español I- jueves, el 11 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced gusta/gustan and encanta/encantan, and shared and corrected our sentences. We practiced comprehension with some listening activities, and then we wrote and performed skits about food we like. Homework: a new worksheet TEST next Tuesday over chapter 3A

español II- jueves, el 11 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced some of our shopping vocabulary, then we did some practice oral activities with a partner. We corrected and turned in homework, and then we wrote and performed Weird Chores skits. Homework: a new worksheet

español II- miércoles, el 10 de diciembre

We had CIRCULO DE CONVERSACION for about 30 minutes, with objects and pictures and books to discuss and converse about! We rotated to 17 different conversation stations, and then we practiced our new verbs and vocabulary and direct object pronouns with three partner speaking activities. We corrected and handed in last night's homework, and the next exam will be next Wednesday, over all of chapter 3A. Homework tonight is a worksheet packet using our new 3A vocabulary and structures.

español I- miércoles, el 10 de diciembre

Warm-up: We practiced sentence translations with Me gusta + food, and then we took notes on the forms of gusta and encanta, with an N at the end when the thing that we like (pleases us) is plural. We corrected homework, and did three partner interactive speaking activities and oral participation activities. HOMEWORK: 15 creative sentences using p. 144 words from 3A.

español II- martes, el 9 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced our vocabulary from pages 126-127 and then we corrected and handed in our homework. We worked on our new vocabulary from the book, and then we viewed our book program video, and practiced its information on a workbook exercise. The homework is a worksheet practicing our 3A vocabulary.

español I - martes, el 9 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced words that modify nouns (libro de español, etc.) and then we practiced all of our -er and -ir verbs and then corrected and handed in our homework. We practiced vocabulary, and then viewed our book's video program, and did a practice worksheet using the information from the video. We read the text of the video and translated it, and did some comprehension exercises. homework: pages 55 -56 in the workbook.

español II- lunes, el 8 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced our vocabulary from pages 126-127, and received a white packet with more House vocabulary. Then, we practiced talking about our houses, chores, and rooms in our houses with our Llama partner. We practiced all of the vocabulary on page 126 with our yellow worksheet, and then we learned 5 new verbs on a new pink verb sheet for irregular preterite verbs. Our homework is a worksheet using the words and structures on pages 126-127 in our book.

español I - lunes, el 8 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced our new vocabulary (food) and filled in words to complete 10 sentences. We corrected and handed in our homework, and then we practiced our new vocabulary, with pronunciation review, and then "desk slap" and drill and practice with our flashcards. Then, we read about foods from the New World, and talked about foods' origins and different types of foods, reading from the textbook. Homework: pages 53 -54 in our Practice Workbook

español I - viernes, el 5 de diciembre

We practiced our new vocabulary, and worked with our worksheet and corrected last night's homework. Then, we had a guest speaker from Spain! Blanca told us about her country, its regions and food and culture. Homework: pages 51-52 in the workbook

español II - viernes, el 5 de diciembre

Today we learned new words on page 126 and did a worksheet, practiced our chore vocabulary, and then went over our exam from yesterday. Our homework: fill in the vocab. list for 3A AND make vocabulary flash cards. We will continue using the pictures from last night's homework in class on Monday.

español II - jueves, el 4 de diciembre

We corrected homework, and then reviewed a little for our exam. We had the exam for chapter 2B, and then did an art activity with the vocabulary on page 126. Homework: Tonight, fill in the pictures in the rectangles. Left side is a room in a house, and on the right side, what's the chore or job we do in that room? Homework for the weekend (due Monday) is fill in the new vocabulary for 3A, and ALSO make flashcards. Double points! (20) Tomorrow, we have a guest speaker, teaching us about Spain, where she is from!

español I - jueves, el 4 de diciembre

Today we started our new chapter, about food! We did a warm-up practicing the verb ESTAR, then we had a pronunciation lesson and started learning our new vocabulary and practiced with our flashcards. Extra Credit for drawing pictures of them!! We made posters for different categories of food, with partners, and our homework is Practice Workbook pages 49-50.

español II - miércoles, el 3 de diciembre

Warm-up: we practiced putting together sentences with shopping vocabulary, then we did 5 complex conversational practice activities, and two worksheets and several listening activities as review for tomorrow's test. EXAM: all of chapter 2B, including all preterite forms (pink verb sheet), and the demonstratives (pink packet), and all of the shopping vocabulary. Study pages 98 - 125! Homework: a worksheet packet

español I - miércoles, el 3 de diciembre

We reviewed chapter 2B and viewed the video once more, practiced verbs and vocabulary, corrected homework, and then took our 2B exam. Homework: fill in the new 3A vocabulary AND make flashcards. 10 extra credit points possible for doing pictures INSTEAD of English on the back of AT LEAST 10 OF THE CARDS! :-)

español I - martes, el 2 de diciembre

Warm-up: we translated questions and sentences with locational prepositions and ESTAR and HAY, then we corrected our blue packet, which was the weekend homework. We took notes on all of the information in the chapter that will be on tomorrow's test, and we did several practice games and activities with all of the vocabulary, as well as a blue listening activity for comprehension practice. Homework: worksheet with ESTAR and HAY.

español II - martes, el 2 de diciembre

Today we practiced many oral and written activities using all of the information from chapter 2B - question interviews, demonstratives, and all vocabulary. We wrote in the rest of the verbs on the pink verb sheet and practiced them, sang Dónde estás Yolanda, and then did a listening activity. Tonight's homework is a yellow worksheet, and we need to study pages 98 - 125 to be prepared for the exam this Thursday.

español II - martes, el 25 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced our new vocabulary in sentences, then corrected and handed in our homework. We read pages 102-103 in pairs aloud, and then we worked on numbers with a worksheet. After that, we played a game with dice. HOMEWORK: the pink packet from yesterday on Demonstrative Adjectives - finish whatever you didn’t get completed in class yesterday.

español I - martes, el 25 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced putting together sentences with ESTAR + prepositions, then we corrected and handed in the worksheet packet. We practiced three types of oral activities with the prepositions of location, and then we proofread each other’s Autobiography/Personal Ads, and the FINAL draft is due tomorrow!

español II- lunes, el 24 de noviembre

We did our warm-up, practiced vocabulary, handed in our corrected homework, worked on a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and worked on a pink packet with demonstrative adjectives Tonight's homework is a worksheet.

español I- lunes, el 24 de noviembre

We did our warm-up, corrected and handed in homework, practiced vocabulary, did a crossword puzzle, and started our classroom map to draw for class on Tuesday. TUESDAY - map is due, and worksheet, and rough draft of personal ad.

español I- viernes, el 21 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced our prepositions of place, then corrected last night's (HARD!!) homework, and handed it in. We took notes on how to form plurals, watched the end of the Wallace and Gromit movie, and then practiced vocabulary and verbs, and played battleship. Homework: a review verb worksheet

DUE TUESDAY: rough draft of personal ad, final draft due on WEDNESDAY
PERIOD 2 - Remember the canned food drive challenge!!!

español II- viernes, el 21 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced answering questions with reflexive verbs, and then we corrected the homework and figured out a lot of new vocabulary. We finished the rest of Wallace and Gromit, then wrote new verbs (the rest of the front side) on our pink preterite verb sheet. We took notes and learned about Demonstrative adjectives, then played the Dot Game with our new preterite verbs. Homework: a worksheet, due on Monday, practicing more of p.124 vocabulary

español II- jueves, el 20 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced new vocabulary, then took notes and learned the past tense, and did practice listening and speaking activities. Homework: a worksheet practicing our 2B vocabulary.

español I- jueves, el 20 de noviembre

Warm-up - we practiced our new vocabulary, took notes on ser/estar/hay, practiced four pages from our book, described the location of objects in the classroom, did an oral listening and speaking activity, and saw our new book video. HOMEWORK: pages 43-44 in workbook

español II- miércoles, el 19 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced reflexive verbs, and then worked on a worksheet with textbook information from page 98-99. We went over and corrected all answers on yesterday's exam, and discussed more effective ways to prepare for tests in this course. How to memorize? Flashcards, re-copying lists, studying a little each day, reviewing every day's new information, going over all course material several days before the test, being clear about what's covered on each test. Homework: a worksheet over the same new words on the blue worksheet we did in class. Last night's homework was a new vocabulary list AND flashcards; you have ONE more day to do that for the 20 points for both, or an additional 10 if you didn't do flashcards yet.

español I- miércoles, el 19 de noviembre

Warm-up: we reviewed subject pronouns and 2A vocabulary, then we practiced our new chapter 2B vocabulary, and added two verbs to our verb sheets. We played Bingo with the verbs, practicing all of the forms we've learned, and then we played two games with the new vocabulary and flashcards. We went over yesterday's exam and corrected our mistakes, and talked about study habits and skills. NOTES: we wrote a list of new prepositions for location. Homework: pages 40, 41 and 42 in our workbook.

español I- martes, el 18 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced vocabulary from chapter 2A, and then we reviewed for our exam. We took our 2A chapter exam, and then picked up a new vocabulary list. HOMEWORK: fill in the list with the new words, and also make flashcards for this vocabulary list.

español II- martes, el 18 de noviembre

Hoy tomamos el examen del capítulo 2A, y luego vimos más de Wallace y Grommit. También tenemos tarea: escribir las tarjetas de vocabulario para el nuevo capítulo (2B), y llenar la lista de vocabulario.

español II- lunes, el 17 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced "mío, suyo," etc (stressed possessives) and then corrected the homework. We practiced and reviewed all of chapter 2A for the exam tomorrow, over pages 74 - 96. NO homework -but do study all of the reflexive verbs and their forms, and the uses of ser/estar.

español I - lunes, el 17 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced conjugating verbs and their meanings, and then we corrected the blue homework review packet. We practiced all of the information from chapter 2A, and the exam is tomorrow over pages 74 - 96. Study: verbs, forms, subject pronouns, question formation, and all vocabulary, including ordinal numbers.

español II - viernes, el 14 de noviembre

Warm-up; we practiced the two verbs in a row with reflexive usage (debo ponerme, tengo que acostarme, quiero ducharme) and then we corrected the homework and reviewed for our quiz. We took the verb and vocabulary quiz for chapter 2A, and then we wrote and performed skits about our daily routine. Tonight's homework is a worksheet that we picked up after the quiz. Next Tuesday: exam over chapter 2A

español I - viernes, el 14 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced our -ar verbs, and then we corrected last night's homework and also the translation sentences from yesterday. We practiced verbs with a Tic-tac-toe game with partners, and then we had our verb quiz. We wrote and performed skits, exchanging information about our school days, and there is a worksheet packet (blue) as homework this weekend. Next Tuesday: 2A chapter exam

español I - jueves, el 13 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced conjugating -ar verbs, then we reviewed all of the verb forms and vocabulary from chapter 2A. We practiced interview questions with our partners, and then we did a review translation activity with blue cards. Homework: a worksheet practicing the verbs and vocabulary. We did several practice quizzes to prepare for tomorrow's test. Tomorrow's quiz: all of the verbs from the verb chart, including their meanings. Next Tuesday: 2A chapter exam

español II - jueves, el 13 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced TWO VERBS IN A ROW with reflexive verbs, as in "voy a lavarme las manos," and reviewed the use of the definite article with reflexive verbs + clothing/body parts. We corrected the gold reflexive verb packet, and then worked on review flashcards with reflexive verb phrases and usage. Then, we played the Dot Game with reflexive verbs, and practiced for our verb and vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Homework: a worksheet with verbs and vocabulary from chapter 2A. Next Tuesday: 2A chapter exam

español I - miercoles, el 12 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced lots of -ar verbs, and then we corrected our yellow review homework packet (30 points!). We found out our 1st quarter grades, and we practiced sentence translation flashcards with partners, rotating the piles and also who the teacher was. We played "lotería" and also did some review and practice from the textbook with verbs and vocabulary. The homework is a packet, WAVA, 3 pages, and we started each section in class. QUIZ on FRIDAY: vocabulary and verbs, chapter 2A

español II - miercoles, el 12 de noviembre

Warm-up: Interview questions with rotating partners! Then, we drew my two extra terrestrial friends, and then corrected homework. We worked with partners on a pair conversation activity with mío, tuyo, etc., and then we worked on a gold packet about reflexive verbs and had grade conferences about 1st quarter grades. HOMEWORK: finish the gold packet. QUIZ ON FRIDAY: verbs (reflexive) and also vocabulary 2A

español II -viernes, el 7 de noviembre

Warm-up: we reviewed reflexive verbs, corrected our homework, and then learned how "stressed possessives" work, and we took notes and practiced this, and continued practicing our reflexive verbs. We watched the video show for this chapter, and then read it in our books, aloud with partners. We watched 20 more minutes of Wallace and Grommit, and our homework is a worksheet packet. Next week: quiz on Friday over vocabulary and reflexive verbs.

