¡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
EVENTS/ASSIGNMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The course syllabus has been posted under the course info. link.
2. 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.
3. Spanish Honor Society members: our school project for this year will
again be the tutoring program for any students in levels 1-4. See me if
interested.
4. International Travel information will be posted on the board across from
office 331. See the board if interested in travel opportunities.
5. Spanish Club: I would like to encourage all students to be active mem-
bers of the club this year. Listen to announcements for upcoming events.
6. GRADING RUBRICS FOR THE ORAL PRESENTATION EVALUATIONS:
25% ENTHUSIASM/CONFIDENCE/PREPARATION
25% USE OF APPROPRIATE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS
25% CLEAR PRONUNCIATION AND APPROPRIATE FLUENCY
25% CORRECT GRAMMAR SYNTAX AND STRUCTURE
7. The following text will be used this year in class, and can be ordered
on-line if you prefer to have your own copy (but it is not required, as
I will print copies of the pages we are using in class):
CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS--THIRD EDITION--CENGAGE LEARNING--2006.
ISBN #: 9780618481-071.
8. A good Spanish dictionary is strongly suggested for use in this course.
The on-line sources are easier, if you prefer wordreference.com....
9. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: St. Andrew's School in Oregon Hill has invited
our class to teach elementary Spanish to each of their grade levels...
(K-5)... during the 2nd 9-weeks (and possibly 3rd as well). We would
teach on Wednesdays each week.
10. I would like for all of you to be ambassadors and role models for our
school in the Hispanic Community this year. Get involved in as many
community activities as you can in relation to the ever-growing and
strong Hispanic presence in the Richmond-Metropolitan area.
11. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY:
--TUESDAY, MAY 21, 7PM, AUDITORIUM, WITH RECEPTION TO FOLLOW....
(SEE EMAILS FROM ROHAN PIDAPARTI)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 20-23, 2013:
1. IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
A. REPORT TO LAB 318 FOR MONDAY'S CLASS, (12:20-1:13, DUE TO SOL TEST.)
--WORK ON ORAL PRESENTATIONS....
B. CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, (8:40-11:32, DUE TO SOL TEST.)
--8:40-9:15 OR SO...----PRACTICE FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS
--9:15(?)-11:30....----EMILIO'S RESTAURANT PAELLA PRESENTATION
We will go to Emilio's Restaurant at Broad and Meadow for a Spanish
paella luncheon presentation with Emilio. Please bring $20
cash/correct change to cover the cost of the presentation, drinks,
bread, tortilla española, and paella....(approximate time: 9:30 -
11:30). PLEASE INFORM ME OF FOOD ALLERGIES OR VEGETARIAN PAELLA
PREFERENCES BY THE END OF CLASS ON MONDAY, 5/20!
C. MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY, 5/24-5/27, NO CLASSES!
D. 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!
E. 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....
F. FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS WILL BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED UPON COMPLETION OF
THE DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS...(BE PATIENT!)
G. FINAL EXAM FORMAT IS LISTED BELOW AFTER THE PRESENTATION INFORMATION...
...FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM THE FINAL....
H. ASSESSMENTS TO BE REVIEWED/WITH CORRECTIONS WHERE NOTED:
--QUIZZES...(COMMANDS-C6, VOCAB.-C6, VOCAB.-C7)
--ORAL DISCUSSION GRADES FROM GUEST SPEAKER/FIELD TRIP PRESENTATIONS...
(WILL BE ON POWER SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, MAY 24)
--ST.ANDREW'S SCHOOL TEACHING PORTFOLIOS AND FINAL GRADES....
(SEE BELOW)
2. HERE ARE THE FINAL GRADING RUBRICS ESTABLISHED FOR THE 10-WEEK TEACHING
ASSESSMENT/ACTIVITY:
A. 10 POINTS: WEEKLY LESSON PLANS E-MAILED BY 3PM ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE
TO GRADE-LEVEL TEACHER, MS. ERICSON, SR. JENKINS.
(1 POINT PER WEEK WITH 1 POINT DEDUCTED FOR EACH LATE
E-MAIL.)
B. 20 POINTS: ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY TO CLASS SESSIONS.
(2 POINTS PER WEEK)
C. 10 POINTS: PROFESSIONAL DRESS AND ATTIRE APPROPRIATE FOR TEACHING.
(1 POINT PER WEEK)
D. 40 POINTS: ACTUAL IN-CLASS TEACHING...GOOD TEAM WORK ETHIC, WELL-
PLANNED ACTIVITIES, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, INTERACTION
WITH THE STUDENTS IN CLASS.
(4 POINTS PER WEEK)
E. 20 POINTS: COMPLETION OF PORTFOLIO
--COPIES OF LESSON PLANS FOR EACH WEEK...(5 POINTS)
--COPIES OF HANDOUTS/ACTIVITIES/CLASS PREPARATIONS...
(5 POINTS)
--REFLECTION COMMENTS FOR EACH WEEK...WRITTEN IN SPANISH
OR ENGLISH OR BOTH...(10 POINTS)
A. FINAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS: DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS:
1. THE CLASS WILL FORM 4 GROUPS OF 4-5 MEMBERS PER GROUP.
2. EACH GROUP WILL SELECT A SEGMENT OF A MOVIE, A PLAY, A TELEVISION SHOW,
A SHORT STORY, OR ANY OTHER DRAMATIC SCENE.
3. EACH GROUP WILL INTERPRET/RE-ENACT/RE-WRITE SEGMENTS OR PORTIONS OF THE
SELECTION TO FORM A MINIMUM 30-MINUTE ORAL PRESENTATION.
4. EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING PARTS IN THE DRAMA,
OR AS FAIRLY CLOSE TO IT AS POSSIBLE.
5. GROUP MEMBERS WILL MEMORIZE THEIR PARTS TO NEAR PERFECTION, WITH EMPHASIS
ON THE THEMES AND TONES OF THE DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION.
6. PROPS/COSTUMES/ETC. CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATION, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED.
7. GROUP MEMBERS MUST WORK TOGETHER, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, AND SHOW GOOD
COOPERATION AND CHEMISTRY DURING THE PRESENTATION.
8. EACH GROUP WILL TURN IN ONE WRITTEN COPY OF THE SCRIPT (FOR REVISIONS)
BY FRIDAY, 5/17/13. I WILL RETURN THEM TO YOU BY MONDAY, 5/20/13.
9. PRESENTATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN THE AUDITORIUM:
--29 MAYO (1:18-2:11)
AMIGOS...(ADÁN/RAQUEL/JULIANA/BROYALES/GÁSPAR)
--31 MAYO (1:18-2:11)
EL SOLTERO...(SONIA/JOSÉ/ANDRÉS/TATI)
--3 JUNIO (10:07-11:32)
BREAKFAST CLUB...(PÉLÉ/SAMANTHA/TIMOTEO/SAMUEL/MARÍA)
--7 JUNIO (9:55-11:00)
MULÁN...(DALE/LUZ/GRACIELA/KATARINA/CHARO)
10. OTHER CLASSES CAN ATTEND ON AN INTEREST BASIS. PLEASE INVITE YOUR
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/RELATIVES TO ATTEND ALSO.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS/DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS:
10 POINTS IN-CLASS PREPARATION OF WRITTEN SCRIPT AND REHEARSAL PRIOR TO
DAY OF PERFORMANCE
5 POINTS WRITTEN COPY OF THE SCRIPT TURNED IN ON 5/17/13 FOR REVISIONS
10 POINTS GROUP COOPERATION/COMRADERIE/INTERACTION/SUPPORT
10 POINTS CONFIDENCE/PREPARATION/ENTHUSIASM ON THE DAY OF THE PERFORMANCE
5 POINTS APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION OF THE SELECTION--(THEMES/TONES)
20 POINTS CORRECT GRAMMAR SYNTAX AND STRUCTURE
20 POINTS CLEAR AND APPROPRIATE PRONUNCIATION
20 POINTS FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSIBILITY
100 POINTS TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE
FINAL EXAM FORMAT: (140 TOTAL POINTS)
1. ESCUCHAR: (20 PUNTOS)
LISTEN TO A LECTURA ABOUT SPANISH UNIVERSITY LIFE AND THEN DISCUSS SOME
QUESTIONS THAT I GIVE FOLLOWING THE READING....
2. LEER: (20 PUNTOS)
READ A SELECTION ABOUT SPORTS AND THEN DISCUSS SOME QUESTIONS THAT I
GIVE ABOUT THE SELECTION....
3. HABLAR: (80 PUNTOS)
A. PRONUNCIACIÓN: (20 PUNTOS)
SIMPLY READ ALOUD A SELECTION ABOUT SHOPPING....
B. NARRACIÓN DE DIBUJOS: (20 PUNTOS)
IN GROUPS FORM A NARRATION ABOUT SEVERAL PICTURES PERTAINING TO
SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY LIFE....
C. ESCENARIOS: (2 @ 20 PUNTOS = 40 PUNTOS)
IN GROUPS YOU WILL PREPARE AND PRESENT 2 DIFFERENT SCENES IN AN ORAL
PRESENTATION FORMAT....(SPORTS-SOCCER AND BASEBALL...WATCHING TV)
D. ESCRIBIR: (20 PUNTOS)
CHOOSE 1 OF 3 TOPICS AND WRITE A MINIMUM 10-SENTENCE ESSAY...
TOPICS DEAL WITH SPORTS, UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT....
ARCHIVES FOR SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASSES, 2012-2013:
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/29/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7:
A. Written activities: (You will receive a homework completion check
for these activities, completed by the beginning of class today.)
1. p/177-180: study vocabulario básico and complete exs.A-D.
2. p.181-182: practice the oral conversation....
3. p.185-189: review the uses of the present subjunctive mood, and
complete exs. A-C.
2. CLASS ORAL DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS WITH COMPARISONS AND CONTRASTS FROM
THE GUEST SPEAKER/FIELD TRIP EVENTS LISTED BELOW IN THE PLANS. EACH
CLASS MEMBER WILL PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP-LED DISCUSSIONS
PERTAINING TO THE PRESENTATIONS GIVEN. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ORAL
PARTICIPATION GRADES BASED ON THE FOLLOWING RUBRICS:
25% CORRECT PRONUNCIATION
25% GOOD FLUIDITY OF VOICE
50% SPECIFIC CONTENT KNOWLEDGE FROM EACH GUEST SPEAKER/FIELD TRIP
PRESENTATION
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/1/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7:
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 177-178/194-197 IN
PREPARATION FOR THE VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/29/13:
1. CLASS ORAL DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS WITH COMPARISONS AND CONTRASTS FROM
THE GUEST SPEAKER/FIELD TRIP EVENTS LISTED BELOW IN THE PLANS. EACH
CLASS MEMBER WILL PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP-LED DISCUSSIONS
PERTAINING TO THE PRESENTATIONS GIVEN. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ORAL
PARTICIPATION GRADES BASED ON THE FOLLOWING RUBRICS:
25% CORRECT PRONUNCIATION
25% GOOD FLUIDITY OF VOICE
50% SPECIFIC CONTENT KNOWLEDGE FROM EACH GUEST SPEAKER/FIELD TRIP
PRESENTATION
MANUEL MARQUEZ (FROM NOV.21), RITA WILLIS (VA. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE), DR. MIMI RYLAND (VMFA), CAROLINA MARUN (VENEZUELA),
RODNEY GOODWIN (EL PERÚ/ETC.), MARÍA JOSÉ ARAUJO (COLOMBIA)....
YOUR TASK IS TO WORK ALONE OR WITH A PARTNER TO ASSIMILATE THE
INFORMATION LEARNED FROM THE PRESENTATIONS IN ORDER TO COMPARE AND
CONTRAST THE DIFFERENT CULTURES/CUSTOMS/TOPICS DISCUSSED BY THE
SPEAKERS. YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL USE THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE
COMPILED TO ENGAGE IN AN ENTIRE CLASS DISCUSSION/ORAL PRESENTATION
ON MONDAY, 4/29.
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7:
A. Written activities: (You will receive a homework completion check
for these activities, completed by the beginning of class today.)
1. p/177-180: study vocabulario básico and complete exs.A-D.
2. p.181-182: practice the oral conversation....
3. p.185-189: review the uses of the present subjunctive mood, and
complete exs. A-C.
--We will discuss the content and exercises on these indicated pages,
plus practice the pronunciation/comprehension of the various vocab.
expressions....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/1/13: QUIZ TODAY!!
1. CONTINUATION/COMPLETION OF THE CAPÍTULO 7 WORK FROM 4/29 PLANS:
CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7:
A. Written activities: (You will receive a homework completion check
for these activities, completed by the beginning of class today.)
1. p/177-180: study vocabulario básico and complete exs.A-D.
2. p.181-182: practice the oral conversation....
3. p.185-189: review the uses of the present subjunctive mood, and
complete exs. A-C.
--We will discuss the content and exercises on these indicated pages,
plus practice the pronunciation/comprehension of the various vocab.
expressions....
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7: QUIZ TODAY!
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 177-178/194-197 IN
PREPARATION FOR THE VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 5/3/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/22/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS.....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/24/13: QUIZ TODAY!!
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR THE VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 4/26/13:
1. BRING ALL NOTES TAKEN ON THE VARIOUS GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
PREVIOUSLY DONE...(SEE DETAILS BELOW IN SCHEDULE.) NOTE: I HOPE
YOU TOOK NOTES LIKE I ASKED YOU TO, OR AT LEAST CAN REMEMBER WELL
WHAT YOU HEARD!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/22/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6: (CONTINUATION)
A. Review corrections to commands quiz from last week's plans....
B. STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS.....PRONUNCIATION AND COMPRE-
HENSION PRACTICE....(INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP WORK)....
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7:
A. Distribution of packets/handouts sheets for this chapter....
FINAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS: DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS:
1. THE CLASS WILL FORM 4 GROUPS OF 4-5 MEMBERS PER GROUP.
2. EACH GROUP WILL SELECT A SEGMENT OF A MOVIE, A PLAY, A TELEVISION SHOW,
A SHORT STORY, OR ANY OTHER DRAMATIC SCENE.
3. EACH GROUP WILL INTERPRET/RE-ENACT/RE-WRITE SEGMENTS OR PORTIONS OF THE
SELECTION TO FORM A MINIMUM 30-MINUTE ORAL PRESENTATION.
4. EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING PARTS IN THE DRAMA,
OR AS FAIRLY CLOSE TO IT AS POSSIBLE.
5. GROUP MEMBERS WILL MEMORIZE THEIR PARTS TO NEAR PERFECTION, WITH EMPHASIS
ON THE THEMES AND TONES OF THE DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION.
6. PROPS/COSTUMES/ETC. CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATION, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED.
7. GROUP MEMBERS MUST WORK TOGETHER, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, AND SHOW GOOD
COOPERATION AND CHEMISTRY DURING THE PRESENTATION.
8. EACH GROUP WILL TURN IN ONE WRITTEN COPY OF THE SCRIPT (FOR REVISIONS)
BY FRIDAY, 5/17/13. I WILL RETURN THEM TO YOU BY MONDAY, 5/20/13.
9. PRESENTATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED ON WEDNESDAY, 5/29, AND FRIDAY, 5/31...
THERE WILL BE 2 PERFORMANCES EACH DAY IN THE AUDITORIUM, DURING BLOCK 3.
10. OTHER CLASSES CAN ATTEND ON AN INTEREST BASIS. PLEASE INVITE YOUR
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/RELATIVES TO ATTEND ALSO.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS/DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS:
10 POINTS IN-CLASS PREPARATION OF WRITTEN SCRIPT AND REHEARSAL PRIOR TO
DAY OF PERFORMANCE
5 POINTS WRITTEN COPY OF THE SCRIPT TURNED IN ON 5/17/13 FOR REVISIONS
10 POINTS GROUP COOPERATION/COMRADERIE/INTERACTION/SUPPORT
10 POINTS CONFIDENCE/PREPARATION/ENTHUSIASM ON THE DAY OF THE PERFORMANCE
5 POINTS APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION OF THE SELECTION--(THEMES/TONES)
20 POINTS CORRECT GRAMMAR SYNTAX AND STRUCTURE
20 POINTS CLEAR AND APPROPRIATE PRONUNCIATION
20 POINTS FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSIBILITY
100 POINTS TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/24/13: QUIZ TODAY!!
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR THE VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 7:
A. In-class activities: (You will receive a homework completion check
for these activities.)
1. p/177-180: study vocabulario básico and complete exs.A-D.
2. p.181-182: practice the oral conversation....
3. p.185-189: review the uses of the present subjunctive mood, and
complete exs. A-C.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 4/26/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES TODAY:
A. YOU WILL USE THIS CLASS TIME TO ORGANIZE YOUR CULTURAL NOTES FROM
OUR VARIOUS SPANISH-SPEAKING GUESTS PRESENTATIONS.......
