español III - viernes, el 18 de diciembre

Today we learned Christmas songs in Spanish and made Tarjetas de Navidad and read magazines in Spanish. Then, we watched The Polar Express en español. Feliz Navidad; no hay tarea durante las vacaciones!

español II - viernes, el 18 de diciembre

Today we practiced our verbs and corrected homework, then we sang Christmas songs and made Christmas cards, and watched some of our movie. NO homework over winter vacation! There will be a test over chapter 3A when we come back, probably Thursday after vacation. ¡Feliz Navidad!

español III - miércoles, el 16 de diciembre

Today we reviewed all verb forms we have learned: commands and subjunctive. We practiced the subjunctive, corrected and handed in our homework, and we also practiced our indirect and direct object pronouns. Homework is a yellow pronoun worksheet, and we have our Chapter 3 test on Thursday.

español II - miércoles, el 16 de diciembre

We practiced our new vocabulary, learned more irregular preterite verbs, played the "dice" game, and we corrected our homework and handed it in. We also did an oral partner activity about "where we went on errands," and practiced answering and asking questions in the past tense. We have homework: a worksheet using the new preterite irregular verbs.

español III - martes, el 15 de diciembre

Today we practiced our subjunctive verb forms and lots of vocabulary. We had our COMMANDS quiz, and we corrected and turned in our homework, then we watched our book's movie. We practiced our vocabulary with Desk Slap (Agarra la palabra), and our homework is pages 41 - 44 in our workbook. EXAM over chapter 3 is this THURSDAY.

español II - martes, el 15 de diciembre

Today we worked on our vocabulary from page 152, and also on our words from the "a ver" section, talking about chores and jobs at home. We practiced our new past tense verbs, and did some speaking and writing practice, then a vocabulary crossword puzzle. Homework is pages 51 -52 in our workbook.

español III - lunes, el 14 de diciembre

Today we presented our COMMAND skits, and we also reviewed ALL command forms and corrected and handed in the TU command worksheet/homework. We practiced more subjunctive forms and wrote a few more on our sheet, and we reviewed all subjunctive forms and uses. Homework: a worksheet practicing forms of the subjunctive, in context. TOMORROW: quiz on all command forms THURSDAY: Unit test over chapter 3

español II - lunes, el 14 de diciembre

Today we started chapter 3A, and we practiced all of our A VER and regular vocabulary. We also started learning some irregular preterite forms, and we practiced all of our house vocabulary and described our houses to partners. Homework: pages 49-50 in our workbook.

español III - jueves, el 10 de diciembre

Today we practiced our subjunctive forms and filled in more of our yellow chart. We gave our reports/summaries in our groups, and then asked and answered questions and heard the Stars present theirs. We did a tu-command practice activity orally in pairs, and we did several listening comprehension activities in the blue packet. Homework: Tomorrow, have your FOOD DIARY completed for all meals for 4 days. ALSO, add a 1/2 page or 1-paragraph short essay, describing and analyzing your food habits. Should you improve anything? AND, due today was the report/article on health + summary + 5 questions. Next Thursday: Chapter 3 exam over all of the chapter, including commands, pronouns and subjunctive forms.

español II - jueves, el 10 de diciembre

Today we practiced our verbs and vocabulary and corrected our homework/sentences from group work yesterday. We had our 2B EXAM. Tomorrow: have your new vocabulary filled in on the vocabulary packet for 3A AND have your flashcards finished by Monday.

español III - miércoles, el 9 de diciembre

Today we took notes on SUBJUNCTIVE SENTENCE STRUCTURE, and practiced ALL of our command forms. We did a review and practice worksheet and then a game, and we also practiced putting commands together with pronouns in the game. Tonight's homework: prepare your article and mini-speech for tomorrow's presentations. FRIDAY: you will turn in your paragraph about your food diary, stapled to the food diary. Next Tuesday: quiz on COMMAND FORMS. Next Thursday: EXAM on chapter 3.

español II - miércoles, el 9 de diciembre

Today we practiced for our 2B EXAM tomorrow. We watched our video, re-read the story from the video, practiced verbs and vocabulary in the book, and we did a review translation game with blue cards. We have our practice/review packet to keep and study tonight, and there's a new homework worksheet practicing past tense that is due tomorrow.

español III - martes, el 8 de diciembre

Today we practiced our commands and pronouns and vocabulary, with three speaking and reading and writing exercises. We corrected and handed in our vocabulary packet, and we practiced putting together sentences with the subjunctive. Homework: pages 37 - 38 in our workbook tonight.

español II - martes, el 8 de diciembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary and verbs, and we wrote and performed Shopping skits. This Thursday us our 2B unit exam, over all information, and we got a practice packet with review information as homework tonight. Tomorrow is Review Day!

español III - lunes, el 7 de diciembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary and our commands and pronouns, with partner activities and our warm-up. We corrected our TU command packet, and we took notes on forms and uses of The Subjunctive. We started filling in our new yellow verb sheet, and we have two assignments: food diary this week + paragraph due on Friday, and a report to give in groups on Thursday - see the handout for more information. Homework tonight is a vocabulary practice packet.

español II - lunes, el 7 de diciembre

Today we worked on our verbs and our demonstrative adjectives, and we corrected and handed in our homework. We read an article in the book about "los jeans," and we practiced our verb forms and questions and answers. We worked on collecting answers from classmates on a survey, and tonight's homework is a yellow packet with lots of vocabulary practice. EXAM on chapter 2B is this Thursday.

español III - viernes, el 4 de diciembre

Today we practiced our pronouns and UD commands, corrected our packet, and practiced pronouns. We learned TU commands (affirmative and negative), and practiced their forms from some activities in our book. Homework: a new packet with TU commands; we are dooing the Practice sections A - D, and then A after that - stop before the B part. Next week, we will have a quiz on pronouns and command forms, on Thursday.

español II - viernes, el 4 de diciembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary and verbs, corrected our homework, and then we had our 2B vocab/verb (preterite) quiz. After that, we finished NEMO, and played battleship! Homework is workbook pages 45-46. Hasta lunes!

español III - miércoles, el 2 de diciembre

Today we practiced all of our double-object pronouns, and we also practiced where accents go in verbs with pronouns added. We learned UD commands and UDS commands, and we did several partner-conversation and reading activities. Tonight's homework is a gold packet on UD/UDS commands, and it is due on FRIDAY, because mañana es día de comida!

español II - miércoles, el 2 de diciembre

Today we practiced our verbs and vocabulary, for our 2B quiz (preterite forms and vocabulary p.124) this Friday. We also did several partner conversation activities, and then we started our homework packet, on este, ese, and aquel. TOMORROW is Food Day! No homework tomorrow night, and don't forget the quiz this Friday.

español III - martes, el 2 de diciembre

Today we had a huge review of how pronouns work when there are two in one sentence, and we practiced them orally and wrote out examples. We also reviewed the uses of accent marks to show which syllable is emphasized, and we read two pages and did listening comprehension answers to the material on those pages about diet and nutrition. Homework is a pink packet about Double Object Pronouns.

español II - martes, el 2 de diciembre

Today we practiced our verbs with The Dot Game, and we added three more preterite/past tense verbs to our pink sheet. We practiced using our vocabulary in sentences, and we did a green worksheet to practice meanings of verbs in the present and past tense. Homework: p.124 write 15 ORIGINAL sentences, in past or present tense. QUIZ Friday over all verbs and also all vocabulary.

español III - lunes, el 30 de noviembre

Hoy practicamos los pronombres (pronouns), y un poco del vocabulario. We signed up for what to bring to food day this Thursday, and we also went over last week's chapter test over chapter 2. We practiced the use of DOUBLE object pronouns, as well as how to tell whether a pronoun is indirect or direct, and where the pronouns go. Our homework is in our workbook - the next two pages.

español II - lunes, el 30 de noviembre

Today we planned the Food Day for this Thursday, signing up for ingredients to bring. We practiced our vocabulary and verbs, and we practiced writing sentences in the past tense. We re-read our video story, and did a comprehension packet (green) about the information and about our own shopping preferences. Homework tonight is a verb-practice worksheet, and this Friday will be a verb and vocabulary test over 2B vocabulary and also the past tense verbs on our pink verb sheet.

español III - miércoles, el 25 de noviembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary, and we worked on the direct and indirect object pronouns, telling them apart and using them in sentences. We corrected our homework and have a new pink worksheet (part of it) as homework. Luego, jugamos "Vete a pescar" con vocabulario del cuerpo y de la comida. Que pasen un buen fin de semana y Día de Dar Gracias!

español II - miércoles, el 25 de noviembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary and verbs, and we learned more past tense verbs and filled up the back of our pink/preterite verb sheet. Then, we played the dice game to practice the forms, and we also corrected and handed in our homework. We worked on a new list of verbs on a green worksheet, saw some more NEMO, and our homework is PW 43-44. Hasta lunes!

español III - martes, el 24 de noviembre

Today we worked on our food vocabulary, and we reviewed all of the direct object pronouns. We corrected our homework, and then we practiced discussing food and cooking. We learned about Indirect Object pronouns, and we did a yellow worksheet packet and also part of a pink one. Then we played Lotería with food vocabulary; we'll complete that game tomorrow. Homework tonight: a new vocabulary list using words from page 110 in our book.

español II - martes, el 24 de noviembre

Today we worked on our vocabulary, and added more verbs to our verb sheet. We practiced with our vocabulary flashcards, and we also learned about "demonstratives," and we watched the book video and Gramactiva. Homework: a new worksheet with past tense and vocabulary.

español III - lunes, el 23 de noviembre

Today we practiced conversation questions, and then we learned lots of new vocabulary about food and exercise. We practiced the vocabulary page list, and also the words on pages 108-109 in our book (that's the page to refer to for tonight's worksheet), and we took notes on how Direct Objects and their pronouns work and where they go in sentences. homework: a worksheet over p108-109 vocabulary

español II - lunes, el 23 de noviembre

Today we did a warm-up practicing our conversation questions, and then we went over our p.150 new vocabulary. We practiced pronunciation and vocabulary with our book and flashcards, and then we learned how to say things in the past tense, we filled in most of the front of our new pink verb sheet, and we watched 15 minutes of Buscando a Nemo. Homework: pages 41-42 in our workbook.

español III - lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, 16 - 19 noviembre

This week, we're finishing up chapter 2. Every day, we're practicing our vocabulary by reading different parts of the book and doing partner interactive conversation activities.

Wednesday, we described art, and Thursday is "art lecture" and "reading articles" day, using all structures and vocabulary. Also on Wednesday, we got three handouts about the two past tenses, and we practiced imperfect and preterite uses on a worksheet and with our partner. Wednesday's homework was a worksheet, and Thursday's homework is the last two pages of the workbook chapter 2 exercises.