español I -viernes, el 7 de noviembre

We did our warm-up practicing -ar verbs, and then corrected our homework, which included some -er and -ir verb practice. We practiced several review exercises in the textbook, including verbs, subject pronouns and vocabulary, discussing our schedules. We played a board game reviewing the previous chapters and some of this one, and then continued a few minutes of Wallace and Grommit, en español! Homework: the new packet, yellow, reviewing previous information up to now in the course.

español II - jueves, el 6 de noviembre

Today we reviewed our reflexive verbs, and practiced them in a rap with missing words, filling in words after listening several times. We corrected and handed in last night's homework, and interviewed our partners with a blue/white partner interview activity about what time we do different things each day in our daily routine. Then, we played battleship with reflexive verbs, and saw the rest of the activity and hobby skits. Homework: workbook pages 31-32.

español I - jueves, el 6 de noviembre

Warm-up: we reviewed our -ar verb endings, and also subject pronouns replacing names. We corrected our homework, and worked with a new partner with our vocabulary and our picture flashcards, playing Desk Slap and Go Fish. We surveyed 4 classmates about our classes and schedules and teachers, and we learned new -er and -ir verbs, which we wrote on our verb sheet. We reviewed our video story with a blue worksheet, answering questions about the information in the video. Our homework is a gold worksheet, practicing today's new verbs. NEXT WEEK: quiz on Friday over all -ar verbs.

español II - miércoles, el 5 de noviembre

We practiced our reflexive verbs and vocabulary today. We worked on p. 96 vocabulary and all of the reflexive verbs, corrected our homework, and took notes on the forms and uses of SER/ESTAR. Tonight's homework is a worksheet practicing all of those uses and also the reflexive verb forms.

español I - miércoles, el 5 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced our verb forms and subject pronouns, and then we corrected and handed in last night's homework, the worksheet on -ar verbs. We sat with a new partner and worked on verbs from our verb sheet: drilling aloud, writing forms, working with the cubes on different forms, and then playing Battleship. Then, we did a listening practice activity and started tonight's homework: pages 35-36 in the workbook. Keep studying the verbs! (o as a amos áis an!)

español II - martes, el 4 de noviembre

Warm-up: we reviewed our reflexive pronouns and verb conjugations, and then practiced the verbs on our verb sheet. We practiced body parts, finishing up two worksheets and labeling all of the new body parts. Then, we labelled each other in groups - each group put all of the labels on one "volunteer," and we took photos! Tonight's homework: Worksheet packet practicing the verbs and vocabulary from this chapter (2A)

español I - martes, el 4 de noviembre

Warm-up: we reviewed our verb conjugation endings from yesterday, and then we practiced all of our verb endings with the green flashcards and with our verb charts. We corrected the homework, and then we practiced oral comprehension and spelling with a partner speaking and writing activity. We watched the book video for this chapter, including the grammar lesson, and then we read page 96 aloud and translated it, and then answered comprehension questions. Tonight's homework: a verb practice homework worksheet.

español II - lunes, el 3 de noviembre

We practiced oral interview questions with our new partners, and worked on vocabulary. Then, we took notes and learned how to conjugate reflexive verbs, and filled them in on our new verb sheet. We drilled our partners on the new forms, and then practiced conjugating them. HOMEWORK: the back of the blue crossword/ AND finish filling in the front side of your new verb sheet.

español I - lunes, el 3 de noviembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary by repeating and practicing flashcards, then we took notes and learned about conjugating verbs. We wrote all of our new verbs on the new verb chart, and practiced writing some in. We also did several oral practice exercises from the textbook. HOMEWORK: Practice Workbook pages 33-34, AND fill in the rest of the forms on yournew verb chart.

español II - viernes, el 31 de octubre

Warm-up - we learned some Día de los Muertos vocabulary, corrected our homework, and had time to finish the test from the substitute day when most people didn't have time to finish. We saw a bit of Wallace and Grommet/WereRabbit, and our homework is to label the gold skeleton and the stick figure worksheets, practicing body parts. Bring your workbook and your flashcards for Monday, since we'll be using all of them next week. Feliz Día de los Muertos!

español I - viernes, el 31 de octubre

Warm-up - we reviewed our ordinal numbers, and then corrected the tarea from last night. We saw a movie about Day of the Dead and learned about cultural traditions honoring the dead, decorated skeletons, then started our worksheet/homework for Monday. This week, we got started on all of the 2A vocabulary; be sure to bring your workbook, textbook and flashcards on Monday, since we'll be working with all of them all week.

español I - lunes, el 27 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed our indefinite and definite articles, the verb SER and the subject pronouns, and our supplemental vocabulary. We finished the gold worksheet from last week, and did two more practice activities. We read our books in groups, and handed them in. We also read textbook pages 40-41 and discussed what we were like, then we did a survey, asking 20 questions to 4 different people, and we compiled their answers. Homework: new gold packet EXAM: 1B is Wednesday, over the whole chapter, pages 50-70, including SER, the adjectives from the regular list AND the supplemental list.

español II - lunes, el 27 de octubre

We corrected and handed in the yellow comparative packet last Friday, and then worked on the green packet. We finished half of it today, and will correct and hand in the completed green packet tomorrow. We played a review board game with concepts from the chapter. Tomorrow: Chapter test over 1B: pages 42 - 68, including comparatives, saber, hace...que and all of the vocabulary.

español II - miércoles, el 22 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced our irregular "yo" verbs, and then we practiced more sentences and questions and answers with a new partner, and we went over yesterday's quiz. We discussed and reminded everyone about effective ways to study, since there is so much memorizing necessary! We got into groups to do a sentence review activity (the green cards), and we put all of the sentences together, and then corrected this. If you were absent, there's a worksheet handout with the same practice. Homework: Workbook pages 21 - 22 NEXT WEEK: Exam over chapter 1B will be on Tuesday

español I - miércoles, el 22 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed SER, and all of the SUBJECT PRONOUNS. Review your notes from yesterday! We corrected our homework, and did another oral and written practice about our family, adjectives, and the pronouns and SER. Then, we finished our jumbled sentences from yesterday, and translated and corrected and turned them in. Tonight's homework is a worksheet.

español I - martes, el 21 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced the definite articles (el, la, los, las), and then we practiced with our new flashcards, and practiced all of the new vocabulary. We took notes on a new concept: the verb SER, all of its forms, and the new subject pronouns. If you missed class today, get notes from a friend! We practiced all of the forms of SER on a blue worksheet, then we reviewed family member vocabulary, and filled in a gold sheet about our family's characteristics. We then played a sentence-jumble activity game, putting the words in the correct order. HOMEWORK: finish the gold sheet AND do workbook pages 27-28

español II - martes, el 21 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed irregular "yo" form verbs and then we worked with partners to practice our vocabulary. We had our vocabulary quiz, and then we learned saber/conocer differences. then, we worked on conversation card practice activities, and then review drill cards that we passed through the class, practicing the various constructions and grammar from this chapter. Homework: new worksheet with crossword puzzle

español II - lunes, el 20 de octubre

Warm-up: We practiced clue-definitions of our vocabulary, and then we corrected the worksheet that was homework. We got new Animal Partners, and practiced several conversation and question and practice activities with today's partner, el tigre. We learned the "hace...que" expressions, both questions and answers, and practiced with several conversations using this concept. We did two listening comprehension activities from the workbook, and handed them in, then we practiced p.68 vocabulary and did practice spelling quizzes. Homework: new worksheet that we got at the end of class (pages 18-19 PW) AND study for the spelling quiz over p. 68 vocabulary.

español I - lunes, el 20 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed the 4 words for THE: el, la, los, las, and then we corrected our homework. We got new Animal Partners, and learned a lot of animal names. We did three practice and conversation activities: pass the cards, translations, conversations, dialogues and also reviewed our vocabulary. We went over the Supplemental list, with personality characteristics, and then we reviewed the map and the capitals. HOMEWORK: write in the supp. list AND make flashcards of those 40 words .

español I - miércoles, el 15 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced un, una, unos, unas, then we corrected all of the Practice Workbook homework. We played several games with our yellow flashcards, (Go fish, match the pairs, and Table Slap) and then we did a listening comprehension activity (5 points/oral grade). omework: Practice Workbook pages 25-26 for Monday.

español II - miércoles, el 15 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed IR and other verbs from page 42 and page 68, then we handed in our 15 sentences and moved together with a new partner. We did an oral (5 points) activity with our partner, then moved into groups of 4. We had LONG conversations about our activities, and asked each other questions about all of the drawings from our homework. Then, several STARS presented to the class! We had Game Day at the end of class, with Juegos de mesa. HOMEWORK: It's a worksheet, PW 16-17. Tuesday next week: p68 spelling quiz.

español I-martes, el 14 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced un, una, el, la, unos, unas, los, las, and reviewed those words and their uses. They are the definite and indefinite articles, that we learned about from the video yesterday. Then, we practiced our vocabulary with flashcards, a game (circle-the-word), and card-desk-slap. We got oral participation points for 2 listening activities, and then we worked on the capitals and countries of the Spanish-speaking world. We sang the Capital Rap, and we filled in a map packet. Homework: finish pages 22-24 in your workbook, AND FINISH THE YELLOW FLASHCARDS from yesterday!!! ¡Hasta mañana!

español II -martes, el 14 de octubre

Warm-up: first we got to meet Sofía from Argentina! She talked about her school and about her country. Then, we practiced our comparative sentences from yesterday,and we shared our sentences. We worked with partners to interview each other about school, and worked on new grammar and vocabulary uses. Spelling quiz on p 68 will be NEXT TUESDAY. Tonight's homework is: FINISH THE 15 SENTENCES if you forgot, and FINISH YOUR ART PROJECT/6 boxes

español II -lunes, el 13 de octubre

Warm-up: we worked on "ir + another verb" expressions, then we corrected the yellow worksheet, then we worked on our vocabulary (p. 68 in the book) with our new partners. We learned how comparatives work, took notes, and did a practice activity with that concept. HOMEWORK: For tomorrow, write 15 creative vocabulary sentences from your p.68 vocabulary. For Wednesday, complete the art project/handout about your activities, by writing sentences below pictures in the squares on the white paper.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, lunes, el 13 de octubre

Today we reviewed our adjectives, watched the book's video and grammar presentation, and read aloud and practice flashcards with our partners. We filled out a blue worksheet about the video, and a white worksheet organizing the definite and indefinite articles. HOMEWORK: cut out and label the back of the flashcards in Spanish, and also do workbook pages 22-23.

español I - jueves, el 9 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced our sentence translation using 1A vocabulary and structures, and then we worked on our new vocabulary, page 70 from the book, and two new vocabulary worksheets. We did conversations about describing people, and we learned about how adjective endings work, and made a Venn diagram categorizing the types of adjective endings for feminine and masculine (book, pages 50-56 and page 65). We went over the exam from yesterday. Homework: a new vocabulary list with extra supplemental adjectives AND make flashcards with the page 70 vocabulary (yesterday's list/packet of vocabulary)

español II - período 3, jueves, el 9 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced page 42-43 vocabulary and the verb "ir" + a + places/infinitives, and practiced telling our partner places we were going, and creating long question sentences. We practiced our new vocabulary, from the new list and from the book, and read some pages of the book and discussed our extracurricular activities. We watched the book's video, including the gramactiva section. We played Lotería with o-ue stem-changing verbs. Thanks, Shelby, for the prizes you donated!! HOMEWORK: make flashcards from the new vocabulary list AND fill in the yellow homework assignment (worksheet)

español I - miércoles, el 8 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed culture and the dances of the Hispanic culture. We practiced all of our grammar and vocabulary, and corrected yesterday's sentences and turned them in (the green cards we worked on in groups). We took our 1A exam today. Tonight's homework: fill in the new vocabulary list. Homework for Monday: make flashcards from the 1B vocabulary list.

