Monday 12 - Today we did a review game with sample test questions in preparation for our Semester 1 Final Exam tomorrow. Homework: study your packet for the test.
Tuesday 13 - Today was Day 1 of our Final Exam. Students worked on as much of the test as they could, then handed them back to me at the end of the period. If you missed today, you will have to work on your test tomorrow. Homework: study for Day 2 of the test.
Wednesday 14 - Today I passed back the exams and students worked on them until they were done. If you missed today or didn't finish, you have until 1:00 pm tomorrow to get the test done. I have to submit grades and I'll put in a zero or grade however much you did...
Thursday 15 - Today was a 1/2 day. We did community activities as a class. No homework and enjoy your winter break.
Friday 16 - No school - first day of winter break.
Friday
Week of December 5-9, 2011
Monday 5 - Today we took our Lesson 6 test, which covers body parts and possession grammar. Students copied a study guide on this test last Tuesday. If you are absent for the test, you have 1 week to see me and make it up or it is a zero. No homework.
Tuesday 6 - Today I passed out the Semester 1 Final Exam study guide, which we will be using all week to review for the final exam, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (the 13-14th). I told the students orally which vocabulary words would be on the test and we practiced them. Homework: study vocab for test.
Wednesday 7 - Today we practiced the vocabulary for the test and we reviewed tu and usted, as well as nouns and articles. Homework: study vocabulary for the test.
Thursday 8 - Today we reviewed pronouns, how to substitute with pronouns, and noun/adjective agreement. Homework: review grammar pages 1-7 of study guide
Friday 9 - Today we reviewed ser and estar and verb conjugation for our test. Homework: study rest of grammar concepts on study guide for the test.
Tuesday 6 - Today I passed out the Semester 1 Final Exam study guide, which we will be using all week to review for the final exam, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (the 13-14th). I told the students orally which vocabulary words would be on the test and we practiced them. Homework: study vocab for test.
Wednesday 7 - Today we practiced the vocabulary for the test and we reviewed tu and usted, as well as nouns and articles. Homework: study vocabulary for the test.
Thursday 8 - Today we reviewed pronouns, how to substitute with pronouns, and noun/adjective agreement. Homework: review grammar pages 1-7 of study guide
Friday 9 - Today we reviewed ser and estar and verb conjugation for our test. Homework: study rest of grammar concepts on study guide for the test.
Monday
Week of November 28 - December 2, 2011
Monday 28 - Today we reviewed our vocabulary words and learned how to use the preposition de to indicate possession. We did whiteboard practice and a section of our packet. No homework.
Tuesday 29 - Today we continued our lesson from yesterday and learned how to use possessive adjectives. We did whiteboard practice and the other section of the try it in the packet. Homework: the worksheet on the last page of the packet is due Thursday.
Wednesday 30 - Today we reviewed both concepts from the past two days together, practiced vocabulary, and discussed what to expect on the test tomorrow. Homework: finish packet, study for test.
Thursday 1 - Today I checked for packet completion and we did a review game for the test tomorrow. Homework: study for your lesson 6 test!
Friday 2 - Lesson 6 test. No homework.
Tuesday 29 - Today we continued our lesson from yesterday and learned how to use possessive adjectives. We did whiteboard practice and the other section of the try it in the packet. Homework: the worksheet on the last page of the packet is due Thursday.
Wednesday 30 - Today we reviewed both concepts from the past two days together, practiced vocabulary, and discussed what to expect on the test tomorrow. Homework: finish packet, study for test.
Thursday 1 - Today I checked for packet completion and we did a review game for the test tomorrow. Homework: study for your lesson 6 test!
Friday 2 - Lesson 6 test. No homework.
Week of November 21-25, 2011
Monday 21 - Today I was absent, but all students finished their PowerPoint and San Xavier reading packet and turned it in for 80 points. If you were absent, get it done and get it in to me ASAP. We also started our Body Labels project, which we will continue tomorrow. No homework.
Tuesday 22 - Today I wrote grades in planners, checked bellwork from last week and extra credit, and we worked on our body labels. We also did flash card games to learn the body part vocab. Homework: body labels project due tomorrow. For this project you need to draw a human body (keep it appropriate and clothed), and label all the vocab parts in Spanish from your vocab sheet. It doesn't need to be colored.
Wednesday 23 - Today we did some activities to help us learn the body part vocabulary. No homework.
Thursday and Friday 24-25: Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday 22 - Today I wrote grades in planners, checked bellwork from last week and extra credit, and we worked on our body labels. We also did flash card games to learn the body part vocab. Homework: body labels project due tomorrow. For this project you need to draw a human body (keep it appropriate and clothed), and label all the vocab parts in Spanish from your vocab sheet. It doesn't need to be colored.
Wednesday 23 - Today we did some activities to help us learn the body part vocabulary. No homework.