MANUEL MARQUEZ (FROM NOV.21), RITA WILLIS (VA. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE), DR. MIMI RYLAND (VMFA), CAROLINA MARUN (VENEZUELA),
RODNEY GOODWIN (EL PERÚ/ETC.), MARÍA JOSÉ ARAUJO (COLOMBIA)....
YOUR TASK IS TO WORK ALONE OR WITH A PARTNER TO ASSIMILATE THE
INFORMATION LEARNED FROM THE PRESENTATIONS IN ORDER TO COMPARE AND
CONTRAST THE DIFFERENT CULTURES/CUSTOMS/TOPICS DISCUSSED BY THE
SPEAKERS. YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL USE THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE
COMPILED TO ENGAGE IN AN ENTIRE CLASS DISCUSSION/ORAL PRESENTATION
NEXT MONDAY, 4/29.
B. WORK ON DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS....(SEE DETAILS ABOVE)....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/15/13: QUIZ ON COMMANDS TODAY--SEE BELOW!
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
A. p.150-152: study Vocabulario básico, complete exs.A-B-C-D.
B. p.153-154: read/study Conversación creadora.
C. p.157-160: study commands formations, do Práctica exs.A-B-C.
NOTE: REVIEW THESE PAGES IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES....
QUIZ MONDAY, 4/15, ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS...(TÚ, UD., UDS.,
VOSOTROS, NOSOTROS)!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS.....(NOTE: THESE ACTIVITIES
WILL BE DONE IN GROUPS!)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/17/13:
1. PREPARE SPANISH QUESTIONS FOR THE GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION....
(SEE DETAILS BELOW IN SCHEDULE.)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 4/19/13:
1. BRING ALL NOTES TAKEN ON THE VARIOUS GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
PREVIOUSLY DONE...(SEE DETAILS BELOW IN SCHEDULE.) NOTE: I HOPE
YOU TOOK NOTES LIKE I ASKED YOU TO, OR AT LEAST CAN REMEMBER WELL
WHAT YOU HEARD!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/15/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6: (CONTINUATION)
A. p.150-152: study Vocabulario básico, complete exs.A-B-C-D.
B. p.153-154: read/study Conversación creadora.
C. p.157-160: study commands formations, do Práctica exs.A-B-C.
--A review of pages 150-160....
D. QUIZ TODAY ON THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COMMANDS: TÚ/UD./UDS./VOSOTROS/
NOSOTROS!
E. --STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS.....PRONUNCIATION AND COMPRE-
HENSION PRACTICE....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/17/13: NOTE!!
1. GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION TODAY!!
--MARÍA JOSÉ ARAUJO--BORN IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA--HAS LIVED IN THE U.S.
SINCE SHE WAS 3 YEARS OLD. A CURRENT STUDENT HERE AT MAGGIE WALKER!
--PLEASE COME TO CLASS PROMPTLY IN ROOM 339, WITH QUESTIONS PREPARED
FOR DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS....
APRIL 1-5, 2013--SPRING BREAK--SCHOOLS CLOSED!!
--¡QUE LO PASEN BIEN LAS VACACIONES!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/8/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
A. p.150-152: study Vocabulario básico, complete exs.A-B-C-D.
B. p.153-154: read/study Conversación creadora.
C. p.157-160: study commands formations, do Práctica exs.A-B-C.
NOTE: REVIEW THESE PAGES IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES....
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
--STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS.....(NOTE: THESE ACTIVITIES
WILL BE DONE IN GROUPS!)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/8/13:
1. Return/review corrections to these assessments: (C4/5--Convs.creads.shts.)
A. page 110...picture narration stories written in groups from 2/4 plans.
B. C4 vocab. quizzes from 2/11 plans....
C. C4 oral presentation grades will be in Power School by 3/22/13....
D. C5 test assessments from 3/11...(group oral and written presentations).
E. ST. ANDREW'S TEACHING ACTIVITIES...WEEKS 1-10....(PORTFOLIOS/ETC.)
NOTE: YOU WILL RECEIVE ALL GRADED ASSESSMENTS THIS WEEK. REFER TO
POWER SCHOOL FOR UPDATES ON ORAL PRESENTATION GRADES AND PERCENTAGE
WEIGHTS USED IN CALCULATING MP3 GRADES. SEE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
ABOUT YOUR GRADES FOR MP3.
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6: (CONTINUATION)
A. p.150-152: study Vocabulario básico, complete exs.A-B-C-D.
B. p.153-154: read/study Conversación creadora.
C. p.157-160: study commands formations, do Práctica exs.A-B-C.
--We will discuss as much content as class time allows today on the
pages included from 150-160....
D. --STUDY THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES 150/165-170 IN PREPARATION
FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS.....(NOTE: THESE ACTIVITIES
WILL BE DONE IN GROUPS!)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/10/13: NOTE!!
1. GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION TODAY!!
--SRA. CAROLINA MARUN, FROM VENEZUELA...AND MOTHER OF SAMANTHA
MARQUEZ....
--PLEASE COME TO CLASS PROMPTLY IN ROOM 339, WITH QUESTIONS PREPARED
FOR DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 4/12/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES TODAY:
A. GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION!!
--CHRISTIAN GOODWIN'S GRANDFATHER WILL BE VISITING OUR CLASS...
BORN IN EL PERÚ, WITH CONNECTIONS TO ENGLAND AND EL ECUADOR, ETC.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 3/25/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
A. p.150-152: study Vocabulario básico, complete exs.A-B-C-D.
B. p.153-154: read/study Conversación creadora.
C. p.157-160: study commands formations, do Práctica exs.A-B-C.
NOTE: REVIEW THESE PAGES IN PREPARATION FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES....
WEDNESDAY, 3/20/13: FIELD TRIP TO THE VMFA!!
FRIDAY, 3/22/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR CLASS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 3/18/13:
1. Return/review corrections to these assessments: (C4/5--Convs.creads.shts.)
A. page 110...picture narration stories written in groups from 2/4 plans.
B. C4 vocab. quizzes from 2/11 plans....
C. C4 oral presentation grades will be in Power School by 3/22/13....
D. C5 test assessments from 3/11...(group oral and written presentations).
2. Class discussion/reflections from trip to the Virginia Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce...(3/13)....
3. Preparations for field trips to the VMFA...(3/20-27/13):
A. Distribution of 5 information sheets on museum guidelines/policies/
Iberian and Latin American art exhibits vocab. with preparation
notes....
4. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
A. p.150-152: study Vocabulario básico, complete exs.A-B-C-D.
B. p.153-154: read/study Conversación creadora.
C. p.157-160: study commands formations, do Práctica exs.A-B-C.
NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY!
--We will discuss as much content as class time allows today on the
pages included from 150-160....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 3/20/13: FIELD TRIP TODAY TO VMFA!
1. DRESS APPROPRIATELY TODAY--NO JEANS AND NO FLIP-FLOPS!
2. WE WILL BE GOING TO THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (VMFA) TODAY FOR
A GENERAL TOUR OF THE MUSEUM IN SPANISH. PLEASE REPORT TO THE GREEN BUS
BY 10:10 SO THAT WE CAN LEAVE IN TIME TO MAKE IT TO THE VMFA FOR OUR
PRESENTATION FROM 10:30-11:30AM. BRING NOTEBOOKS AND INFORMATION SHEETS
TO TAKE NOTES, AND POSSIBLY A BAG LUNCH TO EAT ON THE BUS. WE WILL
RETURN HOPEFULLY BY 12 NOON, IN TIME FOR YOU TO ARRIVE PUNCTUALLY TO
YOUR 5TH BLOCK CLASS.
--OUR DOCENT TODAY IS DR. MIMI RYLAND, A FORMER SPANISH TEACHER AND
CURRENT TOUR GUIDE THROUGH THE MUSEUM...
--YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED SO I ADVISE
THAT YOU TAKE GOOD NOTES WHILE AT THE MUSEUM. REMEMBER THAT THIS IS AN
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PRESENTED IN THE SPANISH LANGUAGE, AND NOT JUST A
REGULAR FIELD TRIP....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/22/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES TODAY:
A. REFLECTIONS AND ASSESSMENT FROM THE SPANISH TOUR AT THE VMFA....
(IN SELECTED GROUPS OF 2, YOU WILL FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM A PROMPT
GIVEN IN CLASS TODAY....)
B. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
--vocabulary practice with expressions on pages 150/165-170....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 3/11/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 125/141-143!
2. TEST ASSESSMENT ....(SEE DETAILS BELOW)!
3. HINT....YOU NEED TO KNOW WELL THE C5 VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES
125/141-143 FOR TODAY'S CLASS ASSESSMENTS!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 3/11/13:
1. Return/review corrections to these assessments: (C4--Convs.creads.shts.)
A. page 110...picture narration stories written in groups from 2/4 plans.
B. C4 vocab. quizzes from 2/11 plans....
C. C4 oral presentation grades will be in Power School by 3/15/13....
2. C5 ASSESSMENTS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT SHEETS/PACKETS:
A. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 125/141-143!
--WILL BE TAKEN IN ASSIGNED GROUPS OF 2-3...(SEE BELOW)
AKERS/BLOUGH MYERS/HILES
VIRAY/SADLER HUNTER/KUNO
DAVIS/ATKINSON BAUMANN/GALTON/BROWN
MARQUEZ/VALACER
BRENKE/GOODWIN
TYNES/GABLE
B. TEST ASSESSMENT EVALUATION:
--SPEAKING COMPONENT: in groups of no more than 3, you will be assigned
one of the escenas on pages 135-136 to act out. The rubrics for
grading are listed at the top of this page in the announcements
section; but I am also looking for appropriate interpretation of
the escena, good usage of vocabulary expressions, and good fluency.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (5 minutes)
ASSIGNED GROUPS: (SEE BELOW)
AKERS/VIRAY BROWN/MYERS
ATKINSON/VALACER DAVIS/MARQUEZ
BAUMANN/GALTON GABLE/GOODWIN
BLOUGH/SADLER HILES/HUNTER/KUNO
BRENKE/TYNES
--SPEAKING COMPONENT: in different groups of 4, you will engage in
a scene/conversation based on family time at home watching tele-
vision and other forms of entertainment. The conversation is
similar to what is given on pages 129-130 of the packets, but I
want a different approach. Rubrics for grading are based on
appropriate vocabulary expressions, strong interpretation of
the scene, and good fluency in the target language.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 50% OF THE TEST GRADE. (10 minutes)
ASSIGNED GROUPS: (SEE BELOW)
AKERS/GABLE/HUNTER/BRENKE
TYNES/GOODWIN/MARQUEZ/HILES
BLOUGH/KUNO/MYERS/DAVIS
VIRAY/ATKINSON/SADLER/BROWN
BAUMANN/GALTON/VALACER
--WRITING COMPONENT: in selected groups of 2, each group will write
1 interpretation/narration of the picture sequences. Each partner
in the group will collaborate with the other to create a narrative
in Spanish that depicts accurately what is portrayed in the scenes.
You can use your notes sheets and your own dictionaries for help
in writing your narrative. And, use your own group creative approach
in writing...(it can be in essay form or dialogue form). Rubrics
for grading are the following: creativity in narration (25%),
good use of vocabulary expressions from the chapter (25%), good
collaboration in groups (25%), appropriate grammar structures (25%).
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (30 minutes)
ASSIGNED GROUPS: (SEE BELOW)
AKERS/ATKINSON HILES/HUNTER
BAUMANN/BLOUGH KUNO/SADLER
BRENKE/DAVIS MYERS/TYNES
BROWN/GABLE VALACER/VIRAY
GALTON/GOODWIN MARQUEZ
--SPEAKING COMPONENT (IF TIME PERMITS): in your own groups of 2,
each of you will interpret and discuss the content of pages 138-
141..(THIS COMPONENT WILL BE A PART OF SECTION B ABOVE IF COMPLETED
IN CLASS TODAY.)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 3/13/13: FIELD TRIP TODAY!!
1. FIELD TRIP TO THE VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MIDLO.
TURNPIKE. PLEASE REPORT TO THE GREEN BUS BY 10:05 SO THAT WE CAN
LEAVE IN TIME TO MAKE IT TO THE CHAMBER FOR A 10:45 PRESENTATION.
NO JEANS OR FLIP-FLOPS PLEASE.....SO DO DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THIS.
BRING NOTEBOOKS TO TAKE NOTES, AND A BAG LUNCH TO EAT ON THE BUS.
WE WILL RETURN BY 12:15 AT THE LATEST, IN TIME FOR YOU TO ARRIVE
PUNCTUALLY TO YOUR 5TH BLOCK CLASS, WITH NO EXCUSES!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/15/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. WE WILL FINISH ANY PARTS TO THE C5 ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION NOT COMPLETED
IN CLASS ON 3/11...(SEE ABOVE PLANS AND DETAILS).....
2. VIDEO SELECTIONS: ¿QUÉ HORA ES?...AND MORE....
2. HERE ARE THE FINAL GRADING RUBRICS ESTABLISHED FOR THE 10-WEEK TEACHING
ASSESSMENT/ACTIVITY:
A. 10 POINTS: WEEKLY LESSON PLANS E-MAILED BY 3PM ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE
TO GRADE-LEVEL TEACHER, MS. ERICSON, SR. JENKINS.
(1 POINT PER WEEK WITH 1 POINT DEDUCTED FOR EACH LATE
E-MAIL.)
B. 20 POINTS: ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY TO CLASS SESSIONS.
(2 POINTS PER WEEK)
C. 10 POINTS: PROFESSIONAL DRESS AND ATTIRE APPROPRIATE FOR TEACHING.
(1 POINT PER WEEK)
D. 40 POINTS: ACTUAL IN-CLASS TEACHING...GOOD TEAM WORK ETHIC, WELL-
PLANNED ACTIVITIES, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, INTERACTION
WITH THE STUDENTS IN CLASS.
(4 POINTS PER WEEK)
E. 20 POINTS: COMPLETION OF PORTFOLIO
--COPIES OF LESSON PLANS FOR EACH WEEK...(5 POINTS)
--COPIES OF HANDOUTS/ACTIVITIES/CLASS PREPARATIONS...
(5 POINTS)
--REFLECTION COMMENTS FOR EACH WEEK...WRITTEN IN SPANISH
OR ENGLISH OR BOTH...(10 POINTS)
3. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARIO BÁSICO, PAGE 125!
4. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. p.120-124: read/study lecturas, answer Comprensión y comparación
questions #1-10.
B. p.125-126: study Vocabulario básico, complete ex.A.
C. p.129-132: read/study Conversación creadora, answer Comprensión
questions in A/B.
D. p.133-135: study por y para, do Práctica exs.A/B.
NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 3/4/13:
1. Return/review corrections to these assessments: (C4--Convs.creads.shts.)
A. page 110...picture narration stories written in groups from 2/4 plans.
B. C4 vocab. quizzes from 2/11 plans....
C. C4 oral presentation grades will be in Power School by 3/8/13....
2. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL TEACHING ASSIGNMENT PORTFOLIOS DUE TO BE TURNED IN
TODAY!! NO EXCEPTIONS! (SEE ABOVE DETAILS)
3. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. p.120-124: read/study lecturas, answer Comprensión y comparación
questions #1-10...(class review/readings/hw.exs.)
B. p.125-126: study Vocabulario básico, complete ex.A....(class review
with pronunciation and comprehension practice/hw.ex....QUIZ!!
C. p.129-132: read/study Conversación creadora, answer Comprensión
questions in A/B...(class readings/hw.exs.)
D. p.133-135: study por y para, do Práctica exs.A/B...(class review/
hw.exs.)
NOTE: A-D ABOVE WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY!
E. p.141-143: Vocabulario útil...pronunciation and comprehension rev.
and practice....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 3/6/13: GUEST SPEAKER TODAY!
1. BE PREPARED TO ASK QUESTIONS TO OUR GUEST SPEAKER...(SEE DETAILS BELOW).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 3/6/13: GUEST SPEAKER TODAY!
1. GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION TODAY...(ROOM 339 OR FORUM):
A. MAX ADAMS, 21-YEAR-OLD STUDENT AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY/
GODWIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE....MAX WILL SPEAK ON HIS EXPERIENCES WITH
SPANISH AT VCU, HIS STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES IN SPAIN AND CHILE, AND
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING SPANISH IN TODAY'S GLOBAL ECONOMY. THE
PRESENTATION WILL BE LECTURE- AND DISCUSSION-BASED WITH TIME FOR
QUESTIONS FROM STUDENTS. AGAIN, THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO USE
YOUR CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH SKILLS. PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH
SOME QUESTIONS. IT MIGHT ALSO BE A GOOD IDEA TO TAKE NOTES ON
HIS PRESENTATION SO THAT WE CAN USE THEM IN REFLECTIONS/FOLLOW-UP
IN FUTURE CLASSES.