español II - miércoles, el 8 de octubre

We practiced and reviewed our vocabulary and verbs, with Battleship and our warm-up. We had individual grade conferences, and looked at yesterday's exam. New: page 42 vocabulary/we turned in the worksheet, and began working on our new vocabulary at the end of unit 1B, and we filled in a new vocabulary list. Tonight's homework: make flashcards of all of the 1B vocabulary at the end of the chapter, with one side English and the other side Spanish.

español II - martes, el 7 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced stem-changing verbs and our vocabulary, and then we corrected last night's homework. We reviewed for a few minutes, then took our 1A exam and picked up a yellow worksheet over pages 42-43 vocabulary in the next chapter. This worksheet is tonight's homework.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, martes, el 7 de octubre

Warm-up: we translated sentences with gusta and activities, and then we reviewed aloud from our book, and watched the video story again. We completed a review worksheet with information from the video, and then we did a translation activity with 20 sentences on cards, working in groups. Our last activity today: we played JEOPARDY review game in teams. EXAM 1A tomorrow: study pages 26 - 46 in your book.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, lunes, el 6 de octubre

We worked on salsa dancing today, and practiced and reviewed all of our conversational activities from the chapter. Wednesday is the exam over unit 1A, and tonight's homework is pages 19-20 in our workbook. Start studying now - review and re-write all of the vocabulary so that you know it well for Wednesday's exam!

español II -lunes, el 6 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced our stem-changing verbs, worked with partners on conversational practice and review, and translated 20 review sentences. Tonight's homework is a worksheet, and tomorrow we have our 1A exam. Study everything in the chapter!

español II -viernes, el 3 de octubre

Warm-up: we reviewed our vocabulary, then had small conversations with dialogue-prompt cards. We corrected and handed in our homework, and then reviewed for the mini-quizzes. We had a quiz on stem-changing verbs, and one on vocabulary. We have a 2-sided review worksheet to do for Monday, and Tuesday will be the 1A unit exam. We wrote and performed Backwards Day Bad Advice Skits for oral points today.

español I -viernes, el 3 de octubre

Warm-up: we translated review sentences using gusta/negatives/activities. We corrected and handed in our homework, and had a conversation practice activity with our partner, and then we wrote and performed skits for 10 oral points. homework tonight is workbook pages 17-18, and the exam over unit 1A will be next Wednesday, October 8. We also did a mixer activity, collecting signatures.

español II - período 3, jueves, el 2 de octubre

Warm-up: we worked on questions using our new vocabulary, and then we did three partner conversation activities. We corrected the yellow packet, but we didn't hand it in. We practiced and reviewed all of the vocabulary and verbs, from the verb sheet and from page 40 in our books. We had two practice quizzes, to prepare for tomorrow. We sang "Dónde estás, Yolanda," and we did a 5-point listening activity from our activity workbooks. Homework tonight is pages 13-14 in our workbook. QUIZZES TOMORROW: spelling test over page 40 vocabulary, and verb conjugation quiz, using the verbs on our verb sheet. Final unit exam will be next Tuesday.

español I - jueves, el 2 de octubre

Warm-up: we worked on gusta + negatives, and then corrected the homework. We worked with partners with our vocabulary flashcards, and had 3 partner conversation activities. We had our spelling quiz over chapter 1A, and did a 5 point listening activity with the blue worksheet. We watched more of our video about the hispanic world, and also the grammar segment of the video. Homework: the worksheet we picked up after the test today

español II - miércoles, el primero de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced more stem-changing verbs, and then we worked with new partners on several interview activities. We worked on our vocabulary on page 40, practicing discussing all of our activities in school, and we did 5 interactive conversation activities in the book, on pages 28 - 32. We discussed success in school, and how to get good grades, etc. We sang Fray Felipe as a group and as a round; that song has "dormir," a stem-changing verb in it; did you notice? We worked on our yellow stem-changing verb packet, finishing up part E is tonight's homework. QUIZ tomorrow: stem-changing verbs from the verb sheet - you will have to spell the forms, and there will be about 15 verbs on the quiz.

español I - miércoles, el primero de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced our “me gusta” expressions, identifying the pictures and filling in the captions. We moved together with a new clock partner, and shared our art projects aloud, reading our sentences about what we like to do in each season. Then, we worked on our vocabulary, with a pass-the-card review activity, and then we played “slap the card” with the picture flashcards, and had a practice vocabulary quiz. We saw our introduction video again, and started identifying which students are from where, and we had two conversation activities with worksheets and partial conversations that we completed. We watched a Why Study Spanish video, with interviews with people who have enjoyed using their Spanish in their lives, for travel and work, and looked at the geography of the countries where Spanish is spoken. HOMEWORK: pages 15-16 in the workbook, QUIZ TOMORROW: 15 spelling words from page 46 - write the word in Spanish.

español II - período 3, martes, el 30 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced our negative expressions, and also corrected the homework. Then, we practiced for the map quiz, and took the quiz over the locations and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries. We practiced our stem changing verbs, and started a review and practice packet over that concept, by working in groups. Tonight's homework is a worksheet that we picked up after the quiz; it's over yesterday's new information about indefinite and negative words. QUIZ: Thursday over the stem-changing verbs; be able to spell their forms correctly. What to study? Your book, the yellow packet, your notes, and the verb sheet.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, martes, el 30 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced describing "me gusta" pictures by writing the expressions, and then we corrected the homework. We practiced our vocabulary list from page 46 in the textbook, then in pairs, then with flashcards, then with charades. We took a practice vocabulary quiz from the spelling words on page 46, and also did an in-class crossword puzzle with all of the vocabulary. Then, we did a listening comprehension activity, and kept it for a review sheet. Our homework is a calendar project, describing what we like to do in each season.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, lunes el 29 de septiembre

Today our warm-up was over Para empezar concepts from last week. We practiced our new vocabulary, repeating all of the words on page 46, and then practicing flashcards with a new clock partner. We played charades and password to practice the meanings of the new vocabulary words. Then, we practiced pages 26-27 and 30-31 in our book, using the new expressions "me gusta" + verbs. We watched our book/program video for this chapter, read the script out of the book, translated it, and then answered questions on the blue worksheets about what the characters said they liked to do. Tonight's homework is in our new Practice Workbook: pages 13-14. QUIZ on Thursday: page 46 spelling words - they will be typed in English, and we will have to write the words with perfect spelling, in Spanish. Practice with your flashcards!

español II - período 3, lunes, el 29 de septiembre

Warm-up: we reviewed our new stem-changing verbs, and talked about our weekend. FUI = I went (voy in the past tense). Then, we corrected the homework, and got together with new clock partners to practice vocabulary and read and practice expressions in this chapter. We also watched the book video, translated and read it in pairs, and did a worksheet practice comprehension over it, from our new workbooks. We took notes on alguno/ninguno and other expressions, and practiced using them. Tonight's homework is a worksheet, practicing -ir stem changing verbs. Tomorrow: MAP QUIZ/identify countries and capitals of Spanish speaking countries. Matching only/no spelling

español II - período 3, viernes, el 26 de septiembre

We practiced our new vocabulary, sang the Capital Rap, worked on a geography worksheet about South America, and then we wrote and presented skits about our weekend plans. There is a worksheet for homework, due Monday. Tuesday: quiz recognizing and matching the countries and capitals of the Spanish speaking world. Wednesday: a quiz over the new stem-changing verbs on our verb sheet.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, viernes, el 26 de septiembre

Today we did a warm-up practicing un/una, unos and unas, and then we went over yesterday's exam, and also practiced our new vocabulary. HOMEWORK: make flashcards with the new vocabulary (on your worksheet or at the end of 1A chapter in the book)

español II - período 3, jueves, el 25 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced our new stem-changing verbs, and then we corrected the homework packet from last night. We practiced conversation-starter questions with a new clock partner, and then did a flash-card-passing practice activity with our new vocabulary and verbs. Then, we sang La Bamba and Guantanamera, and we wrote in the final verbs on the back of our verb sheet and practiced the forms with our partner. We played "lotería" with our new stem-changing verbs, and we got a worksheet practicing the new verbs; that's tonight's homework. QUIZ next Tuesday: know the countries and capitals (multiple choice), AND QUIZ next Wednesday: spelling and writing the stem-changing verb forms.

español I - períodos 2 y 4, jueves, el 25 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced all of the sections of our chapter, in written and oral practice activities, and then we corrected the review packet. We took our Para empezar chapter exam, and picked up the vocabulary list to fill in as tonight's homework. Then, we took a mini-trip to Spain!

español I - miércoles, el 24 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced spelling dates, time, and seasons expressions, and then we practiced pages 2-23 from the book with our partners. We did three practice writing tests, and practiced with our flashcards. Then, we played Jeopardy with review questions from our chapter. Tomorrow's exam is over chapter Para empezar, which is pages 1-23 in our book. Homework: new gold packet.

español II - miércoles, el 24 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced stem-changing verbs, then interviewed new partners about their activities, with question cards. Then, we went over "quién es," and talked about everyone's hobbies and experiences, travel, etc., and we practiced our new vocabulary from chapter 1A. Homework: a new homework packet.

español II - miércoles, el 24 de septiembre

Spanish I, per. 2 y 4 -martes, el 23 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced spelling, weather and seasons vocabulary. Then, we corrected our homework, and handed it in. Next, we reviewed for our quiz, and took the quiz (recognition of weather, seasons and dates). Packet: new homework tonight is the Monster Packet + also the blue Review homework. Our last activity was Review Cards in groups of 4, and we corrected them. Don't forget to study for the Exam on Thursday, over pages 1-23 in our books.

espanol II - per. 3 martes, el 23 de septiembre

Warm-Up: Tertulia! We discussed 10 different topics with our partner, and as a class. Then, we practiced the page 15 verbs in the book - the -go verbs. NEW: notes on stem-changing verbs, and we filled in some of the first page of a new verb sheet. Homework: worksheet practicing page 14-15 vocabulary. FRIDAY: map quiz: know where the Spanish-speaking countries are, and what their capitals are.

Spanish I, per. 2 y 4 - lunes, el 22 de septiembre

Warm-up: we worked on answering questions about the weather, and we practiced ALL of our vocabulary, using all of the words for weather, months, dates and seasons that will be on tomorrow's quiz. We practiced conversations with siutation cards, did a 5-point oral listening activity, and practiced vocabulary recognition with a Circle The Word game.
Quiz tomorrow: recognition/matching over weather, days, months, seasons
Exam on Thursday: pages 1 -23, whole unit (Para empezar) with spelling over all information, and comprehension sections

espanol II - per. 3 lunes, el 22 de septiembre

Warm-up: we listed and discussed leisure time and hobbies, then moved to a new partner and had a conversation about this. We played pictionary with the new vocabulary on our worksheet that was homework, and we corrected and went over last week's exam from Thursday, and got new printouts. We practiced saying and writing and knowing numbers to 1000 and dates, and then we worked on some -go verbs, and wrote them on our verb sheet. We played Battleship with verbs we've reviewed recently, and our homework is a worksheet, PW 5-6, using vocabulary froim the A ver si recuerdas section of the book; before chapter 1A starts.

espanol II - per. 3 viernes, el 19 de septiembre

Warm-up - questions for oral practice, which we then practiced with new partners. Then, we wrote and performed Famous People skits, interviewing Brad Pitt and many others about their activities. Homework this weekend is a worksheet, using the words at the beginning of chapter 1A.