Thursday review activities including reading and listening, as well as writing practice over all of chapter two's concepts. Friday is our exam over all of chapter two. To prepare: read all pages of chapter 2, note difficult vocabulary, re-do homework as practice!

español II - lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, 16 - 19 noviembre

This week we are working on starting chapter 2B. We took our 2A chapter test on Tuesday, after a review day on Monday. We have until tomorrow (Friday) to finish our new 2B flashcards. On Wednesday, we practiced our clothing and also re-told and acted out several stories about getting ready for different events. Wednesday's homework was a new pink worksheet over pages 98-99, and Thursday's homework is the next two pages in the workbook. Bring your completed flashcards to class on Friday, over words on page 124 - this is worth points, and also your BOOK (covered) and all materials! Hasta pronto!

espanol III - martes, el 10 de noviembre

Warm-up: we practiced past participles and the two past tenses, and then we corrected our homework. We watched Irma's project, and then we had Board Game Day! Homework: a worksheet with the past participles; use page 72 in your book to help.

espanol II - martes, el 10 de noviembre

First we practiced ser/estar with a warm-up, then we corrected our worksheet packet that we did as homework last night. We practiced two conversation activities with reflexive verbs, one in the book and one in a handout, and then we wrote and performed huge long skits using p.96 and reflexive verbs. Homework is pages 33-34 in our workbook, and there will be a unit test over chapter 2A pages 70 - 96 on Tuesday, 11/17.

espanol III - lunes, el 9 de noviembre

Today we reviewed our vocabulary, and then we corrected our homework. We also took notes on a new use of verbs: past participles, like "Las ventanas están abiertas," or "El chico está sentado." We also saw three more projects, and we have three pages in our listening packet: pages 28, 31, and 33 in the packet we got last Thursday. Tomorrow:
VOCABULARY QUIZ over chapter 2 vocabulary!

espanol II - lunes, el 9 de noviembre

We corrected our homework (yellow worksheet) AND we went over our warm-up, and then we practiced verbs and vocabulary. We learned a new use of possessive adjectives (Es el libro mío = it's MY book), and then we reviewed our video story, and finally we played battleship! Homework is a new worksheet packet.

espanol III- viernes, el 6 de noviembre

Hoy practicamos el vocabulary, y vimos arte de Salvador Dalí. También, vimos muchos proyectos! LA TAREA: Practice Workbook páginas 25 - 28 - prueba el martes (el 10 de noviembre) sobre el vocabulario de capítulo 2.

espanol II - viernes, el 6 de noviembre

Today we practiced our vocabulary and corrected and handed in our homework. We took our vocabulary quiz, and then we did some BODY LABELING in groups. Homework: new yellow worksheet

espanol III - miércoles, el 4 de noviembre

More projects!! We practiced vocabulary and read some parts of our book, and we practiced our vocabulary clues. Homework is a vocabulary clue homework packet, and we will have a vocabulary comprehension test next Tuesday.

espanol II - miércoles, el 4 de noviembre

We practiced our vocabulary for our SPELLING QUIZ THIS FRIDAY over page 96. We did a 'desk slap' game with flashcards, and also practiced from our book. We did a new practice packet on body parts, and also did a listening comprehension packet. Tonight's homework is pages 31-32 in our workbook.

espanol III - martes, el 3 de noviembre de 2009

Today we learned about Guernica and wrote down what we saw. We corrected our homework and practiced lots of vocabulary. We saw two projects presented, and we also read several parts of our book about art. Homework: pages 21 - 24 in our workbook.

espanol II - martes, el 3 de noviembre de 2009

Today we practiced our vocabulary, and we saw our book video. We also practiced the use of infinitives with reflexive forms, and we practiced several speaking activities from our book. We corrected our verb sheet, checked all of the forms, and practiced conjugating reflexive verbs. We also practiced saying what do each day; our daily routine. Homework: Practice Workbook pages 29-30, and VOCAB QUIZ this Friday, over all words p. 96/spelling and meanings.

espanol III - lunes, el 2 de noviembre

Hoy: we practiced all of our new vocabulary, read in the book, saw more projects, and worked on the past tense and art vocabulary. We also saw last week's exam and corrected our mistakes. Homework: new worksheet with vocabulary from pages 62-65 in our book.

espanol II - lunes, el 2 de noviembre

We practiced all of our vocabulary, learned some new verbs that are reflexive, and practiced our new verb forms. We also practiced a vocabulary game, and we went over last week's exams and corrected our mistakes. Homework: finish crossword puzzle from class AND fill in rest of front of new verb sheet.

espanol III - viernes, el 30 de octubre

Today we practiced seasonal vocabulary, and then we played Lotería with the imperfecto. We saw Picos de Europa, Nettaly's presentation, and then we went to Costa Rica with Thomas! Homework is a 2-page vocabulary packet with words from pages 62-65 in our book.

espanol II - viernes, el 30 de octubre

Today we practiced our vocabulary, and then we learned words about Día de los Muertos, and then we saw a video. We also had a vocabulary Bingo game with prizes, and homework for the weekend is pages 27-28 in our workbook.

espanol III -jueves, el 29 de octubre

Today we took a virtual tour of El Museo del Prado in Madrid, and we also saw two projects - on in Puerto Rico and one about La Isla de Pascua. We worked on a preterite/imperfect packet, practicing the uses a bit more. We have a new vocabulary list to fill in for tomorrow. Vamos a aprender mucho acerca del arte en este capítulo.

espanol II -jueves, el 29 de octubre

We practiced our vocabulary and learned body parts and clothing! We filled in several lists and labeled lots of drawings, and we also played pictionary with the words we learned. Tonight's homework is a worksheet over pages 70-71 in our textbook, and also to finish our flashcards for 2A vocabulary on p.96.

español III - miércoles, el 28 de octubre

We practiced our past tense and vocabulary and then we corrected our homework. We took our chapter 1 exam, and we have a new vocabulary list to fill in by tomorrow. AND, we had three projects presented. ¡Es todo!

español II - miércoles el 28 de octubre

Today we practiced our chapter 1B information and corrected and handed in our homework. We took our 1B chapter test, and we have a vocabulary list to fill in by tomorrow. Bring FLASHCARDS by Friday.

español III - martes, el 27 de octubre de 2009

We practiced and reviewed everything in our chapter, including verbs and uses of all vocabulary. We corrected and handed in homework, and tonight's homework is the packet with listening activities, pages 17 18 & 19. We saw a project about Macchu Picchu, and we played a review game over all of the past tense uses. TEST TOMORROW: chapter 1, including all vocabulary, all verb forms, uses of preterite and imperfect.

español II - martes, el 27 de octubre

Today was REVIEW DAY. We corrected and handed in homework, and also did some listening comprehension activities. We took notes over everything in the chapter, and reviewed what's on the test: pages 42 - 68, including SABER/CONOCER, tan and tanto + como, and cuanto tiempo hace que...hace ____que.... and we played a review game. Homework: a review translation worksheet.

español III - lunes, el 26 de octubre, 2009

Our warm-up was a translation activity practicing both past tenses put together, and we reviewed the uses. We corrected and handed in our homework, and we read about 6 activities in our textbook, practicing comprehension and verb forms. We got new Obras de Arte partners, and we also did a listening activity. Tonight's homework is workbook pages 17, 18 and 20. EXAM chapter 1 is this Wednesday.

español II - lunes, el 26 de octubre, 2009

Warm-up: we put sentences together with tan/tantos, and then we corrected our homework packet. We practiced our vocabulary and had our vocabulary-spelling quiz. We reviewed all of our chapter 1B concepts, and then we practiced some conversation activities with our new partner. We played a review translation game to get ready for our chapter 1B exam which is this Wednesday. Homework tonight is Workbook pages 25-26.

espanol III - miércoles, el 21 de octubre

Hoy practicamos los usos del pretérito y el imperfecto. HIcimos práctica del libro, y repasamos y entregamos la tarea. We also saw examples of the project, made by students from previous years in Spanish III. We had our quiz over the vocabulary + extra points on preterite, and then we took a trip (on a DVD) to Costa Rica. Tarea: a new worksheet we picked up after the quiz.

espanol II - miércoles, el 21 de octubre

Our warm-up was with "saber" and "conocer," like yesterday's homework AND our lesson! We corrected and handed in our homework, and then we presented our pictures and stories. We had a big review game and also practiced for Monday's quiz: spelling test on page 68. Next Wednesday will be our chapter exam.

español III - martes, el 20 de octubre de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced our two past tenses, and then we worked on various uses of both the preterite and the imperfect. We corrected our homework, and then we worked on our vocabulary. We read and studied from the book, and got more information about our projects, and we signed up for the presentation dates for our project. We have three pages of homework in the workbook as homework tonight, and a QUIZ tomorrow over the 1B vocabulary.

español II - martes, el 20 de octubre de 2009

First we practiced our new expressions from chapter 1B in our warm-up, and then we corrected and handed in our homework. We worked on flashcards and vocabulary and our book for several speaking exercises, and we took notes and practiced all of the uses of SABER and CONOCER, and their forms. We did several listening comprehension exercises in our new blue packet. HOMEWORK: next two pages of workbook AND complete the 6-panel story project.

español III -lunes, el 19 de octubre

Precaliento: practicamos el pretérito y el imperfecto, luego repasamos y entregamos la tarea. Hicimos un paquete amarillo, practicando los usos de los dos tiempos pasados, el imperfecto y el pretérito, e identificando cuándo se usa cada uno. Luego, hicimos una Línea de mi Vida, con papel y reglas. Tarea: el paquete nuevo más la línea. Mañana o miércoles: Qué parque vas a investigar para tu proyecto?

español II-lunes, el 19 de octubre

We did a warm-up with our vocabulary and verbs, and then we corrected our homework. We practiced three oral partner activities using vocabulary and structures about our activities, and we reviewed "cuánto tiempo hace que." Then, we took notes on Comparatives, and did several practice activities with these structures. Homework is pages 21 - 22 in the workbook.

español III - viernes, el 16 de octubre

We corrected BOTH packets and handed in the green one. We read and discussed uses of the preterite and imperfect from the textbook, and we got a new packet as homework for the weekend. By Wednesday, choose your park from the list of possibilities!

español II - viernes, el 16 de octubre

We corrected our green packet, and then we practiced our verbs and vocabulary. We reviewed our video story and did a worksheet, and then we visited Spain on a video! Homework is pages 19-20 in the workbook.

español III - miércoles, el 14 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced our preterite meanings and forms, and then we corrected our homework from the packet. We read some new material in the book about Chile, and then we reviewed how El Imperfecto works, and what its uses are with the preterite for telling a story in the past tense. La maestra leyó Amelia Bedelia! La tarea es páginas 11 - 13 en el Practice Workbook (el cuaderno de práctica).

español II - miércoles, el 14 de octubre

We did a warm-up with our new vocabulary from pages 42-43, and then we corrected our yellow worksheet. We practiced our vocabulary, and we finished our pink interview questions with our partners. We learned the uses of "hace" to express "how long," and then we watched our video and the Gramactiva, and re-read and translated the script in the book. Our homework is WORKBOOK pages 16 - 18.

español III, martes, el 13 de octubre

Today we practiced our preterite verbs on a warm-up and in many conversation practice activities, and we also took notes on and practiced how accent marks work. We corrected and handed in our homework, and then we took our verb quiz over the preterite verb forms. We played Desk Slap with gold vocabulary cards, and our homework is pages 12 -13 in our stapled listening comprehension packet.

español II, martes, el 13 de octubre

We did a warm-up over our stem-changing verbs, and then we went over our new vocabulary. We played pictionary with our partners, and then we practiced places in the A Ver section at the beginning of the chapter. We practiced new vocabulary on a handout, and we got our homework, which is a yellow worksheet. Finish your FLASHCARDS over 1B vocabulary by tomorrow.

español III - lunes, el 12 de octubre

Precaliento: practicamos el vocabulario. Luego, repasamos las cuatro páginas del paquete sobre los usos del pretérito. No entregamos el paquete, porque la tarea para mañana es páginas 10 y 11. Practicamos MUCHO vocabulario con nuestros compañeros de y leímos e hicimos práctica del libro, páginas 26 - 31.

español II - lunes, el 12 de octubre

Today we did a warm-up over our chapter, and then we corrected our homework. We practiced our vocabulary, verbs, and negative words, and then we took the 1A chapter exam. Our homework for tomorrow is to fill in the vocabulary list, and for Wednesday, have flashcards made with all of the words.

español III - jueves, el 8 de octubre

Warm-up: we practiced our vocabulary and verbs, then we corrected la tarea de ayer. We presented our amazing adventure stories! Homework is the first three pages of our new irregular preterite packet. QUIZ on Tuesday: irregular and regular preterite verb forms. ¡Que pasen un muy buen fin de semana!

español II - jueves, el 8 de octubre

Today we worked on our vocabulary, and practiced lots of questions and conversation with our partner. We corrected our homework packet and handed it in, and we also took a practice vocabulary quiz. 1A exam is Monday: study pages 14 - 40. We did a translation card relay activity, and our homework is workbook pages 13 -15. Study hard for the test on Monday!

español III-miércoles, el 7 de octubre

Warm-up - we practiced our preterite verbs and meanings, and then we took notes on -ir stem changing verbs in the preterite. We practiced them, and then corrected the part of the worksheet packet that we did as homework, and handed in the packet. We practiced our vocabulary and then did a communication partner activity with vocab. and preterite, and then we did Rapid Review with preterite forms on flashcards. We are doing pages 7-10 in our workbook as our homework tonight. Quiz over preterite forms is NEXT Tuesday, and TOMORROW are our presentations of our adventure stories!

español II-miércoles, el 7 de octubre

We practiced all of our verbs and vocabulary today, and we did some listening comprehension and work from our textbook. We corrected and handed in our homework, and we took notes on what will be on the 1A EXAM which is this next Monday. Our homework is a worksheet packet.

