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Additional Grammar Resources:
Explanation of the past subjunctive in Spanish and Past Subjunctive Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2,
Explanation II of the past subjunctive in Spanish and Past Subjunctive Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2,
Explanation III of the past subjunctive in Spanish and Past Subjunctive Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2,
PAST SUBJUNCTIVE: How to form (conjugate) verbs in IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE
Present Perfect Indicative and Subjunctive
Week 27
Monday, March 2: Students started reviewing the topics for Unit 7 Lesson 1. They completed the quiz over La hija del sastre and they discussed the information for the group project. Here are today's slides: 3/2.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Necesito un trabajo a tiempo parcial”
(“I need a part-time job.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesito pedir el nuevo anuario”
(“I need to order the new yearbook.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
Unit 7 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on Wednesday. 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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.
Prepare for the U7L1 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday, March 6th. If you know that you will be absent that day, you may come immediately after school on Thursday to take it.
Begin preparing your news report with your groups.
Tuesday, March 3: Students practiced the vocabulary and then they learned about the past subjunctive (pasado del subjuntivo). Here are today's slides: 3/3.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday:
Entry Ticket:
“No me gustaría ser cajero(a)”
(“I would not like to be a cashier.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Ser niñero(a) es muy estresante”
(“Being a babysitter is very stressful.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
Unit 7 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on Wednesday. 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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.
Prepare for the U7L1 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday, March 6th. If you know that you will be absent that day, you may come immediately after school on Thursday to take it.
Continue preparing your news report with your groups.
Additional Resources:
Explanation of the past perfect (pluperfect) in Spanish and Past Perfect Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Explanation of future perfect tense in Spanish, Present Perfect Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2.
Past Perfect, Pluperfect, Pluscuamperfecto in Spanish
Understanding Past Perfect Indicative Tense in Spanish | The Language Tutor *Lesson 57*
FUTURE PERFECT: How to form / conjugate verbs in the futuro perfecto in Spanish
Understanding the Future Perfect Indicative in Spanish | The Language Tutor *Lesson 62*
Wednesday/Thursday, March 4-5 (Block Day, Week 27): Students practiced the past subjunctive tense and they learned the present perfect subjunctive and the past perfect subjunctive. Here are today's slides: 3/4-5.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Quería que el examen fuera fácil”
(“I wanted the exam to be easy.”)
Exit Ticket:
“No quería que pagaras impuestos”
(“I didn’t want you to pay taxes.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
Prepare for the U7L1 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday, March 6th. If you know that you will be absent that day, you may come immediately after school on Thursday to take it.
Continue preparing your news report with your groups.
Friday, March 6: Students completed the U7L1 vocab quiz and dictation and then they watched El Gran Desafío for Unit 6. Here are today's slides: 3/6.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on the Monday after spring break:
Entry/Exit Ticket:
Tell me about something that you had done (habías hecho) during spring break.
Announcements/Reminders:
Continue preparing your news report with your groups.
Week 26
Monday, February 23: Students practiced the grammar (future and past perfect tenses) and they completed the U6L2 vocab quiz and dictation. Here are today's slides: 2/23.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Para mañana habré estudiado mucho”
(“By tomorrow I will have studied a lot.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Para mañana habremos leído el capítulo 14”
(“By tomorrow we will have read chapter 14.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
Read La hija del sastre chapter 14 before class on Tuesday, 2/24.
Prepare for the grammar quiz (past and future perfect tenses) on block day and the exam will be on Friday.
Tuesday, February 24: Students continued to practice and review the vocabulary and the grammar for U6L2. Here are today's slides: 2/24.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday:
Entry Ticket:
“Para esta noche habré terminado mi tarea”
(“By tonight I will have finished my homework.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Para el viernes habré tomado el examen”
(“By Friday I will have taken the exam.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
Read La hija del sastre chapters 15 & 16 before class on Wednesday, 2/25.
Prepare for the grammar quiz (past and future perfect tenses) on block day and the exam will be on Friday.
Block Day (Week 26): Students reviewed and prepared for the U6L2 exam. Here are today's slides: 2/25-2/26.
No entry/exit tickets for Friday (exam) : (
Announcements/Reminders:
You will return La hija del sastre on Monday. We will have a comprehension quiz on Monday over the book.