Thursday and Friday 24-25: Thanksgiving Break
Thursday
Week of November 14-18, 2011
Monday 14 - Today in class I passed back your tests from Thursday and gave out grades. We began Lesson 6, which is body parts and possession. It also covers the History of Spanish. We began making flash cards for our new words and did Day 1 of our PowerPoint on Spanish History. Homework: complete your San Xavier Reading and Questions, due Thursday.
Tuesday 15 - Today we continued our PowerPoint presentation with notes and worked on flash cards. Homework: finish flash cards for tomorrow and complete your San Xavier Reading and Questions, due Thursday.
Wednesday 16 - Today we continued our PowerPoint presentation with notes and did some vocabulary practice. Homework: complete your San Xavier Reading and Questions, due tomorrow.
Thursday 17 - Today we finished up our PowerPoint, turned in and discussed our San Xavier readings, and talked about the field trip tomorrow. No homework.
Friday 18 - Today the 8th grade took a field trip for most of the day to the Tubac Presidio, the San Xavier Mission, and the Tumacacori National Historic Park. If you were absent today but paid to go on the trip, you unfortunately will not be able to be reimbursed, as the money was already paid to the Tubac Presidio. No homework.
Tuesday 15 - Today we continued our PowerPoint presentation with notes and worked on flash cards. Homework: finish flash cards for tomorrow and complete your San Xavier Reading and Questions, due Thursday.
Wednesday 16 - Today we continued our PowerPoint presentation with notes and did some vocabulary practice. Homework: complete your San Xavier Reading and Questions, due tomorrow.
Thursday 17 - Today we finished up our PowerPoint, turned in and discussed our San Xavier readings, and talked about the field trip tomorrow. No homework.
Friday 18 - Today the 8th grade took a field trip for most of the day to the Tubac Presidio, the San Xavier Mission, and the Tumacacori National Historic Park. If you were absent today but paid to go on the trip, you unfortunately will not be able to be reimbursed, as the money was already paid to the Tubac Presidio. No homework.
What to expect on the Lesson 5 test
Test is Thursday, November 10th and is worth 60 points. It covers ser and estar (when to use each), ser and estar conjugations, adjectives (with placement) and noun/adjective agreement.
Part 1: Listening (5) - various phrases in Spanish using adjectives and ser/estar. Translate to English.
Part 2: Ser and Estar (7) - when to use ser and estar. Check your packet and notes and memorize the rules. Example: I am crazy (and need to go to the mental hospital) - Ser
Part 3: Where does the adjective go (7) - rewrite the sentence so that the adjective is placed in the right spot. Example: yo chevere soy - Yo soy chevere.
Part 4: Noun and adjective agreement (9) - underline the right form of the adjective for the subject. Example: la vecina (gordo, gorda, gordas, gordos). You'd underline gorda.
Part 5: Conjugate ser and estar in verb charts (10) - you will have the forms for each verb in a box. Put them in the right place in a verb chart.
Part 6: Sentence translation (12) - 6 sentences in Spanish, 2 points each. Know your ser/estar and all adjectives.
Part 7: Vocab matching (10) - 20 words, half a point each. All adjectives.
Part 1: Listening (5) - various phrases in Spanish using adjectives and ser/estar. Translate to English.
Part 2: Ser and Estar (7) - when to use ser and estar. Check your packet and notes and memorize the rules. Example: I am crazy (and need to go to the mental hospital) - Ser
Part 3: Where does the adjective go (7) - rewrite the sentence so that the adjective is placed in the right spot. Example: yo chevere soy - Yo soy chevere.
Part 4: Noun and adjective agreement (9) - underline the right form of the adjective for the subject. Example: la vecina (gordo, gorda, gordas, gordos). You'd underline gorda.
Part 5: Conjugate ser and estar in verb charts (10) - you will have the forms for each verb in a box. Put them in the right place in a verb chart.
Part 6: Sentence translation (12) - 6 sentences in Spanish, 2 points each. Know your ser/estar and all adjectives.
Part 7: Vocab matching (10) - 20 words, half a point each. All adjectives.
Week of November 7-11, 2011
Monday 7th - Today we checked the worksheet #3 from your packet and I passed out the project information sheets with some extra credit on the back. We began working on our project, which is illustrated sentences. Homework: work on your project and study for your test Thursday.
Tuesday 8 - Today we discussed a bit about what to expect on your test, but if you want the full tamale, you'll need to get it off this blog (see the separate post). We also worked on our illustrated sentences. Homework: finish your illustrated sentences for tomorrow and study for your test Thursday.
Wednesday 9 - Today we played a review game with sample test questions for the test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test!
Thursday 10 - Today our field trip information sheets were due with the $3.00 fee. If you don't get yours in today, make sure I have it NO LATER THAN Monday by 3:30 or you WILL NOT GO. We also did our Lesson 5 test. You have a week to make it up if your were absent, or it will be a zero.
Friday 11 - No school due to Veteran's Day
Tuesday 8 - Today we discussed a bit about what to expect on your test, but if you want the full tamale, you'll need to get it off this blog (see the separate post). We also worked on our illustrated sentences. Homework: finish your illustrated sentences for tomorrow and study for your test Thursday.