español III - martes, el 6 de octubre

Today we did a warm-up with the preterite tense, and then we corrected our homework which was past tense translations. We had 20 minutes of writing time with our partner for our stories we're presenting on Thursday. Then, we had our map test over the countries and capitals. Then we played Battleship. Homework is the last two pages of the preterite forms packet.

español II-martes, el 6 de octubre

Our warm-up was over the negative and affirmative words, and then we corrected our homework. After that, we worked on some interview questions with our new partners. We practiced a LOT of verb flashcards, translating from English to Spanish! We saw our video again and did a worksheet. Homework: Practice Workbook pages 10, 11 and 12. Unit test over chapter 1A is this Thursday.

español III -lunes, el 5 de octubre

We practiced our vocabulary and verbs, especially the preterite. We practiced our map with a new partner, and then we started our creative project activity: an adventure story!! Homework: next page of preterite packet, and map quiz is tomorrow.

español II -lunes, el 5 de octubre

We practiced our stem-changing verbs and then corrected our worksheet. We had our little stem-changing verb quiz, and we practiced our verbs with two review games. Our homework is a new worksheet.

español III -viernes, el 2 de octubre

We corrected and handed in our homework, and then we learned some new preterite verbs. We finished filling in our pink verb packet, and then played The Dot Game with our partners. We practiced our countries and capitals, and we watched a movie and did a worksheet about Animales del Mundo. Our homework is the first 4 pages of work in the irregular preterite practice packet. Next Tuesday, we'll have a map test: identify countries + capitals, spell all correctly in Spanish; includes the whole Spanishi-speaking world.

español II -viernes, el 2 de octubre

We practiced our verbs today, and then we corrected our homework. We took a practice quiz over the stem-changing verbs to be ready for our QUIZ over them on Monday. It will be fill-in: (yo) querer ______________ We also presented skits over our weekend plans, and our homework is a 2-sided worksheet over chapter 1A.

español III - jueves, el primero de octubre

Our warm-up was over the past tense uses of page 17 vocabulary at the beginning of the chapter. Then, we wrote in more verb forms and practiced all of the preterite forms with The Dice Game! We also did two review worksheets on the Spanish Speaking World. Our quiz over countries and capitals will be next TUESDAY. Tonight's homework is a worksheet over the vocabulary and also preterite verb forms.

español II - jueves, el primero de octubre

Today our warm-up was with stem-changing verbs, and we corrected our homework and turned it in. Then, we practiced vocabulary and also verbs with our new partner, and took notes about the information on page 31. We did several practice exercises with indefinite and negative verbs, and then we did some listening comprehension exercises in a new blue packet. We started our homework: a blue worksheet. QUIZ on Monday over the new verbs on the verb sheet, and quiz on Wednesday over the 1A vocabulary on p40 - they both are spelling tests.

español III- miércoles, el 29 de septiembre

Our warm-up was with our new verbs in the past tense. We corrected our homework and our crossword puzzle and handed them in, and then we practiced new verbs on our verb sheet and read the adventure story in the textbook, pages 24-25. We also saw Carlos' poster on Mexico, and then we saw a video about El mundo hispánico and did a worksheet. Quiz Friday: countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries. Tonight's homework is a worksheet using the preterite and past tense expressions.

español II- miércoles, el 29 de septiembre

Our warm-up was practice with our new verbs, and then we wrote more on our verb sheet. We also saw our video story from the book and read the conversation. We practiced our verbs with our partners, and corrected and handed in our homework. Tarea: 3 pages in our workbook

español III - martes, el 29 de septiembre

Today our warm-up was about travel and going new places. We practiced A ver si recuerdas in chapter 1 of our textbook, and reviewed the preterite (past) tense. We wrote and practiced forms on a new verb sheet packet, and talked about trips and camping with our partners. We also heard two more "informes de los paises. Our homework is a new vocabulary list over the A ver section of our chapter.

español II - martes, el 29 de septiembre

Today we practiced our new vocabulary, and also wrote more verbs on our verb sheet. We practiced all of the new stem-changing verbs with a game and oral and written drills, and we corrected our homework. Tonight's homework is a worksheet over pages 14-15 in our book.

español III - lunes, el 28 de septiembre

We practiced our new vocabulary, heard more presentations, and worked on pronunciation. We also went over last week's exam, and we have homework tonight; a review packet over the last chapter.

español II - lunes, el 28 de septiembre

We did a warm-up with questions and answers, then we worked on our new vocabulary. We went over last week's exam, and then we took notes and learned about stem-changing verbs, and we started filling in our new verb sheet. We got our new workbooks, and we have homework tonight, pages 5-6 in our workbook.

español III - viernes, el 25 de septiembre

Today we did a warm-up and then presented our poster projects. We will finish the presentations and our listening/note taking packets on Monday or Tuesday. Homework: have new vocabulary filled in for next chapter by Monday.

español II - viernes, el 25 de septiembre

Today we presented out (p. 14 textbook) posters in groups, and then we interviewed famous people in skits! Period 4 had a field trip to a Japanese presentation. Homework for Monday: fill in all new vocabulary words and ALSO make flashcards. Hasta lunes!

español III - jueves, el 24 de septiembre

Our warm-up was over possessives and different pronouns - reflexive and indirects. We corrected our workbook pages 3-6 and handed it in, then took our unit test. We also watched a movie about Amigos de las Américas (amigoslink.org), and we got a new vocabulary list to fill in by Monday. Tomorrow: map projects!

español II - jueves, el 24 de septiembre

We practiced our possessives and our verbs and question words, corrected our homework, and then took our quiz. We have a new vocabulary list to fill in for Monday, and our posters are due tomorrow, p. 14 in our textbook. We also watched a movie about Amigos de las Américas.

español III - miércoles, el 23 de septiembre

Our warm-up was with our new verbs and vocabulary from this chapter, and then we went over our homework and handed it in. We practiced all of our reading and grammar sections from the Para empezar chapter in our book, and we reviewed all of our verbs. We did another listening comprehension exercise in our listening packet, and then we did the last page, using reflexive verbs. Homework: pages 3-6 in Practice Workbook, AND be sure to study for TEST tomorrow/Thursday over pages 2-12. Friday: map/poster presentations

Spanish II - miércoles, el 23 de septiembre

Today was review day for the test tomorrow. We practiced all of our sections of the book, reading aloud and practicing questions and answers and verbs orally and in writing. We did several practice tests over the concepts in tomorrow's quiz, and we corrected our homework and did some listening comprehension exercises. Tomorrow: test over pages 2-13, and FRIDAY: present your "poema" from p.14 in the textbook, as a mini speech and poster in groups. Tonight's homework is a worksheet packet.

español III - martes, el 22 de septiembre

We did a warm-up with our “gusta” expressions, and then we corrected our homework. We practiced questions and interviews with a new partner, and then we learned and read and reviewed Textbook pages 11-13.
THURSDAY: multiple choice test over pages 2-13
TONIGHT’S HOMEWORK: p. 14 1/2 page essay
FRIDAY: map/poster presentations

español II - martes, el 22 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced all of our question words, and then we reviewed questions and answers with a speaking activity and a partner. We practiced information and read in the book pages 11 -12. Then, we watched a video about The Spanish Speaking World, and we got a homework worksheet.

THURSDAY: QUIZ over pages 2-12
FRIDAY: present p. 13 poster project

español III, lunes, el 21 de septiembre

Warm-up: we practiced our verbs, then we corrected and handed in the homework, then we took our verb quiz. We took notes on "gusta"-type verbs, and practiced many textbook-based conversation exercises, and then we polled other students about our free time activities. Homework: a new worksheet over our chapter. We have a map report/project due this Friday!

Spanish II - lunes, el 21 de septiembre

We practiced our verbs, corrected our homework, and went over Friday's quiz. We also learned/reviewed new information about question words and "gusta," and we practiced many conversation and verb activities. Tonight's homework is a worksheet

español III, viernes, el 18 de septiembre

We did a warm-up with our verbs, and corrected our review homework over all of the verbs on the verb sheet. We wrote, rehearsed and presented Introduction Skits, and then we got a homework worksheet. MONDAY: verb quiz over all 3 pages of verb grid.

Spanish II - viernes, el 18 de septiembre

We did a warm-up with our verbs, then we corrected last night's homework. With a new clock partner, we practiced our verbs and the geography information. We took our quiz, and watched a video about South America. Homework: verb review packet

español III, jueves el 17 de septiembre

We practiced our verbs and checked the verb sheets that were homework. We had several interview activities with our partners, for verb practice and conversational fluency. We also did two listening activities for comprehension practice, and then we played "lotería" with our stem-changing verbs. Tonight's homework is a worksheet, and on MONDAY we will have a quiz over ALL of the verbs on the verb sheet.

español II, jueves el 17 de septiembre

We practiced our verbs from our verb sheet, and then we interviewed each other, practicing our nationalities and countries. We finished and handed in the vocabulary practice crossword, and then we did three interview/conversation practice activities with our partner. At the end of class, we played battleship with our new verbs! Homework tonight is a worksheet practicing especially the -ar verbs. Tomorrow's quiz: recognize capitals and countries, and locations of countries where Spanish is spoken.

español III - miércoles, el 16 de septiembre

Our warm-up was over practice with our new verbs, and we took notes on reflexive verbs. We finished the yo forms and meanings of page 3 of our verb grid packet. We practiced several speaking activities and corrected and handed in our homework. Today, we got our new animal partners! Tonight's homework: finish writing all of the forms of the verbs on pages 2-3 of our verb chart. QUIZ on Monday: verbs and forms from verb packet, and answering questions with the vocabulary in our book pages 2-6.

Spanish II - el 16 de septiembre

Our warm-up was over our new verbs and vocabulary, and then we added verbs to our verb sheet and practiced all of the forms. We corrected our new vocabulary list which was last night's homework, and we practiced our vocabulary flashcards. We have a quiz this Friday: first /front side of verb sheet, all forms of verbs AND recognize (matching) countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries. We did an oral interview with our partners about what we're like, and we did a practice crossword puzzle with our verbs and vocabulary. Tarea: a new worksheet

SPANISH III - martes, el 15 de septiembre

Today we practiced our verbs and vocabulary, and we interviewed a new partner. We reviewed stem-changing verbs with notes and by filling in the back of our verb sheet, and we read and practiced with activities in our textbook. We corrected and handed in our verb review packet, and then we did two pages of listening activities in a packet, and we handed in the first two sides after we were done. We got our new workbooks, and we are doing pages 1-2 in our workbook as homework tonight. ALSO - please pay for your workbook, cover your textbook, and organize your binder by tomorrow. Gracias!

SPANISH II: martes, el 15 de septiembre

Today we reviewed vocabulary and verbs, and we took notes over adjective forms, corrected our homework, and did some speaking activities with worksheets and the textbook. We practiced nationalities and countries, and we reviewed seasons and months with songs. We played a verb review game (lotería), and our homework is to fill in a new vocabulary sheet.

español III, lunes, el 14 de septiembre

We practiced our new expressions and vocabulary, and we finished the front page of our verb packet. We learned new expressions and reviewed information about greetings and activities, using our textbook in the first several pages. We also reviewed geography, countries and capitals. Homework: pages 13 -16 in the new packet, reviewing present tense verb forms and meanings. For tomorrow: have your book covered, and your binder organized. For Wednesday, please have your workbook fee paid - gracias!

Spanish II, lunes, el 14 de septiembre

We reviewed greetings and conversation starters, and then we went over our vocabulary list that was homework. We practiced the words and the nationalities, and we studied pages 2-6 in our book, reading and practicing. We wrote in more of the verbs on our verb sheet, and then we had several conversation activities. We filled in a map packet with countries and capitals, and our homework is a worksheet practicing adjective forms. DUE TOMORROW: homework DUE WEDNESDAY: flashcards with the vocabulary list AND please pay for the workbook by Wednesday. Also, please organize your binder and be sure that your book is covered, gracias.

español III - viernes, el 11 septiembre de 2009

Today we practiced vocabulary and remembered several categories of words in our warm-up, and then we started reviewing present-tense verbs and wrote some on our verb sheet. We did an activity with our textbooks, finding information in various sections, and our homework is: 1. cover our book 2. fill in vocabulary list 3. bring back yellow sheet with parent signatures and information. ¡Hasta lunes!