Spanish I, per. 2 y 4 - viernes, el 19 de septiembre

Our warm-up was over our new vocabulary about weather and seasons. Then, we reviewed the vocabulary for the quiz, and had our spelling test. We learned the words el, la, los and las, un, una, unos and unas and how they are used, and practiced them on a worksheet. We have a calendar/art project for homework, due on Monday.

espanol II - per. 3 jueves, el 18 de septiembre

Today's warm-up was a translation review of everything in the unit, and then we reviewed with conversation and practice activities before the test. We did conversation dialogues with cue cards, and then we reviewed the use of question words and did some other conversation activities. After the test, we picked up the new vocabulary for chapter 1A, our next chapter. The answers are on the second sheet. At the end of class, we played a review game in teams.

español I - jueves, el 18 de septiembre

Our warm-up practiced all of our weather and season expressions. Then, we corrected our new vocabulary list, and learned some new meanings of weather and date expressions. We worked on numbers with a practice activity with playing cards, did a partner conversation with scripts (ear and mouth prompts), wrote in new expressions on a new handout about weather, did a listening activity (5 oral points - comprehension activity), and we have two handouts as homework. The back of the blue listening activity, and the front of PW 8, another worksheet. Mañaña: QUIZ over p. 22 spelling - there will be 15 words.

español I - miércoles el 17 de septiembre

Today's warm-up was writing our body parts/labelling the drawing on the document camera. Then, we corrected and handed in our homework (PW pages 7-8/yellow worksheet), and practiced all of the dates and days on the calendar. Then, we moved to new partners and worked with flashcards and with our vocabulary list from page 22, giving each other mini-spelling quizzes to prepare for Friday's spelling test over this page of vocabulary. Then we played Grab The Flashcard with sets of picture cards with our partner. Then, we filled in a new chart with seasons, months, weather and birthday information. HOMEWORK: fill in the new vocabulary list, using the handout with all of the answers.

español II - miércoles el 17 de septiembre

WARM-UP - we wrote some translations using all of the material in the Para empezar chapter, corrected and handed in our homework, and then we worked with new partners. We passed flashcards with information from the chapter, and we also did two conversation activities, with cue cards and with an interview list of "how often" questions. Then, we had discussions and mini-conversations about flashcards up on the document camera, including activities and sports and hobbies. Then, we presented our Biopoems to small groups of four, each sharing about ourselves. Finally, we practiced all of our information from the chapter with a translation card activity which we did in groups, and then corrected (did not hand in - keep to study). NO homework - tomorrow's quiz is over chapter Para empezar, pages 1 - 12 - study everything, especially from yesterday's study guide.

espanol II - per. 3 martes, el 16 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced some of our verbs, especially the verb SER, and worked on all of the vocabulary with our flashcards. Then, we did some work with all of the verbs, and practiced a speaking activity with nationalities and countries' names. Tomorrow, we have a presentation of the Biopoema on page 13 of the book, where we will read and present our biopoems. Tonight's homework is a worksheet, and we also got a list of what to study for Thursday's test, which is over the whole Para empezar lesson, pages 1-12.

Spanish I, per. 2 y 4 - martes, el 16 de septiembre

Warm-up - we reviewed spelling of lots of our vocabulary, and some numbers. Then, we corrected the homework, and worked on spelling with the letters of the alphabet. We did a comprehension/gap activity with phone numbers for oral points with our partners, and then we worked on spelling with our book. We used our flashcards and page 22 to give each other practice vocabuary quizzes. FRIDAY: p. 22 spelling test over all words TOMORROW: have yellow worksheet finished. ¡Adiós!

español II - per. 3, lunes, el 15 de septiembre

WARM-UP - we practiced question words, then did verb practice interviewing each other about our activities and hobbies. Today we took a recognition quiz over pages 1 - 12, and this Thursday will be the larger spelling and comprehension quiz over this Para empezar chapter of the book
DUE WEDNESDAY: p. 13 Biopoem
DUE TOMORROW/TUESDAY: worksheet AND parent signature on grade printout

Spanish I periods 2 and 4

lunes, el 15 de septiembre
WARM-UP - we practiced telling time and spelling greetings and numbers. Then, we worked with our "clock partners" practicing our vocabulary from p. 22. First from Spanish to English, then from English to Spanish, then a practice spelling quiz. We practiced our new flashcards with a partner game of speed (grab the card!) and shared our Self-Portrait posters. Then, we worked on the alphabet letters, and played The Finger Game with the alphabet and also with our letters and numbers and greetings mixed up together.
HOMEWORK: packet pages 3-5, have your parent/guardian sign the progress report, study spelling of p.22 vocabulary for a quiz this Thursday

español II - per. 3 viernes, el 12 de septiembre

WARM-UP - we practiced adjective forms, then practiced our interview questions with today's new partner. We wrote out a practice activity from the textbook using question words, and reviewed those expressions. Then we sang "Bailamos" with Enrique Iglesias! We did a listening comprehension activity, and got our new flashcards to finish for Monday.
HOMEWORK: Make flashcards with 3 pages of words - write the Spanish on the back, and cut them apart and paper-clip together, or put in zip-lock bag; bring to class on Monday. QUIZ on Monday, over pages 1-12 comprehension, WEDNESDAY: bring your p. 13 "Diamond Poem" autobiography poster, THURSDAY will be final exam over chapter PE, with spelling of everything on pages 1-12

Spanish I periods 2 and 4

viernes, el 12 de septiembre:
Our warm-up was practicing numbers (spelling and digits), then we practiced our new vocabulary, including words for days, months and classroom objects, repeating and pronouncing them all. Then, we worked on our flashcards with our partners, and then gave each other practice spelling tests. We had a partner-crossword activity, where we had to ask our partners for the answers to half of the crossword. Then, we reviewed and practiced all of our expressions for telling time, using the clocks and completing a practice worksheet with our partners. Following that practice, we went on a trip (DVD!) to South America, with beautiful landscapes. HOMEWORK: 1. draw flashcard words + cut apart/paperclip pile - 2 sheets of words 2. SELF-PORTRAIT: 8 x 11 paper, color, label body parts -put your name on this, and label extra things if you'd like to! 3. COVER YOUR BOOK -you will lose points if you forget next week! 3. Pay the bookkeeper the $8 workbook fee by Monday, por favor. Have a great weekend! Hasta lunes.

Spanish I periods 2 and 4

Today we wrote a warm-up list of "cognates," which are words that sound the same in Spanish and English. Then, we reviewed the numbers, conversation expressions and greetings, then took our quiz. Next, we worked on new vocabulary, reviewed the alphabet, and did a geography exercise listing the Spanish-speaking countries of the world. The new homework tonight is to write up our new vocabulary list using the list we picked up after the quiz.

espanol II - per. 3

Today we did a question/interview activity with a new partner, and practiced our question words. Then, we worked on nationalities, countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries, and filled in a map packet and did two listening and repeating "rap" songs about nationalities and countries. MONDAY: comprehension quiz over pages 1-12, WEDNESDAY writing and spelling quiz over the Para Empezar section of the book, pages 1-12 HOMEWORK: worksheet packet, pages 5-7

Spanish I periods 2 and 4

We practiced spelling, numbers, and all of our conversations today. We worked on practice activities from pages 6 - 8 in the book, did a listening activity (5 oral points), and we have homework, PW (practice workbook pages) 1-2. Tomorrow's quiz is over pages 1-6 and the numbers.

espanol II - per. 3

We practiced our verbs, worked with our vocabulary, got new clock partners today, and the homework is a worksheet, pages 1-2. Today, we worked on SKITS, and we presented introduction conversations, asking two questions and presenting to the class. We also got our hall passes for 1st quarter.

espanol II - per. 3

Today we reviewed vocab. from the yellow packet, and also we practiced the verbs on the verb sheet. Then, we worked on the nationalities and countries and capitals of the Spanish speaking world, from our textbook. We started a Lotería game on verbs, and the homework is a worksheet to practice the nationalities and other new vocabulary.

espanol II - per. 3

WARM-UP = we reviewed greetings and classroom expressions
YELLOW VOCAB. PACKET - we talked about our schedule with our partner
PRIZES! Best decoration and use of Spanish on the textbook!
TEXTBOOK: We worked on conversations on pages 2- 4 in the book, reading and translating with our partner
SURVEY: We finished our survey and handed it in, with summaries at the bottom of what our classmates told us
NEW - NOTES: we reviewed how all types of adjectives worked, and also verbs
HOMEWORK/TAREA: fill in the rest of the verbs that end in -AR on your new verb sheet

Spanish I periods 2 and 4

lunes, el 8 de septiembre

Welcome to Spanish class!

Today, we reviewed everything we learned last week. Numbers, alphabet letters, colors and greetings. We started working with our books, and did two in-class writing and listening and conversational activities. New information: notes and handouts about spelling numbers and telling time. We explored our textbook and did conversations from it, then we learned an alphabet song.

PRIZE: Best decoration for textbook!

BINDER: 10 points today for having it divided into 4 sections and being well organized: blank paper, homeworks, handouts and notes.

TAREA: (tonight's homework) Make flashcards of all of the new vocabulary words from page 22, in order. You need a title card, you need to number the cards, keep them in order, and have clear writing on both sides. One side English, the other side Spanish. 1/2 the size of a 3 x 5 card is the smallest size allowed, use any paper.

¡Hasta mañana!

Spanish II

Welcome to Spanish II! Here you will find the day's assignment and a list of what we did in class.
Gracias, Sra. Croft

Spanish I periods 2 and 4

Welcome to Spanish class! You can find the daily assignment here each day, and a list of what we did in class.

Gracias, Sra. Croft

español V - viernes, el 6 de junio

¡Adiós a los "seniors" y felicitaciones! Hoy platicamos acerca de los planes para el futuro y para el verano. ¡Todos tienen planes interesantes! Decidimos qué películas vamos a ver para el resto del año. ¡No habrá tarea para el resto del año!

español II - viernes, el 6 de junio

We reviewed more information from chapters 4A and 4B, and practiced verbs in present, preterite and imperfect tenses. Then we presented review skits over the various themes and concepts studied this year, with each pair working on a different set of concepts. There is NO homework anymore! Be sure to keep reviewing: final exam will cover from P.E. (page 2) up to the end of 4B, and your review sheet lists each concept that will be included in the exam. Also, look at Friday's handout about how to study successfully, to plan your time well. This is the final blog for the year - the next week will be all review and in-class practice activities, and there will be no homework. The final exam is 100 questions (Scantron), and also a 20-point essay, with your choice from among 4 topics that we've studied this year.

español V - jueves, el 5 de junio

Hoy fue el último día para los seniors, y tuvimos el examen final sobre el subjuntivo, capítulos 11 - 13. Juniors, habrá clase para el resto del semestre, y vamos a ver algunas películas interesantes.

español II - jueves, el 5 de junio

Today we reviewed the uses of the two past tenses, did some practice from the book, worked with 4B vocabulary picture flashcards with our partner, and got a list of the oral topics for the speaking part of the final exam. (yellow packet) HOMEWORK: 4A vocabulary crossword puzzle

español V - miércoles, el 4 de junio

Hoy vimos uno de los videos de los proyectos, y tuvimos unas charlas. Luego, tuvimos el examen de La mordaza. Mañana: entrégale a la maestra tu guión, o evidencia de lo que tú contribuiste al proyecto final. No hay tarea, y mañana es el examen sobre capítulos 11, 12 y 13 de Repaso, libro aberto.

español II - miércoles, el 4 de junio

Today we practiced 4B vocabulary, read a story in the book about celebrations, and watched the 4B video. We also worked on conversation activities with 4A vocabulary and grammar about our childhood. Then, we received a review sheet for the final exam and talked about how to prepare. TAREA: new vocabulary crossword

español V - martes, el 3 de junio

Vimos un video (proyecto final) y leímos el epílogo de La mordaza. También, oímos unas charlas. No hay tarea, porque mañana es el examen final sobre La mordaza. Vamos a oír varias charlas también.

español II - martes, el 3 de junio

We learned 4B vocabulary, practiced the uses of the preterite with the imperfect on a yellow handout, and did many oral vocabulary practice activities with a partner. Tonight's homework is a worksheet to write out the 4B vocabulary.

español V - lunes, el 2 de junio

Vimos un proyecto en disco/video, y oímos una charla (Rebeca). Mañana veremos los otros proyectos. NO HAY TAREA, pero mañana vamos a discutir el epílogo de La mordaza; favor de tenerlo leído para mañana.

español II - lunes, el 2 de junio

We reviewed uses of the imperfect, took notes over the uses of the preterite and the imperfect together, did a blue crossword puzzle with page 208 vocabulary (4A), and have a worksheet packet as homework. FINAL EXAM will be over everything through 4B in the textbook.

español V- viernes, el 30 de mayo

Hoy leímos el resto de Cuadro Quinto y también Cuadro Sexto. La tarea para lunes: Leer el Epílogo. El lunes tendremos las presentaciones de los Proyectos Finales.

español II - viernes, el 30 de mayo

We watched the rest of Finding Nemo! And, we went over our exam (3B from two days ago), and we reviewed all of the vocabulary from page 182 and the new verb tense - el imperfecto. Tarea is a worksheet.