Wednesday 9 - Today we played a review game with sample test questions for the test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test!
Thursday 10 - Today our field trip information sheets were due with the $3.00 fee. If you don't get yours in today, make sure I have it NO LATER THAN Monday by 3:30 or you WILL NOT GO. We also did our Lesson 5 test. You have a week to make it up if your were absent, or it will be a zero.
Friday 11 - No school due to Veteran's Day
Saturday
Week of Oct 31 - November 4
Monday 31 - Today in class we learned about Day of the Dead and Hispanic legends. Homework: get some candy - Happy Halloween!
Tuesday 1 - Today we reviewed our flash cards and did a small project. We made "cootie catchers" or "fortune tellers" in Spanish. Homework: finish your cootie catcher by tomorrow. If you were absent, you'll make one tomorrow.
Wednesday 2 - Today we finished our cootie catchers and did some activities with them. No homework.
Thursday 3 - Today we learned about noun and adjective agreement and started our new homework, which is worksheet #2 in the packet. It is due tomorrow. I also passed out the information sheets about the field trip. The field trip is Friday the 18th. Your information sheets and the $3 fee are due by Thursday the 10th.
Friday 4 - Today we finished discussing and practicing noun and adjective agreement. I checked worksheet #2 and we worked on our homework, which is worksheet #3. Homework: finish worksheet 3 by Monday. This will complete your lesson 5 packet.
Tuesday 1 - Today we reviewed our flash cards and did a small project. We made "cootie catchers" or "fortune tellers" in Spanish. Homework: finish your cootie catcher by tomorrow. If you were absent, you'll make one tomorrow.
Wednesday 2 - Today we finished our cootie catchers and did some activities with them. No homework.
Thursday 3 - Today we learned about noun and adjective agreement and started our new homework, which is worksheet #2 in the packet. It is due tomorrow. I also passed out the information sheets about the field trip. The field trip is Friday the 18th. Your information sheets and the $3 fee are due by Thursday the 10th.
Friday 4 - Today we finished discussing and practicing noun and adjective agreement. I checked worksheet #2 and we worked on our homework, which is worksheet #3. Homework: finish worksheet 3 by Monday. This will complete your lesson 5 packet.
Friday
Week of October 24-28, 2011
Finally! Back to a nice and normal week here at AOTMS. Here's what's going on in the 8th grade.
Monday 24 - Today we officially started Lesson 5, so we did some TPR and made flash cards for the 30 words. Homework: finish flash cards by tomorrow and study 8 minutes.
Tuesday 25 - Today I checked for flash cards and we learned about ser and estar from our lesson 5 packets. I also passed out the information sheet for our binder check. It has a requisition form on the bottom so you can get a replacement for any vocab sheet you lost. We discussed the binder check. Homework: fill out requisition form, if needed. Finish Homework Assignment #1 from packet.
Wednesday 26 - Today I checked Homework Assignment #1 and we went over ser and estar again. We also learned about how to conjugate each verb, with examples on the whiteboards. Today we turned in any requisition forms so that I can get those copies to anyone who needs them by Friday's binder check. Homework: Conjugate ser and estar 5 times each in a verb chart.
Thursday 27 - Today I passed out any vocab sheets that were requisitioned for the binder check tomorrow. We discussed the binder check and how to be ready for it tomorrow. We also reviewed ser and estar conjunction and built sentences with them as examples. Homework: get binders ready
Friday 28 - Today I did the binder check for 50 points and we played cherades and other review games of all concepts. No hay tarea. If you missed the binder check, you will need to see me when you return so I can check it.
Monday 24 - Today we officially started Lesson 5, so we did some TPR and made flash cards for the 30 words. Homework: finish flash cards by tomorrow and study 8 minutes.
Tuesday 25 - Today I checked for flash cards and we learned about ser and estar from our lesson 5 packets. I also passed out the information sheet for our binder check. It has a requisition form on the bottom so you can get a replacement for any vocab sheet you lost. We discussed the binder check. Homework: fill out requisition form, if needed. Finish Homework Assignment #1 from packet.
Wednesday 26 - Today I checked Homework Assignment #1 and we went over ser and estar again. We also learned about how to conjugate each verb, with examples on the whiteboards. Today we turned in any requisition forms so that I can get those copies to anyone who needs them by Friday's binder check. Homework: Conjugate ser and estar 5 times each in a verb chart.
Thursday 27 - Today I passed out any vocab sheets that were requisitioned for the binder check tomorrow. We discussed the binder check and how to be ready for it tomorrow. We also reviewed ser and estar conjunction and built sentences with them as examples. Homework: get binders ready
Friday 28 - Today I did the binder check for 50 points and we played cherades and other review games of all concepts. No hay tarea. If you missed the binder check, you will need to see me when you return so I can check it.
Monday
Week of October 17-21, 2011
Every day this week is a half day (releasal at 12:15) due to parent teacher conferences, which are mandatory for all students and parents. Students, make sure to bring your planner and that you attend your conference.