Spanish II, viernes el 11 de septiembre,2009

Today we reviewed our verbs, and started filling in a verb list. Then, we interviewed each other, and we also found information in our textbooks. Homework: cover your book and fill in the new vocabulary list. Don't forget to bring your book and binder on Monday, and please pay the $8.00 workbook fee to the bookkeeper (check made out to Tigard High School) by Wednesday, 9/16. ¡Gracias!

Spanish III

Today we checked out our books and got our syllabus. We started some conversation activities, and our homework is to fill in the Welcome to Spanish class handout AND the blue information sheet. Please cover your book by Monday, and bring it each day. Please pay the $8.00 workbook fee by next Wednesday. ¡Hasta pronto!

Spanish II

Welcome to Spanish 2! We checked out our textbooks today and started reviewing. For Friday, please bring the parent letter signed, and please cover your textbook by Monday. Please pay the $8.00 workbook fee to the bookkeeper by next Wednesday. Hasta pronto!

Happy Summer!

español II -viernes, el 12 de junio

Today is the LAST BLOG - see Sra. Croft for final information about your final exam. Today we wrote and presented 15-point review skits over the whole course, and then we saw some of the picture projects! We watched a little more of Los Increíbles, and we got a review sheet and a homework assignment to do over the weekend. Be sure to consult the gold packet (from Wednesday) about how and what to study for the Final Exam this next week! We will be reviewing until the final exam date.

español II - jueves, el 11 de junio

Today we handed in our crossword puzzle and finished our projects. We also did several workbook reading, writing and listening activities, and a speaking activity in our textbook. Then we saw a little more of Los Increíbles, and we have a worksheet due tomorrow using the 4B vocabulary on a crossword. Tomorrow we will present our projects!

español II - miércoles, el 10 de junio

Today we practiced our vocabulary, corrected and handed in the homework, and then we wrote our art project stories in the past tense with a partner. Homework tonight is a crossword puzzle, and we also got a gold review packet for the final exam. Start studying NOW, just a little each day, for next week's final exam.

español II -martes, el 9 de junio

We practiced our vocabulary, corrected and handed in the homework, and practiced some new "clues" and cues about using the two past tenses. We saw our book video, and had a free trip to northern Spain and also to Madrid! Homework tonight is a new worksheet practicing the two past tenses and also vocabulary.

español II -lunes, el 8 de junio

Today we took notes and practiced the uses of the TWO past tenses when used together to tell a story. We practiced the uses on a green worksheet, and we practiced our new vocabulary and read from our textbook. Homework tonight is a new worksheet packet.

español II -viernes, el 5 de junio

Warm-up: we practiced our verbs, question-asking in the imperfect, and vocabulary. We corrected and handed in our homework, did two speaking-practice/conversation activities with our partner, and then we did a review worksheet. We took our 4A QUIZ, and then watched a little more of The Incredibles! New vocabulary list for 4B is tonight's homework, due Monday.

español II - jueves, el 4 de junio

Warm-up: we practiced our "imperfect" forms, then corrected and handed in our homework. We did some review speaking and vocabulary and past tense activities, and then a classroom poll about 4 people's childhood. We have a new packet for tomorrow as homework, and tomorrow's quiz is over the imperfect verb forms and all of the 4A chapter vocabulary, especially page 208. Vimos 15 minutos de Los Incréibles. :-)

español V - jueves, el 4 de junio

SENIORS: !Felicidades!

JUNIORS: No habrá otros "blogs" este año - no hay tarea esta noche, pero sí habrá tarea por una semana más, y vamos a leer un poco de literatura, estudiar un poco más gramática, y conversar mucho. :-)

español V - miércoles, el 3 de junio

Hoy fue el examen del subjuntivo, y mañana es el examen sobre La mordaza: los temas, las imágenes, los personajes, y el argumento.

español II - miércoles, el 3 de junio

We reviewed our verbs and finished our blue verb sheet, and then we practiced vocabulary. We handed in the green packet and the crossword puzzle, after correcting them. We practiced vocabulary and "desk slap" with vocabulary flashcards, and then we did 4 pages of comprehension practice activities in our workbook. Tonight's homework is a worksheet packet. FRIDAY TEST over chapter 4A, spelling vocabulary and also spelling verb forms and understanding vocabulary in context.

español II - martes, el 2 de junio

Warm-up: we practiced our vocabulary, then corrected and handed in our homework. We did three speaking practice/interview activities with our partner, and we saw the book's video and Gramactiva. Then, we read it aloud, and did a vocabulary crossword puzzle for practice, and we started filling in a blue verb sheet with the forms of the imperfect tense. We have a green vocabulary practice homework packet for homework. QUIZ on Friday: chapter 4A, vocabulary and verb forms.

español V - martes, el 2 de junio

Hoy repasamos La mordaza y nos preparamos para ese examen, que será jueves. Vimos más proyectos y una charla! Examen mañana: capítulos 11 y 12 de Repaso, y puedes usar el libro para el examen.

español V - lunes, el 1 de mayo

Muchos seniors han ganado premios y becas! ¡Qué clase talentosa! Leímos el "epílogo" de La mordaza, y la tarea (la ULTIMA tarea del año para los seniors) es una hoja. Miércoles: examen del subjuntivo y el jueves:examen de La mordaza. Martes será día de repaso para todo.

español II- lunes, el 1 de mayo

We practiced our new vocabulary from chapter 4A, and we took notes and learned how to say "used to" in Spanish. We learned the "imperfecto," which is the tense for talking about descriptions and the past, in a repeated sense, and we interviewed our partner and took notes on his/her childhood. Tonight's homework is a gold worksheet and a white worksheet, practicing the "A ver si recuerdas" beginning of chapter 4A, on page 184.

español II- viernes, el 29 de mayo

We corrected and handed in our homework, and then reviewed, including a pink review worksheet. We took our 3B test, and our homework for lunes is the new vocabulary list for 4A. SENIORS: final exam is next Thursday

español V- viernes, el 29 de mayo

MUCHOS proyectos! Fueron fabulosos. TAREA: la hoja de repaso acerca de Cuadro Sexto. El lunes, vamos a ver los demás proyectos mas los periódicos mas leer el Epílogo. MIERCOLES: examen de La mordaza JUEVES: examen de capítulos 11 y 12 de Repaso.

español V- jueves, el 28 de mayo

Hoy repasamos y discutimos la hoja de tarea que era práctica para capítulo 12, y luego leímos Cuadro Sexto de La mordaza. Mañana es día de presentaciones de proyectos, y no hay tarea! También, oímos un par de charlas hoy.

español II - jueves, el 28 de mayo

We reviewed for our 3B exam today, by going over some new review packets and practice translations, and practicing our vocabulary, commands and progressive forms. Tonight's homework is a new packet, and the test tomorrow/Friday is over pages 154-180, especially vocabulary and commands. Be sure to review pages 154-162.

español II - miércoles, el 27 de mayo

We learned how to write and form Progressive forms today (estoy hablando = I am talking), and then we practiced all of our tú commands in the textbook, with several reading and speaking and writing and listening exercises. EXAM chapter 3B is this Friday. Homework is a blue packet, practicing most of our chapter's concepts.

español V - miércoles, el 27 de mayo

Hoy repasamos QRT de capítulo 12 y practicamos los usos del subjuntivo un poco más. Luego, oímos muchas charlas, incluyendo el platillo volante (instrucciones para hacerlo volar muy lejos) cortesía de Nena. La tarea es una hoja. EXAMENES el 3 y 4 de junio, sobre el subjuntivo (capítulos 11 y 12) y también sobre La mordaza.

español V- lunes, el 26 de mayo

Hoy practicamos los usos del subjuntivo, MUCHO. Luego, leímos Cuadro Quinto, y la tarea para mañana es Q R T pp 166-169 en Repaso. Los proyectos se van a entregar el VIERNES, no este jueves! :-)

español II- lunes, el 26 de mayo

We took notes today over the TU command forms, and worked on the forms in a practice packet (gold.) We corrected and handed in our homework worksheet, and then we practiced reading commands in our book. We watched our book video, and tonight's homework is a worksheet packet. EXAM 3B is this Friday, 5/29.

español II- viernes, el 22 de mayo

We corrected our gold worksheet and also the big Formal Commands packet from yesterday. Then, we practiced our vocabulary and saw a movie, ALL in Spanish, about la ciudad! We practiced our vocabulary and verbs on a pink crossword puzzle, and we got a worksheet to do as homework - use pages 154-155 for help with this one.

español V- viernes, el 22 de mayo

Hoy tuvimos una gira de la galería de arte en la biblioteca, y practicamos los usos del subjuntivo de la hoja que era la tarea anoche. Luego, vimos unas charlas, y NO HAY TAREA para martes. Martes, vamos a practicar capítulo 12 más, y vamos a leer cuadro cinco de La mordaza. ¡Que se diviertan en el sol este fin de semana!!!

español V- jueves, el 21 de mayo

Repasamos NOP de capítulo 12, practicamos los usos de las cláusulas de "si," y leímos el resto de Cuadro Cuarto en La mordaza. La tarea para mañana es una hoja de práctica con el capítulo 12.

español II- jueves, el 21 de mayo

We took notes about the UD and UDS commands today, then did a practice packet. We practiced our vocabulary from page 180, and then we started information on pages 154-155. Our homework is a gold worksheet over those pages. And, we made posters with "Ud" commands today.

español II- miércoles, el 20 de mayo

We practiced our vocabulary and verbs with flashcards, corrected our 20 translation sentences (last night's homework) and then we took our chapter 3A exam. Tonight's homework is to fill in all of the 3B vocabulary words in the packet.

español V - miércoles, el 20 de mayo

Repasamos K L M y practicamos todos los usos del pasado del subjuntivo hoy. Luego, oímos charlas, y la tarea para mañana es N O P de capítulo 12.

español V - martes, el 19 de mayo

Tomamos apuntes hoy acerca de los usos de las cláusulas de "si," con el condicional. Tarea para maña es K L M de páginas 164-165 en capítulo 12 de Repaso. Mañana vamos a leer cuadro 4, y quizás el 5o cuadro también. EXAMEN FINAL: La mordaza y el subjuntivo, el 2 y 3 de junio. Hoy hubo tiempo para organizar los grupos para los proyectos.

español II - martes, el 19 de mayo

We corrected last night's homework and then we reviewed yesterday's past-tense questions and answers. We wrote and presented Mixed Up Chores skits, using pages 126, 152 vocabulary and the past tense, for 20 oral participation points. Homework tonight is to finish the translation/review worksheet over information from chapter 3A. EXAM 3A is WEdnesday/mañana.

español II - lunes, el 18 de mayo

We corrected our homework packet, and shared our beautiful house plans! Then, we practiced four different speaking activities, using the past tense questions and answers. We took notes about what's on the exam this Wednesday, and we got a new homework assignment. We also did some listening comprehension activities. EXAM ON WEDNESDAY: study pages 126 - 152, including all preterite forms, lo, la (pronouns) uses, and all vocabulary.

español V- lunes, el 18 de mayo

Hoy repasamos A B C de capítulo 12 y esta noche la tarea es hacer D E F. Estudiamos y repasamos los usos y las formas del imperfecto del subjuntivo, y tuvimos tres charlas muy interesantes! Mañana vamos a leer Cuadro Cuarto de La mordaza. Y también, hablamos del fin de semana, del Gran Baile, y de lo que hicimos en el sol!

español V- jueves, el 14 de mayo

Hoy tuvimos el examen de capítulo 11, leímos la mitad de Cuadro Cuarto, y la tarea para lunes es A B C páginas 157-160 de Repaso. ¡Aprendimos cómo maquillar a una actriz para que parezca vieja! ¡Mañana es día de comida!

español II- jueves, el 14 de mayo

We corrected and handed in our homework, then we practiced our new pronouns and verbs with some oral and written activities. We reviewed the house assignment (5 rooms, labelled, due Monday), and we started our review/homework packet that is due on Monday. Mañana es día de comida! Exam 3A will be next Wednesday.

español II- miércoles, el 13 de mayo

Today we practiced our vocabulary, did three oral activities from our book, worked with our flashcards, saw the video, and then did three pages of review practice activities in the workbook. We took notes over new information; direct object pronouns, and we have a new worksheet tonight practicing that new concept.

