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.
Monday
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
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