FRIDAY, 3/8/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS/BRING C5 SHEETS-PACKETS!
1. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY'S CLASS:
--WORK ON TEST ASSESSMENT EVALUATION FOR C5 OF THE CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS TEXT: (PREPARATIONS TODAY)----TO BE DONE IN CLASS ON 3/13!
--CAPÍTULO 5, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET: (TEST GRADE)
A. SPEAKING COMPONENT: in groups of no more than 3, you will be assigned
one of the escenas on pages 135-136 to act out. The rubrics for
grading are listed at the top of this page in the announcements
section; but I am also looking for appropriate interpretation of
the escena, good usage of vocabulary expressions, and good fluency.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (5 minutes)
B. SPEAKING COMPONENT: in different groups of 4, you will engage in
a scene/conversation based on family time at home watching tele-
vision and other forms of entertainment. The conversation is
similar to what is given on pages 129-130 of the packets, but I
want a different approach. Rubrics for grading are based on
appropriate vocabulary expressions, strong interpretation of
the scene, and good fluency in the target language.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 50% OF THE TEST GRADE. (10 minutes)
C. WRITING COMPONENT: in selected groups of 2, each group will write
1 interpretation/narration of the picture sequences. Each partner
in the group will collaborate with the other to create a narrative
in Spanish that depicts accurately what is portrayed in the scenes.
You can use your notes sheets and your own dictionaries for help
in writing your narrative. And, use your own group creative approach
in writing...(it can be in essay form or dialogue form). Rubrics
for grading are the following: creativity in narration (25%),
good use of vocabulary expressions from the chapter (25%), good
collaboration in groups (25%), appropriate grammar structures (25%).
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (30 minutes)
D. SPEAKING COMPONENT (IF TIME PERMITS): in your own groups of 2,
each of you will interpret and discuss the content of pages 138-
141..(THIS COMPONENT WILL BE A PART OF SECTION B ABOVE IF COMPLETED
IN CLASS TODAY.)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/27/13: NOTE CHANGES IN DUE DATES!
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 4. WORK IN
YOUR OWN SELECTED GROUPS OF 3-4, AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW:
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C4
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT THE TOPIC/SCENE LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON WEDNESDAY, 2/27....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 3/1/13: NOTE CHANGES!
1. REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. p.120-124: read/study lecturas, answer Comprensión y comparación
questions #1-10.
B. p.125-126: study Vocabulario básico, complete ex.A.
C. p.129-132: read/study Conversación creadora, answer Comprensión
questions in A/B.
D. p.133-135: study por y para, do Práctica exs.A/B.
NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 2/25/13: (MEET IN LAB 318 TODAY!)
1. Return/review corrections to these assessments: (C4--Convs.creads.shts.)
A. page 110...picture narration stories written in groups from 2/4 plans.
B. C4 vocab. quizzes from 2/11 plans....
2. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:
A. REFLECTIONS ON THE 10-WEEK SESSIONS...EXPERIENCES, COMMENTS......
B. DISCUSSION OF RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE 10-WEEK SESSIONS/FINAL GRADE...
(SEE RUBRICS DETAILED BELOW.)
C. WORK ON ORGANIZATION OF PORTFOLIOS TO TURN IN...(SEE BELOW DETAILS)....
3. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 4. WORK IN
YOUR OWN SELECTED GROUPS OF 3-4, AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW:
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C4
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT THE TOPIC/SCENE LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON WEDNESDAY, 2/27....
4. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. Work on homework exs. due for 3/1...(see above)....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/27/13: (MEET IN ROOM 339 TODAY!)
1. C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY!! (SEE DETAILS LISTED ABOVE.)
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. Work on homework exs. due for 3/1...(see above)....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/1/13: (MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!)
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. p.120-124: read/study lecturas, answer Comprensión y comparación
questions #1-10.
B. p.125-126: study Vocabulario básico, complete ex.A.
C. p.129-132: read/study Conversación creadora, answer Comprensión
questions in A/B.
D. p.133-135: study por y para, do Práctica exs.A/B.
NOTE: THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
A. SPEAKING ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS:
--p.129-130/137/141-143....
MONDAY, 2/18/13: STAFF DEVELOPMENT--NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 2/20/13:
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 10 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 2/15...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME).
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 9 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 9 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. LAST SESSION TODAY AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL....MAKE THAT LASTING
IMPRESSION!! ENJOY!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 2/22/13:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 4. WORK IN
YOUR OWN SELECTED GROUPS OF 3-4, AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW:
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C4
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT THE TOPIC/SCENE LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 2/25....
WEDNESDAY, 2/20/13: WEEK 10 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!! LAST SESSION!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM.
2. WEEK 10 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 2/15/13. SEND COPIES TO MS. ERIKSON AND TO ME, ALSO.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY'S EVENTS VERY SOON AFTER
YOU TEACH, AND PUT THEM IN YOUR PORTFOLIO. YOU SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE
HERE SELF/PEER/GROUP EVALUATIONS/CONFIDENTIAL NOTES. FINISH THE
REFLECTIONS BY THE END OF THE DAY EACH WEDNESDAY THAT YOU TEACH.
9. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
PORTFOLIOS CAN BE FOLDERS, NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, SCRAPBOOKS, OR WHATEVER
IS MOST CONVENIENT FOR YOU TO ORGANIZE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE DURING THE
COURSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT/ACTIVITY. BE NEAT, ORGANIZED AND CLEAR.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/22/13:
1. Return/review corrections to these assessments: (C4--Convs.creads.shts.)
A. page 110...picture narration stories written in groups from 2/4 plans.
B. C4 vocab. quizzes from 2/11 plans....
2. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:
A. REFLECTIONS ON THE 10-WEEK SESSIONS...EXPERIENCES, COMMENTS......
B. DISCUSSION OF RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE 10-WEEK SESSIONS/FINAL GRADE...
(SEE RUBRICS DETAILED BELOW.)
C. WORK ON ORGANIZATION OF PORTFOLIOS TO TURN IN...(SEE BELOW DETAILS)....
3. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 4. WORK IN
YOUR OWN SELECTED GROUPS OF 3-4, AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW:
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C4
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT THE TOPIC/SCENE LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 2/25....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 2/11/13:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 98-99/113-118
OF THE CAPÍTULO 4 HANDOUTS/PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS/MATCHING SPANISH DEFINITIONS)
2. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 9 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 2/8...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME).
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 8 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 8 IN PORTFOLIO.
3. MP3 STUDENT-GENERATED INTEREST TOPICS IN SPANISH:
A. WORK (WITH A PARTNER) TO BRAINSTORM SOME COMMON INTERESTS IN TOPICS IN
SPANISH THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN/RESEARCH/PLAN/TEACH/PRESENT TO
THE CLASS AS A NINE-WEEKS PROJECT...(CULTURE TOPICS...ART, MUSIC,
DANCE, FILM, LITERATURE/POETRY, CURRENT EVENTS/DEBATE TOPICS, ETC.)
WHATEVER YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN LEARNING IN SPANISH CLASS BUT HAVE
NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO, THEN PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL
HELP YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN. I HAVE DECIDED TO LET YOU WORK HOWEVER YOU
PREFER....ALONE, IN GROUPS OF 2 OR 3...JUST GIVE ME YOUR TOPICS/IDEAS
BY TODAY'S CLASS, SO THAT I/WE CAN GET STARTED WITH THE PLANS AND
GRADING RUBRICS/INSTRUCTIONS....
4. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 4. WORK IN
YOUR OWN SELECTED GROUPS OF 3-4, AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW:
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C4
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT THE TOPIC/SCENE LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 2/25....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 2/11/13:
1. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. QUIZ TODAY ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 98-99/113-118
OF THE CAPÍTULO 4 HANDOUTS/PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS/MATCHING SPANISH DEFINITIONS)
B. ESCENAS...SPEAKING PRACTICE/GROUPS...pages 108-109...(participation
grade)....
C. page 110...review corrections to the picture narration stories
written in groups from 2/4 plans...
D. Oral presentation assignment: (see details above)...work on preps.
for the remainder of class today....
2. TURN IN TO ME YOUR IDEAS FOR STUDENT-GENERATED INTEREST TOPICS....
(SEE HOMEWORK SECTION DETAILS ABOVE)....
3. DISTRIBUTION OF C5 PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT....
WEDNESDAY, 2/13/13: WEEK 9 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM.
2. WEEK 9 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 2/8/13. SEND COPIES TO MS. ERIKSON AND TO ME, ALSO.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY'S EVENTS VERY SOON AFTER
YOU TEACH, AND PUT THEM IN YOUR PORTFOLIO. YOU SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE
HERE SELF/PEER/GROUP EVALUATIONS/CONFIDENTIAL NOTES. FINISH THE
REFLECTIONS BY THE END OF THE DAY EACH WEDNESDAY THAT YOU TEACH.
9. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
PORTFOLIOS CAN BE FOLDERS, NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, SCRAPBOOKS, OR WHATEVER
IS MOST CONVENIENT FOR YOU TO ORGANIZE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE DURING THE
COURSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT/ACTIVITY. BE NEAT, ORGANIZED AND CLEAR.
10. RUBRICS FOR GRADING THIS TEACHING ASSIGNMENT WILL BE FORTHCOMING....
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.
THURSDAY, 2/14/13: ¡FELIZ DÍA DE SAN VALENTÍN! ¡FELIZ DÍA DE LOS ENAMORADOS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/15/13: MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!!
1. NOTE: MAKE-UP SESSION FOR ABSENCES/PARTICIPATION POINTS TODAY DURING
LUNCH IN LAB 242, 11:40-12NOON!
2. LAB ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY'S CLASS:
A. Work on Week 10 plans for St. Andrew's....
---REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
--WEEK 10 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 2/15...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME).
--COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 9 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
--PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 9 IN PORTFOLIO.
B. Work on oral presentation assignment for C4 of the Conversaciones
creadoras sheets...(see details in above plans).
C. Work on plans for ideas for Student-Generated Class Activities for the
MP3...(Topics in Spanish that you would like to learn/plan/teach).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 2/4/13:
1. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.113-118: review/study all vocabulary expressions in preparation
for class activities....
B. p.110: review /study the pictures in preparation for class acts....
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 4. WORK IN
YOUR OWN SELECTED GROUPS OF 3-4, AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW:
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C4
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT THE TOPIC/SCENE LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 2/25....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 2/4/13:
1. NOTE: ANY JUNIORS WHO ARE TAKING AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE
NEXT YEAR...I NEED TO SIGN YOUR COURSE SELECTION FORMS....
2. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.113-118: review/study all vocabulary expressions in preparation
for class activities....pronunciation and comprehension practice.
B. p.111-113: in-class oral comprehension activities for participation
grades.
C. p.110: review /study the pictures in preparation for class acts....
in-class speaking/writing activities....
D. Oral presentation assignment: (see details above)
3. AP EXAMS INFO./2013-2014 COURSE SELECTIONS AND CATALOGS/SHH INFO. AND
REQUIREMENTS SHEETS/STUDY ABROAD AND TRIPS....
THURSDAY-TUESDAY, 1/24-29/13: EXAMS--SEE SCHOOL CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE BELOW!
MONDAY, 1/28/13: FIRST SEMESTER EXAM (FOR THOSE NOT EXEMPT)
ROOM 339...12:30-3:10PM...BLOCK 3
NOTE: FOR THOSE STUDENTS TAKING THE EXAM...LET'S MEET ON WED., 1/23, WHEN
WE RETURN FROM ST. ANDREW'S, IN ROOM 243, TO BRIEFLY GO OVER THE FORMAT OF
THE EXAM. SINCE ONLY A FEW STUDENTS WILL NEED TO TAKE THE EXAM, I WILL NOT
POST THE FORMAT HERE, BUT RATHER GIVE IT TO YOU WHEN WE MEET ON THE 23RD....
WEDNESDAY, 1/30/13: TEACHER WORK DAY--NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 2/1/13:
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 8 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 2/1...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME). WE WILL RETURN TO
ST. ANDREW'S ON WEDNESDAY, 2/6....
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 7 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 7 IN PORTFOLIO.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 2/1/13:
1. FIRST SEMESTER EXAMS: review corrections/comments/collect and file....
2. MP2/E1/S1 GRADES: POWER SCHOOL/GRADING FORMAT/CATEGORIES....
3. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET: (REVIEW)
A. p.93-97: read/study/complete questions/exs. on p.97.
B. p.98-99: study vocab. expressions/complete ex.A on p.99.
C. p.102-105: read/study conversation and complete exs.A-B on p.104-105.
4. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.93-97/98-99/102-105: read/review homework exs./new vocab. practice
with pronunciation and comprehension.
B. p.106-108: brief review of the preterite and imperfect tenses....
do Práctica exs.A/B in class and discuss answers.
5. LAB 318: Work on final plans for Week 8...St. Andrew's School/classes....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 2/4/13:
1. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.113-118: review/study all vocabulary expressions in preparation
for class activities....
B. p.110: review /study the pictures in preparation for class acts....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 1/14/13: ROOM 339 TODAY!
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 6 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 1/11...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME).
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 5 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 5 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.93-97: read/study/complete questions/exs. on p.97.
B. p.98-99: study vocab. expressions/complete ex.A on p.99.
C. p.102-105: read/study conversation and complete exs.A-B on p.104-105.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/14/13: ROOM 339 TODAY!
1. ALL GRADES HAVE BEEN ENTERED AND UPDATED IN POWER SCHOOL, INCLUDING THE
EXTRA GRADES FOR THE LANGUAGES SHOWCASE PRESENTATIONS FOR THE REDD
ELEMENTARY 5TH GRADERS....(SEE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING
ANY OF YOUR GRADES).....
2. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK TODAY!
A. p.93-97: read/study/complete questions/exs. on p.97.
B. p.98-99: study vocab. expressions/complete ex.A on p.99.
C. p.102-105: read/study conversation and complete exs.A-B on p.104-105.
3. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.93-97/98-99/102-105: read/review homework exs./new vocab. practice
with pronunciation and comprehension.
B. p.106-108: brief review of the preterite and imperfect tenses....
do Práctica exs.A/B in class and discuss answers.
HOMEWORK REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/7-11/13:
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 6 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 1/11...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME). NOTE: WE WILL NOT
TEACH AT ST. ANDREW'S ON WED., 1/9, DUE TO OUR PRESENTATIONS FOR
THE 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 5 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 5 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. LANGUAGE PRESENTATIONS TO 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
A. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, DURING PERIOD 3....BLACK BOX
B. 80 STUDENTS WILL BE HERE...(2 GROUP SESSIONS OF 40 STUDENTS EACH)
C. WORK ON YOUR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE MINI-SESSIONS.....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/7/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR CLASS!
1. LANGUAGE PRESENTATIONS TO 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
A. USE THE CLASS PERIOD TO PREPARE ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENTS....
(SEE INFORMATION BELOW....)
--REMEMBER: HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ARE GOOD....
USE THE LANGUAGE....
HAVE SOMETHING FOR THE STUDENTS TO TAKE WITH THEM....
B. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN WITH THIS! I WILL HELP YOU AS MUCH AS I
CAN. AND I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS BEING PRESENTED TO YOU ON SUCH
SHORT NOTICE. HOWEVER SINCE YOU ALREADY HAVE PLANS DONE FOR
ST. ANDREW'S, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR YOU TO COMPLETE
THIS TASK.
C. LET'S KEEP BRAINSTORMING TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS PRESENTATION A
GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY!
D. SEE DETAILS BELOW FROM THE OUTLINE NOTES THAT RACHEL GALTON TYPED
FOR US....THANKS RACHEL!!
--JANUARY 9, 2013...BLOCK 3...BLACK BOX
--2 SESSIONS, 40 MINUTES PER SESSION
--80 STUDENTS TOTAL, 40 PER SESSION
--6-7 STUDENTS PER STATION, ROTATING EVERY 9 MINUTES TO A TOTAL
OF 4 STATIONS
--SESSION 1: (40 MINUTES)
1. SPANISH (JASON, JOEY, RACHEL, JULIA)
2. CHINESE (DALE, SAMANTHA)
3. FRENCH (GRACE, CAMILLE)
4. GREEK (ADAM, MIKEY)
5. RUSSIAN (SONIA, TIM, SAM)
6. ASL (MALLORI, MOLLY, WHITNEY)
FLOATERS: KATE, ANDREW, CHRISTIAN
MEGAPHONE: ANDREW
--SESSION 2: (40 MINUTES)
1. SPANISH (WHITNEY, SAM, MOLLY, SAMANTHA)
2. JAPANESE (JULIA, CAMILLE)
3. ITALIAN (MALLORI, TIM)
4. LATIN (RACHEL, KATE, ADAM, MIKEY)
5. GERMAN (JOEY, JASON)
6. ARABIC (ANDREW, CHRISTIAN)
FLOATERS: DALE, SONIA, GRACE
MEGAPHONE: SONIA
--BLACK BOX DIAGRAM:
1 6
2 5
3 4
ENTRANCE
2. MP2 GRADED ASSESSMENTS: THESE ARE NOW IN POWER SCHOOL!!!!
--SEE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR GRADES....
A. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 1/4:
Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS THE FIRST TEST GRADE OF THE
MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
B. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--p.56-57....scenarios/escenas, group presentations....
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PARTICIPATION GRADE
FOR THE MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 1/4!
C. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from page 72.
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from p.72/88-92.
D. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--ORAL PRESENTATIONS! Randomly selected small groups of 3-4 each...
--go to a nice restaurant/order food/chat about foods, cooking,
social life/pay the bill and leave....THESE IMPROMPTU ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS LISTED
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE TEST CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 1/4!
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C3
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT FOODS/RESTAURANTS LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 12/17; HOWEVER,
SOME GROUPS WILL PRESENT ON 12/17 AND SOME WILL PRESENT ON 12/19...
BUT THIS WILL BE MY DECISION ONCE CLASS BEGINS....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 1/9/13: MEET IN BLACK BOX TODAY!
1. LANGUAGES SHOWCASE PRESENTATIONS FOR THE 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!! BLACK BOX...(SEE DETAILS ABOVE)....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 1/11/13: MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!
1. Class discussion on the Languages Showcase Presentations from Wed., 1/9:
--comments, feedback, grades for this activity (participation/homework/
quiz/test)....
2. Return/review 2 vocab. quizzes from C3 of the Conversaciones creadoras
sheets....
3. LAB ACTIVITIES TODAY:
A. Work on lesson plans for St. Andrew's....Week 6 plans must be
e-mailed by 3PM today!
B. Work on C4 assignments from Conversaciones creadoras sheets....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 1/14/13: ROOM 339 TODAY!
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 6 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 1/11...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME). NOTE: WE WILL NOT
TEACH AT ST. ANDREW'S ON WED., 1/9, DUE TO OUR PRESENTATIONS FOR
THE 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 5 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 5 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. CAPÍTULO 4 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.93-97: read/study/complete questions/exs. on p.97.
B. p.98-99: study vocab. expressions/complete ex.A on p.99.
C. p.102-105: read/study conversation and complete exs.A-B on p.104-105.
WINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 20, 2012 - JANUARY 2, 2013!
¡QUE LO PASEN BIEN LAS VACACIONES! ¡FELIZ Y PRÓSPERO AÑO NUEVO!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 1/4/13: NOTE CHANGES! MEET IN LAB 242 TODAY!
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 6 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 1/11...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME). NOTE: WE WILL NOT
TEACH AT ST. ANDREW'S ON WED., 1/9, DUE TO OUR PRESENTATIONS FOR
THE 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 5 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 5 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. LANGUAGE PRESENTATIONS TO 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
A. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, DURING PERIOD 3....BLACK BOX
B. 80 STUDENTS WILL BE HERE...(2 GROUP SESSIONS OF 40 STUDENTS EACH)
C. BEFORE CLASS ON FRIDAY, PLEASE THINK ABOUT HOW WE WANT TO WORK
THIS PRESENTATION....IF YOU REMEMBER FROM OUR TALK WITH DR. ELLIS
ON WED., 12/19/12, WE DECIDED TO PRESENT ALL 11 LANGUAGES OFFERED
HERE AT MLWGS....
QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT PRIOR TO CLASS:
1. HOW DO WE WANT TO PRESENT THE 11 LANGUAGES?
2. WHO WILL DO THE PRESENTATIONS AND IN WHICH LANGUAGES?
3. HOW MANY GROUPS DO WE WANT PER SESSION?
4. DO WE WANT TO DO SPANISH TWICE AND THEREFORE HAVE 12 MINI-SESSIONS?
5. ....?? I AM OPEN TO YOUR SUGGESTIONS HERE....LET'S COLLECTIVELY
DECIDE QUICKLY IN CLASS AND GET TO WORK ON PLANS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO HAVE ENOUGH TIME IN CLASS TO PREPARE ACTS.
--I WILL APPROVE WHATEVER MANNER YOU DECIDE TO USE IN ORDER TO
FAIRLY REPRESENT ALL LANGUAGES TAUGHT HERE AT MLWGS.....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY-MONDAY, 1/4-7/13: MEET IN LAB 242 FOR CLASS!
1. LANGUAGE PRESENTATIONS TO 5TH GRADERS FROM REDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
A. USE THE 2 CLASS PERIODS TO PREPARE ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENTS....
(SEE ABOVE INFORMATION....)
--REMEMBER: HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ARE GOOD....DR. ELLIS ASKED THAT
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR THE CHILDREN TO TAKE WITH THEM......
B. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN WITH THIS! I WILL HELP YOU AS MUCH AS I
CAN. AND I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS BEING PRESENTED TO YOU ON SUCH
SHORT NOTICE. HOWEVER SINCE YOU ALREADY HAVE PLANS DONE FOR
ST. ANDREW'S, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR YOU TO COMPLETE
THIS TASK.
C. LET'S KEEP BRAINSTORMING TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS PRESENTATION A
GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY!
2. MP2 GRADED ASSESSMENTS:
A. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 1/4:
Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS THE FIRST TEST GRADE OF THE
MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
B. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--p.56-57....scenarios/escenas, group presentations....
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PARTICIPATION GRADE
FOR THE MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 1/4!
C. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from page 72.
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from p.72/88-92.
D. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--ORAL PRESENTATIONS! Randomly selected small groups of 3-4 each...
--go to a nice restaurant/order food/chat about foods, cooking,
social life/pay the bill and leave....THESE IMPROMPTU ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS LISTED
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE TEST CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 1/4!
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C3
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT FOODS/RESTAURANTS LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 12/17; HOWEVER,
SOME GROUPS WILL PRESENT ON 12/17 AND SOME WILL PRESENT ON 12/19...
BUT THIS WILL BE MY DECISION ONCE CLASS BEGINS....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 12/17/12: ROOM 339....
1. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--ORAL PRESENTATIONS! Randomly selected small groups of 3-4 each...
--go to a nice restaurant/order food/chat about foods, cooking,
social life/pay the bill and leave....THESE IMPROMPTU ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS LISTED
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE TEST CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE.
--IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE C3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. USE A MINIMUM OF 30 DIFFERENT VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE C3
SHEETS.
B. USE A VARIETY OF ADVANCED VERB TENSES, INCLUDING BOTH THE
INDICATIVE AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
C. FULFILL THE TASK ASSIGNMENT BY PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION
DEPICTING ALL ASPECTS ABOUT FOODS/RESTAURANTS LISTED IN THE ABOVE
PLANS/INSTRUCTIONS.
D. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES....
E. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING TIME DURING THE
PRESENTATION.
F. IN ORDER TO START WITH THE GRADE OF 100, PRESENTATIONS MUST BE
MEMORIZED WITH NO HELP WHATSOEVER.
G. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A NOTE CARD WITH VOCABULARY CLUES/HINTS, THEN
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF NO HIGHER THAN A 90...(YOU WILL START
WITH A 90...).
H. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO PRESENT ON MONDAY, 12/17; HOWEVER,
SOME GROUPS WILL PRESENT ON 12/17 AND SOME WILL PRESENT ON 12/19...
BUT THIS WILL BE MY DECISION ONCE CLASS BEGINS....
2. AFTER COMPLETION OF ORAL PRESENTATIONS FOR C3:
A. DISTRIBUTION OF C4 PACKETS/SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT.....WORK ON THIS CHAPTER'S ACTIVITIES IN THE ORDER THEY ARE
PRESENTED.....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/19/12: ALL CLASSES MEET TODAY!
1. MEET IN LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
2. COMPLETION OF THE C3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS...(SEE 12/17 PLANS ABOVE)....
3. WORK ON C4 ACTIVITIES PACKETS/SHEETS...CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT.
4. YOU TUBE: Riu, riu, chiu...performed by Matt King and Gavin Binshtok....
5. Video segments of holiday festivities in Spanish-speaking countries....
....customs and traditions of cultural events....
6. MP2 GRADED ASSESSMENTS:
A. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 12/19 (HOPEFULLY!):
Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS THE FIRST TEST GRADE OF THE
MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
B. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--p.56-57....scenarios/escenas, group presentations....
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PARTICIPATION GRADE
FOR THE MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 12/19 (HOPEFULLY!)
C. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from page 72.
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from p.72/88-92.
WINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 20, 2012 - JANUARY 2, 2013!
¡QUE LO PASEN BIEN LAS VACACIONES! ¡FELICES FIESTAS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 1/4/13:
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 6 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 1/4...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME).
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 5 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 5 IN PORTFOLIO.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 12/10/12: NOTE CHANGES!
1. REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 5 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3PM, FRIDAY, 12/7...(TO
GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, TO MS. ERICSON, TO ME).
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 4 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 4 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. pages 88-92...study the Vocabulario útil in preparation for class
activities....QUIZ TODAY ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS ON THESE
PAGES!!
3. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--ORAL PRESENTATIONS! Randomly selected small groups of 3-4 each...
--go to a nice restaurant/order food/chat about foods, cooking,
social life/pay the bill and leave....THESE IMPROMPTU ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS LISTED
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE TEST CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE.
NOTE: THE DATE FOR THESE PRESENTATIONS IS NOW 12/17/12!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 12/10/12:
1. MP2 GRADED ASSESSMENTS:
A. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 12/14 (HOPEFULLY!):
Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS THE FIRST TEST GRADE OF THE
MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
B. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--p.56-57....scenarios/escenas, group presentations....
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PARTICIPATION GRADE
FOR THE MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY 12/14 (HOPEFULLY!)
C. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--Review corrections to vocab. quizzes from page 72.
2. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.85-87...class readings, discussions, new vocab. expressions....
B. p.84...narración de los dibujos...más actividades creadoras....
C. p.82-83...group work/discussions with the escenas....
D. p.88-92...pronunciation and comprehension practice with the vocab.
útil sections....review before the quiz!
E. QUIZ ON VOCAB.-C3, PAGES 88-92!
F. Work on group oral presentations for C3...(see above details)....
WEDNESDAY, 12/12/12: WEEK 5 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM.
2. WEEK 5 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 12/7/12. SEND COPIES TO MS. ERIKSON AND TO ME, ALSO.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY'S EVENTS VERY SOON AFTER
YOU TEACH, AND PUT THEM IN YOUR PORTFOLIO. YOU SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE
HERE SELF/PEER/GROUP EVALUATIONS/CONFIDENTIAL NOTES. FINISH THE
REFLECTIONS BY THE END OF THE DAY EACH WEDNESDAY THAT YOU TEACH.
9. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
PORTFOLIOS CAN BE FOLDERS, NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, SCRAPBOOKS, OR WHATEVER
IS MOST CONVENIENT FOR YOU TO ORGANIZE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE DURING THE
COURSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT/ACTIVITY. BE NEAT, ORGANIZED AND CLEAR.
10. RUBRICS FOR GRADING THIS TEACHING ASSIGNMENT WILL BE FORTHCOMING SOON....
FRIDAY, 12/14/12: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. Use this class time to work on group oral presentations due Monday, 12/17
....(see details below)....OR....work on St. Andrew's lesson plans for
Week 6.
2. LUNCH--11:40-12:00--MAKE-UP SESSION FOR PARTICIPATION POINTS/ABSENCES!
ROOM 243.....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 12/17/12:
1. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--ORAL PRESENTATIONS! Randomly selected small groups of 3-4 each...
--go to a nice restaurant/order food/chat about foods, cooking,
social life/pay the bill and leave....THESE IMPROMPTU ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS LISTED
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE TEST CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE.
REMINDERS: ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 3 LESSON PLANS SHOULD BE E-MAILED BY 3 PM ON 11/23/12...
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS/REFLECTIONS FOR WEEK 2 AND PLACE
IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 2 IN PORTFOLIO.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/19/12:
1. NOTE: MAKE-UP ORAL PRESENTATIONS--AT LUNCH--ROOM 339--11:40-12 NOON....
GALTON, BRENKE, GOODWIN....
2. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.66-71...read/study content of lecturas, answer the questions in the
Comprensión y comparación section for Hispanoamérica y España.
B. p.72...study the Vocabulario básico for a QUIZ TODAY!
C. p.76-79...read and study the conversación creadora and answer the
questions in the Comprensión section A/B.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/19/12:
2. MP2 GRADED ASSESSMENTS:
A. THIS GRADE WILL BE IN POWER SCHOOL BY THE END OF THIS WEEK:
Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS THE FIRST TEST GRADE OF THE
MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. --p.56-57....scenarios/escenas, group presentations....
Study these pages in preparation for class assessments today....
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PARTICIPATION GRADE
FOR THE MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
3. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK:
--CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
pages 66-71/76-79....
4. CLASS ASSESSMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS:
A. p.56-57...groups of 2(one group of 3)...random selection by the teacher
from the different scenarios.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED ABOVE IN THE ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION.
5. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.66-71...reading comprehension with lecturas, review of homework
questions; Conexión Internet....
B. p.76-79...role play with Conversación creadora, review of homework
Comprensión questions....
C. p.72...review/pronunciation/comprehension practice with Vocabulario
básico....
D. QUIZ ON THE VOCABULARIO BÁSICO ON PAGE 72!
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
LAST DAY OF FIRST MARKING PERIOD--MONDAY, 11/5/12!
TEACHER WORK DAY ON TUESDAY, 11/6/12--NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/5/12:
1. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. --p.56-57....scenarios/escenas, group presentations....
Study these pages in preparation for class assessments today....
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ORAL PARTICIPATION GRADE
FOR THE MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
B. Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
NOTE: THIS ORAL ASSESSMENT WILL COUNT AS THE FIRST TEST GRADE OF THE
MP2 GRADING PERIOD!
2. FRIDAY, 11/9, BY 3PM: E-MAIL WEEK 2 LESSON PLANS FOR ST. ANDREW'S TO
THE FOLLOWING 3 SOURCES...GRADE LEVEL TEACHER, MS.ERICSON (SEE EMAIL
ADDRESS GIVEN ON SAMPLE LESSON PLANS HANDOUTS), JENKINS. ALSO, MAKE
INDIVIDUAL COPIES FOR YOUR PORTFOLIOS.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/5/12:
1. 2 CLASS ASSESSMENTS FOR CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS:
A. Oral presentation in groups of 2-3...(see #1B above)
B. p.56-57...groups of 2(one group of 3)...random selection by the teacher
from the different scenarios
NOTE: Students will complete both of these assessments with the teacher
only, and by the end of class today....
RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED ABOVE IN THE ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION.
2. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE 2 ORAL ASSESSMENTS LISTED ABOVE:
A. Work on Week 1/2 plans for St. Andrew's.
B. Begin work on the distributed sheets/packets from the Conversaciones
Creadoras text, Capítulo 3....
WEDNESDAY, 11/7/12: WEEK 1 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM.
2. WEEK 1 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 11/2/12. SEND COPIES TO MS. ERIKSON AND TO ME, ALSO.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY'S EVENTS VERY SOON AFTER
YOU TEACH, AND PUT THEM IN YOUR PORTFOLIO. YOU SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE
HERE SELF/PEER/GROUP EVALUATIONS/CONFIDENTIAL NOTES. FINISH THE
REFLECTIONS BY THE END OF THE DAY EACH WEDNESDAY THAT YOU TEACH.
9. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
PORTFOLIOS CAN BE FOLDERS, NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, SCRAPBOOKS, OR WHATEVER
IS MOST CONVENIENT FOR YOU TO ORGANIZE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE DURING THE
COURSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT/ACTIVITY. BE NEAT, ORGANIZED AND CLEAR.
10. RUBRICS FOR GRADING THIS TEACHING ASSIGNMENT WILL BE FORTHCOMING SOON....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/12/12:
1. CAPÍTULO 3 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.66-71...read/study content of lecturas, answer the questions in the
Comprensión y comparación section for Hispanoamérica y España.
B. p.72...study the Vocabulario básico for a QUIZ TODAY!
C. p.76-79...read and study the conversación creadora and answer the
questions in the Comprensión section A/B.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/22/12:
1. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.56-60....scenarios/escenas, group discussions....
Study these pages in preparation for class assessments today....
(story-telling, oral presentations, group discussions)....
B. p.44-45/61-65...finish vocabulary quizzes from 10/19/12!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 10/22/12:
1. Review corrections to C1/C2 vocab. quizzes from previous plans.....
2. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
--Finish from previous plans:
A. p.38-45/50-55/61-65....readings, homework review exs., vocabulary
pronunciation practice, conversations....
B. QUIZ ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45/61-65
OF THE CAPÍTULO 2 HANDOUTS/PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT! (Finish from 10/19 plans.)
C. p.56-60....scenarios, group discussions, story-telling....
NOTE: THERE WILL BE GRADED ASSESSMENTS ON THESE ACTIVITIES!