español V- miércoles, el 13 de mayo

Hoy repasamos, leímos y estudiamos el Cuadro Tercero, y también repasamos la tarea acerca de él. Luego, vimos unas charlas y hubo tiempo para organizar los proyectos. Mañana hay examen sobre el capítulo 11 de Repaso.

español V- martes, el 12 de mayo

Hoy repasamos los usos del subjuntivo de capítulo 11, y repasamos la tarea. Luego, formamos grupos para el proyecto de video/periódico, y la tarea para mañana es una hoja acerca de Cuadro Tres de La mordaza. También, vimos una tormenta en una botella, aprendimos acerca de diabetes, y aprendimos cómo hacer un sándwich de crema de cacahuete!

español II - martes, el 12 de mayo

Today we worked on our verbs from chapter 3A (the new pink verb sheet) and our vocabulary on pages 126, 130 and 152 in our new chapter. We handed in last night's homework and practiced all of our new concepts and verbs and usages, including household chores from page 126. We went over our 2B exam from last week, looking at corrections for all parts missed. Homework tonight is a new blue worksheet practicing our new irregular preterite verb forms from chapter 3A. Thursday, we will go over our "dream house" plans, and we will have a 3A Exam next Tuesday.

español II - lunes, el 11 de mayo

We corrected our gold worksheet and handed it in, and practiced our new vocabulary. We watched a little more of Wallace and Grommet, and then we also got a new worksheet for tomorrow/PW 51-52. Food Day will be this Friday, 5/15! :-)

español V - lunes, el 11 de mayo

Hoy entregamos dos tareas de La mordaza: cuadro uno y cuadro dos. Luego, aprendimos acerca del imperfecto del subjuntivo, y recibimos una tarea/hoja para mañana.

español II - lunes, el 4 de abril

We corrected workbook pages 42-43, and then we practiced and reviewed for the 2B Exam, viewing the book video one more time. We took our 2B exam, received a vocabulary list to fill in for tomorrow, and we saw the rest of Buscando a Nemo. TAREA: for tomorrow, write in the words in the vocabulary packet. For Wednesday, also have the flashcards completed. FOOD DAY is moved to FRIDAY, sorry!!! Bring everything Friday, NOT Tuesday.

español V - lunes, el 4 de abril

Hoy repasamos y entregamos I J K, y luego leímos el primer cuadro de La mordaza. La tarea esta noche es L M N de capítulo 11. Hay que entender para miércoles qué pasa y quiénes son los personajes en el primer cuadro de la obra. Consigue el libro en la biblioteca para martes, por favor. DIA DE COMIDA será este viernes, NO mañana; lo siento; tuve que cambiar la fecha. Pero, tendremos DOS, porque vamos a celebrar el fin de los exámenes de B.I. también.

español V -jueves, el 30 de abril

Hoy practicamos los usos del subjuntivo con preguntas de discusión, y repasamos y entregamos partes G y H de cap. 11. Luego, recibimos una hoja blanca con un resumen de todos los usos que se presentan en capítulo 11. La tarea para lunes es I J K, y habrá una redacción que escribir en clase mañana. También, favor de pasar a la biblioteca y conseguir el nuevo libro antes de clase el lunes. La mordaza de Alfonso Sastre; es una obra de teatro que vamos a leer.

español II-jueves, el 30 de abril

Today we learned about AFS programs and living in other cultures. We corrected our yellow packet, and did some reviewing for Monday's exam over chapter 2B. The homework tonight is a blue packet.

español II-miércoles, el 29 de abril

We practiced for our exam (next Monday), signed up for food for Tuesday's culture day, and received a yellow REVIEW and practice packet over chapter 2B.

español V-miércoles, el 29 de abril

Hoy nos habló Sofía, de Argentina! Luego, corregimos y entregamos la tarea y oímos un par de charlas. TAREA es G H de capítulo 11 de Repaso.

español V-martes, el 28 de abril

Hoy vimos el resto de Machuca, and corregimos la tarea. Tarea para mañana es D E F de capítulo 11, y oímos varias charlas.

español II-martes, el 28 de abril

Today we reviewed our verbs and vocabulary, and corrected and handed in the homework. Then, we looked at yesterday's test, and corrected mistakes. We got a new pink review/practice packet over Demonstratives, and we practiced in study groups, as well as reading and practicing in pairs and as a class with exercises in our textbook. Then, we placed Preterite Verb Battleship, and the homework is to finish the pink packet. EXAM 2B is next Monday, over the whole chapter.

español II-lunes, el 27 de abril

We reviewed for and then took our vocabulay and verb quiz, then we practiced five oral activities, including reviewing the video story on page 104. Then, we did 2 listening activities/oral practice from our workbook. Homework tonight is a new vocabulary worksheet with a crossword and then vocabulary practice on two sides.

español V -lunes, el 27 de abril

Hoy los estudiantes de IB recibieron un paquete más de práctica, y luego tuvimos nuestra prueba de capítulo 9. Estudiamos las formas del presente del subjuntivo, y la tarea está en capítulo 11, haciendo A B y C.

español V -viernes, el 24 de abril

Hoy vimos más de Machuca, entregamos la tarea verde, oímos unas charlas, y practicamos cap. 9 para la prueba lunes. Para la prueba lunes, hay que saber las formas de los perfectos, y traducir un poco, como la práctica de en clase hoy y las tareas que HEMOS HECHO. :-)

español II -viernes, el 24 de abril

We practiced our verbs, corrected and handed in the homework, did two speaking activities with the past tense, and then we watched our book video and Gramactiva. Then, we saw 15 minutes of Buscando a Nemo. TAREA: new verb worksheet QUIZ ON MONDAY over p.124 spelling vocabulary (English to Spanish) AND all preterite verb forms from the pink verb sheet.

español II - jueves, el 23 de abril

We had a guest speaker today, Hannah Smith, who talked about the Amigos program, and about the projects she participated in two years ago as a volunteer. She showed us slides of Uruguay and of her family there, and talked about the challenges and rewards from her experience. Tarea: a new worksheet, QUIZ: Monday over p.124 vocabulary and new Preterite verbs from our pink verb sheet and chapter 2B.

español V - jueves, el 23 de abril

Hoy nos habló Katie Sciaef, acerca de sus experiencia viviendo en Nicaragua y siendo voluntaria con el Cuerpo de Paz. Nos mostró fotos y habló de sus proyectos que hizo, y aprendimos mucho! Tarea: una hoja verde, PRUEBA de cap. 9 será lunes

español V - martes, el 21 de abril

Hoy practicamos los varios usos del perfecto, y entregamos nuestra tarea. Leímos la 1a parte de "La consciencia" en Album, y oímos unas charlas. Tarea para jueves: una hoja repasando los perfectos.

español II- martes, el 21 de abril

We practiced our vocabulary with partners, and then we did conversation practice with scripts, using our shopping vocabulary and the past tense. We corrected and handed in our gold crossword and last night's worksheet, PW 45-46. We practiced our past tense verbs, and took notes on the uses of the past tense and the expressions that use the "preterite" tense in Spanish (ayer, anoche, el verano pasado, etc). Then, we started a new worksheet using the preterite forms, and we saw 15-20 minutes of Buscando a Nemo.

español II- lunes, el 20 de abril

We learned some new verbs and completed our pink verb sheet, then we did some vocabulary practice and verb practice. Homework: complete the gold crossword AND the new worksheet, and keep reviewing your p. 124 vocabulary and your verbs on the verb grid.

español V- lunes, el 20 de abril

Leímos libros de niños, repasamos el examen de IB, y la tarea es escribir un párrafo, acerca de cosas que has hecho en tu vida, cosas que habías hecho para la edad de ___ y cosas que habrás hecho para la edad de ______ - escribe media página.

español V- viernes, el 17 de abril

Hoy vimos más de Machuca, y practicamos los usos de la probabilidad de los perfectos. Entregamos la tarea (K L M), y la tarea para lunes es N O Q. B.I.: vamos a repasar el nuevo paquete de 2004 el lunes, no se olviden!

español II- viernes, el 17 de abril

Hoy practicamos el vocabulario, y entregamos (handed in) la tarea. Sam Vogel was our guest speaker, telling us about his year living in Brazil! We took notes on this/that words, and then we got our homework packet, due Monday.

español II- jueves, el 16 de abril

We corrected and handed in our homework, and did a lot of practice activities with our vocabulary. Then, we worked on our new past tense verb sheet, adding -er and -ir verbs, and then we practiced those. We identified and labelled body parts on Anatomy Volnteers, and took pictures! Then, we practiced a game of Password, giving clues about new vocabuary to our partners. Homework tonight is a new worksheet working with our p. 124 vocabulary list.

español V- jueves, el 16 de abril

Hoy los estudiantes de B.I. repasaron dos exámenes de práctica, y los estudiantes inteligentes que NO están tomando B.I. :-) jugaron juegos de mesa por medio período. Luego repasamos y entregamos la tarea, y la tarea para mañana es P. 120-122 K L M, y oímos un par de charlas.

español V- miércoles, el 15 de abril

Practicamos el "pretérito perfecto," y revisamos y entregamos la tarea. También, recibimos nuevos compañeros para este cuarto. Hicimos una actividad oral, pensando en personas a quién vamos a entrevistar, y luego tuvimos que preparar unas pregunas para hacerles. TAREA: G H I de capítulo 9, usando "había," o el "pluscuamperfecto.

español II- miércoles, el 15 de abril

Today we reviewed our numbers and practiced the vocabulary on pages 98-99, then we learned some new verbs (the past tense/pretérito) and wrote verbs on our new verb-organizer sheet. We placed a dice game in groups, practicing our numbers, and we got a new worksheet as homework for tonight.

español II- martes, el 14 de abril

We found out our grades from 3rd quarter and saw our exams from chapter 2A. We learned new vocabulary about clothing, on two worksheets and a packet, and we practiced our p. 124 vocabulary from chapter 2B. Homework is a yellow worksheet on the words on pages 98-99 in the book.

español V - martes, el 14 de abril

Hoy hablamos de nuestro fin de semana, discutimos la Pascua Florida, y luego aprendimos acerca del "presente del perfecto," un tiempo verbal de forma compuesta, con dos partes. Luego oímos unas charlas, y la tarea para mañana es D E F de capítulo 9.

español V - viernes, el 10 de abril

Hoy presentamos las dramitas acerca del futuro y las utopias, y luego vimos 20 minutos más de Machuca. No hay tarea para martes; que pasen un buen fin de semana!

español II - viernes, el 10 de abril

Today we corrected and handed in our gold packet on Reflexive verbs, and then we wrote and performed skits about our Daily Routines. We saw a little more of "Buscando a Nemo," and our homework is a new vocabulary list to fill in, and make flashcards for - all due on Tuesday.

español II - jueves, el 9 de abril

Warm-up: we practiced our estar/ser uses, then we corrected the workbook homework from yesterday, pages 33-34. We reviewed all uses of the reflexive verbs, and then we took our test. Homework tonight is a gold packet on Reflexive Verb uses.

español V- jueves, el 9 de abril

Hoy tuvimos el examen de literatura, y hay tarea para mañana: pp116-117 (capítulo 9) A B C. Empezamos a preparar una presentación dramática para mañana, y tendremos un poco más tiempo mañana antes de las presentaciones.

español V- miércoles, el 8 de abril

Mañana: examen de literatura; hay que conocer las historias que leímos, entender los argumentos, reconocer los temas y las ideas centrales, y recordar lo que pasa en cada cuento.

español II - miércoles, el 8 de abril

Today we reviewed chapter 2A for our exam on Thursday, and our homework is in the workbook, pages 33-34. We re-read the video story, did a translation review activity, took notes on what's on the test tomorrow, and practiced all of our verbs and vocabulary.

español II - martes, el 7 de abril

We corrected our homework and handed it in, and we sang Heads and Shoulders! Then, we practiced our vocabulary and also our verbs, with 5 different speaking, reading and conversation activities. We did some listening comprehension practice from our workbook, and we got a worksheet as tonight's homework. Exam over chapter 2A will be this Thursday.