Bring flashcards for the next vocab list on Friday.
Friday, February 27: Students completed the U6L2 exam.
Unit 7 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on Wednesday. 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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 25
Tuesday, February 17: Students Unit 6 Lesson 2 today. Here are today's slides: 2/17.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday:
Entry Ticket:
“Cuando estás perdido, necesitas pedir direcciones”
(When you are lost, you need to ask for directions)
Exit Ticket:
“Quiero hacer una visita guiada del castillo”
(I want to do a guided visit/tour of the castle)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 11 before coming to school on Wednesday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
Unit 6 Lesson 2 flashcards are due on Wednesday. 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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.
U6L2 vocab quiz/dictation on Monday.
Block Day, Week 25 (2/18-2/19): Students continued to practice the grammar and they also learned the past perfect tense. Here are today's slides: Block Day, Week 25.
Entry Ticket:
“Había visitado España antes”
(I had visited Spain before)
Exit Ticket:
“Mis amigos ya habían salido de clase”
(My friends had already left class)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 12 before coming to school on Friday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
The vocab quiz/dictation will be on Monday of next week.
Friday, February 20: Students learned the future perfect tense. Here are today's slides: 2/20.
Entry Ticket for Monday:
“Para el final de clase, habremos tomado la pruebita”
(By the end of class, we will have taken the quiz)
Exit Ticket for Monday:
“Dentro de tres meses habré terminado Español 3 Honores”
(Within three months I will have finished Honors Spanish 3)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 13 before coming to school on Monday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
The vocab quiz/dictation will be on Monday of next week.
Week 24
Monday, February 9: Students practiced past participles as adjectives and the present perfect tense. We also reviewed chapter 7 from La hija del sastre. Here are today's slides: 2/9.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday
Entry Ticket:
“¿Qué has hecho hoy?”
(“What have you done today?”)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Te has cepillado los dientes?”
(“Have you brushed your teeth?”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 8 before coming to school on Tuesday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
Prepare for the U6L1 grammar quiz on Tuesday over past participles and the present perfect tense. We will have the U6L1 exam in the second half of class on Wednesday for 3rd hour and Thursday for zero hour since Friday, 2/13 is a half day.
Tuesday, February 10: Students practiced the grammar and then they completed the U6L1 grammar quiz. Here are today's slides: 2/10.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day
Entry Ticket:
(Ask me a question using the present perfect tense…
for example (in English): Have you brushed your teeth?)
Exit Ticket:
(Tell me something you’ve done today using the present perfect tense…
for example (in English): I have learned a lot)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 9 before coming to school on Wednesday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
We will have the U6L1 exam in the second half of class on Wednesday for 3rd hour and Thursday for zero hour since Friday, 2/13 is a half day.
Block Day, Week 24 (2/11-2/12): Students practiced and prepared for the U6L1 exam and then completed the exam. Here are today's slides: 2/11-2/12.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday
Entry Ticket:
(Ask me a random question using the present perfect tense)
Exit Ticket:
(Tell me something random you’ve done today using the present perfect tense)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 10 before coming to school on Friday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
U6L2 Flashcards are due on block day next week! (you will receive the list after the exam)
Friday, February 13: Students discussed Chapter 10 of La hija del sastre and we watched El gran desafío for unit 5. Here are today's slides: 2/13.
No exit/entry tickets for Tuesday (R&R Weekend)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 11 before coming to school on Wednesday next week. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
A minimum of 30-numbered U6L2 Flashcards are due on block day next week!
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 ordenar mi habitación”
(“I need to organize my bedroom”)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Dónde está la entrada del edificio?”
(“Where is the building entrance?”)
Homework/Announcements:
Memorize the new vocabulary for Unit 6 Lesson 1. Here is the vocabulary with the English Translations: U6L1 Vocab with Translations. Flashcards are due on Wednesday.
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 4 before coming to school on Tuesday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
Prepare for the U6L1 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday.