Monday 17th - Today we did some notes on what to expect on the Lesson 4 test, which will take place on Wednesday. We also did some whiteboard review work and vocabulary work in preparation for the test. Homework: study for your test.
Tuesday 18th - Today we played a review game with sample test questions for the test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test.
Wednesday 19th - Today we took our Lesson 4 test. If you were absent, make sure to make it up within a week. No homework.
Thursday 20th - Today I passed out the Lesson 5 packets. Lesson 5 is about adjectives. We went over our new words and started our flash cards. No homework.
Friday 21 - Today we finished up our Lesson 5 flash cards and played a flash card game with them. Homework: make sure your cards are done by Monday for a flash card check.
Monday 17th - Today we did some notes on what to expect on the Lesson 4 test, which will take place on Wednesday. We also did some whiteboard review work and vocabulary work in preparation for the test. Homework: study for your test.
Tuesday 18th - Today we played a review game with sample test questions for the test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test.
Wednesday 19th - Today we took our Lesson 4 test. If you were absent, make sure to make it up within a week. No homework.
Thursday 20th - Today I passed out the Lesson 5 packets. Lesson 5 is about adjectives. We went over our new words and started our flash cards. No homework.
Friday 21 - Today we finished up our Lesson 5 flash cards and played a flash card game with them. Homework: make sure your cards are done by Monday for a flash card check.
Wednesday
2nd Quarter Extra Credit Opportunities
During 2nd Quarter, I would like my students to be able to notice the Spanish in the world around them and to try to translate it. To help with this, I am offering an extra credit opportunity. Students, you may do this extra credit assignment up to 3 times this quarter. Each time you turn it in, I will give you a 5 points extra credit certificate to be used on any test, quiz, or worksheet.
Each week I will write a Spanish message somewhere around the school. It will usually be handwritten, but sometimes it might be typed. There will only be one message per week. The message will be "good" from Monday to Friday. On Friday I will tell each class where the message was and what it meant. They will usually be funny or random messages.
For the extra credit, you will need to find the week's Spanish message sometime before Friday, as extra credit will be due then. Once you find it, on a sheet of paper, first write the message down in Spanish. Then, use any resource you can think of in order to translate it to English on your paper. Write the translation. Third, tell me which resources you used to translate it. Finally, tell me on your paper where you found the message. Make sure your name is on it and turn it in to me sometime during the week. If everything is correct, you will get your 5 points extra credit certificate.
As of Wednesday, Oct 12, the first message is already up. It's good until Friday the 17th. Good luck and happy hunting!
Each week I will write a Spanish message somewhere around the school. It will usually be handwritten, but sometimes it might be typed. There will only be one message per week. The message will be "good" from Monday to Friday. On Friday I will tell each class where the message was and what it meant. They will usually be funny or random messages.
For the extra credit, you will need to find the week's Spanish message sometime before Friday, as extra credit will be due then. Once you find it, on a sheet of paper, first write the message down in Spanish. Then, use any resource you can think of in order to translate it to English on your paper. Write the translation. Third, tell me which resources you used to translate it. Finally, tell me on your paper where you found the message. Make sure your name is on it and turn it in to me sometime during the week. If everything is correct, you will get your 5 points extra credit certificate.
As of Wednesday, Oct 12, the first message is already up. It's good until Friday the 17th. Good luck and happy hunting!
Tuesday
Notes from Tuesday, October 11th
The suffix -ito
Spanish speakers often add the suffix -ito to the end of a noun. This makes the noun: cute, little, and loved.
If the noun ends in a vowel, drop the vowel and add ito (m) or ita (f). Examples: el gato - gatito (a kitten). el perro - perrito (a puppy). La hermana - la hermanita (little sister). Tori - Torita - cute little Tori
If the noun ends in a consonant, add cito (m) or cita (f) to the end. Examples: Josh - Joshcito (cute little Josh). cuidad - cuidadcita (cute little city)
The personal a
In a Spanish sentence, when the action happens to a person, you have to add the letter a right after the verb. If the action doesn't happen to a person, no a is necessary.
Examples: Yo beso a mi abuelita - I kiss my grandma
Yo beso el libro - I kiss the book (no a needed)
Ella pega a su hermano - She hits her brother
Spanish speakers often add the suffix -ito to the end of a noun. This makes the noun: cute, little, and loved.
If the noun ends in a vowel, drop the vowel and add ito (m) or ita (f). Examples: el gato - gatito (a kitten). el perro - perrito (a puppy). La hermana - la hermanita (little sister). Tori - Torita - cute little Tori
If the noun ends in a consonant, add cito (m) or cita (f) to the end. Examples: Josh - Joshcito (cute little Josh). cuidad - cuidadcita (cute little city)
The personal a
In a Spanish sentence, when the action happens to a person, you have to add the letter a right after the verb. If the action doesn't happen to a person, no a is necessary.