--PLUS, WORK ON CAPÍTULO 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/29,
USING THE DETAILS LISTED BELOW IN PLANS....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 10/24/12:
1. MEXICAN LUNCHEON AT LA CASITA RESTAURANT--BROOK ROAD AND ROUTE 1!!
A. Inform parents that we will be traveling on the green bus today to
La Casita Restaurant.
B. Report promptly to the green bus in the student parking lot by no
later than 10:10 AM.
C. Bring $15-20 to cover the cost of your meal and tip.
D. We will return to Maggie Walker by 11:35 AM.
FRIDAY, 10/26/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE LAB TODAY:
1. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO WORK ON THE CAPÍTULO 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/29/12....(SEE DETAILS BELOW.)
2. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO START LESSON PLAN PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR
GRADE LEVEL TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL. WORK IN YOUR GROUPS.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/29/12:
1. Conversaciones creadoras...Capítulo 2 vocab./oral presentations due:
--In groups of 2-3, plan an entertaining and lively presentation centered
around transportation to and from the airport, in the airport terminal,
on the airplane, and at the destination.... Use a minimum of 30 vocab.
expressions from the Capítulo 2 sheets and at least 4 different verb
tenses, within a conversation of about 5 minutes duration. Use an
authentic approach, with no notes as help.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/15/12:
1. Capítulo 2 handouts/sheets from the Conversaciones creadoras text....
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45 ONLY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 10/19/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45/61-65
OF THE CAPÍTULO 2 HANDOUTS/PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10/15-19/12:
1. Review corrections to C1 vocab. quizzes from previous plans.....
plus....class reflection/discussion on the guest speaker presentation
from 10/12 plans....Ms. Lourdes Cripe, Joey Viray's aunt........
(Cuba/Jacksonville, Florida)....
2. NOTE: The oral presentation grades for C1 are in Power School....
see me if you have any questions about your grades.....THE SCENARIOS
PRESENTED BELOW COUNTED AS TEST GRADE #2....
CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS....
STUDY THE ESCENAS ON PAGES 27-28 AND BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN
GROUP PRESENTATIONS, WITH RANDOM GROUP SELECTIONS MADE BY ME!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE....
3. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.38-45/50-55....readings, homework review exs., vocabulary
pronunciation practice, conversations....
4. VOCABULARY QUIZ MONDAY!! (PRONUNCIATION AND COMPREHENSION REVIEW FIRST.)
Capítulo 2 handouts/sheets from the Conversaciones creadoras text....
QUIZ ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45 ONLY!
5. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.38-45/50-55/61-65....readings, homework review exs., vocabulary
pronunciation practice, conversations....
6. QUIZ FRIDAY ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45/61-65
OF THE CAPÍTULO 2 HANDOUTS/PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT!
7. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.56-60....scenarios, group discussions....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/22/12:
1. CAPÍTULO 2 OF THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.56-60....scenarios/escenas, group discussions....
Study these pages in preparation for class assessments today....
(story-telling, oral presentations, group discussions)....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/8/12:
1. CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS....
STUDY THE ESCENAS ON PAGES 27-28 AND BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN
GROUP PRESENTATIONS, WITH RANDOM GROUP SELECTIONS MADE BY ME!
2. Capítulo 2 handouts/sheets from the Conversaciones creadoras text....
study pages 54-55 and complete exercises A/B.
3. Capítulo 2 handouts/sheets from the Conversaciones creadoras text....
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45 ONLY!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 10/8/12:
1. Review corrections to C1 vocab. quizzes from last week's plans.....
2. NOTE: The oral presentation grades for C1 are in Power School....
see me if you have any questions about your grades.....
3. ORAL PRESENTATIONS TODAY!!
CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS....
STUDY THE ESCENAS ON PAGES 27-28 AND BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN
GROUP PRESENTATIONS, WITH RANDOM GROUP SELECTIONS MADE BY ME!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE....BE PREPARED
AS THIS MAY COUNT AS A TEST GRADE!
4. VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!! (PRONUNCIATION AND COMPREHENSION REVIEW FIRST.)
Capítulo 2 handouts/sheets from the Conversaciones creadoras text....
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45 ONLY!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 10/10/12:
1. INFORM PARENTS THAT WE WILL BE GOING TO ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL TODAY FOR
OUR ORIENTATION SESSION WITH "MEET AND GREET" THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.
BRING NOTEBOOKS AND MEET AT THE GREEN BUS IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT
BY NO LATER THAN 10:10 AM. WE WILL HOPEFULLY RETURN BY 11:30 AM.
NOTE: I WILL BE TRANSPORTING ANOTHER CLASS TODAY AS WELL, SO I MAY
NOT BE ABLE TO STAY AT ST. ANDREW'S WITH YOU.
REMINDER: GET CLASS ROLLS, TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION, ETC.....
FRIDAY, 10/12/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO LISTEN TO AND WATCH SHORT SPANISH VIDEOS
FROM THE YOU TUBE IN SPANISH SITES OR EL PAÍS SPANISH NEWSPAPER SITE...
OR FROM A SITE OF YOUR CHOICE....LISTEN TO AT LEAST 5 VIDEO SEGMENTS
AND TAKE SPANISH NOTES ON THE CONTENT HEARD. DISCUSS THE CONTENT
WITH A PARTNER AS YOU PROGRESS, COMPARING AND CONTRASTING TOPICS/THEMES/
INFORMATION....
OR...YOU MAY DO THE FOLLOWING....
2. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO START LESSON PLAN PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR
GRADE LEVEL TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL. WORK IN YOUR GROUPS.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/15/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 44-45/61-65
OF THE CAPÍTULO 2 HANDOUTS/PACKETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS
TEXT!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/1/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS....VOCABULARY SECTIONS ONLY...PAGES 17,33-37...(SPANISH/ENGLISH,
AND DEFINITIONS WITH SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS, ETC.)!!
2. CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS....
STUDY THE ESCENAS ON PAGES 27-28 AND BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN
GROUP PRESENTATIONS, WITH RANDOM GROUP SELECTIONS MADE BY ME!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 10/3/12:
1. BRING NOTEBOOKS AND IDEAS FOR GROUP PLANNING FOR THE TEACHING ACTIVITY
AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL. MS. ERICSON WILL BE HERE TO LEAD A WORKSHOP
IN DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE LESSON PLANS FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL.
2. CAPÍTULO 2 HANDOUTS /SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS....
STUDY PAGES 38-43 AND COMPLETE THE COMPRENSIÓN Y COMPARACIÓN EXERCISES
#1-10. ALSO, READ THE CONVERSACIÓN CREADORA ON PAGES 50-51 AND COMPLETE
THE COMPRENSIÓN EXERCISES A AND B ON PAGES 52-53. NOTE: THIS WILL
COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK!
3. GO TO THE INTERNET AND LOOK UP BLOOM'S TAXONOMY. PRINT A COPY OF THE
TRIANGLE/PYRAMID PARTS WITH A LIST OF THE MEASURABLE VERBS USED WITH
EACH STEP OF LEARNING. BRING TO CLASS TODAY! THIS TOO WILL COUNT AS
A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK!
FRIDAY, 10/5/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO LISTEN TO AND WATCH SHORT SPANISH VIDEOS
FROM THE YOU TUBE IN SPANISH SITES OR EL PAÍS SPANISH NEWSPAPER SITE...
OR FROM A SITE OF YOUR CHOICE....LISTEN TO AT LEAST 5 VIDEO SEGMENTS
AND TAKE SPANISH NOTES ON THE CONTENT HEARD. DISCUSS THE CONTENT
WITH A PARTNER AS YOU PROGRESS, COMPARING AND CONTRASTING TOPICS/THEMES/
INFORMATION....
OR...YOU MAY DO THE FOLLOWING....
2. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO START LESSON PLAN PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR
GRADE LEVEL TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL. WORK IN YOUR GROUPS.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 9/24/12:
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY FOR CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS, EL TURISMO Y LOS HOTELES...(SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS AND
RUBRICS FOR GRADING)!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 9/24/12:
1. Review p.29 pictures narration essay corrections from 9/19/12...(Capítulo
1 sheets).
2. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY FOR CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS, EL TURISMO Y LOS HOTELES...(SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS AND
RUBRICS FOR GRADING)!
TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2-3, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of at least
5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 9/26/12:
1. INTRODUCTORY MEETING AND INFORMATIONAL SESSION FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL
SPANISH TEACHING: MS.JANE PAGE WATSON (HEAD DIRECTOR) AND MS.SWANEE
ERICSON (PROGRAM COORDINATOR) WILL VISIT OUR CLASS TO DISCUSS DETAILS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHING THE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5.
THEY WILL GIVE YOU AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL, WITH GUIDELINES AND
EXPECTATIONS REQUIRED/SUGGESTED. PLEASE BRING NOTEBOOKS IN ORDER TO
RECORD IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL
EXPERIENCE AT ST. ANDREW'S. THIS WILL ALSO BE A GOOD TIME FOR YOU
TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY.
FRIDAY, 9/28/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO LISTEN TO AND WATCH SHORT SPANISH VIDEOS
FROM THE YOU TUBE IN SPANISH SITES OR EL PAÍS SPANISH NEWSPAPER SITE...
OR FROM A SITE OF YOUR CHOICE....LISTEN TO AT LEAST 5 VIDEO SEGMENTS
AND TAKE SPANISH NOTES ON THE CONTENT HEARD. DISCUSS THE CONTENT
WITH A PARTNER AS YOU PROGRESS, COMPARING AND CONTRASTING TOPICS/THEMES/
INFORMATION....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/1/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS....VOCABULARY SECTIONS ONLY...PAGES 17,33-37...(SPANISH/ENGLISH,
AND DEFINITIONS WITH SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS, ETC.)!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 9/17/12:
1. Conversaciones creadoras sheets/packet, Capítulo 1:
--Notas culturales, pages 11-15, read the lecturas and then answer the
Comprensión y comparación questions on pages 15-16, #1-10.
--Ser y estar, pages 25-27, review the basic uses of the 2 verbs,
and then complete the Práctica exs.A-B.
THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 9/19/12:
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY FOR CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS, EL TURISMO Y LOS HOTELES...(SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS AND
RUBRICS FOR GRADING)!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 9/17/12:
1. Review vocabulary quiz corrections from 9/12/12...(Capítulo 1 sheets).
2. Conversaciones creadoras sheets/packet, Capítulo 1:
--Notas culturales, pages 11-15, read the lecturas and then answer the
Comprensión y comparación questions on pages 15-16, #1-10.
--Ser y estar, pages 25-27, review the basic uses of the 2 verbs,
and then complete the Práctica exs.A-B.
THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK! WE WILL THEN REVIEW
THE INDICATED PAGES WITH READINGS/HOMEWORK ANSWERS/ANY QUESTIONS YOU
MAY HAVE.
3. Continuation of 19 sheets/packet from the Conversaciones creadoras text,
Capítulo 1...El turismo y los hoteles...group work....
TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2-3, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of at least
5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach. You can use the rest of the class period to make final plans
for the presentations.
PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE ON SEPT.19!!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 9/19/12:
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY FOR CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS, EL TURISMO Y LOS HOTELES...(SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS AND
RUBRICS FOR GRADING)!
TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2-3, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of at least
5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
FRIDAY, 9/21/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO LISTEN TO AND WATCH SHORT SPANISH VIDEOS
FROM THE YOU TUBE IN SPANISH SITES OR EL PAÍS SPANISH NEWSPAPER SITE...
OR FROM A SITE OF YOUR CHOICE....LISTEN TO AT LEAST 5 VIDEO SEGMENTS
AND TAKE SPANISH NOTES ON THE CONTENT HEARD. DISCUSS THE CONTENT
WITH A PARTNER AS YOU PROGRESS, COMPARING AND CONTRASTING TOPICS/THEMES/
INFORMATION....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 9/24/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE CAPÍTULO 1 HANDOUTS/SHEETS FROM THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS....VOCABULARY SECTIONS ONLY...PAGES 17,33-37...(SPANISH/ENGLISH,
AND DEFINITIONS WITH SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS, ETC.)!!
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, 9/10/12:
1. Work with group partners on plans for the Capítulo 1 oral presentations
assessment listed below. Also, begin studying the vocabulary expressions
on pages 17/33-37 of the handouts received in class in preparation for
the first vocab. quiz on Wednesday, 9/12.
MONDAY, 9/10/12:
1. Selection of Spanish names to be used this year in class...NOTE:
The name you select does not have to be the equivalent of your English
one. Verification of selected names....
2. Review of class goals/expectations/preferences for topics this year/etc.
from half-sheet papers written from last week's plans....
3. Verification/collection of forms: syllabus and parent permission for
field trips....
4. Do all of you still have your handouts from my previous Spanish classes?
(Appendix sheets, indicative/subjunctive moods verb conjugations sheets,
technology/trucos, etc.)....These will facilitate your comprehension
skills. If you do not have these sheets, see me and I will print copies
for you.
5. Continuation of 19 sheets/packet from the Conversaciones creadoras text,
Capítulo 1...El turismo y los hoteles...group work....
TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2-3, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of at least
5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach. We will review the correct pronunciation of all vocabulary
expressions on pages 17/33-37, and then you can use the rest of the
class period to plan for the presentation.
PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE ON SEPT.17!!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, 9/12/12:
1. Work with group partners on plans for the Capítulo 1 oral presentations
assessment listed above. Also, study the vocabulary expressions on
page 17 only of the handouts received in class in preparation for
a vocabulary quiz today!
WEDNESDAY, 9/12/12:
1. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGE 17 OF THE
CAPÍTULO 1 SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT...EL TURISMO
Y LOS HOTELES! (WE WILL REVIEW THE VOCAB. BEFORE TAKING THE QUIZ.)
2. Capítulo 1 sheets from the Conversaciones creadoras text...el turismo
y los hoteles....review and practice the conversation on pages 21-22
and answer the questions in class on pages 23-24...(We will review
the conversation and questions before taking the vocab. quiz.)
3. TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2-3, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of at least
5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach. You can use the rest of the class period to continue plans
for the presentation.
PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE ON SEPT.17!!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
FRIDAY, 9/14/12: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
1. USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINUTES TO FINALIZE PLANS AND PRACTICE FOR THE ORAL
PRESENTATIONS FOR CAPÍTULO 1...(SEE ABOVE PLANS FOR DETAILS)!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 9/17/12:
1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE TODAY FOR CAPÍTULO 1 OF THE TEXT, CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS, EL TURISMO Y LOS HOTELES...(SEE ABOVE PLANS FOR DETAILS AND
RUBRICS FOR GRADING)!
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, 9/4-7/12: FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES!
1. WELCOME BACK TO MY CLASS, MY FRIENDS! THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING YOUR
SPANISH STUDIES WITH THIS COURSE! AND...TO ANY NEW STUDENTS, I LOOK
FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU....WELCOME!
2. Introductions, class expectations and goals.
3. Class roster with verification of student schedules.
4. Review fire drill procedures/codes instructions/earthquake response,
sign-in/sign-out process, class meetings, announcements-events-
assignments listed at the top of this page, collection of any forms
that you would like to turn in to me for Ms. Bowman.
5. There are no required texts or workbooks for this course.
6. Since this is a special Spanish course offering, the National Spanish
Exam will not be required.
7. Website instructions and access....TeacherWeb.
8. Selection of Spanish names to be used this year in class...NOTE:
The name you select does not have to be the equivalent of your English
one.
9. Do all of you still have your handouts from my previous Spanish classes?
(Appendix sheets, indicative/subjunctive moods verb conjugations sheets,
technology/trucos, etc.)....These will facilitate your comprehension
skills. If you do not have these sheets, see me and I will print copies
for you.
10. Distribute and discuss the course syllabus and class expectations. There
is also a digital version on my web page. RETURN THE SYLLABUS ON 9/7
WITH STUDENT AND PARENT SIGNATURES!
11. Distribute transportation/field trip/parent permission forms for our
frequent off-campus visits during the school year. RETURN COMPLETED
FORMS WITH ALL NECESSARY SIGNATURES BY 9/7!
12. Connections with the Hispanic Community: Virginia Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, foreign language instruction in the elementary schools,
ambassadors for the Hispanic Community and events.....
13. St. Andrew's School--Oregon Hill--K-5 grades: 2nd 9-weeks teaching
elementary conversational Spanish to all grade levels....3-4 students
per grade level......details, comments, thoughts, etc.
14. Distribution of 19 sheets/packet from the Conversaciones creadoras text,
Capítulo 1...El turismo y los hoteles...group work....
TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2-3, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of no more
than 5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach.
PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE ON SEPT.14!!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
ARCHIVES FOR SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASSES, 2011-2012:
FINAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS: DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS:
1. THE CLASS WILL FORM 4 EQUAL GROUPS OF 5 MEMBERS PER GROUP.
2. EACH GROUP WILL SELECT A SEGMENT OF A MOVIE, A PLAY, A TELEVISION SHOW,
A SHORT STORY, OR ANY OTHER DRAMATIC SCENE.
