of any new vocabulary expressions from
each page....(PRE-QUIZ??)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/30/11:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH SER AND SE...PAGES 18-20 OF THE
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
2. QUIZLET SHEETS....from the HORIZONTES TEXT...study the Capítulo 5
vocabulary expressions...El mundo bancario y de los negocios...simply
be prepared for class discussion...(there will not be a quiz today!)....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/30/11:
1. Review corrections on past participle quizzes from 11/28 plans....
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.18-20...we will finish the class discussion on
the passive voice structures and any new vocab. expressions...(see
11/28 plans)....
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH SER AND SE...PAGES 18-20 OF THE
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
4. QUIZLET VOCABULARY SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 5...EL MUNDO BANCARIO Y DE LOS
NEGOCIOS...#1-88...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...pronunciation and com-
prehension practice, etc.
5. Review format of test for Monday, 12/5/11....
FRIDAY, 12/2/11: REPORT DIRECTLY TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES:
A. COLBY WEB SITE: (20 MINUTES)
--Practice grammar structures for test...(progressive forms, past
participles, passive voice with ser and se). We will also review
the passive voice quiz corrections from 11/30 plans.
B. BBCMundo web site: (20 minutes)
--LISTEN TO VARIOUS VIDEO SEGMENTS OF YOUR CHOOSING. TAKE NOTES IN
SPANISH ON THE CONTENT YOU HEAR, AND BE READY TO DISCUSS THE
INFORMATION IN SMALL GROUPS OF 2-3 PEOPLE.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/28/11:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PAST PARTICIPLES, PAGE 16...VERB VS. ADJECTIVE FORMS...
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/21/11:
1. Review corrections to quiz from 11/16...Quizlet/HOR./Cap.3.
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 14-17, el participio pasado....continue
a discussion on this structure; with any questions from the homework
exs., and new vocabulary expressions from each page...(we will
continue with p.15, and finish through p.17.)....
3. QUIZ TODAY ON THE PAST PARTICIPLES, PAGE 16...VERB VS. ADJECTIVE FORMS...
UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.!
4. SEE POWER SCHOOL FOR GRADES ON THE GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONS FROM CAPÍTULO
3 OF THE HORIZONTES TEXT QUIZLET SHEETS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/23/11: (1/2 DAY SCHEDULE...PERIODS 1-3-5-7!)
1. REPORT PROMPTLY TO THE FORUM FOR A PRESENTATION ON NICARAGUA. ALEX
TUCK AND ISABEL GAMM WILL SPEAK ON THEIR EXPERIENCES THERE THROUGH
THE PROGRAM THEY HAVE FOUNDED...PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE GLOBAL....
ALEX IS A 2002 GRADUATE OF MLWGS. BRING ONLY NOTEBOOKS TODAY, AS THE
PRESENTATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
2. CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TODAY:
PERIOD 1 8:40 - 9:20
PERIOD 3 9:25 - 10:05
PERIOD 5 10:10 - 10:50
PERIOD 7 10:55 - 11:35
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/14/11:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.14-17...study the structures presented and complete
all exercises as indicated, checking the answers prior to class.
2. QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 3...La vida diaria...#1-120...FROM THE
HORIZONTES TEXT...STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS DIS-
CUSSION AND PRACTICE ORAL PRESENTATIONS....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/16/11:
1. QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 3...La vida diaria...#1-120...FROM THE
HORIZONTES TEXT...STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS DIS-
CUSSION AND PRACTICE ORAL PRESENTATIONS....PLUS, SPANISH-ENGLISH QUIZ
TODAY ON ALL OF THE EXPRESSIONS LISTED!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/14/11:
1. SUMMER GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY FOR SPANISH....(see me if interested)....
2. Review corrections to the 2 quizzes from last week's plans....
(Quizlet vocab.-C2 and other verbs with the present participle).
3. QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 3...La vida diaria...#1-120...FROM THE
HORIZONTES TEXT...STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS DIS-
CUSSION AND PRACTICE ORAL PRESENTATIONS....pronunciation and compre-
hension practice....small groups/oral presentations....(talk about
daily life, school life, careers you would like to pursue, etc.)....
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 14-17, el participio pasado....we will begin
a discussion on this structure; with any questions from the homework
exs., and new vocabulary expressions from each page...HOMEWORK
COMPLETION CHECK TODAY ON THESE PAGES!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/16/11:
1. QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 3...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT:
A. A continuation of the discussion and group presentations from 11/14
plans above....la vida diaria, #1-120....(daily life, school life,
career choices/preferences, etc.)....
B. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCAB. EXPRESSIONS, #1-120, SPANISH-ENGLISH!
2. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 14-17, el participio pasado....continue
a discussion on this structure; with any questions from the homework
exs., and new vocabulary expressions from each page.
NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY, 11/18...PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES--AM!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/7/11: NOTE CHANGES!
1. QUIZ TODAY!!....QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 2...¡BUEN VIAJE!....
#1-75...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS...(SPANISH-
ENGLISH)!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/9/11: NOTE CHANGES!
1. QUIZ TODAY ON PAGES 11-14 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., ALL STRUCTURES OF
THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE AND PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE....(PLUS THE
EXTRA HANDOUT ON OTHER VERBS WITH THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE)!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/7/11:
1. QUIZ TODAY!!....QUIZLET VOCAB. SHEETS...CAPÍTULO 2...¡BUEN VIAJE!....
#1-75...FROM THE HORIZONTES TEXT...STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS...(SPANISH-
ENGLISH)!
2. Continue review of corrections to tests from 10/24 plans....
3. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: pages 11-14, el gerundio y el presente
progresivo.....continue discussion on these structures, with any questions
from the homework exs. and new vocabulary expressions from each page.....
(we will continue our discussion at the bottom of page 12)....plus, we
will review the notes and examples on the handout sheet...(other verbs
with the present participle).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/9/11:
1. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.11-14, plus handout sheet...we will finish any
work not completed from 11/7 plans, #3....
2. QUIZ TODAY ON PAGES 11-14 OF THE UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK., ALL STRUCTURES OF
THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE AND PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE....(PLUS THE
EXTRA HANDOUT ON OTHER VERBS WITH THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE)!
3. Quiz review/corrections from 11/7 plans....Quizlet/Cap.2 vocab.....
4. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.16...we will begin a discussion and review on the
past participles, and the ones with irregular/different forms and uses.