Examples: Yo beso a mi abuelita - I kiss my grandma
Yo beso el libro - I kiss the book (no a needed)
Ella pega a su hermano - She hits her brother
Monday
Week of October 10-14
Monday 10 - Today I checked your verb conjugation homework from Friday, we reviewed conjugation, and we did a flash card game. We also made flash cards for our verb endings. Homework: finish your verb conjugation worksheet, due tomorrow. You need to make 5 flash cards with the following:
Yo - o, for all verbs
Tu - as for -ar verbs, es for er/ir verbs
El, ella, usted, singular noun, 1 name - a for -ar verbs, e for er/ir verbs
Nosotros, yo+anything - amos for -ar verbs, emos for -er verbs, imos for -ir
Ellos, ellas, ustedes, plural nouns, 2 + names - an for ar verb, en for er/ir verbs
Tuesday 11 - Today we went over last night's homework, we did a class verb conjugation game, and we took notes (with examples) on the personal a and the -ito suffix. If you were absent, print off the post about the notes.
Wednesday 12 - Today we did a final review of verb conjugation, played a flash card game, and did verb conjugation relays. No homework. Enjoy your break! See you Monday and remember that all next week are half days due to parent teacher conferences.
Yo - o, for all verbs
Tu - as for -ar verbs, es for er/ir verbs
El, ella, usted, singular noun, 1 name - a for -ar verbs, e for er/ir verbs
Nosotros, yo+anything - amos for -ar verbs, emos for -er verbs, imos for -ir
Ellos, ellas, ustedes, plural nouns, 2 + names - an for ar verb, en for er/ir verbs
Tuesday 11 - Today we went over last night's homework, we did a class verb conjugation game, and we took notes (with examples) on the personal a and the -ito suffix. If you were absent, print off the post about the notes.
Wednesday 12 - Today we did a final review of verb conjugation, played a flash card game, and did verb conjugation relays. No homework. Enjoy your break! See you Monday and remember that all next week are half days due to parent teacher conferences.
Friday
Week of October 3-7, 2011
Monday October 3 - Today we took our lesson 3 test, which covered nouns, pronouns, and articles and 37 vocabulary words. No homework. If you missed the test, you have a week to come see me and get it made up.
Tuesday 4th - Today I passed back your tests and we started lesson 4, which is about verbs and present tense normal verb conjugation. I passed out the lesson 4 packets and we discussed what verbs are and what an infinitive is. We also made flash cards for our new verbs. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Wednesday 5th - Today I checked your flash cards and we did a flash card activity. We also did a session of TPR, where we came up with fun gestures to help us remember our vocabulary words. No homework.
Thursday 6th - Today we used our packets and whiteboards to learn how to conjugate present tense -ar verbs. Homework: conjugate any 4 -ar verbs in the present tense.
Friday 7th - Today we used our packets and whiteboards to learn how to conjugate present tense -er and -ir verbs. Homework: conjugate any 3 -er and any 3 -ir verbs (6 total) in the present tense.
Tuesday 4th - Today I passed back your tests and we started lesson 4, which is about verbs and present tense normal verb conjugation. I passed out the lesson 4 packets and we discussed what verbs are and what an infinitive is. We also made flash cards for our new verbs. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Wednesday 5th - Today I checked your flash cards and we did a flash card activity. We also did a session of TPR, where we came up with fun gestures to help us remember our vocabulary words. No homework.
Thursday 6th - Today we used our packets and whiteboards to learn how to conjugate present tense -ar verbs. Homework: conjugate any 4 -ar verbs in the present tense.
Friday 7th - Today we used our packets and whiteboards to learn how to conjugate present tense -er and -ir verbs. Homework: conjugate any 3 -er and any 3 -ir verbs (6 total) in the present tense.
Monday
Week of September 26-30, 2011
Monday 26 - Today we went over our homework, the pronoun worksheet, and took some notes on pronoun substitution. We also took notes on what to expect on the test next Monday.
Tuesday 27th - Today we started our Lesson 3 Projects, which are Pronoun Collages. For this project you need to find 10 specific pictures in magazines and label them with our 10 Spanish pronouns. See a friend for more help. Homework: study all nouns for the test Monday.
Wednesday 28th - Today we worked on our pronoun collages and finished them up in class. Homework: finish your pronoun collage, due tomorrow.
Thursday 29 - Today we shared our pronoun collages. We also did flash card games and reviewed nouns, articles, and pronouns. Homework: study articles for the test Monday.
Friday 30 - Today we played a review game with sample test questions in preparation for our Lesson 3 test on Monday. Homework: study pronouns and all flash cards over the weekend in preparation for our test Monday over Lesson 3.
Tuesday 27th - Today we started our Lesson 3 Projects, which are Pronoun Collages. For this project you need to find 10 specific pictures in magazines and label them with our 10 Spanish pronouns. See a friend for more help. Homework: study all nouns for the test Monday.
Wednesday 28th - Today we worked on our pronoun collages and finished them up in class. Homework: finish your pronoun collage, due tomorrow.