3. EACH GROUP WILL INTERPRET/RE-ENACT/RE-WRITE SEGMENTS OR PORTIONS OF THE
SELECTION TO FORM A MINIMUM 30-MINUTE ORAL PRESENTATION.
4. EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP MUST HAVE EQUAL SPEAKING PARTS IN THE DRAMA,
OR AS FAIRLY CLOSE TO IT AS POSSIBLE.
5. GROUP MEMBERS WILL MEMORIZE THEIR PARTS TO NEAR PERFECTION, WITH EMPHASIS
ON THE THEMES AND TONES OF THE DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION.
6. PROPS/COSTUMES/ETC. CAN ENHANCE THE PRESENTATION, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED.
7. GROUP MEMBERS MUST WORK TOGETHER, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, AND SHOW GOOD
COOPERATION AND CHEMISTRY DURING THE PRESENTATION.
8. EACH GROUP WILL TURN IN ONE WRITTEN COPY OF THE SCRIPT (FOR REVISIONS)
BY FRIDAY, 5/18/12. I WILL RETURN THEM TO YOU BY MONDAY, 5/21/12.
9. PRESENTATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED ON MONDAY, 6/4, AND FRIDAY, 6/8...
THERE WILL BE 2 PERFORMANCES EACH DAY IN THE AUDITORIUM, DURING BLOCK 3.
10. OTHER CLASSES WILL BE INVITED AND ATTEND ON AN INTEREST BASIS. PLEASE
INVITE YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS/RELATIVES TO ATTEND ALSO.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS/DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS:
10 POINTS IN-CLASS PREPARATION OF WRITTEN SCRIPT AND REHEARSAL PRIOR TO
DAY OF PERFORMANCE
5 POINTS WRITTEN COPY OF THE SCRIPT TURNED IN ON 5/18/12 FOR REVISIONS
10 POINTS GROUP COOPERATION/COMRADERIE/INTERACTION/SUPPORT
10 POINTS CONFIDENCE/PREPARATION/ENTHUSIASM ON THE DAY OF THE PERFORMANCE
5 POINTS APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION OF THE SELECTION--(THEMES/TONES)
20 POINTS CORRECT GRAMMAR SYNTAX AND STRUCTURE
20 POINTS CLEAR AND APPROPRIATE PRONUNCIATION
20 POINTS FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSIBILITY
100 POINTS TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE
OTHER END-OF-THE-YEAR NOTES:
1. EXAM EXEMPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 8. MAKE SURE THAT I SIGN
YOUR FORMS.
2. ORAL PRESENTATION GRADE SHEETS/RUBRICS FOR GRADING WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY
THE END OF THE DAY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 8. STOP BY MY OFFICE TO PICK YOURS
UP IF YOU DON'T SEE ME BEFORE THEN....
3. ALL HISPANIC COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK/SUMMARIES (FOR EXTRA CREDIT) NEED TO
BE TURNED IN TO ME BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6.
4. ALL GRADES WILL BE POSTED AND FINALIZED IN POWER SCHOOL BY MONDAY, JUNE 11.
SEE ME BEFORE THAT DATE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS....
5. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TEACHING EACH OF YOU THIS YEAR. THANK YOU FOR
TAKING THE CLASS, AND FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND THE REQUIREMENTS. KEEP
IN TOUCH, AS I WILL ALWAYS BE INTERESTED IN YOUR FUTURE PROGRESS!
--¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES Y LOS AÑOS DEL PORVENIR!
--SR. JENKINS :)
FINAL EXAM: MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012--ROOM 338--12:30-3:10PM
FINAL EXAM FORMAT: (140 TOTAL POINTS)
1. ESCUCHAR: (20 PUNTOS)
LISTEN TO A LECTURA ABOUT SPANISH UNIVERSITY LIFE AND THEN DISCUSS SOME
QUESTIONS THAT I GIVE FOLLOWING THE READING....
2. LEER: (20 PUNTOS)
READ A SELECTION ABOUT SPORTS AND THEN DISCUSS SOME QUESTIONS THAT I
GIVE ABOUT THE SELECTION....
3. HABLAR: (80 PUNTOS)
A. PRONUNCIACIÓN: (20 PUNTOS)
SIMPLY READ ALOUD A SELECTION ABOUT SHOPPING....
B. NARRACIÓN DE DIBUJOS: (20 PUNTOS)
IN GROUPS FORM A NARRATION ABOUT SEVERAL PICTURES PERTAINING TO
SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY LIFE....
C. ESCENARIOS: (2 @ 20 PUNTOS = 40 PUNTOS)
IN GROUPS YOU WILL PREPARE AND PRESENT 2 DIFFERENT SCENES IN AN ORAL
PRESENTATION FORMAT....(SPORTS-SOCCER AND BASEBALL...WATCHING TV)
D. ESCRIBIR: (20 PUNTOS)
CHOOSE 1 OF 3 TOPICS AND WRITE A MINIMUM 10-SENTENCE ESSAY...
TOPICS DEAL WITH SPORTS, UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/23/12: SPECIAL SOL SCHEDULE TODAY!
1. CLASS TIME FRAME TODAY: 8:40 - 11:32 AM
2. AGENDA TODAY:
A. Meet at the green bus at 8:35 so that we can leave promptly to
go to the Richmond International Airport for a Spanish presentation
and tour with the American Airlines terminal representative....
(approximate time: 9:00 - 9:45).
B. After the American Airlines presentation, we will go to Emilio's
Restaurant at Broad and Meadow for a Spanish paella luncheon
presentation with Emilio. Please bring $20 cash/correct change
to cover the cost of the presentation, drinks, bread, tortilla
española, and paella....(approximate time: 10:00 - 12:00).
Let me know by Monday, 5/21, if you prefer vegetarian paella....
C. We will return to MLWGS in plenty of time for you to arrive on
time to your 7th block class.
3. Students can pick up their written scripts for the drama presentations
on Monday, 5/21.
4. Verification of attendance from Friday, 5/18....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 5/25/12: REGULAR FRIDAY SCHEDULE TODAY!
1. We will meet in the cafeteria area for today's class so that all 4
groups can rehearse the drama presentations.
2. DATES OF PRESENTATIONS: JUNE 4/8!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 14-18, 2012:
1. USE THE ENTIRE WEEK TO WORK ON YOUR DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS/GROUP
ORAL PRESENTATIONS...(LAB 318 MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, ROOM 338 FRIDAY).
2. TIME-LINE FOR WORK ON DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
A. 5/14: CONTINUE WORK ON WRITTEN SCRIPT.
B. 5/16: FINISH WORK ON WRITTEN SCRIPT/BEGIN REHEARSALS FOR PRESENTATION.
C. 5/18: MARGARET CORCORAN WILL BE THE SUBSTITUTE TODAY, DUE TO OUR
LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT RETREAT/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT MEETING.
MEET IN ROOM 338 FOR TODAY'S CLASS, AND REVISE WRITTEN SCRIPTS
AND REHEARSE PARTS/LINES. NOTE: TURN IN A FINAL DRAFT COPY
OF YOUR ENTIRE PRESENTATION BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY, INCLUDING
ALL NAMES ON THE COPY. I WILL EDIT THE COPY AND YOU CAN PICK
IT UP IN MY OFFICE 331 BEFORE SCHOOL/AT LUNCH/AFTER SCHOOL ON
MONDAY, 5/21.
D. 6/4-8: DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS/FINAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS
--AUDITORIUM OR FORUM.....(PLACE AND TIME TO BE FINALIZED
SOON....)
3. RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE PRESENTATIONS WILL BE FORTHCOMING SOON....
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/7/12:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKETS FOR CAPÍTULO 9...COMPLETE ALL
EXS. ON PAGES 234-237,244-245; AND REVIEW ALL VOCAB. EXPRESSIONS ON PAGES
233,251-254.
2. TURN IN TO ME VERIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THE 5 DE MAYO FESTIVAL AT
CANAL WALK...(IF YOU WANT SOME EXTRA CREDIT)!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 7-11, 2012:
1. USE THE ENTIRE WEEK TO WORK ON YOUR DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS/GROUP
ORAL PRESENTATIONS...(ROOM 338 OR LAB 318). MORE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
AND RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE FORTHCOMING SOON....(REFER TO YOUR OUTLINES
THAT WERE RETURNED TO YOU...).
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR MONDAY, 5/14/12:
1. TURN IN TO ME AN UPDATED OUTLINE OF YOUR PROGRESS ON THE ORAL DRAMATIC
INTERPRETATIONS...(ONE COPY PER GROUP WITH ALL NAMES LISTED). I WANT
DETAILS AS TO PARTS/CHARACTERS/SCRIPT OUTLINE/CONTENT SUMMARY/ETC.
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/30/12:
1. INTERNET LISTENING ACTIVITY: GO ON-LINE AND LISTEN TO 2 SHORT VIDEO
SELECTIONS FROM THE RADIO NACIONES UNIDAS SITE. TAKE NOTES IN SPANISH,
AND BRING THEM TO CLASS SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS THE TOPICS OF THE VIDEO
SELECTIONS YOU HAVE WATCHED.
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/2/12:
1. DRAMA PRESENTATIONS/INTERPRETATIONS: PLEASE TURN IN TO ME AN UPDATED
OUTLINE OF MAIN CHARACTERS, STORY CONTENT, AND WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO
UP TO THIS MOMENT. I ONLY NEED ONE COPY PER GROUP, BUT WITH ALL GROUP
MEMBERS' NAMES ON THE PAPER.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/30/12:
1. CLASS DISCUSSION/CHARLAS: RADIO NACIONES UNIDAS LISTENING ACTIVITY...
(SEE ASSIGNMENTS LISTED ABOVE.)
2. LISTENING/SPEAKING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE FOR CONVERSATION:
A. Español en vivo...Conversations with native speakers...Capítulos 1-2:
La casa/La familia.
B. Class interpretations/analysis of conversations heard....
3. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS PACKETS FOR CAPÍTULO 9...(distribute today):
A. Pronunciation and comprehension practice with vocab. expressions.
B. Work on completion of written practice exercises that accompany the
vocab. and grammar structures.
4. TEST ASSESSMENT GRADES FOR THE CH.8 ORAL PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CONVER-
SACIONES CREADORAS TEXT SHEETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, AND WILL BE POSTED
ON POWER SCHOOL BY WED., 5/2.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 5/2/12:
1. SIGN-UP SHEET FOR ALL THOSE WHO WILL BE MISSING CLASS IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS
DUE TO AP EXAMS...(PRIOR NOTIFICATION).
2. LISTENING/SPEAKING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE FOR CONVERSATION:
A. Español en vivo...Conversations with native speakers...Capítulos 1-2:
La casa/La familia....(completion/review from 4/30 plans)....
B. Class interpretations/analysis of conversations heard....
C. Español en vivo...Conversations with native speakers...Capítulos 3-4:
El trabajo y la rutina/Los recuerdos....(interpretations/analysis).
3. DRAMA PRESENTATIONS/INTERPRETATIONS: PLEASE TURN IN TO ME AN UPDATED
OUTLINE OF MAIN CHARACTERS, STORY CONTENT, AND WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO
UP TO THIS MOMENT. I ONLY NEED ONE COPY PER GROUP, BUT WITH ALL GROUP
MEMBERS' NAMES ON THE PAPER.
4. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS PACKETS FOR CAPÍTULO 9:
A. Pronunciation and comprehension practice with vocab. expressions.
B. Work on completion of written practice exercises that accompany the
vocab. and grammar structures....(continue from 4/30 plans).
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 5/4/12:
1. REPORT TO LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS, AND USE THE ENTIRE 40 MINS.
TO WORK ON YOUR GROUP ORAL DRAMATIC INTERPRETATIONS....
SATURDAY, 5/5/12: 5 DE MAYO CELEBRATION AT RICHMOND'S HISTORIC CANAL WALK--
ATTEND PART OF THE FESTIVITIES, BRING ME VERIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE, POSSIBLY
RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT!! ¿QUÉ PASA? FESTIVAL CELEBRATION.....
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/23/12:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS PACKETS/SHEETS FOR CHAPTER 8:
A. ORAL TEST ASSESSMENT TODAY FOR CHAPTER 8 THEMES AND TOPICS!!
REVIEW ALL VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS AND ESCENAS TOPICS IN PREPARATION
FOR GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONS IN CLASS! I CAUTION YOU TO BE VERY
PREPARED FOR CLASS TODAY!! (WE WILL ALSO HAVE A GUEST OBSERVING
CLASS....THE STUDENT TEACHER FOR MR. WALTER, RYAN WEBB.)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/23/12:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS PACKETS/SHEETS FOR CHAPTER 8:
A. A review of the vocabulary expressions in preparation for some oral
scenarios/situations....
B. pages 215-216...group interpretations of the Escenas....(This will
count as a test assessment for Ch.8.).....
WEDNESDAY, 4/25/12:
1.
ASSIGNMENTS 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. ROSA LANE----PLEASE REPORT TO MY OFFICE AT 8:10AM TO MAKE-UP THE CH.8
VOCAB. QUIZ...!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 4/16/12:
1. Class charlas and discussions...Spring Break activities/etc.....
2. Assessments reviews:
A. St. Andrew's School...teaching grades for Weeks 9-13...return port-
folios (with letters included from Ms. Erikson and me), teacher
comment/verification folders, etc.
B. 2 vocab. quizzes from Chs.7-8 of the Conversaciones creadoras packets
and sheets....
C. Third 9-wks. grade calculations and comments....
3. 4th 9-weeks oral presentation project assignment...general instructions
and guidelines....(selected groups of 4)....
4. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS PACKETS/SHEETS FOR CHAPTER 8:
A. A review of the vocabulary expressions in preparation for some oral
scenarios/situations....
B. pages 215-216...group interpretations of the Escenas....(This will
count as a possible test assessment for Ch.8.).....
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/18/12:
1. TBA....GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION...OR....CORTOMETRAJES (SHORT SPANISH
FILMS/INTERPRETATIONS).
FRIDAY, 4/20/12: REPORT TO LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
10. REMINDERS AND IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR TEACHING INSTRUCTION AT ST.
ANDREW'S SCHOOL FOR THE 3RD NINE-WEEKS:
A. Lesson plans are due to me each Monday for revisions. (NOT 3RD)
B. Corrected lesson plans will be returned to each group by Wednesday
of each week. (NOT 3RD)
C. Revised/final copies of lesson plans must be e-mailed to grade level
teacher by 3PM of the Friday preceding the week of teaching the
unit plans.
D. Place copies of all work done for each week in a portfolio that
each of you will assemble as the project progresses. Be neat,
organized by week, and thorough as to what is included. Portfolios
can be folders, notebooks, binders, scrapbooks, or whatever is
most convenient for you to organize what you have done during the
course of this assignment.
E. Write self/peer/group evaluations and notes on a confidentially-
kept piece of paper after each class meeting. This evaluation
should be completed and placed in to your portfolio by the end
of the day each Wednesday that you teach.
F. Portfolios should include: lesson plans, activities created,
evaluations sheets, any items received from the teachers or students
at St. Andrew's, etc.........
G. Please make every effort to be present on teaching days at St.
Andrew's!!
11. SPRING BREAK--APRIL 9-13, 2012.
12. MAKE-UP DAY FOR PARTICIPATION...(DUE TO ABSENCES)...THURSDAY, APRIL 5,
ROOM 336....11:45-12:15!
13. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012....END OF MARKING PERIOD 3.
ASSIGNMENTS DUE/PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 2-6, 2012:
1. 4/4: NOTE: ABBEY CHILDS, VIRGINIA HADLEY, DAVID MCCUSTY...
3:45-4:30...THIS IS THE TENTATIVE MAKE-UP DATE FOR ST.ANDREW'S...
I WILL CONFIRM AND LET YOU KNOW ASAP. THANKS!
2. 4/2: CHAPTER 8 SHEETS/PACKET FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT:
WE WILL FINISH OUR DISCUSSION/REVIEW ALL VOCAB. EXPRESSIONS, GO
OVER THE HOMEWORK EXERCISES, PRACTICE THE CONVERSATION TOPICS,
ETC. THERE WILL BE A VOCABULARY QUIZ ON PAGES LABELED
203-204/220-226 THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF CLASS TODAY!
3. 4/4: FIELD TRIP TO A MEXICAN RESTAURANT...MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON!
4. 4/6: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
SPRING BREAK: APRIL 9-13, 2012!! ¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES!
ASSIGNMENTS 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!
ASSIGNMENTS DUE/PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26-30, 2012:
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. 3/28: NOTE: ABBEY CHILDS, VIRGINIA HADLEY, DAVID MCCUSTY...
3:45-4:30...THIS IS THE TENTATIVE MAKE-UP DATE FOR ST.ANDREW'S...
