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Present Subjunctive
Spanish Present Subjunctive with Ojalá (O)
SUBJUNCTIVE with OJALÁ OJALA O
Here is an explanation of this grammar: Subjunctive. Practice 1 of subjunctive vs. indicative Practice 1 of subjunctive vs. indicative
Here is an explanation of regular and stem-changing verbs in the subjunctive. Practice 1 and Practice 2.
Here is an explanation of verbs with spelling changes in the subjunctive. Practice 1 and Practice 2.
Here is an explanation of irregular verbs in the subjunctive.
Week 27
Monday, March 2: Students practiced the subjunctive and they read several pages from Problemas en paraíso. Here are today's slides: 3/2.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Ojalá que tú sepas la respuesta”
(“Hopefully you know the answer.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Ojalá que no nos durmamos en clase”
(“Hopefully we don’t fall asleep in class.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso. There will be a quiz over Problemas en paraíso after spring break, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
We will have the U6L2 grammar quiz on Tuesday and the U6L2 exam on the second half of block day since Friday is a half day.
Tuesday, March 3: Students completed the U6L2 grammar quiz and then we read several pages of Problemas en paraíso. Here are today's slides: 3/3.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Ojalá que mi nota sea buena”
(“Hopefully my grade is good”)
Wednesday/Thursday, March 4-5 (Block Day, Week 27): Students practiced and prepared for the U6L2 exam, and then they completed the exam. Here are today's slides: 3/4-5.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“La bandera mexicana es roja, blanca y verde”
(“The Mexican flag is red, white, and green.”)
Exit Ticket:
(There will not be an exit ticket since it will be a very short class period. Focus on memorizing and pronouncing well the entry ticket)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso. There will be a quiz over Problemas en paraíso after spring break, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
Exit Ticket:
(There will not be an exit ticket since we will take the exam on the second half of Block Day)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso. There will be a quiz over Problemas en paraíso after spring break, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
We will have the U6L2 exam on the second half of block day.
Friday, March 6: Students received a paper with the flags of Spanish-speaking countries and they colored them. This is their study guide for the quarter 4 geography exam. Here are today's slides: 3/6. If you were absent, all of the information is in these slides.
Week 26
Monday, February 23: Students were introduced to the vocabulary for Unit 6 Lesson 2. They also finished reading chapter 6 of Problemas en paraíso. Here are today's slides: 2/23.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Santo Domingo es la capital dominicana”
(“Santo Domingo is the Dominican capital.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Malabo es la capital guineana”
(“Malabo is the Equatorial Guinean capital.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso.
Unit 6 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card). We will have the U6L2 Vocab Quiz on on Friday.
Nationalities/capitals (map) exam on Tuesday, 2/24. It is worth 63 points: 1 point for the nationality, 1 point for the capital, 1 point for the correct location. For example, if number 1 on the map is Spain, then you will fill in the blanks: “Madrid es la capital española”.
Just as it is explained in the instructions, if you plan on bringing food for extra credit points, you must bring it on block day. This is optional, so if you choose to do it, plan ahead and prepare it the night before block day and bring in your own materials to serve small samples. Please let me know right now if you plan on bringing food to class on block day so that I can show those videos on block day.
Tuesday, February 24: Students completed the geography exam with capitals and nationalities. They also reviewed the new vocab and they were introduced to a new grammar point (the subjunctive). Here are today's slides: 2/24.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“A mí me encanta la corbata”
(“I love the tie.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Llevo ropa elegante a la gala”
(“I wear elegant clothing to the gala.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso. There will be a quiz next week over Problemas en paraíso, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
Unit 6 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card). We will have the U6L2 Vocab Quiz on on Friday.
Just as it is explained in the instructions, if you plan on bringing food for extra credit points, you must bring it on block day. This is optional, so if you choose to do it, plan ahead and prepare it the night before block day and bring in your own materials to serve small samples. Please let me know right now if you plan on bringing food to class on block day so that I can show those videos on block day.
Block Day (Week 26): Students watched the videos from the food presentations (oral exams for quarter 3).
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Me encantaría invitarte al cine”
(“I would love to invite you to the theater.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Si no contesta, le dejo un mensaje”
(“If he/she doesn’t answer, I will leave him/her a message.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso. There will be a quiz next week over Problemas en paraíso, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
We will have the Unit 6 Lesson 2 Vocab Quiz/Dictation on on Friday.
Friday, February 27: Students completed the U6L2 vocab quiz/dictation. We also practiced the subjunctive. Here are today's slides: 2/27.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Ojalá que él conteste el teléfono”
(“Hopefully he answers the phone.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Ojalá que dejen la invitación conmigo”
(“Hopefully they leave the invitation with me.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Problemas en paraíso. There will be a quiz next week over Problemas en paraíso, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
We will have the U6L2 grammar quiz on Tuesday and the U6L2 exam on the second half of block day.
Week 25
Tuesday, February 17: Students practiced the grammar (tú commands). Here are today's slides: 2/17.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“La Habana es la capital cubana”
(“Havana is the Cuban capital.”)
Exit Ticket:
“San Juan es la capital puertorriqueña”
(“San Juan is the Puerto Rican capital.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Chapter 6 of Problemas en paraíso.
We will have the U6L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day and the exam will be on Friday.
Nationalities/capitals (map) exam on Tuesday, 2/24. It is worth 63 points: 1 point for the nationality, 1 point for the capital, 1 point for the correct location. For example, if number 1 on the map is Spain, then you will fill in the blanks: “Madrid es la capital española”.
Just as it is explained in the instructions, if you plan on bringing food for extra credit points, you must bring it on block day (next week). This is optional, so if you choose to do it, plan ahead and prepare it the night before block day and bring in your own materials to serve small samples. Please let me know right now if you plan on bringing food to class on block day so that I can show those videos on block day.
Block Day, Week 25 (2/18-2/19): Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary and then they completed the U6L1 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: Block Day, Week 25.
Entry Ticket:
“Managua es la capital nicaragüense”
(“Managua is the Nicaraguan capital.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Buenos Aires es la capital argentina”
(“Buenos Aires is the Argentine capital.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
Study and prepare for the U6L1 exam on Friday. Here is the study guide/lesson summary.
Nationalities/capitals (map) exam on Tuesday, 2/24. It is worth 63 points: 1 point for the nationality, 1 point for the capital, 1 point for the correct location. For example, if number 1 on the map is Spain, then you will fill in the blanks: “Madrid es la capital española”.
Just as it is explained in the instructions, if you plan on bringing food for extra credit points, you must bring it on block day next week. This is optional, so if you choose to do it, plan ahead and prepare it the night before block day and bring in your own materials to serve small samples. Please let me know right now if you plan on bringing food to class on block day so that I can show those videos on block day.
Friday, February 20: Students completed the U6L1 exam and they also received the U6L2 vocab list.
Unit 6 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
Week 24
Monday, February 9: Students started Tema 5 Contexto 2. Here are today's slides: 2/9.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday
Entry Ticket:
“La nueva película tuvo éxito”
(“The new movie was successful.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Él es un actor famoso”
(“He is a famous actor.”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Unit 6 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2. U6L1 Vocab Quiz on Friday (half day)
3. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso.
4. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
5. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Tuesday, February 10: Students continued to practice the new vocabulary and then they learned two grammar points: How to say "let's... and affirmative tú commands. We also read part of chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso. Here are today's slides: 2/10.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day
Entry Ticket:
“La película de horror me dio miedo”
(“The horror movie scared me.”)
Exit Ticket:
“La comedia me hizo reír”
(“The comedy made me laugh.”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Unit 6 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2. U6L1 Vocab Quiz on Friday (half day)
3. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso.
4. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
5. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Block Day, Week 24 (2/11-2/12): Students practiced the grammar (tú commands) and the vocabulary. Here are today's slides: 2/11-2/12.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday
Entry Ticket:
“El drama me hace llorar”
(“The drama makes me cry.”)
Exit Ticket:
“El argumento de la película es interesante”
(“The plot of the movie is interesting.”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. U6L1 Vocab Quiz/Dictation on Friday (half day)
2. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Friday, February 13: Students completed the U6L1 vocab quiz and dictation, and we also reviewed the grammar. Here are today's slides: 2/13.
No entry/exit tickets for Tuesday (R&R Weekend)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13 (TONIGHT).
2. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
3. We will have a grammar quiz on block day next week (vamos + a + infinitivo, affirmative & negative tú commands) and the exam will be on Friday.
Week 23
Monday, February 2: Students started practicing the new vocabulary for U6L1. Here are today's slides: 2/2.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday
Entry Ticket:
“Necesito la sal, pásemela”
(“I need salt, pass it (the salt) to me”)
Exit Ticket:
“Lo siento, no me la dé”
(“I’m sorry, don’t give it (the salt) to me”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day
2. U5L2 Exam on Friday
3. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 3 of Problemas en paraíso.
4. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
5. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
If you did not understand the U5L1 Grammar, please see the following videos and practice resources:
Affirmative & Negative Words:
Positive (affirmative) and Negative Words in Spanish
Understanding Negation Words in Spanish | The Language Tutor *Lesson 67*
Using Algún & Ningún in Spanish (intermediate)
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Double Object Pronoun Video
*Please ignore the vosotros commands because we won’t learn it as well as the tú commands because we haven’t reviewed it yet.
Tuesday, February 3: Students practiced double object pronouns. Here are today's slides: 2/3.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day
Entry Ticket:
“Quiero el filete, tráigamelo”
(“I want the steak, bring it to me.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Queremos postre, sírvanoslo”
(“We want dessert, serve it to us.”)
Homework/Announcements:
2. U5L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day
3. U5L2 Exam on Friday
4. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso.
5. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
6. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Wednesday/Thursday, February 4-5 (Block Day, Week 23): Students practiced the grammar and then we completed the U5L2 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 2/4-5.
There are no entry/exit tickets for Friday
Homework/Announcements:
2. U5L2 Exam on Friday
3. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso.
4. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
5. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Friday, February 6: Students completed the U5L2 exam and they received the U6L1 vocab list.
Unit 6 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
Week 22
Monday, January 26: Students reviewed vocabulary from U5L2. Students also started reading Problemas en paraíso in class. Here are today's slides: 1/26.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on BLOCK DAY (Profe will not be here on Tuesday).
Entry Ticket:
“¿Me puede traer un tazón de gazpacho?”
(“Can you bring me a bowl of gazpacho?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Gracias por atenderme”
(“Thank you for your service”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Unit 5 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2. U5L2 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday this week.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
5. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 1 of Problemas en paraíso.
Tuesday, January 27: Students completed a project in class because there was a substitute today. Any absent students are not responsible for making up the in-class work.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on BLOCK DAY (Profe will not be here on Tuesday).
Entry Ticket:
“¿Me puede traer un tazón de gazpacho?”
(“Can you bring me a bowl of gazpacho?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Gracias por atenderme”
(“Thank you for your service”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Unit 5 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2. U5L2 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday this week.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
5. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 1 of Problemas en paraíso.
Block Day (January 28-29): Students learned and practiced two different grammar points (affirmative and negative words and words with two pronouns) and we read chapter 2 of Problemas en paraíso. Here are today's slides: 1/28-29.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday
Entry Ticket:
“Muy amable, eres muy atento”
(“Very kind, you are very attentive.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Aquí está su comida. ¡Buen provecho!”
(“Here is your food. Bon appetit!”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L2 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday this week.
2. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
3. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
4. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 2 of Problemas en paraíso.
Friday, January 30: Students completed the U5L2 vocab and dictation and then we practiced the grammar from this unit. Here are today's slides: 1/30.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday
Entry Ticket:
“¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa?”
(“What is the specialty of the house?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Por favor sírvamelo”
(“Please serve it to me.”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
2. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
If you did not understand the U5L1 Grammar, please see the following videos and practice resources:
Affirmative & Negative Words:
Positive (affirmative) and Negative Words in Spanish
Understanding Negation Words in Spanish | The Language Tutor *Lesson 67*
Using Algún & Ningún in Spanish (intermediate)
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Double Object Pronoun Video
*Please ignore the vosotros commands because we won’t learn it as well as the tú commands because we haven’t reviewed it yet.
Week 21
Tuesday, January 20: Students continued to practice the grammar from last week along with the food vocabulary. Here are today's slides: 1/20.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“Por favor páseme la sal y pimienta”
(“Please pass me the salt and pepper”)
Exit Ticket:
“No me mezcle la ensalada”
(“Don’t mix the salad (for me)”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L1 grammar quiz on Block Day this week.
2. U5L1 exam on Friday, 1/23.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Block Day (Week 21: 1/21-1/22): Students practiced and prepared for today's grammar quiz and Friday's U5L1 exam. Here are today's slides: 1/21-1/22.
Entry/Exit Tickets:
NO ENTRY/EXIT TICKETS ON FRIDAY
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L1 exam on Friday, 1/23.
2. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
3. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Friday, January 23: Students completed the U5L1 exam and they received the vocab for U5L2. Here are the homework instructions:
Unit 5 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
Week 20
Monday, January 12: Students started to learn the U5L1 vocabulary related to food and ingredients. Here are today's slides: 1/12.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“El postre es muy dulce”
(“The dessert is very sweet”)
Exit Ticket:
“El limón es muy agrio”
(“The lemon is very sour/bitter”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Unit 5 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day this week for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same shape/size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card). All of this is done so that you can use them effectively for study.
2. Prepare for a Unit 5 Lesson 1 vocab quiz/dictation on Fri., 1/16.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Tuesday, January 13: Students continued to practice the U5L1 vocabulary and they also learned about usted/ustedes commands. Here are today's slides: 1/13.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“No me gusta la mostaza”
(“I don’t like mustard”)
Exit Ticket:
“Mi postre favorito tiene ingredientes frescos”
(“My favorite dessert has fresh ingredients”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Unit 5 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day this week for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards that are not cut neatly, the same shape/size, with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card). All of this is done so that you can use them effectively for study.