español V- jueves, el 29 de mayo

Hoy leímos la mayoría del Cuadro Quinto de La mordaza. Oímos varias charlas, y practicamos mucha conversación y los usos del subjuntivo. TAREA: una hoja azul, practicando los usos del capítulo 13.

español II - jueves, el 29 de mayo

We learned a new verb tense today, called "el imperfecto" which means "used to" or "was/were _____-ing." We practiced using it with interviews about our childhood, what toys we used to play with and where we lived, and other questions. Then, we filled in a new green verb grid with the forms of the "imperfecto." Tonight's homework is page 182 - 183/worksheet that goes with the textbook.

español V - miércoles, el 28 de mayo

Hoy practicamos los usos del subjuntivo de capítulo 13 y oímos cuatro charlas acerca de trabajos interesantes. Luego, discutimos nuestros planes para el verano. La tarea para mañana: Escríbele una carta o de Gonzalo a Pedro, o de Pedro a Gonzalo, después de los sucesos de la película Machuca. Cuéntale a tu amigo cómo te sentías durante esos eventos. 1/2 - 1 página, 15 puntos, escrita en computadora o a mano.

español II - miércoles, el 28 de mayo

Hoy repasamos el paquete azul, y practicamos un poco más antes del examen. Tomamos el examen de capítulo 3B, y recibimos una nueva hoja de vocabulario como tarea para mañana.

español V- martes, el 27 de mayo

Hoy hablamos del fin de semana, y discutimos varios aspectos de la película Machuca. Luego, leímos Cuadro Cuatro de La mordaza, y llenamos una hoja de repaso acerca de este cuadro. Hay que entender lo que pasa, los temas, los personajes, y el desenlace del argumento para el examen final el próximo jueves. Tarea para jueves: escribirle una carta a Pedro Machuca, de Gonzalo Infante, o el revés. Escríbele a tu amigo, contanto tu punto de vista de la historia de la película. 15 puntos, 1/2 - 1 página.

español II - martes, el 27 de mayo

We reviewed for tomorrow's exam, practicing all concepts in the chapter, pages 154 - 181 today. And, we worked on a study packet (blue) that is tomorrow's homework. For Exam: know "tu" commands, "progressive," direct object pronouns (I see you = Te veo, She loves him + Ella lo quiere), and know how to give directions while driving. On the exam, you will have to give directions, explain them, understand them, and use and spell the command forms and vocabulary.

español V - viernes, el 23 de mayo

Hoy vimos la presentación de Olga, sobre su visita a Costa Rica. Luego, repasamos la tarea (hoja verde), y vimos el resto de la peleicula "Machuca." NO HAY TAREA para este fin de semana.

español II - viernes, el 23 de mayo

We corrected and handed in our homework, did a practice activity on page 163 in the textbook to practice vocabulary, and then we had our vocab. quiz. Then, we presented driving skits, with huge emergencies and unexpected problems, reactions, etc. using our "tú" commands and all driving vocabulary. Tonight's homework is a worksheet.

español V - jueves, el 22 de mayo

Hoy repasamos la tarea de ayer, y practicamos los usos de capítulo 13 con tarjetas. Luego, vimos la telenovela de Tobby y Fabio, y recibimos una nueva hoja de tarea para mañana. Vimos una hora de la nueva película que estamos viendo en clase, "Machuca," de 2004 de Chile. Es acerca de los conflictos entre las clases, y es una historia contadda del punto de vista de los niñnos.

español II - jueves, el 22 de mayo

Today we practiced giving directions with several practice activities in the book, including the Metro map and the map of Puerto Rico. We corrected and handed in the homework, and got a new worksheet that's due tomorrow. We also did a listening exercise from the workbook.
QUIZ (tomorrow): p.180 vocabulary, understand in context, write words in English from Spanish
EXAM: Wednesday, May 28 Chapter 3B: pages 154 - 181 Know the TU commands, the progressive forms, how to give and understand directions, and all vocabulary.

español V - miércoles, el 21 de mayo

Hoy repasamos los usos de la 2a parte de capítulo 13, y hay tarea para mañana; una hoja amarilla. Presentamos las telenovelas dramáticas, y hay una nueva charala. Es una investigación acerca de una carrera que nos interesa. Tarea: una hoja de repaso de capítulo 13.

español II - miércoles, el 21 de mayo

We learned NEW command forms today, for the "tú" form, and we did a yellow packet and made artistic posters! We also practiced our vocabulary and the "progressive" forms, and turned in yesterday's homework packet and pink crossword puzzle. Tonight's homework is a worksheet that reviews 2B grammar and vocabulary.
QUIZ: Friday, p.180 and 158-159 vocabulary/recognition

español V - lunes, el 19 de mayo

Hoy hablamos acerca del Gran Baile y el fin de semana. Luego, aprendimos un nuevo concepto de capítulo 13, acerca del subjuntivo. Se usa el subjuntivo en la segunda cláusula, cuando la primera cláusula (o antecedente) indica algo incierto, no conocido, imposible, etc. Por ejemplo: Busco una casa que SEA barata. Sin embargo, NO se usa el subjuntivo si la primera parte de la oración indica algo cierto. por ejemplo: TENGO una casa que ES barata, etc.

DRAMITAS: estamos desarollando telenovelas dramáticas para presentar en clase, usando los usos del subjuntivo que se presentan en capítulo 13. (con tal que/ en caso de que/ + lo nuevo de hoy)

PRUEBA NUEVA de capítulos 11 y 12 este miércoles o jueves si quieres mejorar tu nota de la prueba verda.

TAREA: E F G p. 177

español II - lunes, el 19 de mayo

Hoy practicamos el vocabulario de páginas 180, 158 y 160. We saw our chapter 3B video and did comprehension review exercises from the workbook over it. Then, we learned about the "present progressive tense," took notes, and practiced this new form. HOMEWORK is a new worksheet practicing the words from pages 154-155. QUIZ this Thursday: vocabulary p. 180

español V - viernes, el 16 de mayo

Hoy practicamos los usos de las expresiones adverbiales con el subjuntivo, repasamos C y D de capítulo 13, vimos la presentación de Margarita acerca de España, y tomamos una gira de la galería de arte de los seniores en la biblioteca. Luego, hubo tiempo para organizar los grupos para el Proyecto Final, por media hora. NO HAY TAREA: diviértanse este fin de semana!

español II - viernes, el 16 de mayo

We did a warm-up with the vocabulary from yesterday, pages 154 - 155 in the textbook, and then we did a practice packet with flashcards over similar vocabulary, and corrected and handed in last night's homework. Then, we learned what Usted Commands are, how to form them, took notes, and did a practice self-test quiz over the concept.
HOMEWORK: on a regular-sized piece of white paper, make a house floor plan and label all of the house parts in Spanish. DO make at least 5 rooms, and try to label as much as you can. COLOR is desireable, because we'll share these in groups and show them to the whole class.

español V - jueves, el 15 de mayo

Hoy tomamos el examen sobre los usos del subjuntivo, de cap. 11 y 12, y vimos unas charlas/presentaciones culturales. Luego, aprendimos acerca de unos usos nuevos del subjuntivo, y la tarea es C y D de capítulo 13.

español II - jueves, el 15 de mayo

Warm-up was questions and interviews using the past tense, then we learned new "yo" form verbs from page 155 with a survey of other students, practiced transportation vocabulary, and learned a set of prepositions which we practiced with toys :-) We also went over yesterday's exam over unit 3A, and talked about study techniques and how to prepare for the next test.
Tarea: yellow worksheet using pages 154-155 grammar and vocabulary.

español V - miércoles, el 14 de mayo

Hoy practicamos los usos del subjuntivo con tarjetas de repaso, y repasamos la tarea de ayer. Vimos una presentación cultural acerca de varios aspectos de Colombia. No hay tarea para mañana, porque mañana hay un examen sobre los usos del subjuntivo de capítulos 11 y 12.

español II - miércoles, el 14 de mayo

Hoy tuvimos el examen de Capítulo 3A, y tuvimos un nuevo paquete de vocabulario. También, vimos 20-30 minutos de "Buscando a Nemo." We corrected and handed in last night's homework and also the in-class translation/review card sentences from yesterday.

español V - martes, el 13 de mayo

Recibimos una hoja más de repaso sobre capítulo 12, y los estudiantes de NO B.I. presentaron situaciones dramáticas y cómicas acerca de los hoteles. EXAMEN: jueves, sobre los usos del subjuntivo de capítulo 11 y 12.

español II - martes, el 13 de mayo

Hoy practicamos todo de capítulo 3A, porque mañana hay examen sobre las páginas 126 - 152. We did a translation review, corrected homework, practiced pronouns from the book, and did a listening comprehension practice page from the workbook. Homework tonight is a vocabulary review crossword puzzle worksheet.

español V - lunes, el 12 de mayo

Hoy platicamos mucho acerca del fin de semana, y luego vimos dos presentaciones; las de Fidel y de Timoteo. Luego empezamos la tarea. Habrá una prueba sobre capítulo 12 este jueves.

español II - lunes, el 12 de mayo

We did a warm-up with verb forms in the preterite and the uses of direct object pronouns, and then we corrected the yellow worksheet which was the homework over the weekend. Then, we worked with new partners on using the verbs in the past tense to answer questions, with an interview list (nueva y verde). Then, we practiced flashcards with all of the grammar and vocabulary from chapter 3A. TAREA: new worksheet, gold, using verbs in present and also past tense.

español V - viernes, el 9 de mayo

Repasamos la tarea, y organizamos grupos para El Proyecto Final de crear o un video o un periódico. Oímos dos charlas, y no hay tarea para lunes. :-)

español II - viernes, el 9 de mayo

Hoy practicamos los verbos, repasamos la tarea, y recibimos una nueva tarea: una hoja amarilla (homework is a new yellow verb worksheet, using all the verbs from the pink verb sheets) We wrote and presented Silly Skits about Weird Errands and Chores. EXAM 3A will be next Wednesday, so be sure to study everything from page 126 - 152 in your book between now and then.

español V - miércoles, el 7 de mayo

Hoy fue el cumpleaños de Carmen, pero ella no vino a clase porque estuvo tomando sus exámenes de B.I! Feliz cumpleaños!! Leimos parte de Cuadro Tres de La mordaza, y repasamos los otros dos cuadros, y discutimos lo que ha pasado hasta ahora. Practicamos todos los verbs del subjuntivo, porque la prueba mañana es acerca de las formas del presente y el imperfecto del subjuntivo.

TAREA: R y T de las páginas 168-169

español II - miércoles, el 7 de mayo

We reviewed all of our vocabulary and verbs and homework. Then, we learned new grammar information about direct object and subject pronouns, how they work, what order they're in for different constructions, and how to use "lo" to mean "him," and other uses. Notes today included all of this, and tonight's homework is a worksheet on pronoun use.

QUIZ tomorrow: p. 152 vocabulary/recognition and comprehension

español V - martes, el 6 de mayo

Hoy repasamos los usos del pasado del subjuntivo, y leímos Cuadro Dos. TAREA: O P Q en capítulo 12

español II - martes, el 6 de mayo

We practiced our preterite verbs with a worksheet packet, and also practiced all vocabulary. Quiz on Thursday over p. 124 vocabulary, and next week over new verbs. Tonight's homework was a worksheet.

español V - lunes, el 5 de mayo

Hoy leímos Cuadro Uno. ¿Quién mató al forestero? ¿Por qué vino a la casa de los Krappo el forastero? ¿De qué quería vengarse? ¿Quién "no oyó ni vio nada" o va a ser matada?

TAREA: K L M en capítulo 12
PRUEBA: jueves el 8 de mayo: las formas del subjuntivo, presente y pasado

español II - lunes, el 5 de mayo

Today we worked hard on conversations implementing all of our new vocabulary, did several practice activities with cue cards and from the book, corrected homework from Friday, and watched this chapter's video. Tonight's homework is a green crossword puzzle, and there is a quiz on Wednesday, over vocab and new verb forms.

español V- jueves, el primero de mayo

Hoy repasamos la tarea y los usos del imperfecto del subjuntivo, y aprendimos cómo usar "si" mas una cláusula con esta forma y el condicional. Luego, hicimos una gira de galería, viendo el arte en el auditorio, y discutiendo las pinturas hermosas.
TAREA: F G H p.161-162
TAREA para lunes: I, J de capítulo 12

español II - jueves, el primero de mayo

We worked on our p.127 vocabulary today, and we wrote a LOT of new verbs in the preterite on our new pink verb sheet. We worked on page 152 vocabulary, and did a listening comprehension exercise from page 130-131. Then, we played battleship, practicing the new forms from the irregular preterite. Tonight's homework is a worksheet.

español V- miércoles, el 30 de abril

Hoy repasamos otro examen de práctica para B.I., repasamos la tarea A y B de capítulo 12, aprendimos otros conceptos del pasado del subjuntivo, y vimos las fotos de Juan, de su viaje a Nicaragua con el programa de Amigos.