español V - martes, el 7 de abril

Repasamos el paquete de repaso acerca de los cuentos que hemos leído, y discutimos los temas y también a los personajes. Luego, vimos unas charlas, y hay una hoja de repaso acerca de capítulo 6 como tarea esta noche. Miércoles: prueba de capítulo 6 de Repaso, y el jueves habrá una prueba acerca de la literatura del cuarto.

español V - lunes, el 6 de abril

Hoy practicamos los usos del futuro y el condicional, y luego leímos un nuevo cuento, El general Rueda. Oímos unas charlas, y recibimos un paquete para practicar la información de los cuentos. Haz nada más las primeras 3 cuentos para mañana. Miércoles: prueba de cap. 6 de Repaso, Jueves es el examen de literatura.

español II - lunes, el 6 de abril

Today we practiced our reflexive verbs, and took notes about SER/ESTAR and Mio, tuyo, etc. uses of stressed possessive adjectives. Then, we practiced with review flashcards using all of our expressions in chapter 2A. Exam over chapter (pages 71-96) is this Thursday, and homework is a new worksheet practicing all of our new information from today.

español II - viernes, el 3 de abril

Warm-up: we practiced putting together TWO verbs with reflexive verbs, and then we corrected our yellow worksheet. We practiced for the map quiz and then took it (countries and capitals), and then we played Battleship with our reflexive verbs, and watched a bit of Nemo! Tarea para lunes is a new worksheet which we picked up after the quiz.

español V-viernes, el 3 de abril

Repasamos y entregamos la tarea (M y O), y luego oímos tres charlas. Empezamos la película Machuca (acerca de Chile en los años 1970), y la tarea para lunes es una hoja de repaso sobre capítulo 6.

español V- jueves, el 2 de abril

Hoy practicamos las formas del condicional y repasamos la tarea. Luego, leímos "El tiempo borra," y habrá examen de literatura el próximo jueves, y una prueba de capítulo 6 el próximo miércoles. Fuimos a España y a Uruguay por medio de fotos bonitas y unas charlas! Tarea: M y O de capítulo 6 de Repaso.

español II - jueves, el 2 de abril

Today we worked on reviewing the face vocabulary, then we added some new verbs to our verb sheet. We got a new list of "animal partners," and then we practiced verbs and acting them out with our new partner today. We did some reading, reviewing the video story from yesterday's viewing of the chapter video, then we translated the script, and then we wrote out answers in our workbook for pages 25-27 and turned in pages 25-26. We did a listening activity on p. 28, and will finish tomorrow. Tonight's homework is a yellow worksheet, and there is a MAP QUIZ tomorrow, identifying the countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries.

español II - miércoles, el 1 de abril

Warm-up: we practiced our new reflexive verbs and shared our sentences/homework. We wrote in the rest of the front side of the new verb sheet, and practiced the forms, and then played Lotería with those verbs. Then, we practiced our vocabulary from page 96 and then played Circle The Word. We watched our chapter video story, and we have a worksheet which is tonight's homework. MAP QUIZ this Friday: identify the countries and capitals of all of the Spanish-speaking countries.

español V - miércoles, el 1 de abril

Hoy contamos chistes por alrededor de una hora, y luego vimos el resto de Casi Casi. Oímos varias charlas/presentaciones culturales, y la tarea para mañana es J K L de capítulo 6 de Repaso.

español V -martes, el 31 de marzo

Hoy repasamos GHI de capítulo 6, y entregamos esa tarea. Luego, practicamos muchos usos del futuro y el condicional, y luego oímos unas charlas culturales. Tarea: Trae un chiste para mañana, Día de Chistes, el 32 de marzo. :-) ¿Viste el letrero en Elmo Studds, la tienda en Durham/Boones: "Se ha cambiado el día de tonterías de abril a jueves en vez de miércoles."

español II -martes, el 31 de marzo

We practiced our vocabulary, corrected and handed in the green crossword puzzle, learned new vocabulary for more body parts, and did a practice art project drawing an extraterrestrial. We took notes on Reflexive Verbs and started writing in all of the new verbs on a verb grid/organizer. Homework: p.96/textbook: write 15 creative sentences. QUIZ FRIDAY: Map of Spanish Speaking countries; identify countries and capitals on a map.

español II -lunes, el 30 de marzo

We did a warm-up with vocabulary and then we practiced our new vocabulary on p.96, and corrected the pink worksheet. We worked on a green crossword puzzle with new vocabulary, and then we got a handout and practiced vocabulary for body parts. Homework: a new worksheet based on pages 70-71 vocabulary in the textbook.

español V-lunes, el 30 de marzo

Hoy repasamos la tarea (D E F, cap. 6), y la nueva tarea para mañana es partes G H I. Oímos unas charlas, y los estudiantes de B.I repasamos un examen de práctica y los otros estudiantes jugaron juegos de mesa.

español V-viernes, el 20 de marzo

Practicamos unas conversaciones usando el futuro, vimos las pruebas de ayer, y oímos una charla. Luego vimos casi toda de Casi Casi - vamos a ver el resto de la película el lunes. TAREA: D E F capítulo 6 de Repaso. IB - tengan el examen de práctica todo hecho para lunes el 30. Que pasen unas muy buenas vacaciones!!!

español V-jueves, el 19 de marzo

Hoy entregamos el paquete de repaso de capítulo 5, y tomamos la prueba sobre ese capítulo. Luego, oímos unas charlas. Tarea para viernes: A B C páginas 76-77, y DEF para lunes después de las vacaciones. Estudiantes de B.I. tienen que llenar el nuevo paquete de práctica para lunes, el 30 de marzo.

español II-jueves, el 19 de marzo

We reviewed for our exam, corrected and handed in our homework, and then took the 1B EXAM today. Homework: fill in the new 2A vocabulary list, and make flashcards for 3/30, the Monday when we return.

español II-miércoles, el 18 de marzo

Today we did a warm-up with all of our expressions from chapter 1B, and then we shared our art projects in groups. We saw our graded quizzes from yesterday. We played a review game with all of the information from chapter 1B, and then we took notes over exactly what's on tomorrow's test. The homework tonight is the worksheet of 20 translation sentences using 1B information. TEST 1B: pages 42 - 68, saber vs. conocer, tan/tanto + como, and Hace...que in questions and answers. You will have to construct sentences with all of these structures, as well as answer questions. Study all of your homework, and all of the pages in the textbook for this chapter.

español V-miércoles, el 18 de marzo

Hoy repasamos los usos del pretérito y el imperfecto, y jugamos un juego de mesa practicando los usos. Luego, oímos varias charlas, y la tarea esta noche es hacer D E F del mismo paquete de ayer. Prueba mañana: capítulo 5 de Repaso - los usos del pretérito y el imperfecto para expresar el pasado.

español V-martes, el 17 de marzo

Escuchamos música de los celtíberos, con una gaita galleta! Luego, repasamos la tarea y la entregamos. Hoy es el día de los pequeños duendes mágicos en Irlanda, y todos somos irlandeses hoy! Tarea: un paquete. Prueba de capítulo 5 es este jueves. Las presentaciones del libro de Lecturas son mañana/miércoles.

español II-martes, el 17 de marzo

Warm-up: we practiced our vocabulary, then did five partner conversation/gap activities with our vocabulary. We corrected and handed in the homework and reviewed for our quiz, then took the vocabulary quiz. Then, we worked on a gold packet with comparative expressions with tan/tanto. Homework: art project about Mis actividades y pasatiempos.

español II- lunes, el 16 de marzo

Today we practiced our vocabulary and our expressions with "hace...que" to express "how long," in questions and answers. We practiced with our vocabulary picture cards, and did three conversation activities using our structures and vocabulary from chapter 1B. We also corrected and handed in our homework, and we have a worksheet (crossword) due tomorrow. For Wednesday, complete the picture project with the 6 boxes, describing your activities and pastimes. Tomorrow/Tuesday is our vocabulary-spelling quiz with 20 words from page 68, and this Thursday we will have our unit 1B exam over pages 42-68.

español V - lunes, el 16 de marzo

Hoy hablamos del fin de semana, repasamos y entregamos la tarea, y oímos unas charlas. También, repasamos y entregamos las preguntas de Qué pasó de "Un oso y un amor." Tarea: una nueva hoja JUEVES: prueba de capítulo 5 de Repaso.

español V - jueves, el 12 de marzo

Practicamos los usos del pretérito y el imperfecto y repasamos y entregamos la tarea. Luego, oímos unas charlas, y vimos un poco más de Casi-Casi, la película puertorriqueña que estamos viendo. Tarea: Q y S al fin de capítulo 5. Para lunes, traiga las respuestas a las preguntas de "qué pasó" al final de Un oso y un amor, que las vamos a repasar. También, habrá una prueba la semana entrante sobre capítulo 5 de Repaso, probablemente el miércoles.

español II- jueves, el 12 de marzo

Warm-up: we practiced putting "tan/tanto" sentences together, with our comparative expressions, and then we corrected and handed in the homework. We practiced our vocabulary and did some conversation practice with a new blue question list using this chapter's structures. QUIZ next Tuesday 3/17: spelling p.68 vocabulary words, EXAM next Thursday, 3/19 over pages 42-68, chapter 1B in our book. Homework: pages 21 - 22 in the workbook

español II- miércoles, el 11 de febrero

Warm-up: we reviewed the uses and forms of saber and conocer, and then corrected our homework. We practiced our new vocabulary from page 68 with flashcards, pictionary, and sentence-constructing with our new partners . Then, we reviewed the video story and did the comprehension exercises from the workbook and handed in pages 15-16. Tarea: a new worksheet

español V - miércoles, el 11 de febrero

Hoy repasamos la tarea, oímos unas charlas, y practicamos los usos del imperfecto y el pretérito. Hubo muchas discusiones interesantes acerca de los temas de las charlas. Tarea: L y M de páginas 66-68

español V- lunes, el 9 de marzo

Precaliento: mucha conversación, incluyendo cuentos acerca del pasado. Luego, discutimos las niñeces de nuestros padres y abuelos, y acabamos la lectura de Un oso y un amor. Tarea para miércoles es acabar las preguntas de comprensión de "Qué pasó," y la tarea para mañana es G H J(A) de Repaso, capítulo 5.

español II- lunes, el 9 de marzo

Warm-up: we reviewed our verbs from last chapter, and then corrected homework. We practiced our p.68 vocabulary with our flashcards, and then we watched our new video story. We read the script and translated it on pages 48-49. Homework is a worksheet using pages 42-43 information.

español II- jueves, el 5 de marzo

Warm-up: we practiced conversations, questions and answers aloud with our new partner, then we went over our p. 68 new vocabulary. We practiced discussing our school and extracurricular activities, and we worked with the vocabulary on pages 42-47 in the book. Then, we played Verb Battleship as a review, and we saw 20 min. of Ice Age II en español. Homework: a new worksheet using pages 42-43 vocabulary, AND finish your p.68 flashcards AND have your vocabulary list filled in from yesterday!

español V - jueves, el 5 de marzo

Hoy repasamos los usos del imperfecto cuando se combina con el pretérito, y oímos muchas charlas. Luego, vimos una parte de la película puertorriqueña Casi Casi. Tarea: acabar con la redacción, y entrevistar a un padre/madre/abuelo.

español II - miércoles, el 4 de marzo

Warm-up - we practiced our affirmative and negative expressions, and then did a vocabulary speaking exercise with picture flashcards. Then, we took our 1A exam, and got our new vocabulary list. Homework for tomorrow is fill in the list, and you'll have until Monday to get all of the flashcards made.

español V - miércoles, el 4 de marzo

Precaliento - conversamos usando el imperfecto con el pretérito, y repasamos y entregamos la tarea. Luego discutimos Un oso, y continuamos la lectura del cuento, traduciendo la historia. Hubo tres charlas con mucha discusión y unos debates. Tarea: D E F cap. 5, p. 59-60

español V - martes, el 3 de marzo

Hoy repasamos la tarea, practicamos las formas del pretérito, y luego tomamos el examen de capítulo 4 sobre el pretérito. Oímos tres charlas y discutimos muchos temas. Tarea: capítulo 5, A B C practicando las formas del imperfecto.

español II - martes, el 3 de marzo

Warm-up: we practiced our negative expressions, then we corrected and turned in the homework. We practiced several conversation dialogues with situations from our chapter, and then we translated review sentences in groups, corrected that list, and handed it in. NO homework tonight. :-) Study: pages 14 - 40, all of chapter 1A for tomorrow's test.

