Monday 27 - Today we finished discussing how to barter, with practice in English. We also reviewed our vocabulary and wrapped up Selena. Homework: study your flash cards for 7 minutes.
Tuesday 28 - Today we tackled the 2nd set of vocabulary words, those having to do with bartering in Spanish. We practiced saying these new words and made 20 additional flash cards, which we put with the first 20. Homework: bring all completed flash cards to class tomorrow. Also bring a puppet or a small stuffed animal to class by Thursday.
Wednesday 29 - I checked flash cards today and we got into pairs as we began writing our scripts in Spanish for our puppet show project. We also began practicing our puppet shows. Homework: make sure to have a puppet or a stuffed animal tomorrow!
Thursday 1 - Today we finished our scripts and began practicing them for our puppet show performances tomorrow. Homework: practice your lines and be prepared to perform tomorrow for a grade!
Friday 2 - Today we performed our puppet shows with our partners for a grade. If you were absent, you will perform another time. No homework.
Friday
Week of February 20-24, 2012
Monday 20th - Today was the first day of watching the movie Selena, as we learn about Mexican American heritage. We watched the movie and answered questions about it. No homework.
Tuesday 21st - Today was the 2nd day of watching the movie Selena. We watched the movie and answered questions about it. No homework.
Wednesday 22 - Today was the last day of watching Selena. We finished the movie, discussed it, and turned in our review questions. No homework.
Thursday 23 - Friday 24: Rodeo Days. No school!
Tuesday 21st - Today was the 2nd day of watching the movie Selena. We watched the movie and answered questions about it. No homework.
Wednesday 22 - Today was the last day of watching Selena. We finished the movie, discussed it, and turned in our review questions. No homework.
Thursday 23 - Friday 24: Rodeo Days. No school!
Thursday
Extra Credit Opportunity Through March 15th
Students! For a 5 point extra credit certificate good toward any test or assignment, you may do 1 of the following:
1) Bring in a box of ziploc sandwich size bags (at least 50 in the box)
2) Bring in 2 boxes of colored pencils (12 per box)
3) Find something in Spanish such as a comic strip, newspaper article, or magazine article. Cut it out and translate it on another piece of paper. Use a dictionary, a friend, or an online translator for help.
You may do this up to two times. See me if you have any questions.
1) Bring in a box of ziploc sandwich size bags (at least 50 in the box)
2) Bring in 2 boxes of colored pencils (12 per box)
3) Find something in Spanish such as a comic strip, newspaper article, or magazine article. Cut it out and translate it on another piece of paper. Use a dictionary, a friend, or an online translator for help.
You may do this up to two times. See me if you have any questions.
Friday
Week of February 13-17
Monday 13 - Today we took our lesson 8 test. No homework. If you missed the test, make sure to see me to take it within a week.
Tuesday 14 - Today I passed back the tests and we began Lesson 9, which has to do with the Mexican Mercado. We watched videos on a typical mercado and pronounced the new vocabulary words. Homework: say your vocab words 5 times to yourself.
Wednesday 15 - Today we continued learning about the mercado with other video segments. We also began making flash cards for the first 20 words (on page 1). Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes
Thursday 16th - Today I checked for flash cards and we did a pronounciation activity as we learned how to ask "what would you like to buy?" We then began our illustrated sentences activity, where you write 10 sentences describing what you'd like to buy, and draw a small picture of it. No homework.
Friday 17th - Today we continued working on our illustrated sentences for about 10 minutes. We then did flash card activities with partners to learn our new words. Homework: illustrated sentences due Monday.
Tuesday 14 - Today I passed back the tests and we began Lesson 9, which has to do with the Mexican Mercado. We watched videos on a typical mercado and pronounced the new vocabulary words. Homework: say your vocab words 5 times to yourself.
Wednesday 15 - Today we continued learning about the mercado with other video segments. We also began making flash cards for the first 20 words (on page 1). Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes
Thursday 16th - Today I checked for flash cards and we did a pronounciation activity as we learned how to ask "what would you like to buy?" We then began our illustrated sentences activity, where you write 10 sentences describing what you'd like to buy, and draw a small picture of it. No homework.
Friday 17th - Today we continued working on our illustrated sentences for about 10 minutes. We then did flash card activities with partners to learn our new words. Homework: illustrated sentences due Monday.
Monday
Week of February 6-10, 2012
Monday 6 - Today I checked your homework (section B of worksheet) and we continued to review vocabulary and stem changer verbs. No homework.