Tuesday, February 3: Students learned about past participles as adjectives and we reviewed chapter 4 of La hija de sastre. Here are today's slides: 2/3.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday
Entry Ticket:
“El refrigerador está roto”
(“The fridge is broken”)
Exit Ticket:
“La puerta no está abierta, está cerrada”
(“The door is not open, it is closed”)
Homework/Announcements:
Memorize the new vocabulary for Unit 6 Lesson 1. Here is the vocabulary with the English Translations: U6L1 Vocab with Translations. Flashcards are due on Wednesday.
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 5 before coming to school on Wednesday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
Prepare for the U6L1 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday.
Wednesday, February 4: Students completed a project in class and we also discussed chapter 5 of La hija del sastre and then we learned the present perfect tense. If you were absent, you do not need to do the project. Here are today's slides: 2/4.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday
Entry Ticket:
“He terminado mi tarea”
(“I have finished my homework”)
Exit Ticket:
“La puerta no está abierta, está cerrada”
(“The door is not open, it is closed”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 6 before coming to school on Friday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
Prepare for the U6L1 vocab quiz/dictation on Friday.
Additional Resources:
Explanation of past participles in Spanish, Past Participles Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Explanation of present perfect tense in Spanish, Present Perfect Practice Quiz 1, Quiz 2.
Using PAST PARTICIPLES as ADJECTIVES in Spanish
03 How to form the Present Perfect with most verbs in Spanish
Present Perfect Tense in Spanish: The Ultimate Guide
Friday, February 6: Students completed the U6L1 vocab quiz and dictation. We also discussed chapter 6 of La hija del sastre and we practiced the grammar. Here are today's slides: 2/6.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday
Entry Ticket:
“He leído el libro”
(“I have read the book”)
Exit Ticket:
“He escrito mis respuestas”
(“I have written my answers”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read La hija del sastre, chapter 7 before coming to school on Monday. Remember, if you are not reading it, you may not be able to participate in the class discussion (loss of points), answer some bellwork prompts, or do well on a comprehension quiz when we are finished reading it.
Prepare for the U6L1 grammar quiz on Tuesday over past participles and the present perfect tense. We will have the U6L1 exam on the second half of class on Wednesday for 3rd hour and Thursday for zero hour since Friday, 2/13 is a half day.
Week 22
Monday, January 26: Students reviewed grammar topics from U5L2. Students also borrowed a copy of La hija del sastre and we will be reading it at home and answering questions about it in class. If you were absent today, you can read chapter 1 from this website. Here are today's slides: 1/26.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Cuál es tu nombre completo?”
(“What is your full name?”)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Qué tienes que hacer hoy?”
(“What do you have to do today?”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read Hija del sastre Chapter 1 for class on Tuesday
U5L2 grammar quizzes 1-2 on Wednesday
U5L2 exam on Friday
Tuesday, January 27: Students reviewed grammar in preparation for the grammar quiz on Wednesday and the exam on Friday. We also discussed chapter 2. Here are today's slides: 1/27.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday.
Entry Ticket:
“(usen una palabra de vocabulario de U5L2 en una oración)”
(“Use a U5L2 vocab word in a sentence”)
Exit Ticket:
“(usen una palabra diferente de vocabulario de U5L2 en una oración)”
(“Use a different U5L2 vocab word in a sentence”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read Hija del sastre Chapter 2 for class on Wednesday.
U5L2 grammar quizzes 1-2 quiz on Wednesday
U5L2 exam on Friday
Block Day (January 28-29): Students practiced the topics for the U5L2 exam and then we had an oral presentation. Here are today's slides: 1/28-29.
No exit/entry tickets for Friday : (
Homework/Announcements:
Read Hija del sastre Chapter 3 for class on Monday
U5L2 exam on Friday
Friday, January 30: Students completed the U5L2 exam and they received the U6L1 vocab. Here is the homework:
Read Hija del sastre Chapter 3 for class on Monday
Unit 6 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on Wednesday of next week. 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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 21
Tuesday, January 20: Students began using the U5L2 vocabulary and we finished with practice. Here are today's slides: 1/20.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Juegas al ajedrez?”
(“Do you play chess?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Prefiero jugar a las damas”
(“I prefer to play checkers”)
Homework/Announcements:
Unit 5 Lesson 2 flashcards are due on Wednesday, 1/21 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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.