Thursday 29 - Today we shared our pronoun collages. We also did flash card games and reviewed nouns, articles, and pronouns. Homework: study articles for the test Monday.
Friday 30 - Today we played a review game with sample test questions in preparation for our Lesson 3 test on Monday. Homework: study pronouns and all flash cards over the weekend in preparation for our test Monday over Lesson 3.
Week of September 19-23, 2011
Monday 19th - Today I gave out weekly grades, we played a flash card game, and we discussed the first 1/2 of the worksheet and notes - about nouns. We did whiteboard work with them as well. Homework: finish parts A and B only of worksheet, due tomorrow.
Tuesday 20th - Today we checked homework from yesterday and reviewed nouns. We also learned about articles, with whiteboard work. Homework: finish rest of worksheet, due tomorrow.
Wednesday 21 - We went over the worksheet today and wrapped up what we've learned about nouns and articles. We made 8 additional flash cards for the articles and did a flash card game with them. No homework.
Thursday 22 - Today I passed out a sheet with vocab and grammar about pronouns. We went over it, made 9 new flash cards for our pronouns, and did some whiteboard work with pronouns. We started our pronoun worksheet, which is homework due tomorrow.
Friday 23 - Today I checked for bellwork for the week. We went over our pronoun worksheet. We also started our Lesson 3 project, which is a family drawing with members labeled (and pronouns) in Spanish. If you were absent, come see me when you get back and I'll explain how to do this assignment and give you an extra day or two to get it done.
Tuesday 20th - Today we checked homework from yesterday and reviewed nouns. We also learned about articles, with whiteboard work. Homework: finish rest of worksheet, due tomorrow.
Wednesday 21 - We went over the worksheet today and wrapped up what we've learned about nouns and articles. We made 8 additional flash cards for the articles and did a flash card game with them. No homework.
Thursday 22 - Today I passed out a sheet with vocab and grammar about pronouns. We went over it, made 9 new flash cards for our pronouns, and did some whiteboard work with pronouns. We started our pronoun worksheet, which is homework due tomorrow.
Friday 23 - Today I checked for bellwork for the week. We went over our pronoun worksheet. We also started our Lesson 3 project, which is a family drawing with members labeled (and pronouns) in Spanish. If you were absent, come see me when you get back and I'll explain how to do this assignment and give you an extra day or two to get it done.
Week of September 12-16
Monday 12 - Today we did several activities to help us continue to memorize the vocabulary for lesson 2. The class also took notes on what to expect on the Lesson 2 test, which will be Wed. Homework: study for your test
Tuesday 13 - Today we played a review game in preparation for our lesson 2 test tomorrow. Homework: study for the test and practice your pronunciation.
Wednesday 14 - Today was the lesson 2 test. If you missed the test, remember to come see me to retake it within a week or it will be a zero. No homework.
Thursday 15 - Today we began lesson 3, which is about the people around us and includes the grammar concepts of articles and nouns. We made new flash cards with the lesson 3 words (which I passed out). Homework: finish flash cards and study them 8 minutes by tomorrow. If you were absent, you will have a chance to get them started when you return.
Friday 16 - I checked flash cards and bellwork today, we studied our new words, and we began going over our notes on identifying Spanish nouns and how to make nouns plural, with whiteboard examples. No homework.
Tuesday 13 - Today we played a review game in preparation for our lesson 2 test tomorrow. Homework: study for the test and practice your pronunciation.
Wednesday 14 - Today was the lesson 2 test. If you missed the test, remember to come see me to retake it within a week or it will be a zero. No homework.
Thursday 15 - Today we began lesson 3, which is about the people around us and includes the grammar concepts of articles and nouns. We made new flash cards with the lesson 3 words (which I passed out). Homework: finish flash cards and study them 8 minutes by tomorrow. If you were absent, you will have a chance to get them started when you return.
Friday 16 - I checked flash cards and bellwork today, we studied our new words, and we began going over our notes on identifying Spanish nouns and how to make nouns plural, with whiteboard examples. No homework.
Friday
Week of September 5-9, 2011
Monday 5 - No school today due to Labor Day
Tuesday 6 - Today we finished up our flash cards for lesson 2 as needed. We did activities with our new cards to start learning our new vocabulary. Homework: study flash cards 8 minutes
Wednesday 7 - Today we played simon says to learn classroom commands. We also did a pictionary/cherades game with our new vocabulary. No homework.
Thursday 8 - Today we started working on a group skit about a classroom. I passed out the scripts and we started translating them in groups. Homework: finish translating script if you didn't in class
Friday 9 - Today we practiced our skits and performed them in class with some costumes. Skits are worth 50 points. No homework.
Tuesday 6 - Today we finished up our flash cards for lesson 2 as needed. We did activities with our new cards to start learning our new vocabulary. Homework: study flash cards 8 minutes
Wednesday 7 - Today we played simon says to learn classroom commands. We also did a pictionary/cherades game with our new vocabulary. No homework.