TAREA: C D E 160-162

español II - miércoles, el 30 de abril

Hoy hablamos mucho español. After our huge Station Rotation & Fun Conversation activity, we learned new vocabulary from page 127 in the book, did a yellow worksheet, and had more conversation activities with a partner.

TAREA: new worksheet of chapter 3A vocabulary

español V- martes, el 29 de abril

Hoy repasamos la tarea y aprendimos las formas y los usos del imperfecto del subjuntivo. También, vimos la segunda parte de Milagro en Roma, y es cierto que ocurrió uno allá (por lo menos en el video!).

TAREA: A & B p.158-159 en Repaso
EXAMEN: el martes, el 6 de mayo sobre capítulo 11 en Repaso, y también sobre los mandatos de capítulo 14

español II - martes, el 29 de abril

We reviewed for the exam, corrected our homework, and did a translation warm-up, then we had our exam 2B. There's a worksheet (blue) to fill in vocabulary from page 127 in our book which is the homework tonight.

español V - lunes, el 28 de abril

Hoy practicamos el subjuntivo, con una práctica en el proyector y con varias actividades orales. Luego, repasamos la tarea, que era una hoja de práctica. Fuimos a la biblioteca para conseguir el nuevo libro, La mordaza. Es una obra de teatro, y leímos parte del primer cuadro en clase hoy. Vimos también la charla cultural de Ibrahín, acerca de diferentes aspectos de México.

TAREA: L y N de páginas 153 - 154 en Repaso
MANANA: vamos a ver el resto de Milagro en Roma, y aprenderemos nuevos usos y formas del subjuntivo.

español II - lunes, el 28 de abril

Hoy practicamos mucho para el examen mañana! First, we did a warm-up review of verbs and vocabulary, then we corrected the homework from the weekend (workbook pages 42 - 44) and handed it in. We did three practice speaking activities with partners, practicing all of the verbs and vocabulary. We also did a listening activity, conversations with situation cards, and verb question review, as well as textbook practice.

TEST TOMORROW: pages 98 - 124, know all of 2B including preterite forms, demonstratives, and vocabulary
HOMEWORK: 1 page of the demonstrative review packet, and the pink homework sheet of review questions over the chapter

español V - viernes, el 25 de abril

Hoy repasamos la tarea ( J & K), y recibimos una nueva hoja de tarea. Vicente presentó su charla acerca del problema de las drogas que pasan por México y llegan a EEUU, y leímos el fin de "El level Pedo." Luego, vimos la mitad o más de Milagro en Roma, una película basada en un cuento de García Márquez. Hay mucho realismo mágico en esta película, con una niña que, aunque muerta, parece viva, y más!

espanol II - viernes, el 25 de abril

We did a warm-up translating sentences using our vocabulary and preterite forms. Then, we corrected and handed in the blue verb practice worksheet (present and past tenses), AND the homework worksheet. Then, we practiced our vocabulary with a partner, using flashcards. After that, we practiced the pink verb sheet forms, and then we had our QUIZ. Then we wrote and performed Shopping and Fashion skits!

TAREA for Monday: Workbook pages 42, 43 and 44.

español V - jueves, el 24 de abril

Hoy vimos fotos del viaje de Taylor a Guatemala el año pasado. Luego, leímos un cuento (El leve Pedro) acerca de un hombre que empieza a flotar, y discutimos los elementos del realismo mágico, un género de literatura sudamericana. Tarea: J K 152 - 153

español II - jueves, el 24 de abril

Hoy repasamos MUCHO los verbos (p. 110-111 y la hoja rosada) y también el vocabulario (p. 124) porque mañana es la PRUEBA. We corrected and handed in the yellow worksheet, worked with new partners and did lots of textbook and oral practice. Homework tonight is the new worksheet and the blue verb review worksheet we started with our partners.

español V - martes, el 22 de abril

Hoy practicamos los usos y las formas del subjuntivo del presente, y creamos situaciones dramáticas usando los personajes de Jaque mate. TAREA: D H p. 146 - 149

español II - martes, el 22 de abril

Hoy practicamos los verbos y el vocabulario.

QUIZ: Friday over pink verb sheet forms AND over p. 124 vocabulary - Spelling counts!!!

TAREA: a yellow worksheet practicing p. 110 in the textbook and vocabulary and verbs

español V - lunes, el 21 de abril

Hoy repasamos la tarea (O P R) y discutimos la 2a parte de Jaque mate. La tarea para mañana es A y B pp. 139-141, y recibimos una hoja explicando la nueva charla, sobre un aspecto cultural de un país hispanohablante.

español II - lunes, el 21 de abril

Hoy repasamos (we went over) los verbos y vocabulario, y la tarea del fin de semana. We took notes on spelling changers, which have special "yo" form spelling (the back of the pink verb sheet). Then, we did a blue crossword puzzle with p. 124 vocabulary, and we have a worksheet packet for homework. We also got a new list of verbs from the whole book, through chapter 2B.

QUIZ on Thursday over verbs in the preterite and also over vocabulary.

español V - jueves, el 17 de abril

Leímos la 2a parte de Jaque mate, discutimos la inmigración, y repasamos la tarea. Aprendimos una forma más de los mandatos. TAREA: O P R para lunes. Mañana es día de cultura!

Spanish II- jueves el 17 de abril

We practiced our preterite verbs in warm up. We also went over the homework from our PW worksheets. We added more er/ir verbs to the preterite list and practced the forms with our partners. We learned DEMONSTRATIVES (this, these, those). We also practiced our vocabulary from pages 105, 106 in the textbook.

TAREA: PW pages 44 & 45

español V - miércoles, el 16 de abril

Hoy revisamos los mandatos de vosotros, repasamos la tarea D E F, y oímos unas charlas. Los estudiantes de B I repasaron su paquete del examen de 2006, y la tarea para mañana es L M N páginas 189 - 191

español II - miércoles, el 16 de abril

Hoy: we practiced vocabulario from chapter 2B, and then we added more verbs to the verb sheet. After that, we watched the video for our lesson, and read the dialogue in the book. Then, we played past tense Battleship! Tarea: a worksheet

español V - martes, el 15 de abril

¿Pagaste los impuestos de 2007? Repasamos la tarea (G H I J) y tomamos apuntes sobre los mandatos de nosotros. Leímos un misterio (la primera parte de <>), y discutimos los elementos de un buen misterio.

TAREA: D E F 184 - 186
BI - Traigan sus paquetes del examen de 2006; que lo vamos a repasar mañana

Spanish II- martes el 15 de abril

We did the warm up practicing the new vocabulary We went over the A Ver Si Recuerdas worksheet. We got a new seating chart. We learned how to use past tense verbs (el pretérito) and tooks notes on it. We also filled out our new pink verb sheets. We went over new vocabulary on page 124 of the text book and then looked at A Primera Vista on page 102 & 103 in the textbook and practiced the vocabulary. We started to play Loteria with our new preterite verbs.

TAREA: PW pages 38 & 39

español II - lunes, el 14 de abril

Today we looked at our exams from last week, worked on new vocabulary and numbers in the book pages 98 - 99, got new hall pass coupons for 4th quarter, and corrected the body parts worksheet. Tarea: a new worksheet over pages 98 - 99 in the book.

español V - lunes, el 14 de abril

Hoy hablamos del fin de semana, y discutimos muchas actividades interesantes! El viernes, Jessica presentó un concierto hermosísimo de música de piano y canciones que cantó, Tobby visito UC Berkeley y le encantó, y el tío de Fabio va a pagar por su educación universitaria! La tarea es G H I J usando los mandatos de tú. (capítulo 14 de Repaso, páginas 186-188)

Día de comida este viernes; vamos a preparar varios platos en clase!

Spanish II- jueves el 10 de abril

We did the warm up practicing possessive adjectives. We turned in our 2B vocabulary sheets (tarea). We did oral assessments (SKITS). We created long skits about our daily routine or something having to do with our vocab, verbs, possessive adjectives and ser/estar for chapter 2A. We performed them in class.

TAREA: Partes del Cuerpo worksheet (white)

Spanish II-miércoles el 9 de abril

We did the warm up writing sentences in Spanish. We corrected our homework which was to translate sentences into Spanish. We took the chapter 2A test.

TAREA: Vocabulary sheets for 2B

español V - miércoles, el 9 de abril

Hoy repasamos todos los usos de los participios pasados y el tiempo perfecto, mas los usos de probabilidad, y repasamos la tarea de ayer. Luego vimos muchas dramatizaciones: entrevistas con algunas personas famosas. Enrique Iglesias, Brittney Spears y más nos visitaron hoy. No hay tarea - examen mañana sobre capítulo 9 y los cuentos que hemos leído. Mañana va a haber muchas charlas, pero probablemente no todas.

español V - martes, el 8 de abril

Hoy repasamos la tarea que era una hoja, y luego discutimos los temas y problemas de varias charlas. Luego, empezamos a planear las dramitas que vamos a presentar mañana: entrevistas excepcionales

TAREA: O, Q 124-125
EXAMEN: NO es mañana (miércoles), sino JUEVES. El examen es sobre la literatura que hemos leído, y también sobre capítulo 9.

Spanish II-martes el 8 de abril

We did the warm up writing sentences in Spanish. We corrected the Los Reflexivos tarea. We took notes on what will be on the test. We practiced vocabulary by doing conversations with our partners. We played a game that practiced our test questions.

TAREA: 10 Translation sentences. STUDY for test mañana!

español V - lunes, el 7 de abril

Hoy repasamos la tarea (M y N de capítulo 9 de Repaso), y pasamos por todo el paquete amarillo. Repasamos los argumentos, los personajes, los temas, y las estructuras de los cuentos que hemos leído. Luego hubo unas charlas.

EXAMEN: miércoles sobre capítulo 9 de Repaso y también acerca de la literatura que hemos estudiado (ver la hoja azul de viernes para más información)

TAREA: una hoja repasando capítulo 9

Spanish II-lunes el 7 de abril

We did the warm up practicing possesive adjectives. We also went over the SER/ESTAR packet that we had for homework. We did activities 7 (pg 79), 9 (pg 81) and 16 (pg 84) in the textbook. We did a listening activity in our WAVA. We also worked on a Reflexive verb packet doing pages 1 and 2 orally.

TAREA: Pages 3 and 4 of the Los Reflexivos packet (white)

Spanish II-viernes el 4 de abril

We did the warm up practicing vocabulary. We went over the homework. We practiced vocabulary in the textbook with our partners (pages 79 and 81). We took the Vocabulary Quiz 2A. We did skits using our vocabulary from page 96 and reflexive verbs.

TAREA: Finish the rest of the SER/ESTAR packet

jueves, el 3 de abril

español V - hoy repasamos la tarea, y aprendimos nuevos usos de los perfectos de probabilidad. Estudiamos más acerca del cuento "Continuidad de los parques," y oímos varias charlas y las discutimos. También, practicamos algunas preguntas usando el perfecto del presente, pretérito, futuro y condicional.

El miércoles que viene, habrá una prueba sobre los cuentos que hemos leído este cuarto - mañana vamos a empezar a repasarlos.

TAREA: K, L 122 - 123 en capítulo 9 de Repaso

Spanish II-jueves el 3 de abril

We did the warm up practicing SER and ESTAR. We also corrected the homework. We worked with our partners on a worksheet to practice vocabulary. We did two listening activities in the WAVA. We also worked on SER/ESTAR packets. We will finish the packets on Friday for homework.

TAREA: PW pgs 32 and 34. You DO NOT have to do page 33. REMEMBER to study for Friday’s vocabulary quiz.

español V - miércoles el 2 de abril

Hoy corregimos la tarea y la entregamos. Luego hicimos una actividad de discusión acerca de los programas educativos y sus presupuestos, y oímos dos charlas acerca de problemas del día.