2. Prepare for a Unit 5 Lesson 1 vocab quiz/dictation on Fri., 1/16.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Block Day (Week 20): Students reviewed the vocab and the grammar (how to form usted/ustedes commands) and then we learned how to add a pronoun to negative and affirmative commands. Here are today's slides: 1/14-1/15.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Freíste o herviste la cebolla?”
(“Did you fry or boil the onion?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Comí el sándwich para la merienda”
(“I ate the sandwich for the afternoon snack”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. Prepare for a Unit 5 Lesson 1 vocab quiz and dictation on Fri., 1/16.
2. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
3. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Additional practice
Usted(es) commands:
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Practice 4.
03 How to form Usted Commands in Spanish
USTED and USTEDES commands: How to form (conjugate) them in Spanish
Pronoun placement with commands:
Pronoun Placement with Commands
How to use OBJECT PRONOUNS with COMMANDS in Spanish
Friday, January 16: Students completed the U5L1 vocab quiz and vocab dictation. We also learned a new grammar point: -ísimo to put emphasis on an adjective. Here are today's slides: 1/16.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“(Ask me a question in Spanish using the food vocabulario)”
(An example in English: “What (cuál) is your favorite ice cream?”)
Exit Ticket:
“(Tell me what your favorite food is in Spanish)”
(An example in English: “Fried chicken is my favorite food”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L1 grammar quiz on Block Day next week.
2. U5L1 exam on Friday next week.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Additional Resources
Adjectives ending in -ísimo:
ABSOLUTE SUPERLATIVE: How and When to Us them in Spanish
Aprender español: Superlativos absolutos y relativos (nivel intermedio)
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Practice 4.
03 How to form Usted Commands in Spanish
USTED and USTEDES commands: How to form (conjugate) them in Spanish
Pronoun placement with commands:
Pronoun Placement with Commands
How to use OBJECT PRONOUNS with COMMANDS in Spanish
Week 19
Tuesday, January 6: Students started reviewed the vocabulary and grammar that we learned from U4L2 before the break and we continued learning the final grammar points for Unit 4 Lesson 2. Here are today's slides: 1/6.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on BLOCK DAY.
Entry Ticket:
“Dije la verdad”
(“I told the truth”)
Exit Ticket:
“Vine a la catedral esta mañana”
(“I came to the cathedral this morning”)
Homework/Announcements:
-Sticker for your new discussion card: Please bring a school-appropriate sticker to put on your participation card by Friday, January 9th. (HW points)
-U4L2 grammar quiz on block day (1/7 & 1/8)
-U4L2 Exam on Friday, January 9th
Additional Practice for U4L2 Grammar
(Please ignore any references to the use of vosotros as it is not taught/used in class)
Spanish Bite - 'Shy Y' verbs (Preterite)
Preterit Tense: CAR, GAR, and ZAR verbs in Spanish
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite -AR verbs: -gar, -car, -zar
Past Tense Verbs Pt.1 (Hacer, Querer & Venir) | The Language Tutor *Lesson 44*
Irregular Preterite Verbs Venir Querer Decir Traer
Irregular verb conjugation practice
Verbs that change i to y in the preterite (explanation and practice)
Block Day (Week 19): Students practiced the grammar and then we completed the U4L2 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 1/7-1/8.
NO Entry/Exit Tickets on Friday, but you will need to bring your sticker by then
Homework/Announcements:
-Sticker for your new discussion card: Please bring a school-appropriate sticker to put on your participation card by Friday, January 9th. (HW points)
-U4L2 Exam on Friday, January 9th
Additional Resources:
(Please ignore any references to the use of vosotros as it is not taught/used in class)
Spanish 2 5A Preterite I to Y Verbs
Preterit Tense: Verbs like LEER, CREER, OÍR
Conjugation practice of -car, -gar, -zar verbs in the preterite
Friday, January 9: Students completed the U4L2 exam, and then they received the U5L1 vocab list.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on MONDAY.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Podría probar el helado?”
(“May I taste the ice cream?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesito mezclar la ensalada”
(“I need to mix the salad”)
Homework/Announcements:
-Sticker for your new discussion card is due today! (HW points)
-Unit 5 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on block day next week for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and use the correct color pen (4th hour-black/5th hour-blue). I will not accept cards that are not numbered, written with the correct color of ink, small pieces of paper, or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card). Also, the cards must be cut neatly and must be the same shape and size so that you can use them effectively.
Week 18
Monday, December 8: Students practiced the topics for the final exam. Here are today's slides: 12/8
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“Recibí muchos regalos para la Navidad”
(“I received a lot of gifts for Christmas”)
Exit Ticket:
“Di regalos a mi familia”
(“I gave gifts to my family”)
Reminders:
1. The completed study guide for the final exam is due on block day for homework points.
2. Review the list of weekly Spanish words that we have learned from Weeks 4-18. Students were expected to learn these words each week and write them down in their notebooks. There will be a multiple-choice quiz over these words on block day of this week.
3. All missing work must be completed by Friday, December 12th!!!
Tuesday, December 9: Students practiced and reviewed the grammar for the final exam. Here are today's slides: 12/9.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Por qué me estás hablando?”
(“Why are you talking to me?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Te estoy hablando porque es importante”
(“I’m talking to you because it’s important”)
Reminders:
1. The completed study guide for the final exam is due on block day for homework points.
2. Review the list of weekly Spanish words that we have learned from Weeks 4-18. Students were expected to learn these words each week and write them down in their notebooks. There will be a multiple-choice quiz over these words on block day of this week.
ANY MISSING WORK MUST BE MADE UP THIS WEEK! I am available today from 2:40-3:30.
Block Day (Week 18): Students completed the weekly vocab quiz and then reviewed the study guide packet (homework points). Here are today's slides: 12:10-11.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday.
Entry Ticket:
“Él tiene el pasaporte o tú lo tienes?”
(“Does he have the passport or do you have it?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Les estoy comprando la manzana”
(“I’m buying the apple for them”)
Reminders:
ANY MISSING WORK MUST BE MADE UP THIS WEEK!
I am available today or tomorrow for a few minutes after school after 6th hour.
Friday, December 12: Students discussed the benefits of enrolling in Spanish 3 next year and then we continued practicing direct object pronouns. Here are today's slides: 12/12.
Study your completed study guide for the final exam.
Week 17
Monday, December 1: Students started learning the vocab from U4L2. Here are today's slides: 12/1.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“Hay edificios nuevos en la ciudad”
(“There are new buildings in the city”)
Exit Ticket:
“Hay ruinas frente a la catedral”
(“There are ruins across from the cathedral”)
Homework/Announcements:
Prepare a minimum of 30 (numbered) flashcards for vocabulary U4L2 with the correct color pen (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on Block Day this week. Remember, you cannot use torn pieces of paper! Your flashcards must be done neatly with intention (dignitas) and you must have them with you at least until we have completed the U4L2 exam.
U4L2 Vocab Quiz & Dictation on Friday, December 5.
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Tuesday, December 2: Students practiced the vocab and they started learning the new grammar (preterite of -car/-gar/-zar verbs & leer/construir in the preterite). Here are today's slides: 12/2.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Cómo llego a la pirámide tolteca?”