Thursday 8 - Today we started working on a group skit about a classroom. I passed out the scripts and we started translating them in groups. Homework: finish translating script if you didn't in class
Friday 9 - Today we practiced our skits and performed them in class with some costumes. Skits are worth 50 points. No homework.
Monday
Week of August 29 - September 2
Monday 29 - Today we worked on our story strip project that we began on Friday. You'll need to get the notes from someone if you don't know how to do it. Homework: finish your story strip by tomorrow
Tuesday 30 - Today we shared our story strips with a partner and did some listening activities. I discussed what would be on the test Thursday and we did a flash card game. Homework: study all flash cards for the test Thursday.
Wednesday 31 - Today we played a review game in preparation for the test over Lesson 1 tomorrow. Homework: study for your test!
Thursday 1 - Today we took our lesson 1 test. No homework. If you missed the test, you have 1 week to come see me and make it up (either during study skills or after school). Otherwise it's a zero.
Friday 2 - Today we began our lesson 2. I passed out the lesson 2 vocabulary sheet and we began flash cards for this new lesson. No homework. If you missed today, I'll help you get caught up on Monday.
Tuesday 30 - Today we shared our story strips with a partner and did some listening activities. I discussed what would be on the test Thursday and we did a flash card game. Homework: study all flash cards for the test Thursday.
Wednesday 31 - Today we played a review game in preparation for the test over Lesson 1 tomorrow. Homework: study for your test!
Thursday 1 - Today we took our lesson 1 test. No homework. If you missed the test, you have 1 week to come see me and make it up (either during study skills or after school). Otherwise it's a zero.
Friday 2 - Today we began our lesson 2. I passed out the lesson 2 vocabulary sheet and we began flash cards for this new lesson. No homework. If you missed today, I'll help you get caught up on Monday.
Friday
Lesson 1 Project - the Story Strip
On Friday the 26th in class I explained this project and students took notes on what to do. We worked on it on Friday and we will also work on it in class Monday the 29th. It will be homework if it's not done for Monday night and it is due in class on Tuesday the 30th. It is worth 50 points.
Get a piece of white paper and divide it into 8 equal boxes (or fold it into 8ths). You will also need your Lesson 1 vocab sheet to refer to. You will also need colored pencils. Your job is to make a story strip of 8 boxes involving 2 people (animals or objects are okay too) talking in Spanish. Use your Lesson 1 vocab sheet, as the numbers below refer to which Spanish words need to be written in each box. Everything should be in Spanish and you need to use colored pencils to make it nice and colorful.
Box 1: Person A greets person B in Spanish and person B responds (you can pick between numbers 1-4 from the vocab sheet)
2: A, Pick between vocab 5-7, B responds with 8 or 9
3: A, vocab 10, B respond with 11 or 12
4: A, 13 or 19, B 14-18 (you pick)
5: A, 20 or 22, B with 21
6: A, 23, B with 24
7: A, pick between 25-28, B, same
8: Write EL FIN in the last box (it means the end)
Get a piece of white paper and divide it into 8 equal boxes (or fold it into 8ths). You will also need your Lesson 1 vocab sheet to refer to. You will also need colored pencils. Your job is to make a story strip of 8 boxes involving 2 people (animals or objects are okay too) talking in Spanish. Use your Lesson 1 vocab sheet, as the numbers below refer to which Spanish words need to be written in each box. Everything should be in Spanish and you need to use colored pencils to make it nice and colorful.
Box 1: Person A greets person B in Spanish and person B responds (you can pick between numbers 1-4 from the vocab sheet)
2: A, Pick between vocab 5-7, B responds with 8 or 9
3: A, vocab 10, B respond with 11 or 12
4: A, 13 or 19, B 14-18 (you pick)
5: A, 20 or 22, B with 21
6: A, 23, B with 24
7: A, pick between 25-28, B, same
8: Write EL FIN in the last box (it means the end)
Monday
Week of August 22-26, 2011
Monday 22 - Today we began Lesson 1 - Greetings and Small Talk. I passed out the Lesson 1 Vocab sheet and we reviewed the words. We then made flash cards for all the words. Homework: Finish your flash cards and study them 7 minutes by tomorrow.
Tuesday 23 - Today I checked flash cards and if you studied. We did mixer activities and games as we started learning the words. Homework: study flash cards 7 more minutes.
Wednesday 24 - Today I checked if you had studied and we took notes on how to use tu and usted. We practiced this concept in class. Homework: write 10 people's names and if you'd use como estas or como esta usted with each.
Thursday 25 - Today we reviewed your homework from yesterday and we learned the names of the Spanish speaking countries as we practiced de donde eres (where are you from). No homework.
Friday 26 - Today we began our Lesson 1 assignment - a colored comic strip depicting 2-3 people using the vocabulary words from this lesson. We'll work more on it on Monday, so no homework tonight.
Tuesday 23 - Today I checked flash cards and if you studied. We did mixer activities and games as we started learning the words. Homework: study flash cards 7 more minutes.