TAREA: G, I 119-120 en Repaso

Spanish II-miércoles el 2 de abril

Today we did our warm up practicing reflexive verbs. We corrected our workbook homework. We learned about long form of stressed possesive adjectives (mío(a), tuyo(a), suyo(a), nuestro(a), vuestro(a), suyo(a). We watched the Videohistoria and Gramactiva again and did the pages 25-27 in our workbook (WAVA). We also took a practice vocabulary quiz at the end of class.

TAREA: PW pgs 35-36, REMEMBER to study for Friday’s vocabulary quiz.

español V - martes, el 1 de abril

Hoy contamos chistes por media hora, y todos fueron muy graciosos!! Luego, vimos el resto de la película "El gringuito," y la tarea para mañana es A, B, D en las páginas 16-19 en capítulo 9 del libro "Repaso."

español II - martes, el 1 de abril

Feliz día de April Fools!! We did a warm-up with reflexive verbs, then we corrected last night's yellow worksheet. With our jirafa partner, we did a series of vocabulary practice activities, including a spelling test to practice for this Friday's vocab. test over page 96 in the textbook. Then, we took notes over the uses of "ser" and "estar," which mean different types of "to be" or "am, is, are." We then played a racing-recognition-writing game with vocabulary with our partner. Then, we started our homework, which is Workbook/WAVA pages 33 - 34.

español V - lunes, el 31 de marzo

Hoy platicamos acerca de las vacaciones de primavera, y tomamos apuntes sobre los usos del presente del perfecto. Luego, discutimos las formas y obras de arte con doble perspectivas, y leímos un cuento (Continuidad de los parques, de Julio Cortázar) que tiene una estructura interesante, en la cual el fin de la historia guía al principio. Mañana es día de chistes; ¡traiga por lo menos un chiste para contarle a la clase!

espanol V - viernes, el 21 de marzo

Hoy repasamos F y G de páginas 19 y 20, y luego oímos 4 charlas. Luego, vimos una gran parte de Gringuito. Aprendimos que por supuesto Ivan habla español!

TAREA: NADA para lunes, el 31 de marzo
TAREA PARA EL 1o de abril: Traer un chiste a clase
NUEVA CHARLA: se van a presentar empezando el 2 de abril, y los estudiantes de B.I. van a presentar la primera semana.

Spanish II-viernes el 21 de marzo

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!
Today we did an oral warm-up talking about our Spring Breaks and what we are going to do. We also went over the crossword puzzle on the document camera. We watched the Videohistoria and then read it with partners in the textbook. (pages 76-77). We finished Ice Age.

TAREA: PW 29-31

jueves, el 20 de marzo

español V - hoy repasamos el futuro y el condicional, y tomamos la prueba sobre capítulo 6. Luego oímos charlas (fuimos a China, el Mar Caribe, y a Italia!!), y vimos el empiezo de la película "El gringuito." Hoy es el equinoxio, y el primer día de primavera. ¡Feliz primavera!

TAREA: F y G páginas 19 y 20 de Repaso

Spanish II-miercoles el 20 de marzo

Today we did our warm up conjugating our reflexive verbs. We went over the homework, which was our Partes del Cuerpo packet. We learned 5 (more) new reflexive verbs (meanings and how they are used). We took notes on our new verb sheets. We practiced our vocabulary with our partners doing charades and pictionary. We also watched Ice Age in Español.

TAREA: El Crucigrama (blue worksheet)

miércoles, el 19 de marzo

Hoy repasamos las preguntas al final de El general Rueda, y discutimos un poco el cuento. Hubo cuatro más de las presentaciones dramáticas acerca del futuro. Hicimos una actividad de conversaciones rápidas. Luego, discutimos nuevo vocabulario y dibujos en un paquete nuevo, y oímos un par de charlas. No hay tarea, porque hay una prueba mañana sobre capítulo 6 en el libro Repaso.

martes, el 18 de marzo

Repasamos la tarea (la hoja de repaso) y leímos el cuento en Album que se llama "El general Rueda." La tarea para mañana es escribir las respuestas a las preguntas de Qué pasó y también escribir un párrafo acerca de las preguntas de Análisis.

Spanish II-miercoles el 19 de marzo

Today we did our warm up by translating sentences. We went over the homework. We learned 5 new reflexive verbs (meanings and how they are used). We took notes on our new verb sheets. We worked in the textbook with pages 96 and 74, 75 with our new vocabulary. We also worked in groups of 4 on the Partes Del Cuerpo packet.

TAREA: Finish the Parts of the Body packet

Spanish II-martes el 18 de marzo

Today we did our warm up practicing using two verbs in a row. We went over the homework. We learned new reflexive verbs (meanings and how they are used). We took notes on our new verb sheets. We learned how to say parts of the body by filling out a worksheet.

TAREA: PW pages 27 & 28

español V - lunes, el 17 de marzo

Hoy repasamos la tarea de M y O de capítulo 6, y practicamos los usos del futuro y el condicional de probabilidad, con una práctica escrita. Luego hubo varias presentaciones dramáticas de la semana pasada, con adivinos y viajeros al futuro! Hay tarea para mañana (una hoja), pero los estudiantes de B. I. pueden entregarla el miércoles. Habrá prueba este jueves, sobre todo el capítulo 6, incluyendo las formas y los usos del futuro y el condicional.

Spanish II-lunes el 17 de marzo

Feliz día de San Patricio.
Today we did our warm up practicing content from chapter 1B. We asked/answered questions with partners about what we do and what we are involved in. We learned new "clothing" vocabulary and practiced using the words. We also took notes on using two verbs in a row in Spanish and how to say that we "just did" something.

TAREA: Worksheet (white) over pages 70, 71 A Ver Si Recuerdas.

espanol V - miércoles el 12 de marzo

Hoy repasamos la tarea de anoche (JKL, capítulo 6), y oímos un par de charlas. Luego, creamos nuevas situaciones dramáticas para presentar el lunes, usando o el condicional o el futuro. Va a haber viajeros que han visitado el futuro, adivinas, y utopias. La tarea para lunes es M y O al final de capítulo 6. Los estudiantes de Bachillerato Internacional, favor de traerme una lista de preguntas sugeridas (acerca de su tema) para lunes.

Spanish II-miercoles el 12 de marzo

We did the warm-up practicing for the test. We went over the homework (WAVA 21, 22). We took the test and worked on new Vocabulary sheets for chapter 2A.

Tarea: Finish fillng out vocabulary sheets for Chapter 2A. HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!!!

espanol V - martes, el 11 de marzo

Hoy repasamos la tarea, y tomamos notas acerca de los usos del condicional. Luego, practicamos esta nueva forma con conversaciones y actividades orales. Oimos varias charlas. La tarea para mañana: J K L páginas 83-84.

Estudiantes de Bachillerato Internacional: Favor de traerme una lista de los aspectos de tu tema, con preguntas sugeridas.

Spanish II-martes el 11 de marzo

We did the warm-up practicing for the test. We went over the homework and did some listening activities in our WAVA (activities 6, 7, 9). We turned in all pages from our workbook. We played Shutes and Ladders to review for the test.

Tarea: WAVA (workbook) pgs 21 and 22

espanol V: lunes, el 10 de marzo

español V - tarea: F, G 79-80 para mañana. Hoy discutimos el artículo acerca de las FARC y Colombia, y oímos varias charlas. Entregamos el resumen acerca del artículo que leímos el viernes.

espanol V - viernes, el 7 de marzo

Hoy leímos un artículo sobre el conflicto ahora entre Colombia, Venezuela y Ecuador, y la tarea para lunes es resumir el artículo (o resumir lo que está pasando hoy día allá), y pensar de tres preguntas de comprensión para hacerle a otra persona y para provocar una discusión en clase el lunes. Oímos varias charlas acerca de viajes, y sacamos apuntes sobre el futuro, las formaciones y los usos. También, hicimos varias actividades orales para practicar el tiempo del futuro. Traigan el dinero para la opera este lunes si quieres un boleto: el 7 de mayo, 12.00 para estudiantes y 15 para los mayores - es Aïda, cantada en italiano con supertítulos en español.

Spanish II-viernes el 7 de marzo

We did the warm-up practicing our vocabulary. We did a conversation with our partner and then shared our projects in a group of four. We created skits with our partners and performed them. They were skits about what we want to do for the weekend.

Tarea: PW 25, 26 and STUDY for the text NEXT WEDNESDAY (3/12)

espanol V - jueves, el 6 de marzo

Hoy practicamos los dos tiempos del pasado (el imperfecto y el pretérito) con un juego de mesa. Luego, tomamos la prueba. Oímos a dos charlas acerca de viajes, y entrevistamos a un par de personas famosas. Tarea para mañana: Repaso, páginas 76-78 A, B, C (capítulo 6/el futuro)

Spanish II-jueves el 6 de marzo

We did the warm-up practicing our vocabulary. We went over the homework. We practiced vocabulary using our flashcards with our partners. We did 2 listening activities in the WAVA. We took a vocabulary quiz. We did a crossword puzzle with our partner.

Tarea: PW 25, 26 DUE MONDAY. Work on your project (due FRIDAY) and study for the text NEXT WEDNESDAY (3/12)

espanol V - miércoles el 5 de marzo

Hoy entrevistamos a unas personas famosas que visitaron a la clase: Hillary Clinton, Brittney Spears, Johnny Depp y más. La tarea para mañana es: estudiar capítulo 5; hay prueba mañana. Repasamos la tarea y discutimos la historia más. Oímos varias charlas acerca de libros y viajes.

Spanish II-miercoles el 5 de enero

We did the warm-up practicing HACE +QUE. We went over homework (pgs 18, 19). We worked with our partners on vocabulary practice and took a practice vocabulary quiz. We did Activities 4, 6 and 8 in the textbook and did practice conversations with our partners.

Tarea: PW 22, 23, 24. Work on your project (due FRIDAY) and study for the VOCAB QUIZ mañana!

espanol V - martes, el 4 de marzo

Hoy repasamos la hoja de tarea. La tarea para mañana es contestar las preguntas de página 66 de Album, acerca de la historia. Hoy, entrevistamos a varias personas famosas que nos visitaron, y los seniors presentaron escenas dramáticas acerca de viajes que hicieron.

Spanish II-martes el 4 de marzo

We did the warm-up practicing SABER y CONOCER. We went over the homework packet on comparisons. We worked with our partners on vocabulary. We played the “slap” game and also created sentences with the flashcards.
We learned how to say how we have been doing something with HACE + QUE. We took notes and practiced saying the forms with our partners. We assigned a new project (DUE FRIDAY, March 7th).

Tarea: PW 18, 19 and work on project!

lunes, el 3 de marzo

español V - Discutimos y entregamos las redacciones, y practicamos situaciones acerca de La camisa de Margarita. También, empezamos una actividad oral que se llama "Entrevista," planeando un programa para entrevistar a personas interesantes. La tarea para mañana es una hoja practicando la información en capítulo 5.

Spanish II-lunes el 3 de marzo

We did the warm-up practicing comparisons. We corrected the homework (pgs 20-21). We learned our verbs “to know” (SABER and CONOCER) and took notes on the differences and meanings. We did activities 16 and 17 on pg. 57 of the textbook with our partners. We worked in groups of 4 on comparison packets.

Tarea: Finish sections 5-9 of the comparison packet (finish the whole packet)

Spanish II-viernes el 29 de febrero

We did the warm-up practicing comparisons. We corrected the homework (pgs 16-17). We took our map quiz. We watched the Videohistoria from pages 48-49 in the textbook. We worked with partners to translate it and work on Activity 3 (pg 49). We had a “Costa Rica” day and looked at Maestra Goddard’s pictures.

Tarea: PW worksheet, pgs 20 &21

espanol V - jueves el 28 de febrero

Hoy vimos el resto de Valentín; qué precioso es ese niño!! Y, repasamos y entregamos la tarea (L & M páginas 66-68). La tarea para mañana es Q y S al fin del capítulo 5. Hoy también oímos dos charlas. Hay una redacción para lunes: comparar tu niñez con la de tu padre, mamá, abuelo; alguien de otra generación. También hay otra charla: contarnos acerca de un viaje que hiciste! Firma tu nombre en una de las fechas abiertas en el pizarrón, por favor.