I WILL CONFIRM AND LET YOU KNOW ASAP. THANKS!
2. 3/26: FIELD TRIP TO THE VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MIDLO.
TURNPIKE. PLEASE REPORT TO THE GREEN BUS BY 10:05 SO THAT WE CAN
LEAVE IN TIME TO MAKE IT TO THE CHAMBER FOR A 10:45 PRESENTATION.
NO JEANS OR FLIP-FLOPS PLEASE, BUT APPROPRIATE SHORTS ARE ALLOWED.
BRING NOTEBOOKS TO TAKE NOTES, AND A BAG LUNCH TO EAT ON THE BUS.
WE WILL RETURN BY 12:15, IN TIME FOR YOU TO ARRIVE PUNCTUALLY TO
YOUR 5TH BLOCK CLASS, WITH NO EXCUSES!
3. 3/28: CHAPTER 8 SHEETS/PACKET FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT:
COMPLETE ALL INDICATED EXERCISES FROM CLASS ON 3/21, AS THESE WILL
COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK FOR TODAY! WE WILL REVIEW
ALL VOCAB. EXPRESSIONS, GO OVER THE HOMEWORK EXERCISES, PRACTICE
THE CONVERSATION TOPICS, ETC. THERE WILL BE A VOCABULARY QUIZ
ON PAGES LABELED 203-204/220-226 THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF CLASS
TODAY! (NOTE: WE MAY HAVE THIS QUIZ ON FRIDAY IN THE LAB IF WE
DO NOT GET TO IT IN TODAY'S CLASS!)
4. 3/30: REPORT TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!
ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR MONDAY, 4/2/12:
1. TO BE ANNOUNCED....
ASSIGNMENTS DUE/PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 12-16, 2012:
1. 3/12: VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THE CHAPTER 7 EXPRESSIONS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS TEXT SHEETS....(PAGES LABELED 177-178,194-197)....THIS
QUIZ WILL BE COMPREHENSION-BASED WITH SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS!
2. 3/12: A CONTINUATION FROM 3/9 PLANS....
CHAPTER 7 SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT: (HW. CHECK!!)
A. STUDY PAGES 177-182, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED. BE
PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION...VOCAB./EXERCISES/CONVERSATIONS....
B. STUDY PAGES 185-189/194-197, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED
ON PAGES 187-189. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION...SUBJUNCTIVE/
ESCENAS/VOCAB. PRACTICE....
3. 3/12: PLEASE TURN IN YOUR COMPLETED AND UPDATED PORTFOLIOS FROM THE ST.
ANDREW'S SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE, WITH SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS
INCLUDED....(IF YOU DID NOT DO SO ON FRIDAY, 3/9).....
4. 3/12: NOTE: ABBEY CHILDS, VIRGINIA HADLEY, DAVID MCCUSTY...PLEASE ARRANGE
A MAKE-UP DATE AT ST. ANDREW'S FOR THE DAY YOU MISSED...THANK YOU!
5. 3/14: CUBA PRESENTATION AT KUBA KUBA RESTAURANT...(WE WILL WALK TO THE
RESTAURANT AND LEAVE SCHOOL PROMPTLY AT 10:05AM...AND HOPEFULLY
RETURN BY 11:45AM. BRING $15-20 FOR FOOD/DRINKS/TAX/TIP....(BUT
IT WILL PROBABLY COST LESS THAN THAT)...PLEASE INFORM YOUR PARENTS
THAT WE ARE DOING THIS....THANK YOU!
6. 3/16: SCHOOL HOLIDAY--NO CLASSES!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 12-16, 2012:
1. 3/12: ROOM 338
A. CHAPTER 7 SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT: (HW. CHECK!!)
1. STUDY PAGES 177-182, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED. BE
PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION...VOCAB./EXERCISES/CONVERSATIONS....
2. STUDY PAGES 185-189/194-197, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED
ON PAGES 187-189. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION...SUBJUNCTIVE/
ESCENAS/VOCAB. PRACTICE....
B. VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THE CHAPTER 7 EXPRESSIONS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS TEXT SHEETS....(PAGES LABELED 177-178,194-197)....THIS
QUIZ WILL BE COMPREHENSION-BASED WITH SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS!
C. ST.ANDREW'S PORTFOLIOS...TURN IN TODAY IF NOT ALREADY DONE SO...MUST
BE UPDATED WITH WEEKS 8-13 PLANS/REFLECTIONS/EVALUATIONS/ETC.....
2. 3/14: KUBA KUBA RESTAURANT....LUNCHEON/PRESENTATION...(SEE PLANS ABOVE).
3. 3/16: SCHOOL HOLIDAY--NO CLASSES!!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 3/9/12: NOTE CHANGES DUE TO 3/5 SNOW CLOSING!!
1. ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S:
A. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 13 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS, TO MS.
ERICSON, TO ME...BY 3 PM ON FRIDAY, 3/2.
B. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS FOR WEEK 12 AND PLACE IN PORTFOLIOS.
C. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 12 IN PORTFOLIO.
2. CHAPTER 7 SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT:
A. STUDY PAGES 177-182, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED. BE
PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION!
B. STUDY PAGES 185-189/194-197, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED
ON PAGES 187-189. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION!
WEDNESDAY, 3/7/12: WEEK 13 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S...(E-MAIL LESSON PLANS
BY 3PM ON 3/2/12!)
NOTE: ABBEY CHILDS, VIRGINIA HADLEY, DAVID MCCUSTY...PLEASE ARRANGE A MAKE-
UP DATE AT ST. ANDREW'S FOR THE DAY YOU MISSED...THANK YOU!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 3/9/12: NOTE CHANGES!!
1. ORAL PRESENTATION GRADES WILL BE ON POWER SCHOOL BY TODAY, 3PM!
TEST ASSESSMENT GRADE: (FINALIZE ON 2/13, REHEARSE ON 2/17, PERFORM ON
2/24 AND 2/27 IN FORUM)
1. GROUPS OF 4, SELECTED BY THE TEACHER....
2. PREPARE AN ORAL PRESENTATION OF ABOUT 10 MINUTES DURATION REFLECTING
A THEME THAT CONNECTS ALL 6 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY TOPICS DISCUSSED
DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER.
3. BE CREATIVE AND FUN WITH YOUR THEME/TOPICS.
4. EACH GROUP MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 20 NEW VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM
EACH OF CHAPTERS 1-6.
5. EACH GROUP MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT VERB TENSES, FROM THE
INDICATIVE/SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
6. EACH GROUP MUST INCLUDE VARIOUS COMMANDS (TÚ,UD.,UDS.,NOSOTROS,
VOSOTROS).
7. EACH ORAL PRESENTATION MUST REFLECT GOOD GRAMMAR STRUCTURE AND
FLUENCY FROM EACH GROUP MEMBER.
8. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST SHARE EQUAL PARTS IN THE ORAL PRESENTATION...
(I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY ONE PERSON DOMINATING THE SCENES...).
9. GROUPS MUST REFLECT PREPARATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THEME....(I WILL
ALLOW ONLY A NOTE CARD OF REFERENCE INFORMATION FOR USE DURING THE
ACTUAL ORAL PRESENTATION.)
10. CONVERSATIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN FRONT OF THE REST OF THE CLASS
MEMBERS ON MONDAY, 2/13/12, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS!
11. RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND PLEASE
BE REMINDED THAT AN A WILL BE EARNED AND NOT JUST SIMPLY GRANTED
ON THIS PRESENTATION!
2. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 13 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS, TO MS.
ERICSON, TO ME...BY 3 PM FRIDAY, 3/2!
3. CHAPTER 7 SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT: (HW. CHECK!!)
A. STUDY PAGES 177-182, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED. BE
PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION...VOCAB./EXERCISES/CONVERSATIONS....
B. STUDY PAGES 185-189/194-197, AND COMPLETE ALL EXERCISES AS INDICATED
ON PAGES 187-189. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS DISCUSSION...SUBJUNCTIVE/
ESCENAS/VOCAB. PRACTICE....
WEDNESDAY, 3/7/12: WEEK 13 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM. NOTE: WE MAY BE A LITTLE
LATER RETURNING ON 3/7, SINCE THIS IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE TEACHING
AND THE STUDENTS MAY HAVE PLANNED SOMETHING FOR YOU!
2. WEEK 13 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 3/2/12. SEND COPIES TO MS. ERIKSON AND TO ME, ALSO.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 2/27/12: ORAL PRESENTATIONS TODAY!! FORUM!!
1. BRING TO CLASS TODAY ALL 6 CHAPTER PACKETS OF SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSA-
CIONES CREADORAS TEXT! REVIEW THE THEMATIC CONTENT AND VOCABULARY FROM
EACH CHAPTER IN PREPARATION FOR AN IN-CLASS CONVERSATIONAL ACTIVITY!
--SELECTED GROUPS FOR IN-CLASS PRESENTATIONS WITH A THEME CONNECTING
ALL 6 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY....BE PREPARED!!
TEST ASSESSMENT GRADE: (FINALIZE ON 2/13, REHEARSE ON 2/17, PERFORM ON
2/24 AND 2/27 IN FORUM)
1. GROUPS OF 4, SELECTED BY THE TEACHER....
2. PREPARE AN ORAL PRESENTATION OF ABOUT 10 MINUTES DURATION REFLECTING
A THEME THAT CONNECTS ALL 6 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY TOPICS DISCUSSED
DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER.
3. BE CREATIVE AND FUN WITH YOUR THEME/TOPICS.
4. EACH GROUP MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 20 NEW VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS FROM
EACH OF CHAPTERS 1-6.
5. EACH GROUP MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT VERB TENSES, FROM THE
INDICATIVE/SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
6. EACH GROUP MUST INCLUDE VARIOUS COMMANDS (TÚ,UD.,UDS.,NOSOTROS,
VOSOTROS).
7. EACH ORAL PRESENTATION MUST REFLECT GOOD GRAMMAR STRUCTURE AND
FLUENCY FROM EACH GROUP MEMBER.
8. EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST SHARE EQUAL PARTS IN THE ORAL PRESENTATION...
(I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY ONE PERSON DOMINATING THE SCENES...).
9. GROUPS MUST REFLECT PREPARATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THEME....(I WILL
ALLOW ONLY A NOTE CARD OF REFERENCE INFORMATION FOR USE DURING THE
ACTUAL ORAL PRESENTATION.)
10. CONVERSATIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN FRONT OF THE REST OF THE CLASS
MEMBERS ON MONDAY, 2/13/12, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS!
11. RUBRICS FOR GRADING ARE LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND PLEASE
BE REMINDED THAT AN A WILL BE EARNED AND NOT JUST SIMPLY GRANTED
ON THIS PRESENTATION!
2. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 13 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS, TO MS.
ERICSON, TO ME...BY 3 PM FRIDAY, 3/2!
NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: MY MOST SINCERE THANKS FOR THE NICE SURPRISE BIRTHDAY
PARTY ON FRIDAY DURING CLASS! I AM GLAD YOU COULD HELP ME CELEBRATE MY 35TH
BIRTHDAY! HAHA!!!!!
WEDNESDAY, 1/18/12: WEEK 8 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL....(NOTE THAT
THIS WILL BE OUR LAST WEEK FOR THE SECOND 9-WEEKS SESSION. WEEK 9 TEACHING
WILL RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012.)
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, 1/23/12:
1. BRING TO CLASS TODAY ALL 6 CHAPTER PACKETS OF SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSA-
CIONES CREADORAS TEXT! REVIEW THE THEMATIC CONTENT AND VOCABULARY FROM
EACH CHAPTER IN PREPARATION FOR AN IN-CLASS CONVERSATIONAL ACTIVITY!
WEDNESDAY, 1/25/12: ALL CLASSES MEET TODAY!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/23/12:
1. QUIZ 6...review/corrections...CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS...vocab.
2. St. Andrew's School Teaching...Assessment reviews/tentative final grades
for the 8 weeks of teaching/folder reviews/etc.---WEEKS 1-8.........
Portfolio updates/letters/etc.
3. SENIOR EXAM EXEMPTIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS...(SIGNATURES/FORMS/ETC.)....
4. Exam review for those students taking the test...(done on Friday, 1/20,
at lunch)....(see me if you have any questions pertaining to the exam
format)....
5. BRING TO CLASS TODAY ALL 6 CHAPTER PACKETS OF SHEETS FROM THE CONVERSA-
CIONES CREADORAS TEXT! REVIEW THE THEMATIC CONTENT AND VOCABULARY FROM
EACH CHAPTER IN PREPARATION FOR AN IN-CLASS CONVERSATIONAL ACTIVITY!
--SELECTED GROUPS FOR IN-CLASS PRESENTATIONS WITH A THEME CONNECTING
ALL 6 CHAPTERS OF VOCABULARY....BE PREPARED!!
WEDNESDAY, 1/25/12: ST. ANDREW'S PORTFOLIOS DUE TODAY!
1. AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS PLEASE TURN IN TO ME YOUR COMPLETED PORTFOLIOS
FOR WEEKS 1-8 OF TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL. BE SURE TO FOLLOW
THE GUIDELINES LISTED IN THE PLANS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
2. We will finish the group presentations from 1/23 plans....
3. Groups will be allowed to use some class time today to formulate plans
for Week 9 of teaching at St. Andrew's (on Feb.8)....
MONDAY, 1/30/12: EXAM (FOR THOSE NOT EXEMPT)!
ROOM 338, 12:30-3:15PM
WEDNESDAY, 2/1/12: NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS--TEACHER WORK DAY!
MONDAY, 1/16/12: HOLIDAY--NO CLASSES!!
TUESDAY, 1/17/12: (EVEN THOUGH THIS IS NOT A REGULAR CLASS DAY....)
1. ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 8 REVISED LESSON PLANS ARE DUE TO ME BY 8:30AM, TUESDAY, 1/17.
B. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 8 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS (SHOULD
HAVE BEEN DONE BY FRIDAY OF LAST WEEK!).
C. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS FOR WEEK 7 AND PLACE IN PORTFOLIOS.
D. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 7 IN PORTFOLIO.
E. AN ADDITION TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: PLEASE E-MAIL A COPY OF YOUR
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS ALSO TO MS. ERIKSON AT...sgericson@comcast.net
(PLEASE SEND HER A COPY OF WEEKS 7-8 LESSON PLANS BY THE END OF THE
WEEKEND.).....THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!
WEDNESDAY, 1/18/12: WEEK 8 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL....(NOTE THAT
THIS WILL BE OUR LAST WEEK FOR THE SECOND 9-WEEKS SESSION. WEEK 9 TEACHING
WILL RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012.)
WEDNESDAY, 1/18/12: WEEK 8 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM.
2. WEEK 8 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 1/13/12.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, 1/20/12:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 150/165-170
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, 1/20/12:
1. SHEETS/PACKETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6 FROM THE CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS TEXT:
A. pages labeled 157-160: a review of the formations of the 5 main
types of commands....
B. pages labeled 150-152: vocabulario básico...pronunciation and
comprehension practice....
C. pages 153-154: Conversación creadora...pronunciation/reading/
comprehension practice....
D. pages 165-170: vocabulario útil...pronunciation and comprehension
practice....sports terminology/diagrams of positions/etc.
E. page 160: Escena #1...group presentations....
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6:
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 150/165-170
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER AND BE ABLE
TO DRAW DIAGRAMS DEPICTING THE POSITIONS OF PLAYERS ON THE SOCCER AND
BASEBALL FIELDS!
3. EXAM REVIEW INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS AND ANY SENIORS WHO DO NOT MEET
THE EXAM EXEMPTIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST SEMESTER: TODAY, FROM
11:30-11:50 APPROXIMATELY....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 1/9/12:
1. ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 7 REVISED LESSON PLANS AND WEEK 8 INITIAL LESSON PLANS ARE DUE
TO ME TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! MAKE ALL COPIES BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS!
B. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 7 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS (SHOULD
HAVE BEEN DONE BY FRIDAY OF LAST WEEK!).
C. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS FOR WEEK 6 AND PLACE IN PORTFOLIOS.
D. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 6 IN PORTFOLIO.
E. AN ADDITION TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: PLEASE E-MAIL A COPY OF YOUR
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS ALSO TO MS. ERIKSON AT...sgericson@comcast.net
(PLEASE SEND HER A COPY OF WEEKS 6-7 LESSON PLANS BY THE END OF THE
WEEKEND.).....THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/9/12:
1. WEEK 7 REVISED LESSON PLANS AND WEEK 8 INITIAL LESSON PLANS ARE DUE
TO ME TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! MAKE ALL COPIES BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS!
2. St. Andrew's School...portfolio updates...(see assignments above...)....
3. Class discussion...Chris Dawson's presentation on his study abroad pro-
gram in Argentina....
4. Capítulo 5, Convs.creads....review grade sheets/essays corrections for
Test assessment from 1/2/12.... (See general rubrics for grading below.)