(“How do I get to the Toltec pyramid”)
Exit Ticket:
“Dobla a la izquierda en la esquina”
(“Turn left on the corner”)
Homework/Announcements:
Prepare a minimum of 30 (numbered) flashcards for vocabulary U4L2 with the correct color pen (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on Block Day this week. Remember, you cannot use torn pieces of paper! Your flashcards must be done neatly with intention (dignitas) and you must have them with you at least until we have completed the U4L2 exam.
U4L2 Vocab Quiz & Dictation on Friday, December 5.
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Block Day (Week 17): Students completed the geography exam over countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries (assigned on September 26th) and they worked on a legends project. Any students who did not finish in class will take it home for homework and absent students are exempted. Here are today's slides: 12/3-4.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday.
Entry Ticket:
“La ciudad es muy bonita”
(“The city is very pretty”)
Exit Ticket:
“La iglesia está en la esquina”
(“The church is on the corner”)
Homework/Announcements:
Remember to hold on to your flashcards at least until we have completed the U4L2 exam.
U4L2 Vocab Quiz/Dictation on Friday, December 5.
Friday, December 5: Students completed the U4L2 vocab quiz and dictation and other practice activities. Here are today's slides: 12/5.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday.
Entry Ticket:
“Los toltecas cazaban animales”
(“The Toltecs hunted animals”)
Exit Ticket:
“También eran agricultores”
(“They were also farmers”)
Homework/Announcements:
The completed study guide for the final exam is due on block day for homework points.
Students also received the list of weekly Spanish words that we have learned from Weeks 4-18. Students were expected to learn these words each week and write them down in their notebooks. There will be a multiple-choice quiz over these words on block day of next week.
Week 16
Monday, November 17: Students practiced the vocabulary and they also learned about the imperfect tense. Here are today's slides: 11/17.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“El guerrero era valiente”
(“The warrior was brave”)
Exit Ticket:
“La princesa estaba enamorada”
(“The princess was in love”)
Announcements/reminders:
Check my website for additional practice resources! (videos, quizzes, etc.) SEE BELOW.
U4L1 Vocab Quiz on Tuesday and U4L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day this week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of this week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U4L1 grammar quiz on Block Day this week. If you did not understand the U4L1 Grammar (imperfect verbs and imperfect vs. preterite), please see the following videos:
02 Spanish Lesson - Imperfect - AR verbs
02 Spanish Lesson - Imperfect - Regular -ER and -IR verbs
02 Spanish Lesson - Imperfect - Irregulars - ir, ser, ver
Here is an explanation of imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
If you did not understand the U4L1 Grammar over preterite vs. imperfect verbs, please see the following videos:
02 Spanish Lesson - preterite vs imperfect (part 1)
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite vs Imperfect (part 2)
Here is an explanation of preterite vs. imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
If you did not understand past participles as adjectives, please watch the following YouTube video: Spanish - Past Participles As Adjectives Explained In 4 And Half Minutes
Please note that we will only focus on the first part which explains regular -AR (-ado/a/s) & -ER/-IR (-ido/a/s) past participles and not irregular past participles.
Tuesday, November 18: Students completed the U4L1 vocab quiz and dictation and then practiced the grammar in preparation for the U4L1 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 11/18.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“La oficina está cerrada los domingos”
(“The office is closed on Sundays”)
Exit Ticket:
“Cuando era más joven, caminaba a la escuela”
(“When I was younger, I used to walk to school”)
Announcements/reminders:
U4L1 Vocab Quiz TODAY and U4L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day this week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of this week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Here is a second explanation of imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
Here is a second explanation of preterite vs. imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
Block Day (Week 16): Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary in preparation for Friday's U4L1 Exam. We also completed the U4L1 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 11/19-20.
NO ENTRY/EXIT TICKET ON FRIDAY
Announcements/reminders:
U4L1 Grammar Quiz TODAY
U4L1 Exam on Friday of this week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Friday, November 21: Students completed the U4L1 exam. The only homework is to study and prepare for the geography exam for block day, December 3rd & 4th. Here is the practice map and the slides with that information: Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals.
Week 15
Monday, November 11: Students started learning the new U4L1 vocab. Here are today's slides: 11/10.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“El personaje malo es el enemigo”
(“The bad character is the enemy”)
Exit Ticket:
“Una leyenda es una narración histórica”
(“A legend is a historical narration”)
Announcements/reminders:
Spanish country presentations will be Nov. 12-14
Prepare a minimum of 30 (numbered) flashcards for vocabulary U4L1 with the correct color pen (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on Friday this week.
U4L1 Vocab Quiz on Tuesday and U4L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day next week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of next week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Block Day (Week 15): Students did their oral and visual presentations of Spanish-speaking countries (graded as an oral exam for quarter 2). Here are today's slides: November 12-13.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday.
Entry Ticket:
“El personaje bueno es el héroe”
(“The good character is the hero”)
Exit Ticket:
“El ejército pelea en la batalla”
(“The army fights in the battle”)
Announcements/reminders:
Spanish country presentations will be Nov. 12-14
Prepare a minimum of 30 (numbered) flashcards for vocabulary U4L1 with the correct color pen (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on Friday this week.
U4L1 Vocab Quiz on Tuesday and U4L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day next week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of next week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Friday, November 14: Students practiced the vocab and then they learned the new grammar (Past Participles as Adjectives). Here are today's slides: 11/14.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Conoces una leyenda mexicana?”
(“Do you know a Mexican legend?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Hay una leyenda sobre dos volcanes”
(“There is a legend about two volcanoes”)
Announcements/reminders:
U4L1 Vocab Quiz on Tuesday and U4L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day next week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of next week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Week 14
Monday, November 3: Students practiced the grammar from U3L2. Here are today's slides: 11/3.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“¿Cuánto tiempo hace que vives en Arizona?”
(“How long have you lived in Arizona?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Hace ___(#) años que vivo en Arizona”
(“It’s been ___ (#-say the number of years) years since I’ve lived in AZ”)
Reminders:
U3L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day, November 5th-6th
U3L2 Exam on Friday, November 7th
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Tuesday, November 4: Students practiced the U3L2 grammar and vocab in preparation for the grammar quiz on block day and the exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 11/4.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“Mónica prefirió las pulseras de plata”
(“Monica preferred the silver bracelets”)
Exit Ticket:
“Emilio se durmió a las diez”
(“Emilio fell asleep at ten”)
Reminders:
U3L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day, November 5th-6th. Here is a summary of the U3L2 grammar
U3L2 Exam on Friday, November 7th
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Block Day (Week 14): Students completed the U3L2 grammar quiz and then completed a grammar and vocab visual project in class. This will be graded as classwork, however, if students did not complete it in class then they will need to finish it as homework. Any absent students are exempt from this project; it will not lower their grades, but it will not raise it either. Here are today's slides: Block Day, Week 14 (November 5-6).
No entry/exit tickets on Friday
Reminders:
U3L2 Exam on Friday, November 7th
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Friday, November 7: Students completed the U3L2 exam and they received the vocab list for U4L1. The homework is to create a minimum of 30 flashcards with the correct color of ink (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on block day next week. We will have the vocab quiz on Friday of next week.