Tuesday 7 - Today we learned about the last type of stem changer, e to i. We practiced vocabulary and made the last set of flash cards. We also took notes on what to expect on the test. Homework: complete section C of worksheet by tomorrow.
Wednesday 8 - Today I checked your homework and we did activities to memorize which verb is which type of stem changer, as well as vocab practice. Homework: study flash cards and packet for your test Friday.
Thursday 9 - Mr. Miller was absent today, so the class did a verb conjugation assignment. Homework: study for your test
Friday 10 - Today we played a review game for the test on Monday. Homework: study for your test!
Tuesday 7 - Today we learned about the last type of stem changer, e to i. We practiced vocabulary and made the last set of flash cards. We also took notes on what to expect on the test. Homework: complete section C of worksheet by tomorrow.
Wednesday 8 - Today I checked your homework and we did activities to memorize which verb is which type of stem changer, as well as vocab practice. Homework: study flash cards and packet for your test Friday.
Thursday 9 - Mr. Miller was absent today, so the class did a verb conjugation assignment. Homework: study for your test
Friday 10 - Today we played a review game for the test on Monday. Homework: study for your test!
Friday
Week of January 30 - February 3, 2012
Monday 30 - Today we reviewed e to ie stem changers, especially last Thursday's homework and practice. I also passed out skit sheets in Spanish and we began translating them together as a class. I assigned groups for this skit assignment. No homework.
Tuesday 31 - Today we did a flash card activity and practiced e-ie verbs. We also worked in groups to finish translating the scripts from yesterday and to practice performing the skits. Homework: No homework
Wednesday 1 - Today we reviewed and practiced our scripts in preparation to perform them tomorrow. Homework: script translation due tomorrow. Practice your lines!
Thursday 2 - Today we performed our skits for a group grade. If you were absent, you lost some points because you weren't here to pronounce your part and help your group. There are unfortunately just some things in Spanish class you should be here for. Homework: study your flash cards 7 min.
Friday 3 - Today we learned about o to ue stem changing verbs, with vocabulary practice. We made a set of flash cards for these words and paper clipped them together. We also started our homework, which is to complete part B of the stem changer worksheet, due Monday.
Tuesday 31 - Today we did a flash card activity and practiced e-ie verbs. We also worked in groups to finish translating the scripts from yesterday and to practice performing the skits. Homework: No homework
Wednesday 1 - Today we reviewed and practiced our scripts in preparation to perform them tomorrow. Homework: script translation due tomorrow. Practice your lines!
Thursday 2 - Today we performed our skits for a group grade. If you were absent, you lost some points because you weren't here to pronounce your part and help your group. There are unfortunately just some things in Spanish class you should be here for. Homework: study your flash cards 7 min.
Friday 3 - Today we learned about o to ue stem changing verbs, with vocabulary practice. We made a set of flash cards for these words and paper clipped them together. We also started our homework, which is to complete part B of the stem changer worksheet, due Monday.
Monday
Week of January 23-27, 2012
Monday 23 - Since I was gone on Friday, we took our Lesson 7 test today. If you were absent, be sure to see me soon to retake it during study skills. No homework.
Tuesday 24 - Today I gave out grades and passed out Lesson 8's packet, which has to do with stem changer verbs and valentine vocabulary. We discussed the new words and began our flash cards. Homework: finish your flash cards for tomorrow.
Wednesday 25 - Today we practiced vocabulary and I checked flash cards. We also practiced pronouncing the words. Homework: study flash cards 7 minutes by tomorrow.
Thursday 26 - Today we learned about e-ie stem changer verbs from the packet. We did lots of practice on our whiteboards to learn this important concept. We also started our homework, which is the first section of the worksheet found on the last page of the packet. It is due tomorrow.
Friday 27 - Today we continued our discussion of e-ie stem changers and checked the homework. We also did vocabulary practice. No homework.
Tuesday 24 - Today I gave out grades and passed out Lesson 8's packet, which has to do with stem changer verbs and valentine vocabulary. We discussed the new words and began our flash cards. Homework: finish your flash cards for tomorrow.
Wednesday 25 - Today we practiced vocabulary and I checked flash cards. We also practiced pronouncing the words. Homework: study flash cards 7 minutes by tomorrow.
Thursday 26 - Today we learned about e-ie stem changer verbs from the packet. We did lots of practice on our whiteboards to learn this important concept. We also started our homework, which is the first section of the worksheet found on the last page of the packet. It is due tomorrow.
Friday 27 - Today we continued our discussion of e-ie stem changers and checked the homework. We also did vocabulary practice. No homework.
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