español II - lunes, el 2 de marzo

Warm-up: we practiced writing sentences with 1A vocabulary and verbs, and then we corrected and handed in our homework. Today, we reviewed many grammar concepts: stem-changing verbs, the affirmative and negative verbs and vocabulary. We read 4 articles in the textbook and did several oral conversation partner activities. Then, we practiced with review translation flashcards, in a Pass the Cards activity, to get the verb forms and meanings memorized. Tarea: a new worksheet using 1A concepts. Test on Wednesday over pages 14 - 40, chapter 1A - all verbs, vocabulary grammar and reading selections.

español V - lunes, el 2 de marzo

Precaliento: Hoy nos entrevistamos el uno al otro acerca del fin de semana, luego repasamos y entregamos la tarea. Practicamos conversaciones acerca de La camisa de Margarita, y oímos una charla. Luego, leímos Un oso y un amor, y empezamos las preguntas de Qué paso. Hay una hoja como tarea para mañana, y mañana (Fernando, ojo - pon atención!) hay prueba sobre capítulo 4 de Repaso/las formas y los significados del pretérito.

español II - viernes, el 27 de febrero

We did our warm-up with our stem-changing verbs, and then we corrected and handed in the two-page worksheet that was homework. We practiced our verbs and then took our verb quiz. We wrote and performed skits using our vocabulary and verbs from chapter 1A - very dramatic! Homework is workbook pages 13 - 14. Exam on unit 1A is next Wednesday; don't forget to study!

español V - viernes, el 27 de febrero

Hoy repasamos la tarea y también hicimos una parte más con la lectura acerca de los violines robados. Luego, oímos muchas charlas y discutimos varios temas, incluyendo las drogas, narcotraficantes, la contaminación, y más. Tarea: una hoja de repaso, usando los verbos de cap. 4 en el pretérito.

español II - jueves, el 26 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced our reflexive verbs, and then we corrected and handed in our homework. With our new partners, we worked on the verbs by practicing their forms, meanings and uses aloud and in writing. We did some more practice quizzes like tomorrow's quiz, and then we did a yellow review packet about stem-changing verbs with our new study groups. Homework: a 2-sided worksheet reviewing the information in chapter 1A, including verbs. Tomorrow's quiz: know all verbs on both sides of our new verb sheet (the one with pensar), and be able to write conjugations out with correct spelling.

español V - jueves, el 26 de febrero

Precaliento - practicamos los verbs irregulares en el pretérito, y luego repasamos y entregamos nuestra tarea. Luego, practicamos los verbos con una lista y con muchas preguntas y conversaciones acerca del pasado. Entonces discutimos varios temas de La camisa de Margarita, y oímos unas charlas y las discutimos. Tarea: O, Q de capítulo 4.

español V - miércoles, el 25 de febrero

Hoy repasamos la tarea y la entregamos. Luego, discutimos qué objetos pondríamos en una cápsula de tiempo, en parejas, y discutimos juntos, toda la clase, también. Empezamos las charlas de "un problema para resolver" y vamos a continuar con ellas mañana. Tarea: L M N en capítulo 4.

español II - miércoles, el 25 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced our new verbs, and then we did question and answer practice with the verbs with a new partner. After that, we read our poster biographies in small groups, and some Stars shared with the whole class. Then, we practiced our verbs with Lotería (Bingo) and then again with Battleship, in pairs. We have a worksheet tonight which is practicing the verbs and their meanings and forms. Quiz Friday over all of the new verbs on our verb sheet, both sides.

español V, martes, el 24 de febrero

Hoy corregimos y entregamos la tarea, y luego leímos La camisa de Margarita, y contestamos las preguntas de qué pasó. Mañana vamos a acabar nuestro repaso de esas preguntas, y también vamos a discutir el cuento un poco más. Tarea: IJK de capítulo 4, usando el pretérito, y mañana empezamos una nueva charla. Mañana presentan Graciela, Lupe y Juana, y esta charla es acerca de un problema (universal/mundial, etc.) y posibles soluciones.

español II, martes, el 24 de febrero

Today our warm-up was practicing our new stem-changing verbs. Then, we corrected our two-sided worksheet, and turned it in. We sat with new partners and practiced our verbs, and we added 5 more verbs and their forms to our verb grid. We practiced with the Dice Game, to learn all of the conjugations. We also practiced with a gold Question/Answer practice activity, and then we did a listening activity in our workbooks and handed in those pages. Homework tonight: Textbook page 13, make a Diamond Poem, colorful, using all of the elements described on that page, to present in a small group. Friday: quiz on verb forms from our verb sheet.

español V- lunes, el 23 de febrero

Viernes, el 20 de febrero

Practicamos los verbos de capítulo 3, y tomamos la prueba sobre ese capítulo. Luego oímos unas charlas, y tuvimos tarea del capítulo 4: A B C sobre el pretérito.

lunes, el 23 de febrero
Practicamos los nuevos verbos, y tuvimos una "tertulia" como el precaliento para empezar clase. Luego corregimos/repasamos y entregamos nuestra tarea, e hicimos conversaciones con tarjetas acerca de los personajes en Una sortija para mi novia. La tarea esta noche es E F G H en capítulo 4.

español II- lunes, el 23 de febrero

FRIDAY - 20 de febrero
We practiced our new verbs, added verbs to our verb sheet, did two conversation practice activities with our partners, and then had our vocabulary quiz. Homework was a worksheet, due on Monday.


lunes, el 23 de febrero
Warm-up: we practiced our new vocabulary, and then we corrected our 15 sentences and read them to our partners. We practiced all of our new vocabulary and verbs with several activities, including a conversation partner-gap activity and a Dot Game. We wrote in the rest of the front side of the new verb sheet, looked at our quiz from Friday, and talked about study techniques to be prepared for future quizzes. Homework is a worksheet, and we started each section. Quiz this Friday on the verbs that "stem-change" that we have on our new verb sheet - know the spelling and meanings.

español V - jueves, el 19 de febrero

Hoy nos preparamos para la prueba mañana sobre capítulo 3, practicando con una hoja de repaso y unas tarjetas con un compañero. Luego, oímos tres charlas, y tenemos tarea sobre cap. 3. Prueba mañana: cap. 3 verbos en el presente; los significados y las formas.

español II - jueves, el 19 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced answering questions with our vocabulary, and then we corrected and handed in our homework. We practiced vocabulary with a new partner, and then we learned a set of new StemChanging verbs. We wrote in the new verbs on our new verb sheet, and then we watched our video that goes with the book. We re-read and translated the book's script for the dvd, and then we did three pages of comprehension exercises from our workbook. We have a new worksheet due tomorrow AND there's a spelling quiz over page 40 vocabulary.

español II - miércoles, el 18 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced p. 40 vocabulary, and then we corrected our crossword, our -ar verb worksheet, and our blue map activity from yesterday. We handed all of those in, and then worked with a new partner on vocabulary from p. 40. We learned new information from the book on pages 18, 10, 22 and 23, and practiced about 8 oral conversations with our partner. Then, we got our workbooks and did three listening activities and handed those in. Homework: New worksheet which we started in class

español V - miércoles, el 18 de febrero

Hoy practicamos los verbos de capítulo 3, y entregamos las frases creativas. Vimos el resto de la película "Valentín," y a todos nos gustó muchísimo! TAREA: X, AA en las páginas 37-38 en Repaso. Prueba este viernes, sobre capítulo 3.

español V - martes, el 17 de febrero

Hoy repasamos los verbos de capítulo 3 de Repaso, y practicamos las formas y los significados en el precaliento y en apuntes. Repasamos y entregamos la tarea (era una hoja), y luego tuvimos pequeñas conversaciones con el compañero de hoy/llama. Repasamos toda la historia de Una sortija en Album, y contestamos y entregamos las pregunas de Qué pasó, en forma escrita. Oímos un par de charlas, y la tarea es utilizar la lista de verbos de capítulo 3 para crear 15 frases ORIGINALES, usando el presente.

español II-martes, el 17 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced our new 1A chapter vocabulary, and then we corrected and turned in the worksheet packet, pages 5-7. We got new Clock Partners for partner work, and then we practiced fluency questions/answers, and then vocabulary flashcards with our partners today. We worked on a geography worksheet with questions about South America in Spanish, and our homework is to do the other side (capitals + countries) and also do the additional -ar verb review worksheet as homework. Don't forget your book; it has to be with you, and covered, every day. :-)

español II-viernes, el 13 de febrero

Warm-up: we learned vocabulary about Romance y Amor! We corrected last night's homework (the map packet), and practiced all of the capitals and countries with the Capital Rap. We practiced with our page 40 vocabulary flashcards for chapter 1A, and then we practiced the vocabulary again with a crossword puzzle. It's due on Tuesday, along with the packet, pages 5-7 of worksheets. Use pages 14-15 in the book for help with that homework packet. Next week: quiz over countries and capitals, and also a spelling test on page 40 vocabulary.

español V-viernes, el 13 de febrero

Repasamos ORST de capítulo 3, y le escribimos a Querida Señorita Resuélvelotodo con problemas. Oímos unas charlas, e hicimos tarjetas del día de San Valentín, y vimos la película de Valentín. Tarea: una hoja de capítulo 3 de Repaso. Charlas martes: Carlos, Mercedes y Pele

español V- jueves, el 12 de febrero

Oímos unas charlas acerca de libros y repasamos y entregamos nuestra tarea. Vimos una parte de la película Valentín, y tenemos tarea en Repaso: ORST páginas 53-55.

español II- jueves, el 12 de febrero

We worked on and corrected our new verb packet from class yesterday, and then we worked with partners to practice with our new vocabulary flashcards. We reviewed how to tell time, with clocks and a worksheet packet. Then, we started our Map Packet, filling in all of the countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries, and geography of those places. Homework - finish work on map packet.

español II- martes, el 10 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced our question words, then corrected our homework. We did a practice and review activity with translation cards in groups, and then we took our Para empezar chapter quiz, and started filling in new vocabulary. Homework for tomorrow: fill in the list of words, and make a set of flashcards for Thursday.

español V- martes, el 10 de febrero

Oímos unas charlas y acerca de la Caja de Kylie, y tomamos la prueba sobre capítulo 1 de Repaso. Luego, hicimos una tarea acerca de Una carta a Dios, y tenemos tarea: DEFG de capítulo 3 de Repaso, para mañana.

español V- lunes, el 9 de febrero

Hoy acabamos con las cajas, y repasamos la hoja de tarea. Recibimos una nueva hoja, y oímos dos charlas acerca de libros. La prueba mañana es sobre las formas y significados de los verbos de capítulo 1 del libro Repaso. El pizarrón tiene ahora una lista de las charlas, con tu nombre y qué día vas a presentar tu informe de libro.

español II- lunes, el 9 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced our vocabulary and verbs and practiced answering questions. We corrected our homework worksheet, and then worked with partners to practice with our flashcards, practice with the gold question/answer practice sheet, and create conversations with role-play situation cards. We reviewed verbs and question words with the textbook, using pages 6 -12, practicing nationalities and all of our grammar. We did a listening activity about nationalities and activities, for 5 oral points, and received a study-review guide over what to study for tomorrow's quiz, and a homework worksheet translating questions.

español II- viernes, el 6 de febrero

We did a warm-up with our adjectives and nationalities, and then we corrected and handed in the PW pages 3-4 worksheet. We practiced interview questions with a partner, and then we created and presented introduction skits about our hobbies and activities. Homework is a new worksheet, and there is a quiz next Tuesday over all pages 2-12 in our book, including verbs, vocabulary, adjectives, nationalities, and question words.

español V - viernes, el 6 de febrero

Hoy repasamos la hoja que fue la tarea, y recibimos una nueva hoja como tarea para lunes. Acabamos con casi todas las cajas, y el lunes podremos acabar con los demás. El martes habrá prueba sobre capítulo 1 de Repaso.

español V - viernes, el 6 de febrero

Hoy repasamos la hoja que fue la tarea, y recibimos una nueva hoja como tarea para lunes. Acabamos con casi todas las cajas, y el lunes podremos acabar con los demás. El martes habrá prueba sobre capítulo 1 de Repaso.