Week 13
Monday, October 27: Students practiced the new U3L2 vocabulary. Here are today's slides: 10/27.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Los artículos están hechos a mano”
(The articles (items) are handmade)
Exit Ticket:
“Los collares son de piedra”
(The necklaces are made of stone)
Prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards with the correct ink color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on Block Day this week.
U3L2 Vocab Quiz & Dictation on Friday, October 31.
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 7th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Tuesday, October 28: Students learned about irregular preterite verbs and stem changing verbs in the preterite tense (-ir verbs). If you were absent, please review the slides and practice the activities. Here are today's slides: 10/28.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Ella estuvo en casa ayer”
(She was at home yesterday”)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Dónde pusiste la mochila?”
(Where did you put the backpack?)
Prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards with the correct ink color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue) due on Block Day this week.
U3L2 Vocab Quiz & Dictation on Friday, October 31.
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 7th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Please note that I couldn’t find a specific grammar lesson online or quiz that reviews the irregular preterite conjugations of the verbs in U3L2: estar, poder, poner, saber, tener.
Please watch the following videos if you would like to review the conjugation for each one:
1) (estar/tener): Past Tense Verbs Pt.2 (Estar, Andar & Tener) | The Language Tutor *Lesson 45*
Past Tense Verbs Pt.3 (Poder, Poner & Saber) | The Language Tutor *Lesson 46*
Here are some videos to review the irregular stem changing -ir verbs in the preterite in preparation for next week’s grammar quiz on block day:
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite - Stem-changers (e-i)
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite - Stem-changers (o-u)
Block Day (Week 13): Students practiced the vocab as well as the irregular preterite verbs that we learned on Tuesday. We also learned a new grammar point about telling when something happened or asking when something happened. Here are today's slides: October 29-30.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“¿Cuánto tiempo hace que quieres esa pintura? ”
(How long have you been wanting that painting?)
Exit Ticket:
“Hace meses que quiero esa pintura ”
(“I’ve been wanting that painting for months”)
U3L2 Vocab Quiz & Dictation on Friday, October 31.
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 8th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Friday, October 31: Students completed the U3L2 vocab quiz and dictation. Here are today's slides: 10/31.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tomaste Español 1?”
(“How long has it been since you took Spanish 1?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Hace un año que tomé Español 1”
(“It’s been one year since I took Spanish 1”)
U3L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day, November 5th-6th
U3L2 Exam on Friday, November 7th
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 7th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Week 12
Monday, October 20: Students practiced the U3L1 grammar 1. Here are today's slides: 10/20.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Este cinturón es para ti”
(This belt is for you)
Exit Ticket:
“Veo la película contigo”
(I watch the movie with you)
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 8th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
1) If you did not understand the U3L1 Grammar (pronouns as objects of prepositions), please see the following video:
Here is an explanation of pronouns as objects of prepositions and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
2) If you did not understand the U3L1 Grammar (irregular verbs in the yo form), please see the following video:
Here is a website with a practice activity for the irregular verbs in the yo form (-go). Here is another practice activity.
3) If you did not understand the U3L1 Grammar (verbs like the verb gustar), please see the following videos:
Verbs that work like GUSTAR (me gusta - te gusta)
Here is an explanation of verbs like gustar and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
Tuesday, October 21: Students practiced the vocab and grammar in preparation for block day's grammar quiz and Friday's exam. Here are today's slides: 10/21.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Ellos vienen conmigo al almacén”
(They are coming with me to the department store)
Exit Ticket:
“Las sandalias son para ti”
(The sandals are for you)
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 8th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Block Day (Week 12) : Students practiced the grammar and then they completed the U3L1 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 10/22-23.
NO entrance/exit tickets for Friday
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 8th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Friday, October 24: Students completed the U3L1 exam and they received the new U3L2 vocab. The flashcards are due on Block Day next week. There is not an official entry/exit ticket for Monday, however, you will be asked a question.
Week 11
Monday, October 13: Students received the U3L1 vocab list and practiced the new vocab. Here are today's slides: 10/13.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Es buena idea estudiar el vocabulario”
(It’s a good idea to study the vocabulario)
Exit Ticket:
“Es mala idea procrastinar”
(It’s a bad idea to procrastinate)
Create flashcards for the U3L1 vocabulary (due Block Day 10/15 & 16). Don’t forget to number your flashcards from 1-30 and use the correct color of ink (4th-black, 5th-blue) and do not use torn pieces of paper. Flashcards should not be smaller than ⅓ of a note card. Practice memorizing these words every day during the next two weeks.
U3L1 Vocab Quiz & Vocab Dictation-Friday, October 17th
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Tuesday, October 14: Students practiced the new vocabulary and they started to practice verbs that conjugate like the verb gustar. Here are today's slides: 10/14.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Los chalecos no están de moda”
(Vests aren’t in style)
Exit Ticket:
“Llevo el suéter de cuadros”
(I’m wearing the plaid sweater)
Create flashcards for the U3L1 vocabulary (due Block Day 10/15 & 16). Don’t forget to number your flashcards from 1-30 and use the correct color of ink (4th-black, 5th-blue) and do not use torn pieces of paper. Flashcards should not be smaller than ⅓ of a note card. Practice memorizing these words every day during the next two weeks.
U3L1 Vocab Quiz & Dictation-Friday, October 17th
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Block Day (Week 11): Students practiced the future tense and the vocabulary in preparation for Friday's vocab quiz and dictation. Here are today's slides: Wed/Thurs 10/15-16.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“A él le gustan los suéteres de cuadros”
(He likes plaid sweaters)
Exit Ticket:
“A ti te gustan las rayas”
(You like stripes)
U3L1 Vocab Quiz & Dictation-Friday, October 17th
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 8th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Friday, October 17: Students completed the U3L1 vocab quiz and then they practiced the irregular yo form of the present tense verbs and then they reviewed prepositional pronouns. Here are today's slides: 10/17.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Compro las botas en la zapatería”
(I buy the boots at the shoe store)
Exit Ticket:
“Compro las pulseras en la joyería”
(I buy the bracelets at the jewelry store)
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, November 7th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Week 10
Monday, September 22: Students practiced the grammar (reflexive verbs, present progressive, and pensar + infinitive) in preparation for the grammar quiz on Tuesday. Here are today's slides: 9/22.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Estoy practicando la gramática”
(I am practicing the grammar)
Exit Ticket:
“Me estoy preparando para el examen”
(I am preparing myself for the exam)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 23rd
(NO EXAM FOR U2L2 SINCE WE ARE HAVING AN ORAL EXAM)
Oral Exams: Block Day this week…or Tuesday if you know that you will be absent.
Tuesday, September 23: Students completed the U2L2 grammar quiz after practicing the grammar. Here are today's slides: 9/23.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Me estoy preparando para las vacaciones”
(I’m getting ready for vacation)
Exit Ticket:
“Pienso estar listo para el examen oral”
(I plan to be ready for the oral exam)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Grammar Quiz-TODAY
(NO EXAM FOR U2L2 SINCE WE ARE HAVING AN ORAL EXAM)
Oral Exams: Block Day this week…or Tuesday if you know that you will be absent.