Wednesday 24 - Today I checked if you had studied and we took notes on how to use tu and usted. We practiced this concept in class. Homework: write 10 people's names and if you'd use como estas or como esta usted with each.
Thursday 25 - Today we reviewed your homework from yesterday and we learned the names of the Spanish speaking countries as we practiced de donde eres (where are you from). No homework.
Friday 26 - Today we began our Lesson 1 assignment - a colored comic strip depicting 2-3 people using the vocabulary words from this lesson. We'll work more on it on Monday, so no homework tonight.
Friday
Week of August 15-19, 2011
Monday 15 - Today we learned about how to be proactive and to make goals for this academic year. We learned about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and made some goals. No homework.
Tuesday 16 - Today we discussed in groups the importance of learning Spanish and why it is a required course. I also passed out my Class Information sheet and we went over some of it. Homework: student and parent must sign the class info sheet by Thursday.
Wednesday 17 - Today we learned about the importance of being organized and how to stay organized in Spanish class with the class binder. We went over how to create the binder and keep it organized. Homework: get your binder organized and ready by Friday and make sure your class info sheet is signed by tomorrow.
Thursday 18 - Today I checked to make sure everyone had their class info sheets signed. We reviewed the school and class rules and did group skits to illustrate them. Homework: binders must be ready tomorrow - bring to class!
Friday 19 - Today I did a binder check for 50 points. If you were absent, make sure to get me to check it when you return. No homework.
Tuesday 16 - Today we discussed in groups the importance of learning Spanish and why it is a required course. I also passed out my Class Information sheet and we went over some of it. Homework: student and parent must sign the class info sheet by Thursday.
Wednesday 17 - Today we learned about the importance of being organized and how to stay organized in Spanish class with the class binder. We went over how to create the binder and keep it organized. Homework: get your binder organized and ready by Friday and make sure your class info sheet is signed by tomorrow.
Thursday 18 - Today I checked to make sure everyone had their class info sheets signed. We reviewed the school and class rules and did group skits to illustrate them. Homework: binders must be ready tomorrow - bring to class!
Friday 19 - Today I did a binder check for 50 points. If you were absent, make sure to get me to check it when you return. No homework.
Tuesday
Welcome 8th Grade Spanish Students and Parents!
Saludos to my new 8th Grade Spanish class and their parents or guardians! Welcome to a new year here at the Academy of Tucson Middle School. I have created this class blog so that you may see what we are working on in class, get homework if you're absent, and occasionally get extra credit opportunities. I update this blog every Monday morning for that upcoming week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at jmiller@atmschool.net. Muchas gracias.
Supplies for Spanish Class and How to Make the Binder
For Spanish class this year you will need to buy the following. This is the same information found on the Master Supply List that the office distributed during the summer:
1. 3 ring binder with inside pockets, 1 inch wide
2. 5 binder dividers
3. 300 3x5 index cards, lined (colored or white)
4. 15 sandwich sized Ziploc bags (they must zip closed)
5. A package of colored pencils OR markers to contribute to the class supply
Bring the index cards, bags, and colored pencils (or markers) to school as soon as you can and I will put them into our class supplies.
For the class binder,never put materials for other classes in your binder. Your binder needs to be organized and ready to go by Friday, August 19. On that day I will do a binder check for points. To make your binder, on the outside front cover write Spanish and your name. Write the same along the spine. You may decorate it as you like or leave it undecorated. Label your dividers as follows and click them in the following order into your binder’s rings. Make sure to have 30 pieces of paper behind each of the first three sections only.
1) Bellwork (in this section we will do weekly bellwork sheets. They are very important!)
2) Classwork (this is where we write notes or do writing and listening activities in class)
3) Vocabulary (this is where you store vocabulary sheets I give you and write new words)
4) Worksheets (this is where you store all worksheets I give you)
5) Old Tests (this is where you store old quizzes and tests for reference)
1. 3 ring binder with inside pockets, 1 inch wide
2. 5 binder dividers
3. 300 3x5 index cards, lined (colored or white)
4. 15 sandwich sized Ziploc bags (they must zip closed)
5. A package of colored pencils OR markers to contribute to the class supply
Bring the index cards, bags, and colored pencils (or markers) to school as soon as you can and I will put them into our class supplies.
For the class binder,never put materials for other classes in your binder. Your binder needs to be organized and ready to go by Friday, August 19. On that day I will do a binder check for points. To make your binder, on the outside front cover write Spanish and your name. Write the same along the spine. You may decorate it as you like or leave it undecorated. Label your dividers as follows and click them in the following order into your binder’s rings. Make sure to have 30 pieces of paper behind each of the first three sections only.
1) Bellwork (in this section we will do weekly bellwork sheets. They are very important!)
2) Classwork (this is where we write notes or do writing and listening activities in class)
3) Vocabulary (this is where you store vocabulary sheets I give you and write new words)
4) Worksheets (this is where you store all worksheets I give you)
5) Old Tests (this is where you store old quizzes and tests for reference)
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