español II - jueves, el 5 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced SER and SER DE with nationalities and countries. We worked with partners on our vocabulary and verbs, and we did an oral "gap" conversation activity, finding out where people were from on a map. We also sang the weather and seasons song, and practiced all of our new vocabulary and some of the food vocabulary from Spanish 1. We played LOTERIA with -ar verbs, and prizes! You can always donate candy, etc. to my prize basket! The homework is a worksheet, PW 3-4. QUIZ next Tuesday over all of what we've been learning in the book, pages 2-13 (adjectives, verbs and vocabulary).

español V - jueves, el 5 de febrero

Hoy repasamos y entregamos la tarea de K L P y practicamos las expresiones con "desde" y "hace" para expresar tiempo. Presentamos algunas cajas, y las vamos a concluir mañana. Tarea: una hoja de práctica con los verbos de capítulo 1.

español V - miércoles, el 4 de febrero

Hoy practicamos los nuevos verbos de capítulo 1 de Repaso, y corregimos y entregamos la tarea. Luego, practicamos inventando situaciones fantásticas y mágicas, y creamos situaciones dramáticas acerca de ellas. Empezamos una lección acerca de la pronunciación, e hicimos la mitad del paquete, practicando la manera correcta para pronunciar las palabras. La tarea es K, L y P de capítulo 1 de Repaso, y vamos a presentar las Cajas acerca de mí mañana.

español II - miércoles, el 4 de febrero

Warm-up: we practiced our new vocabulary with a fill-in the blank practice, then we went over our vocabulary and reviewed pronunciation and all of the nationalities. We took notes on adjective forms and practiced them, we filled in a vocabulary crossword puzzle with the words from our vocabulary list, and we filled in the rest of the front of the verb sheet. We played The Dot Game with our verb forms as a practice and review activity, and we sang/spoke along with a FAST rap about countries and nationalities. We did speaking and reading activities from our book on pages 2, 3, 6 and 7, and we have a homework worksheet tonight. ALSO tonight: cover your book, and organize your binder for tomorrow. Flashcards are also due; they were assigned two days ago.

español II - martes, el 3 de febrero

Warm-up: we listed words in different categories, and then we reviewed more of our gold vocabulary packet. We practiced pronunciation from a new list of vocabulary from our book's first chapter, and we did a yellow worksheet about our book, finding different information. We took notes on verb forms and subject pronouns, and started filling in our new verb sheet. Homework: fill in the list of words on the vocabulary list, and have the flashcards completed by Thursday.

español V - martes, el 3 de febrero

Hoy hicimos unas prácticas de Repaso, y unas actividades orales con nuevo vocabulario. Leímos Una carta a Dios, y contestamos las preguntas de "qué pasó," en forma escrita. Luego, empezamos una actividad de conversación en parejas, planeando un exilio a una isla desierta, y decidiendo qué empacar. TAREA: C, D y E de páginas 7 y 8 en Repaso. Para jueves: prepararse para presentar la Caja acerca de mí.

español V - lunes, el 2 de febrero

Hoy recibimos hojas acerca del curso, e información acerca de lo que vamos a hacer. Recogimos nuestros dos libros en la biblioteca, y entrevistamos a un compañero, y luego se lo presentamos a la clase entera. TAREA: una pequeña autobiografía de 1/2 página, y llenar la hoja verde.

espanol II - lunes, el 2 de febrero

WELCOME TO SPANISH 2!!! Today, we got our class syllabus and learned the classroom rules, then we had a quiz on those rules. We spoke with partners and reviewed vocabulary for 10 different topics, on butcher paper posters. We received a packet of level 1 vocabulary to review, and we checked out our Spanish 2 books.
HOMEWORK: have your parents sign the syllabus, "bookmark" this blogspot URL, cover your textbook, and get your binder or a section in one organized for tomorrow! Hasta mañana.

español II- jueves, el 22 de enero

Warm-up: we practiced more uses of the two past tenses, and then we did listening activities and video activities with the 4B chapter information. We also started to review for the final exam, with our gold packet, outlining what we need to review. We watched several of the project presentations, and we'll finish the rest on Friday. Our homework is a new worksheet. This is the final blog of this course. For the final exam, be sure to study every chapter from PE through 4B, including all verbs and vocabulary (except 3B, which we skipped in this course), and it will be a fairly long, comprehensive exam.

español I - jueves, el 22 de enero

Warmup: we practiced translating questions, then we learned new verbs and vocabulary from chapter 4B. We watched the video, read and translated the dialogue, and did several partner practice activities. Homework: pages 76-78 in the workbook. This is the final blog for this course. For the final exam, study units PE through 5B, including all vocabulary and verbs. Study hard; the final is quite comprehensive.

español I - miércoles, el 21 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced Ir + al, a la, and then corrected and handed in homework. We practiced uses of verbs and vocabulary from this chapter on two worksheets, and did some other speaking and writing activities. Homework is a blue worksheet packet and also the 4B vocabulary list.

español II - miércoles, el 21 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: today we worked on a lot of uses of Preterite and Imperfect, with the warm-up and two stories and worksheets and some pair work. We practiced our new uses of reciprocal reflexive verbs, and then worked on our projects. Homework is a worksheet.

español II - martes, el 20 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: información acerca del nuevo presidente. We practiced our new vocabulary, learned about more regions in Spain, and practiced the vocabulary at the beginning of chapter 4B. Then, we watched our video, and had work time with our partners to finish creating the script for our projects this week. Homework: a new crossword puzzle with 4B vocabulary.

español I - martes, el 20 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: información del presidente nuevo. We corrected the homework, and then learned how to put IR + AL and IR + A LA together in sentences, when we talk about going places. Then, we did a listening activity and practiced our sentences and how to say we go places with practice exercises in writing, and orally in the book. Homework: workbook pages 69-70

español I- viernes, el 15 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced talking about our favorite activities to do on weekends, and we reviewed all of the family vocabulary for making a family tree. We went over yesterday's exam and corrected our mistakes, and then we practiced all of our new 4A vocabulary, including the question words, and we watched our chapter video. Homework: pages 67-68 in the workbook for Tuesday.

español II- viernes, el 15 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced putting sentences together using TWO past tenses together. We shared the project (textbook p. 205) that was last night's homework and turned it in. We outlined our project for next week (the story/adventure, narrated in the past tense), and started outlines and rough drafts with our writing partners for that assignment. Homework: the new 4B vocabulary list: fill it in (no flashcards required this time).

español II- jueves, el 14 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: We practiced asking and answering questions about our childhood, then we reviewed all of the uses and forms of the preterite compared with the imperfect in a worksheet we did in groups. We corrected our homework, and then we practiced contrasting the two past tenses, and we also practiced telling stories with events that occurred in the past. We will be finishing a project next week with stories in the past tense. Tonight's homework is the Project at the end of the chapter, telling 5 things about our childhood and illustrating it to talk about in small groups tomorrow.

español I- jueves, el 14 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced asking and answering questions about our meals and foods and vocabulary from this chapter, and then we corrected and handed in the homework. We reviewed from the book and did some practice activities, then we took our unit 3B exam. Homework for tomorrow is to write in all of the 4A vocabulary and also make flashcards for the new vocabulary.

español I- miércoles, el 14 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced the verb SER and then corrected the blue review packet. We worked with partners to complete a crossword and practice pronouncing the vocabulary, and we quizzed each other on the vocabulary with flashcards and our list. Then, we did two conversation practice activities, and then a review translation game to prepare for the test tomorrow. the homework is in the workbook: pages 64-65

español II- miércoles, el 14 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced our imperfect verb forms, corrected our homework packet, and then did flashcard practice with all vocabulary words. We made up sentences with the picture cards, and then did a crossword puzzle. We did a writing assignment from the book on page 197 about Sir Isaac Newton, and then we did a practice listening activity from our workbook. Finally, we interviewed our partners about childhood toys and family traditions. Homework: a new worksheet with vocabulary from chapter 4A.

español I- martes, el 13 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced our adjective forms, and then we corrected the workbook pages that were homework. We practiced vocabulary with our partners, and did three other oral practice activities, including review and translation and conversation activities. We took notes over what's on the test this Thursday, over chapter 3B. The homework tonight is a blue packet, which we started each section of in class today.

español II- martes, el 13 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced the imperfect verb forms, then did vocabulary work with our homework, flashcards and our book. We finished some comprehension exercises from our workbook, and took notes on new uses of the Imperfecto vs El Pretérito for telling stories in the past tense. Worksheet packet is tonight's homework.

español II- lunes, el 12 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced family vocabulary from chapter 4A intro. section "A ver si recuerdas," and then we did 5 oral practice activities with our partner. We watched the chapter video story, discussed our childhoods, and then practiced vocabulary and re-read the video script. Homework: a 3-page packet practicing 4A vocabulary.

español I- lunes, el 12 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced -er verbs and new vocabulary, and then we corrected our yellow worksheet that was homework. We practiced all of our new vocabulary, and did 3 oral interactice interview practices with our new partners. We did a listening comprehension practice, and finished all new material for the exam this Thursday over chapter 3B. Tarea: workbook pages 63-65

español I- viernes, el 9 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: we practiced pl 168 vocabulary, and then we corrected the homework. We drilled each other on vocabulary with our flashcards, and learned some new verbs, wrote them on the verb sheet, and practiced them with the Dot Game. We did several practice activities out of the book, then we learned about Mate tea (from Argentina), and then we did a listening comprehension exercise on a blue handout. Homework: yellow worksheet

español II- viernes, el 9 de enero de 2009

Warm-up: We practiced 4A vocabulary, and then we corrected the gold worksheet from the textbook vocabulary about family and celebrations. We wrote in new verbs on our verb sheet, and then we wrote and presented them, interviewing each other about our childhood and using the new tense, "el imperfecto."

español I - jueves, el 8 de enero

Today we practiced our vocabulary a lot of ways! We repeated, took dictations, practiced with flashcards and picture cards, played "desk slap," corrected our homework which was over vocabulary categories, and then we reviewed the video story from yesterday and did a blue comprehension packet over that story. Homework: pages 60-62 in the workbook.

español II - jueves, el 8 de enero

Hoy: we learned a new past tense, "el imperfecto," by listening to a story, taking notes, and then interviewing a partner about our childhood memories and activities. Homework: new gold worksheet. Today, we went over yesterday's exam and also got grade printouts.

español I - miércoles, el 7 de enero

HOY: we worked hard on our new vocabulary: we practiced with flashcards, we repeated and practiced the spelling, filled in a food pyramid, and categorized foods into different types. We went over yesterday's test, and then we watched our new video for this chapter, and read it and translated it in the textbook. Homework: worksheet with 3B vocabulary

español II - miércoles, el 7 de enero

Hoy: we corrected our green worksheet and reviewed verbs and vocabulary, then took our 3A exam, then picked up our new vocabulary list. Homework: fill in the vocab. list and also make flashcards for the 4A vocabulary. (we are skipping 3B)

español II - martes, el 6 de enero

Today we did a warm-up and several practice activities with the vocabulary about errands. We reviewed and practiced all of our irregular preterite verbs with two games and activities, and we corrected and handed in the verb worksheet that was homework. Our homework tonight is the green worksheet about lo, la, los, and las and the exam tomorrow is over chapter 3A.

espanol I - martes, el 6 de enero

Today we did a warm-up and practice activities with sentences with food we like, and practicing gusta and gustan. We corrected and handed in the green crossword puzzle, and then we took our unit 3A exam and picked up our vocabulary list for 3B. Homework tonight: fill in the list of vocabulary AND make flashcards. ¡Hasta mañana!

espanol I - lunes, el 5 de enero

Today we reviewed all of the vocabulary and the verbs from chapter 3A. We reviewed the video story, all of the verbs and gusta forms, and then we did a green crossword puzzle for review. We did three partner practice activities with flashcards, and our exam is tomorrow, over all of chapter 3A.

espanol II - lunes, el 5 de enero

¡Había mucha nieve en diciembre, y cancelaron una semana de clases! Today we reviewed all of the irregular preterite forms, with the cubes and our verb sheets, and we did several interactive partner conversation activities with the vocabulary. We took notes over all of chapter 3A to remember what is in this chapter. Exam is this Wednesday. Our homework is a worksheet, and we turned in and corrected the crossword puzzle homework and also the irregular preterite (pink) packet.