Spanish II-jueves el 28 de febrero

We did the warm-up practicing vocabulary and IR + a. We went over the homework. We learned comparisons from page 53 of the textbook and did activities 10 and 11 with partners. We also took notes on the concepts. We did an oral practice comparing people. We also got our tests back and went over the answers as a class.

Tarea: PW worksheet, pgs 16 &17

Spanish II-miercoles el 27 de febrero

We did the warm-up practicing our capitals on Spanish-speaking countries. We started on chapter 1B with vocabulary practice and learned how to say “I am going to” (IR + A). We took notes and did oral practice with our partners.

Tarea: Yellow worksheet 1B

espanol V - miércoles el 27 de febrero

Hoy vimos más de Valentín; nos queda como media hora más de la película. Repasamos la tarea, y practicamos las diferencias entre el pretérito y el imperfecto, con varias actividades y conversaciones. Oímos tres charlas, y la tarea para mañana es L y M de capítulo 5.

español V - martes, el 26 de febrero

Hoy oímos dos charlas, tuvimos una prueba sobre capítulo 4 de Repaso, y vimos media hora más de Valentín. También, recibimos un paquete sobre Las tiendas, y nos hicimos preguntas usando el vocabulario que se presentaba adentro. La tarea para mañana es pp. 64-65 A & B de Repaso.

Spanish II-martes el 26 de febrero

We did the warm-up practicing our vocab and verbs from chapter 1A. We reviewed in the texbook for the test and then took the test on chapter 1A.

Tarea: New Vocabulary sheets for chapter 1B

espanol V: lunes, el 25 de febrero

Hoy hablamos del fin de semana, aprendimos a bailar un poco de salsa, oímos tres charlas, y recibimos una hoja de tarea para mañana. Mañana hay prueba: capítulo 4

Spanish II-lunes el 25 de febrero

We did the warm up practicing our vocab and stem-changing verbs. We went over the homework pgs 14 and 15. We practiced for the test by doing activities in from pgs 27-30 in the textbook. We had oral conversation with our partners using conversation cards and we did 3 listening activities to practice our comprehension.

Tarea: ESTUDIEN. We have an EXAMEN mañana (2/26).

espanol V - viernes, el 22 de febrero

Repasamos y entregamos la tarea, oímos tres charlas, hubo una práctica para un incendio y nos fuimos de clase, y vimos una parte de la película "Valentín" acerca de un niño que quiere ser astronauta. La tarea para lunes es O y P páginas 53 - 54.

Spanish II: viernes, el 22 de febrero

We practiced the verbs today with our warmup, then we corrected and handed in the homework worksheet. Tonight's homework is another worksheet, which is a crossword puzzle (page 40 vocabulary). We studied geography, did a blue worksheet about South America, and saw a movie about South America. Tuesday: Test over 1A: study pages 14 - 40, especially stem changing verbs, indefinite and negative expressions (page 31), and p. 40 vocabulary.

jueves, el 21 de febrero

español V - Hoy repasamos la tarea (L M N de capítulo 4 de Repaso) y recibimos una nueva hoja de tarea, practicando estos verbos. Hicimos las primeras dos páginas de un paquete que repasa todo del cuento Un oso y un amor. Recibimos también una hoja de vocabulario. Hay que conocer bien todos los cuentos que leemos en Album, porque habrá un examen de literatura al final del cuarto. ¡Mañana, Antonio nos va a enseñar la canción de VIERNES! ¿Viste el eclipse de la luna anoche? ¡Fue muy hermoso e impresionante!

Spanish II-jueves el 21 de febrero

We did the warm up practicing our affirmative/negative words. We went over the homework worksheet and the crossword. We practiced stem-changing verbs with our partners on page 31 of the textbook. We practiced vocabulary and writing sentences with translation cards in groups of four.

Tarea: Practice worksheet 1A (Realidades 2) REMINDER: study for test on Tuesday!

Spanish II-miercoles el 20 de febrero

We did the warm up practicing stem-changing verbs. We went over the homework packet. We practiced stem-changing verbs with our partners and then took a short quiz on the verbs. We practiced vocabulary on page 40 of textbook and used pink flash card (with pictures) to practice vocabulary and verbs. We did activity 12 on page 26 of the textbook. We filled out a crossword puzzle with vocabulary and did a listening activity on page 9 of our WAVA.

Tarea: Worksheet (white, 2 sided) review 1A

espanol V: miercoles, el 20 de febrero

Hoy, repasamos la tarea, y la tarea para mañana es L, M & N en Repaso, capítulo 4. Leímos y discutimos el cuento "Un oso y un amor" en Album, y discutimos lo que íbamos a incluir en una cápsula de tiempo. Hubo tres charlas; informes de libros.

espanol V: martes, el 19 de febrero

Hoy platicamos mucho acerca del fin de semana, y hablamos de las noticias del día: Fidel Castro se renunció, Kosovo se ha declarado un país independiente, y practicamos los verbos del capítulo 4 de Repaso, con una lista de verbos y una lista de preguntas. TAREA: I, J, K páginas 48-52 en Repaso. Nuevas charlas mañana: Un libro interesante.

español V- viernes, el 15 de febrero

Hoy discutimos la historia "Una sortija para mi novia," y practicamos con situaciones acerca de los personajes del cuento. Oímos charlas, y no hay tarea este fin de semana.

Spanish II-viernes el 15 de febrero

We did the warm up practicing stem-changing verbs. We went over the homework. We finished filling out the rest of our stem-changing verb chart and practiced the forms with our partners. We created skits using our Chapter 1A vocabulary, stem-changing verbs and negative/affirmative words. The skits were performed in front of the class.

Tarea: PW pages 9-10. REMINDER: we have a vocabulary/verb quiz on Wednesday (2/20)

Spanish II-jueves el 14 de febrero

We did the warm up, practicing stem-changing verbs. We went over the homework. We practice words and verbs from page 40 of the textbook. We learned 3 new stem-changing verbs and filled out the forms on the chart. We learned negatve/indefinite words, took notes, and practiced them. We wrote Valentine cards and learned Valentine sayings for el día de San Valentín.

TAREA: PW 12 and 13 (workbook sheets)

jueves, el 14 de febrero, espanol V

español V: Hoy repasamos B, F, G y practicamos el pretérito un poco, porque estamos empezando el capítulo 4 en Repaso. Luego, oímos dos charlas, y dimos consejos a unos problemas que escribimos en corazones. Hicimos tarjetas para el Día de San Valentín, y no hay tarea esta noche!

miercoles, el 13 de febrero

español V, miércoles: Repasamos la tarea, estudiamos y nos preparamos para la prueba, y la tomamos. Luego, oímos varias charlas, y la tarea para mañana es B, F, G de capítulo 4 en Repaso. Muchos faltaron a causa de la campaña de donar sangre.

Spanish II-miercoles el 13 de febrero

We did the warm up, practicing new vocabulary of the chapter. We went over the homework. We learned more stem-changing verbs and filled out our verb chart. We got new workbooks and watched the Gramactiva video. We did pages 6, 7 and 8 in the workbook with partners and worked on pages 20-21 in the texbook (translating and practicing words). We also practiced the Central America and South America maps with partners.

TAREA: worksheet (white). It practices vocabulary and verbs from pages 15-25 in the textbook

martes, el 12 de febrero

Español V: Repasamos y entregamos Z y AA en la página 38, y luego leímos Una sortija para mi novia. Resulta que hay alguien en la clase que es recientemente comprometida, y que tiene una sortija de novia! Luego oímos varias charlas y discutimos varios aspectos de la inmigración, legal e ilegal. TAREA: una hoja de repaso/mañana hay prueba sobre el capítulo 3 en Repaso

lunes, el 11 de febrero

español V - hoy repasamos toda la tarea de viernes, y luego discutimos todas las preguntas al final de El tiempo borra, el cuento en Album que leímos el jueves pasado. Hay que reconocer, en 3-4 semanas, a los personajes, temas y argumentos de todas las historias que estamos leyendo; habrá un examen sobre todos ellos. Discutimos las preguntas de "qué pasó" y de "análisis." Luego oímos tres charlas, y la tarea para mañana es Z, AA p. 38 de Repaso. Habrá una prueba sobre capítulo 3 este miércoles.

Spanish II-lunes el 11 de febrero

Warm-up (review of vocabulary and SER). We corrected the homework and practiced the vocabulary. We reviewed page 14 vocabulary in textbook. We did activities with new vocabulary from pages 18 and 22-23. We learned a few new verbs and filled out the verb chart. We also went over the test and talked about study skills.

TAREA: PW pgs 7-8 (white worksheet)

viernes, el 8 de febrero

español V - practicamos los nuevos verbos de capítulo 3 con un compañero, usando la nueva hoja verde de preguntas, y entregamos la tarea de ayer después de repasarla. Tomamos apuntes sobre unas formas nuevas de los verbos que tienen cambios de la raíz y del deletreo. Luego, charlamos acerca de a quién invitaríamos a una cena especial, y oímos dos charlas. La tarea es R,S, T, W X en Repaso capítulo 3.

español V- jueves, el 7 de febrero

jueves/español V- practicamos los nuevos verbos de capítulo 3 con una nueva lista, y repasamos y entregamos la tarea (D,E,F) de capítulo 3. Luego, conversamos en el paquete “El arte de hablar,” y escribimos las formas del voseo que se presentan adentro. Coleccionamos las firmas de las otras personas de la clase en una hoja nueva (dorada), y leímos el cuento El tiempo borra en el libro Album. Oímos dos charlas (La carrera a la Casa Blanca, y nueva investigación sobre cómo tratar la hypertensión). La tarea para mañana: G.H, M págimas 29-32 en Repaso.

Spanish II- jueves el 7 de enero

We did the warm-up practicing SER and nationalities. We went over the homework worksheet pages. We worked on vocabulary and oral activities with our partners. We practiced with sentences and flashcards. We prepared and performed skits “¿Qué te gusta hacer?” We also passed out a “study help” worksheet.

TAREA: Tarea de repaso (PE) worksheet and STUDY for test.

español V - periodo 2: miércoles, el 6 de febrero

español V - Hoy repasamos la tarea, practicamos los verbos de capítulo 1, y tomamos una prueba sobre capítulo 1 de Repaso. Luego, empezamos discusiones de un nuevo paquete para conversación que se llama El arte de hablar. Hubo tres charlas, y la tarea para mañana es Repaso páginas 25-29, D, E, F

Spanish II-miercoles el 6 de enero

We did the warm-up. We corrected the homework (practicing AR verbs). We read page 11 in the textbook and sang Bailamos by Enrique Iglesias. We went over new ER and IR verbs on the verbsheet and practiced them orally with a partner. We had a quiz and we received partners for the semester and changed our seats.

TAREA: Worksheet pages 3 and 4

martes, el 5 de febrero

español V: Hoy practicamos los verbos de capítulo 1 de Repaso. Luego repasamos y entregamos la tarea, y conseguimos nuevos compañeros en una lista de animales. Discutimos los temas de Una carta de Dios, practicamos trabalenguas de un paquete, discutimos también los objetos para traer a una isla desierta, y aprendimos un poco acerca de la forma "vos" que se usa en algunos países hispanohablantes de Latinoamérica. La tarea es una hoja de capítulo 1, y habrá una prueba mañana sobre las formas y los significados de los verbos de capítulo 1 de Repaso.

Spanish II-martes el 5 de enero

We did the warm-up practicing question words. We corrected (went over) the crucigrama (crossword). We practiced from page 8 and 9 in the textbook. We went over new and old AR verbs again on the verbsheet and practiced them orally with a partner and by playing Battleship. We also did a listening activity to practice SER and nationalities.

TAREA: Yellow sheet practice of AR verbs. STUDY for your quiz (Wednesday 02/06).

Spanish II-lunes el 4 de enero

We did the warm up using ser in sentences. We corrected the homework (adjectives and ser). We took notes on AR verbs, practiced them with partners, and played Loteria. We also took notes on question words and practiced those.

TAREA: Crucigrama (blue worksheet, crossword puzzle)

espanol V: lunes, el 4 de febrero

Hoy discutimos el fin de semana y el SuperBowl! Acabamos con las presentaciones de las charlas/Cajas acerca de mí. Repasamos y entregamos la tarea P y R, y recibimos una nueva charla para presentar (un artículo/noticias del día), y una hoja de tarea para hacer para mañana. Habrá una prueba este miércoles acerca de capítulo 1 de Repaso.

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