Block Day (Week 10): Students presented their oral exams today and then we practiced more topics from U2L2. Here are today's slides: 9/24-25.
There is no homework for Friday.
Friday, September 26: Students learned the capitals and countries of the Spanish-speaking countries and where they are located on the map. (If you were absent, print the map and fill it out.) They will need to know this information for a geography exam at the end of quarter 2. Here are today's slides with that information: 9/26.
There is no homework for fall break.
Week 9
Monday, September 9: Students started working with the content for Unit 2 Lesson 2. Here are today's slides: 9/15.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Me lavé la cara con jabón”
(I washed my face with soap)
Exit Ticket:
“Me sequé la cara con la toalla”
(I dried my face with the towel)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Vocab Flashcards-Block Day (9/17-9/18)
U2L2 Vocab Quiz & Dictation-Friday, September 19th
U2L2 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 23rd
(NO EXAM FOR U2L2 SINCE WE ARE HAVING AN ORAL EXAM)
Oral Exams: Block Day next week…or Tuesday 9/23 if you know that you will be absent otherwise you will receive a zero.
Tuesday, September 16: Students practiced the vocabulary and they began learning about how to say what they plan to do (pensar + infinitivo) and reflexive verbs. Here are today's slides: 9/16.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Nunca tengo prisa”
(I am never in a hurry)
Exit Ticket:
“Enciendo la luz para leer”
(I turn on the light (in order) to read)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Vocab Flashcards-Block Day-9/17-9/18
U2L2 Vocab Quiz and Dictation-Friday, September 19th
U2L2 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 23rd
If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (reflexive verbs with pronouns), please see the following videos:
Using Reflexive Verbs in Spanish!
Spanish Reflexive Pronouns: The Complete Guide
Here is an explanation of reflexive verbs and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
(NO EXAM FOR U2L2 SINCE WE ARE HAVING AN ORAL EXAM)
Oral Exams: Block Day next week…or Tuesday if you know that you will be absent.
Block Day (Week 9): Students practiced reflexive verbs and they learned how to conjugate present progressive verbs. Students also practiced for the oral exams which will take place on block day next week. Here are today's slides: 9/17-9/18.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Pienso ducharme esta tarde”
(I plan on taking a shower this afternoon)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Piensas lavarte las manos?”
(Do you plan on washing your hands?)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Vocab Quiz-Friday, September 19th
U2L2 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 23rd
If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (present progressive), please see the following videos:
How to form the Present progressive (-ING) in Spanish
Understanding Present Progressive | The Language Tutor *Lesson 42*
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
(NO EXAM FOR U2L2 SINCE WE ARE HAVING AN ORAL EXAM)
Oral Exams: Block Day next week…or Tuesday if you know that you will be absent.
Friday, September 19: Students completed the U2L2 vocab dictation and quiz and then practiced the grammar. Here are today's slides: 9/19.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Me estoy secando la cara”
(I am drying my face)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Te estás afeitando?”
(Are you shaving?)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 23rd
(Please use the practice resources posted on my website on Tuesday and Block Day this week).
(NO EXAM FOR U2L2 SINCE WE ARE HAVING AN ORAL EXAM)
Oral Exams: Block Day next week…or Tuesday 9/23 if you know that you will be absent.
Week 8
Monday, September 8: Students practiced the U2L1 grammar: preterite of -ER/-IR verbs, demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, and adverbs. Here are today's slides: 9/8.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Aquel atleta metió el gol fácilmente”
(That athlete (way over there) easily scored the goal)
Exit Ticket:
“Esta red es mejor que esa”
(This net is better than that one)
Homework:
Study the vocab and the grammar. Check my website for posted videos and practice activities.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day (9/10-9/11)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday 9/23 if you will be absent on Block Day
Tuesday, September 9: Students continued to practice the grammar in preparation for block day's grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 9/9.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Esa competencia es peligrosa”
(That competition is dangerous)
Exit Ticket:
“Este uniforme es rojo y aquel es azul”
(This uniform is red and that one (way over there) is blue)
Homework:
Study the vocab and the grammar. Check my website for posted videos and practice activities. Here is a study guide to help you review the grammar topics.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day (9/10-9/11)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday 9/23 if you will be absent on Block Day
Block Day (Week 8): Students completed the U2L1 grammar quiz over demonstrative pronouns/adjectives, adverbs, and the preterite of -ir/-er verbs. Students also had the opportunity to prepare their dialogues for the oral exam in 2 weeks and we ended with a practice competition. Here are today's slides: 9/10.
No entrance ticket on exam day, but be prepared to answer a question.
Homework:
Study the vocab and the grammar. Check my website for posted videos and practice activities.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day (TODAY)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday 9/23 if you will be absent on Block Day
Friday, September 12: Students completed the U2L1 exam and then they received the U2L2 vocab list. Homework: A minimum of 30-numbered flashcards (with the correct color of pen for your class) from the U2L2 vocab list due on Block Day (Sept. 17-18).
Week 7
Monday, September 2: Students practiced the new U2L1 vocab and they learned how to form adverbs. Here are today's slides: 9/2.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“El atleta ganó el torneo de fútbol”
(The athlete won the soccer tournament)
Exit Ticket:
“Los atletas hicieron ejercicio”
(The athletes did exercise)
Homework:
U2L1 Flashcards are due on Block Day (9/3 & 9/4). Be sure to create a minimum of 30 (numbered and written with the correct color of ink and on notecards (not torn pieces of paper).
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Vocab Quiz-Friday, September 5th
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Block Day (Week 7): Students learned how to conjugate preterite -ER/-IR verbs and they also learned about demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. Here are today's slides: 9-3/9/4.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Hay que seguir una dieta balanceada”
(One must followed a balanced diet)
Exit Ticket:
“El deportista ganó el premio”
(The athlete won the prize)
Homework:
Study the vocab and the grammar. If you did not understand the U2L1 Grammar: (adverbs with -mente), preterite of -er & -ir verbs, demonstrative adjectives & pronouns)
conjugation of -AR verbs in the preterite tense, please see the following videos:
How to form Adverbs in Spanish! (feat: Juan Cena)
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite Regular -ER verbs
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite Regular -IR verbs
02 Spanish lesson - Demonstrative adjectives (part 1): this & that
02 Spanish Lesson - Demonstrative pronouns
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Vocab Quiz-Friday, September 5th
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Friday, September 5: Students completed the U2L1 vocab quiz and dictation. Here are today's slides: 9/5.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Este uniforme es bonito, pero ese es feo”
(This uniform is pretty, but that one is ugly)
Exit Ticket:
“El estudiante perdió su uniforme”
(The student lost his uniform)
Homework:
Study the vocab and the grammar. Check my website for posted videos and practice activities.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-(new date) Block Day, September 10th/11th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday 9/23 if you will be absent on Block Day
Week 6
Monday, August 25: Students practiced the preterite verbs in preparation for tomorrow's grammar quiz . Here are today's slides: 8/25.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“El turista compró muchos recuerdos”
(The tourist bought a lot of souvenirs)
Exit Ticket:
“Hice mi tarea”
(I did my homework)
-U1L2 Grammar quiz on Tuesday, August 26th
-U1L2 Exam on the second half of block day 8/27 & 8/28
(half day on Friday 8/29…not enough time for an exam)
Tuesday, August 26: Students completed the grammar quiz after some practice . Here are today's slides: 8/26.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Me preparé para el examen.”