CAPÍTULO 5, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET: (TEST GRADE)
A. SPEAKING COMPONENT: in groups of no more than 3, you will be assigned
one of the escenas on pages 135-136 to act out. The rubrics for
grading are listed at the top of this page in the announcements
section; but I am also looking for appropriate interpretation of
the escena, good usage of vocabulary expressions, and good fluency.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (5 minutes)
B. SPEAKING COMPONENT: in different groups of 4, you will engage in
a scene/conversation based on family time at home watching tele-
vision and other forms of entertainment. The conversation is
similar to what is given on pages 129-130 of the packets, but I
want a different approach. Rubrics for grading are based on
appropriate vocabulary expressions, strong interpretation of
the scene, and good fluency in the target language.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 50% OF THE TEST GRADE. (10 minutes)
C. WRITING COMPONENT: in selected groups of 2, each group will write
1 interpretation/narration of the picture sequences. Each partner
in the group will collaborate with the other to create a narrative
in Spanish that depicts accurately what is portrayed in the scenes.
You can use your notes sheets and your own dictionaries for help
in writing your narrative. And, use your own group creative approach
in writing...(it can be in essay form or dialogue form). Rubrics
for grading are the following: creativity in narration (25%),
good use of vocabulary expressions from the chapter (25%), good
collaboration in groups (25%), appropriate grammar structures (25%).
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (30 minutes)
5. DISTRIBUTION OF SHEETS/PACKETS FOR CAPÍTULO 6 FROM THE CONVERSACIONES
CREADORAS TEXT:
A. pages labeled 157-160: a review of the formations of the 5 main
types of commands...(board/class practice, indicated practice exs.
on the pages of the packets).
B. pages labeled 150-152: vocabulario básico...pronunciation and
comprehension practice with in-class indicated written practice exs.
A-D.
WEDNESDAY, 1/11/12: WEEK 7 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM. MR. BLANTON WILL BE
DRIVING US FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS...(PLEASE THANK HIM!).
2. WEEK 7 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 1/6/12.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE TEACHING DAYS............NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
FRIDAY, 1/13/12: REPORT TO LANG LAB 242 FOR TODAY'S CLASS!!
1. Because we do not have class on Monday, 1/16, use the entire 40 minutes
today in the lab to develop/revise/finish St. Andrew's plans for Week 8.
Try your best to turn them in to me by the end of class today. If that
is not enough time to complete the plans, then get them to me by 8:30AM,
Tuesday, 1/17. Thank you!
SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK: 12/19/11-1/1/12.
¡FELICES VACACIONES! ¡QUE LO PASES BIEN LAS VACACIONES!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 1/2/12: NOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING PREPARED TODAY!
1. ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 6 REVISED LESSON PLANS AND WEEK 7 INITIAL LESSON PLANS ARE DUE
TO ME TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! MAKE ALL COPIES BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS!
B. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 6 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS (SHOULD
HAVE BEEN DONE BY FRIDAY OF LAST WEEK!).
C. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS FOR WEEK 5 AND PLACE IN PORTFOLIOS.
D. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 5 IN PORTFOLIO.
E. AN ADDITION TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: PLEASE E-MAIL A COPY OF YOUR
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS ALSO TO MS. ERIKSON AT...sgericson@comcast.net
(PLEASE SEND HER A COPY OF WEEKS 5-6 LESSON PLANS BY THE END OF THE
WEEKEND.).....THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
STUDY THE CONTENT INCLUDED ON PAGES 135-141 OF THE PACKET; AND BE READY
TO ACT OUT THE ESCENAS ON PAGES 135-136, WRITE A STORY ABOUT THE PICTURES
ON PAGE 137, AND DISCUSS THE CONTENT OF PAGES 138-141! NOTE: I ADVISE
YOU TO BE VERY PREPARED FOR CLASS TODAY, EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE FIRST
DAY BACK FROM WINTER BREAK!! THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL COUNT AS THE TEST
ASSESSMENT FOR CAPÍTULO 5!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 1/2/12: TEST ASSESSMENT TODAY! BE READY!
1. WEEK 6 REVISED LESSON PLANS AND WEEK 7 INITIAL LESSON PLANS ARE DUE
TO ME TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! MAKE ALL COPIES BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS!
2. St. Andrew's School...portfolio updates...(see assignments above...)....
3. Class group charlas...Winter Break activities/plans....
4. CAPÍTULO 5, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET: (TEST GRADE)
A. SPEAKING COMPONENT: in groups of no more than 3, you will be assigned
one of the escenas on pages 135-136 to act out. The rubrics for
grading are listed at the top of this page in the announcements
section; but I am also looking for appropriate interpretation of
the escena, good usage of vocabulary expressions, and good fluency.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (5 minutes)
B. SPEAKING COMPONENT: in different groups of 4, you will engage in
a scene/conversation based on family time at home watching tele-
vision and other forms of entertainment. The conversation is
similar to what is given on pages 129-130 of the packets, but I
want a different approach. Rubrics for grading are based on
appropriate vocabulary expressions, strong interpretation of
the scene, and good fluency in the target language.
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 50% OF THE TEST GRADE. (10 minutes)
C. WRITING COMPONENT: in selected groups of 2, each group will write
1 interpretation/narration of the picture sequences. Each partner
in the group will collaborate with the other to create a narrative
in Spanish that depicts accurately what is portrayed in the scenes.
You can use your notes sheets and your own dictionaries for help
in writing your narrative. And, use your own group creative approach
in writing...(it can be in essay form or dialogue form). Rubrics
for grading are the following: creativity in narration (25%),
good use of vocabulary expressions from the chapter (25%), good
collaboration in groups (25%), appropriate grammar structures (25%).
THIS COMPONENT WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TEST GRADE. (30 minutes)
D. SPEAKING COMPONENT (IF TIME PERMITS): in your own groups of 2,
each of you will interpret and discuss the content of pages 138-
141..(THIS COMPONENT WILL BE A PART OF SECTION B ABOVE IF COMPLETED
IN CLASS TODAY.)
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 12/12/11:
1. ASSIGNMENTS DUE FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL:
A. WEEK 5 REVISED LESSON PLANS AND WEEK 6 INITIAL LESSON PLANS ARE DUE
TO ME TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! MAKE ALL COPIES BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS!
B. E-MAIL LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 5 TO THE GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS (SHOULD
HAVE BEEN DONE BY FRIDAY OF LAST WEEK!).
C. COMPLETE SELF AND PEER EVALUATIONS FOR WEEK 4 AND PLACE IN PORTFOLIOS.
D. PUT COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS/PLANS FOR WEEK 4 IN PORTFOLIO.
E. AN ADDITION TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: PLEASE E-MAIL A COPY OF YOUR
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS ALSO TO MS. ERIKSON AT...sgericson@comcast.net
(PLEASE SEND HER A COPY OF WEEKS 4-5 LESSON PLANS BY THE END OF THE
WEEKEND.).....THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 125/141-143
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 12/12/11:
1. NOTE: SEE POWER SCHOOL FOR GRADES ON THESE PRESENTATIONS:
CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......Also, refer
to pages 108-109, Escenas, for more possible topics....
--See rubrics for grading that are listed at the top of this page....
2. WEEK 5 REVISED LESSON PLANS AND WEEK 6 INITIAL LESSON PLANS ARE DUE
TO ME TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! MAKE ALL COPIES BEFORE CLASS
BEGINS!
3. St. Andrew's School...portfolio updates...(see assignments above...)....
4. CLASS DISCUSSION OF CAPÍTULO 5, CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS SHEETS/PACKET:
A. p.120-124...read lecturas and complete the exs. labeled...
Hispanoamérica/España...(reading comprehension practice).
B. p.125-126...study vocab. expressions and complete ex.A.
C. p.129-132...read conv. and complete exs.A/B...(reading comprehension
with parts, etc.).
D. p.133-135...study the uses of por y para and complete exs.A/B.
E. p.141-143...review pronunciation and comprehension practice with
these vocabulary expressions.
5. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 5:
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 125/141-143
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....(NOTE: IF WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE QUIZ
TODAY, THEN IT WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK IN THE LAB 242!)
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/14/11:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 98-99/113-118
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER!
B. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......Also, refer
to pages 108-109, Escenas, for more possible topics....
WEDNESDAY, 11/16/11: WEEK 2 TEACHING AT ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL!!
1. REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREEN BUS BY 10:10AM. MR. BLANTON WILL BE
DRIVING US FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS...(PLEASE THANK HIM!).
2. WEEK 2 LESSON PLANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN E-MAILED TO GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
BY FRIDAY, 11/11/11.
3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY FOR THE FIRST DAY OF TEACHING....NO JEANS, NO
FLIP-FLOPS, NO "RAGGED" CLOTHING....
4. REPORT PROMPTLY TO INDICATED CLASSROOMS UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. ANDREW'S,
OR TO THE PLANNING ROOM....
5. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO BE PRESENT ON TEACHING DAYS AT
ST. ANDREW'S!
6. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOW TEACHERS....ACT ACCORDINGLY....WORK AS A
TEAM....SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER....ALWAYS SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY....WE
ARE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS/CHILDREN...MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
BE A ROLE MODEL....BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN!....THIS WILL
BE A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
7. WE WILL RETURN TO MLWGS BY 11:45 AT THE LATEST....(WE WILL BRAINSTORM
AND REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES WHILE RETURNING ON THE BUS).....
8. DON'T FORGET TO BEGIN FORMING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL WORK DONE FOR ST.
ANDREW'S....THIS INCLUDES ALL PRELIMINARY PLANS, REVISIONS OF LESSON
PLANS, ROUGH DRAFTS AND FINAL COPIES OF LESSON PLANS, ACTIVITIES DONE,
CREATIVE DESIGNS, AND ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR CON-
STRUCTED TO MAKE THIS TEACHING EXPERIENCE A VERY WORTHWHILE ONE!
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/7/11:
1. WEEK 2 LESSON PLANS FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL ARE DUE TO ME NO LATER
THAN 10:15AM ON MONDAY, 11/7/11!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
"QUIZ" TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 98-99/113-118
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER! NOTE: THE
"QUIZ" WILL NOT BE IN WRITTEN FORM BUT RATHER IN ORAL PRESENTATION FORM!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 11/7/11:
1. WEEK 2 LESSON PLANS FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL ARE DUE TO ME AT THE
BEGINNING OF CLASS!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
A. p.93-97: Reading Comprehension with lecturas, and a review of
the homework exs.
B. p.102-105: Conversación creadora...with speaking practice, and
a review of the homework exs.
C. p.106-108: Review of the imperfect vs. preterite structures...
we will complete the practice exs. together in class today.
D. p.98-99/113-118: pronunciation and comprehension practice with
vocabulary expressions....and more...
E. Escenas y presentaciones orales: Go to a shopping mall/store...
make transactions (try to bargain with merchandise sales)...then
return items to store because of problems, etc......Also, refer
to pages 108-109, Escenas, for more possible topics....
3. Week 1 at St. Andrew's School (11/9): final comments, suggestions,
questions...parent letter....grading rubrics sheets for each of you
and for the St. Andrew's teachers....expectations and requirements.
FRIDAY, 11/4/11: REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. Use the entire 40 minutes today in the lab to continue work on plans
for the weeks 2-3 of teaching the elementary students at St.
Andrew's School. Refer to the handouts and instructions guides
provided by the staff at St. Andrew's School.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/31/11:
1. WEEK 1 LESSON PLANS FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL ARE DUE TO ME NO LATER
THAN 10:30AM ON MONDAY, 10/31/11!
2. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
Read pages 94-97, and complete the exercises on page 97. Read the
Conversación creadora on pages 102-103, and complete the exercises
on pages 104-105 (do not do the section labeled Conclusión on p.105).
THIS WILL COUNT AS A HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK!
3. CHECK POWER SCHOOL FOR UPDATED ASSESSMENT GRADES FOR CAPÍTULO 3 ORAL
PRESENTATIONS, AND MORE....
HOMEWORK DUE FOR WEDNESDAY, 11/2/11:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
"QUIZ" TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 98-99/113-118
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER! NOTE: THE
"QUIZ" WILL NOT BE IN WRITTEN FORM BUT RATHER IN ORAL PRESENTATION FORM!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, 10/31/11-11/2/11:
1. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: (10/31/11)
CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 4:
Read pages 94-97, and complete the exercises on page 97. Read the
Conversación creadora on pages 102-103, and complete the exercises
on pages 104-105 (do not do the section labeled Conclusión on p.105).
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 10/24/11:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3:
QUIZ TODAY ON THE VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS LISTED ON PAGES 72/88-92
OF THE PACKET! (SPANISH-ENGLISH DEFINITIONS AND MATCHING SPANISH-TO-
SPANISH DEFINITIONS)....ALSO, BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROMPTU
ORAL PRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO THE THEME OF THIS CHAPTER!
2. WEEK 1 LESSON PLANS FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL ARE DUE TO ME NO LATER
THAN 10:30AM ON MONDAY, 10/31/11!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, 10/24/11:
1. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3:
A. Pronunciation and comprehension practice with the vocabulary
expressions on pages 72/88-92...review drills in preparation
for the quiz.
B. QUIZ! (Spanish-English definitions/Spanish-Spanish definitions/
synonyms-antonyms)
C. ORAL PRESENTATIONS! Randomly selected small groups of 4 each...
go to a nice restaurant/order food/chat about foods, cooking,
social life/pay the bill and leave....THESE IMPROMPTU ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS LISTED
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE ORAL
PARTICIPATION/PROFICIENCY CATEGORY PERCENTAGE.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, 10/26/11:
1. 10:07-10:45: (CLASS SESSION IN ROOM 338)
A. CONVERSACIONES CREADORAS HANDOUTS/SHEETS FOR CAPÍTULO 3:
1. Review vocab. quiz corrections from 10/24 plans....
2. Finish any oral presentations not completed from 10/24 plans...
3. In-class practice activities: p.84-87.
2. 10:45-11:30: (LANGUAGE LAB 242)
A. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHING/LESSON PLANS:
1. Use this time in the lab to continue work on the first three
weeks of lesson plans for teaching the elementary students.
FRIDAY, 11/4/11: REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE LANGUAGE LAB 242 FOR CLASS TODAY!
1. Use the entire 40 minutes today in the lab to continue work on plans
for the weeks 2-3 of teaching the elementary students at St.
Andrew's School. Refer to the handouts and instructions guides
provided by the staff at St. Andrew's School.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY, 11/7/11:
1. WEEK 2 LESSON PLANS FOR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL ARE DUE TO ME NO LATER
THAN 10:30AM ON MONDAY, 11/7/11!
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, 9/7-9/11: FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES!
1. WELCOME BACK TO MY CLASS, MY FRIENDS! THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING YOUR
SPANISH STUDIES WITH THIS COURSE!
2. Introductions, class expectations and goals.
3. Class roster with verification of student schedules.
4. Review fire drill procedures, sign-in/sign-out process, class meetings.
5. There are no required texts or workbooks for this course.
6. Since this is a special Spanish course offering, the National Spanish
Exam will not be required.
7. Website instructions and access....TeacherWeb.
8. Complete the MLWGS Student Information yellow cards with up-to-date
information, class schedules, locker info., Spanish names, etc.
9. Do all of you still have your handouts from my previous Spanish classes?
(Appendix sheets, indicative/subjunctive moods verb conjugations sheets,
technology/trucos, etc.)....These will facilitate your comprehension
skills. If you do not have these sheets, see me and I will print copies
for you.
10. Distribute and discuss the course syllabus and class expectations. There
is also a digital version on my web page. RETURN THE SYLLABUS ON 9/9
WITH STUDENT AND PARENT SIGNATURES!
11. Distribute transportation/field trip/parent permission forms for our
frequent off-campus visits during the school year. RETURN COMPLETED
FORMS WITH ALL NECESSARY SIGNATURES BY 9/9!
12. Connections with the Hispanic Community: Virginia Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, foreign language instruction in the elementary schools,
ambassadors for the Hispanic Community and events.....
13. St. Andrew's School--Oregon Hill--K-5 grades: 2nd 9-weeks teaching
elementary conversational Spanish to all grade levels....3-4 students
per grade level......details, comments, thoughts, etc.
14. Distribution of 19 sheets/packet from the Conversaciones creadoras text,
Capítulo 1...El turismo y los hoteles...group work....
TEST EVALUATION GRADE # 1: in groups of 2, plan a much-needed vacation
to an exotic location, utilizing these various roles: travel agent,
traveler, hotel receptionist, plus any others you wish to include....
Use a minimum of 30 vocabulary expressions from the Capítulo 1 sheets
and at least 4 different verb tenses, within a conversation of no more
than 5 minutes duration. Plan creative and fun ideas, with an authentic
approach.
PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE ON SEPT.14!!
RUBRICS FOR GRADING APPEAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