(I prepared myself for the exam.)
Exit Ticket:
“El examen fue fácil”
(The exam was easy)
-U1L2 Exam on the second half of block day 8/27 & 8/28
(half day on Friday 8/29…not enough time for an exam)
Block Day (Week 6): Students practiced and prepared for the U1L2 exam and then completed it in class. Here are today's slides: Block Day 8/27 & 8/28.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Tomamos el ascensor al quinto piso.”
(We took the elevator to the fifth floor.)
Exit Ticket:
“Fui al cine el sábado pasado.”
(I went to the movie theater last Saturday)
Be sure to receive a U2L1 Vocab List and complete the "Yo pienso" column to guess what these words mean. If you know what it means, write on the "es" column. All of the translations are available on my website. You will need to create a minimum of 30 flashcards to show me on Block Day next week (9/3-4) for HW points. Flashcards must be numbered 1-30 (or more), in the correct color ink for your class and not in ripped pieces of paper (no smaller than ⅓ of an index card).
Friday, August 29: Students practiced the new U2L1 Vocab. Here are today's slides: 8/29.
No entrance ticket over R&R weekend
You can still impress me with making up your own sentence as you enter class on Tuesday!
U2L1 Flashcards are due on Block Day next week. Be sure to create a minimum of 30 (numbered and written with the correct color of ink: 4th-black, 5th-blue) and on notecards (not torn pieces of paper).
Week 5
Monday, August 18: Students started practicing the new U1L2 vocabulary. Here are today's slides: 8/18.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Cuéntame de tus vacaciones”
(Tell me about your vacation)
Exit Ticket:
“Fui a Costa Rica”
(I went to Costa Rica)
1) Unit 1 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day (Aug. 20 & 21) for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 22nd.
Tuesday, August 19: Students reviewed question words and the -AR preterite verbs. Here are today's slides: 8/19.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Me gustaría pagar con la tarjeta de crédito”
(I would like to pay with the credit card)
Exit Ticket:
“Prefiero pagar con dinero en efectivo”
(I prefer to to pay with cash)
1) Unit 1 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day (Aug. 20 & 21) for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab/dictation quiz on Friday, August 22nd.
3) Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L2 grammar quiz next week. If you did not understand the conjugation of -AR verbs in the preterite tense, please see the following video: 02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite AR verbs (part 1). Here is a practice quiz for the preterite -AR verb.
Block Day (Week 5): Students practiced the preterite tense and we also learned 5 new irregular verbs in the preterite tense: ir, ser, hacer, ver, and dar. Here are today's slides: 8/20-8/21.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“¿Podría ver el collar y los aretes?”
(Could I/May I see the necklace and the earrings?)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesito pagar con mi tarjeta de crédito”
(I need to pay with my credit card)
-Unit 1 Lesson 2 Vocab quiz and dictation on Friday, August 22nd
-U1L2 Grammar quiz on Tuesday, August 26th
If you did not understand the conjugation of the verbs ir, ser, hacer, ver, dar, please see the following video (ignore vosotros):
Understanding SER and IR Verbs in Past Tense | The Language Tutor *Lesson 32*
02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite - Irregulars - ver & dar
Here is a practice quiz-hacer, practice quiz-ser/ir, practice quiz-dar, preterite quiz-ver..
-U1L2 Exam on the second half of block day 8/27 & 8/28 (half day on Friday 8/29…not enough time for an exam)
Friday, August 22: Students completed the U1L2 vocab quiz. Here are today's slides: 8/22.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Necesito la llave para abrir la puerta”
(I need the key to open the door)
Exit Ticket:
“Es difícil regatear”
(It’s difficult to bargain)
-U1L2 Grammar quiz on Tuesday, August 26th
-U1L2 Exam on the second half of block day 8/27 & 8/28
(half day on Friday 8/29…not enough time for an exam)
Week 4
Monday, August 11: Students learned about indirect object pronouns and how to use them. Here are today's slides: 8/11.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Vale la pena hablar español”
(It’s worth it to speak Spanish)
Exit Ticket:
“Realmente vale la pena”
(It’s really worth it)
Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L1 grammar quiz on Block Day, August 13-14. If you did not understand how to identify indirect objects and indirect object pronouns, please see the following videos: Indirect objects. Here is an explanation of indirect objects and a couple of practice quizzes: indirect object quiz 1 & quiz 2.
Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/15.
Tuesday, August 12: Students practiced the grammar. Here are today's slides: 8/12.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Le digo la respuesta”
(I tell him/her/you-usted the answer)
Exit Ticket:
“Profe me contesta”
(Profe answers me)
Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L1 grammar quiz on Block Day, August 13th/14th. If you did not understand how to identify indirect objects and indirect object pronouns, please see the following videos: Indirect objects. Here is an explanation of indirect objects and a couple of practice quizzes: indirect object quiz 1 & quiz 2.
Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/15.
Block Day (Week 4): Students practiced the U1L1 Grammar and then they completed the grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 8/13-14.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
I won’t assign an entry/exit ticket for this Friday
Exit Ticket:
I won’t assign an entry/exit ticket for this Friday
Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/15.
Friday, August 15: Students completed the U1L1 exam and they also received the U1L2 Vocab List. You will need to create a minimum of 30 flashcards to show me on Block Day next week (8/20-21) for HW points. Flashcards must be numbered 1-30 (or more), in the correct color ink for your class and not in ripped pieces of paper (no smaller than ⅓ of an index card).
Week 3
Monday, August 4: Students started practicing the new U1L1 vocab. Here are today's slides: 8/4.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Quiero viajar a Costa Rica”
(I want to travel to Costa Rica)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesito un boleto de ida y vuelta”
(I need a round-trip ticket)
1) Unit 1 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day (Aug. 6 & 7) for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 8th.
Tuesday, August 5: Students practiced the vocabulary and they also learned about the Personal A. Here are today's slides: 8/5.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“¿Dónde está mi equipaje?”
(Where is my luggage?)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesito tomar el taxi.”
(I need to take a taxi.)
1) Unit 1 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day (Aug. 6 & 7) for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early. Choose a minimum of 30 words and number each card from 1-30 (or more if you make more) and write each word with the correct pen color for your class (4th-black, 5th-blue). I will not accept cards with the wrong colors, not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
2) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 8th.
3) Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L1 grammar quiz on Tuesday, August 12th. If you did not understand the Personal a (a personal), please see the following video about the Personal a. Here is a practice quiz for the personal a.
Block Day (Week 3): Students practiced the vocabulary for Unit 1 Lesson 1 and they learned how to identify direct objects and use direct object pronouns. Here are today's slides: 8/6-7.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Necesito abordar el vuelo”
(I need to board the flight)
Exit Ticket:
“Sale el vuelo esta tarde”
(The flight leaves this afternoon)
1) Unit 1 Lesson 1 flashcards are due TODAY (Aug. 6 & 7) for homework points. Part of your participation will be to have these cards with you at your desk when the bell rings because you will be expected to practice these alone and/or with your partner if you finish an activity early.
2) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 8th.
3) Review the grammar for a grammar quiz on block day next week (Aug. 13-14).
4. Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/15. If you did not understand how to identify direct objects and direct object pronouns, please see the following videos:
Here is a practice quiz for direct objects.
Friday, August 8: Students completed the U1L1 vocab quiz. Here are today's slides: 8/8.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“¡Estoy listo para hablar español solamente!”
(I am ready to only speak Spanish!)
Exit Ticket:
“¡Hablar español es muy importante!”
(Speaking Spanish is very important!)
1) Review the grammar for a grammar quiz on block day next week (Aug. 13-14). If you did not understand how to identify direct objects and direct object pronouns, please see the following videos: Direct objects, Direct objects (part 2), Here is another practice quiz for direct objects (different from block day’s practice quiz.
2) Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/15.
Week 2
Monday, July 28: Students completed the preliminary vocab quiz and then we practiced more preliminary grammar. Here are today's slides: 7/28. Remember, if you are absent from class, you can make up the bellwork during my office hours and also make up for missed participation points due to absences.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Prefiero mirar televisión los sábados”
(I prefer watching TV on Saturdays)
Exit Ticket:
“Recuerdo la respuesta”
(I remember the answer)
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (7/30-31) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam this week (8/1).
Helpful resources: Watch the following videos that review some of the concepts from today’s grammar review. Please remember that we are not using vosotros, so please ignore this form of the second person plural.
Present tense stem changing verbs
Tuesday, July 29: Students reviewed the preliminary grammar and they received a study guide for the grammar quiz and the grammar on the exam this week. Here are today's slides: 7/29.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Soy una persona organizada”
(I am an organized person)
Exit Ticket:
“Mi amigo tiene quince años”
(My friend is fifteen years old)
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (7/30/31) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week (8/1).
Helpful resources: Watch the following videos that review some of the concepts from today’s grammar review. Please remember that we are not using vosotros, so please ignore this form of the second person plural.
Present tense of the verb tener
Block Day (Week 2: 7/30-31): Students practiced the grammar and then completed the preliminary grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 7/30-31.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Estoy listo(a) para el examen”
(I am ready for the exam)
Exit Ticket:
“No estoy nervioso(a)”
(I am not nervous)
Study today’s grammar review. We will have the preliminary unit exam this Friday (8/1).
Helpful resources: Watch the following videos that review some of the concepts from today’s grammar review. Please remember that we are not using vosotros, so please ignore this form of the second person plural.
Present tense of the verb gustar
Friday, August 1st: Students completed the Preliminary Unit Exam and they also reaceived the vocab list. Here are the instructions for next week:
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Quiero aprender más vocabulario”
(I want to learn more vocabulary)
Exit Ticket:
“Estoy emocionado por la clase”
(I am excited for the class)
You will receive the new Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab list after the exam. Begin filling out the “yo pienso” column for your guesses of what the word means or the “Es” column if you know what it means. I will post the correct translations on my website. Your homework is to go to my website and copy the correct words (unless everyone finishes the exam early and I provide them at the end of class) and begin working on a minimum of 30 flashcards due next block day: August 6th-7th. Don’t forget to number them (1-30) and use the correct color of ink for your class.
Week 1
Monday, July 21: Students reviewed the syllabus for Spanish 2 as well as the rules and procedures for the class. Here is the homework list:
Learn the rules and procedures for Spanish 2 so that you can be successful. Also, begin memorizing the Charger Way in Spanish.
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 25th. This will be counted as a homework grade.
Bring a small photo to tape on the daily participation card. This will help me quickly memorize names and help me put names to faces this week. Bring your photo by BLOCK DAY as this will be counted as a homework grade.
Students received a list of advice from former Spanish 2 Students on how to succeed in my class this year, and I recommend that every student carefully read each suggestion in order to avoid challenges ahead.
As we will be interacting in Spanish 99% of the time in class, it is important that you practice the pronunciation of the alphabet since you will be required (some may be extra credit opportunities) to provide the spelling for several words throughout the year. Here is a practice video. Similarly, I recommend that you practice the numbers from 1-100 with this practice video and pay attention to the pronunciation and the spelling for each number.
Tuesday, July 22: Students received the new vocab list and they began practicing it as well as basic grammar from Spanish 1. Here are today's slides: 7/22.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
“El maestro está muy contento”
(The teacher is very happy)
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 25th. This will be counted as a homework grade.
Bring a small photo to tape on the daily participation card. This will help me quickly memorize names and help me put names to faces this week. Bring your photo by BLOCK DAY as this will be counted as a homework grade.
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (7/30-31) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week.
Choose 30 words from the new vocab list and write the vocab word in English on one side and in Spanish on the other in the correct pen color for your class. You will also number your cards with numbers 1-30 (your numbers, not the numbers on the vocab list). Flashcards are due on Friday in preparation for a vocab quiz next week (Monday, July 28th). Remember, I do not accept torn pieces of paper. Use full notecards or neatly cut them in half or into 3 equal pieces.
Block Day (Wed/Thurs, 23-24 of July): Students continued to review and practice the new preliminary vocabulary and they also reviewed a few verbs from Spanish 1. Here are today's slides: 7/23-24.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
“Estoy listo para aprender”
(I am ready to learn)
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 25th. (HW grade)
Your small photo for your daily participation card was due TODAY. This will be counted as a homework grade.
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (7/30-31) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week.
Choose 30 words from the new vocab list and write the vocab word in English on one side and in Spanish on the other in the correct pen color for your class. You will also number your cards with numbers 1-30 (your numbers, not the numbers on the vocab list). Flashcards are due on Friday in preparation for a vocab quiz next week (Monday, July 28th). Remember, I do not accept torn pieces of paper. Use full notecards or neatly cut them in half or into 3 equal pieces.
Friday, July 25: Students practiced the present tense verbs (regular and irregular with stem-changes). Here are today's slides: 7/25.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
“Me gusta la comida en el restaurante”
(I like the food at the restaurant)
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement due today (Friday, July 25th) for a HW grade.
Study the preliminary vocab in preparation for a vocab quiz next week (Monday, July 28th).
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (7/30-31) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week (8/1).
Helpful resource posted on my website:
As we will be interacting in Spanish 99% of the time in class, it is important that you practice the pronunciation of the alphabet since you will be required (some may be extra credit opportunities) to provide the spelling for several words throughout the year. Here is a practice video. Similarly, I recommend that you practice the numbers from 1-100 with this practice video and pay attention to the pronunciation and the spelling for each number.
Welcome to Spanish 2!
I will post more information here as soon as the school year is ready to begin, however, as we will be interacting in Spanish 99% of the time in class, it is important that you practice the pronunciation of the alphabet since you will be required (some may be extra credit opportunities) to provide the spelling for several words throughout the year. Here is a practice video. Similarly, I recommend that you practice the numbers from 1-100 with this practice video and pay attention to the pronunciation and the spelling for each number.
Please email Profe. Peterson (apeterson@bfcsaz.com) if you have any questions.
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