Prepare for a vocab quiz/dictation on Fri. 1/23
Block Day (Week 21: 1/21-1/22): Students learned about the conditional verb tense and they also learned the difference between cuál and qué. Here are today's slides: 1/21-1/22.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Qué haces en tu tiempo de ocio?”
(“What do you do in your leisure time?”)
Exit Ticket:
“¿Te gustan los rompecabezas?”
(“Do you like puzzles?”)
Homework/Announcements:
Prepare for a vocab quiz/dictation on Fri. 1/23
U5L2 grammar quizzes 1-2 quiz on Wednesday
U5L2 exam on Friday
Friday, January 23: Students completed the U5L2 vocab quiz and dictation and they learned about reported speech. Here are today's slides: 1/23.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday.
Entry Ticket:
“Nico dijo que fue al teatro”
(“Nico said that he went to the theater”)
Exit Ticket:
“Nico dijo que iría al teatro”
(“Nico said that he would go to the theater”)
Homework/Announcements:
U5L2 grammar quizzes 1-2 quiz on Wednesday
U5L2 exam on Friday
Week 20
Monday, January 12: Students continued to practice the subjunctive with the contexts that were covered last week. Here are today's slides: 1/12.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“(Yo) practico hasta que (yo) entienda”
(“I practice until I understand”)
Exit Ticket:
“No iré a menos que tenga tiempo”
(“I won’t go unless I have time”)
Homework/Announcements:
Grammar quiz (20 questions) on Wednesday
U5L1 exam will be on Friday
Additional Resources:
TÚ COMMANDS: How to form (conjugate) them in Spanish
Subjunctive with conjunctions and other phrases
Subjunctive with conjunctions with more explanations
The Word Sea in Spanish | The Language Tutor *Lesson 108*
6.2 01 The subjunctive with conjunctions
Subjunctive with Conjunctions / Indicative - Spanish Lesson
Subjunctive with the unknown explanation
The subjunctive with the unknown
Tuesday, January 13: Students continued to practice the U5L1 vocabulary and grammar. Here are today's slides: 1/13.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday
Entry Ticket:
“Busco un libro que sea interesante”
(“I am looking for a book that is interesting”)
Exit Ticket:
“Tendrás que comer antes de que salgas”
(“You will have to eat before you leave”)
Homework/Announcements:
Grammar quiz (20 questions) on Wednesday
U5L1 exam will be on Friday
Block Day (Week 20): Students completed the grammar quiz over the subjunctive and then we practiced and prepared for the U5L1 exam. Here are today's slides: 1/14-1/15.
No Entry/Exit Tickets on Friday
Homework/Announcements:
U5L1 exam will be on Friday
Bring flashcards to begin preparing U5L2 after the exam on Friday
Friday, January 16: Students completed the U5L1 exam.
Week 19
Tuesday, January 6: Students started learning the vocabulary for U5L2. Here are today's slides: 1/6.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on WED/THURS
Entry Ticket:
“Me di cuenta que hoy es (say the day)”
(“I realized that today is _______”)
Exit Ticket:
“Sospecho que tendré tarea”
(“I suspect that I will have homework”)
Homework/Announcements:
-Unit 5 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on Friday, 1/9 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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.
-Sticker for your new discussion card: Please bring a school-appropriate sticker to put on your participation card by Friday, January 9th. (HW points)
-U5L1 vocab quiz/Dictation on Friday, January 9th.
Block Day (Week 19): Students practiced the new vocabulary and learned some new grammar points today related to the subjunctive. Here are today's slides: 1/8 Wed (1/8 Thurs)
Write this down and practice a lot before class on FRIDAY:
Entry Ticket:
“Haré mi tarea cuando sea”
(“I will study whenever that may be”)
Exit Ticket:
“Terminaré todo como sea”
(“I will finish everything however that may be”)
Homework/Announcements:
-Unit 5 Lesson 1 flashcards are due on Friday, 1/9 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). I will not accept cards that are not numbered or 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.
-Sticker for your new discussion card: Please bring a school-appropriate sticker to put on your participation card by Friday, January 9th. (HW points)
-U5L1 vocab quiz/Dictation on Friday, January 9th.
Additional Resources:
The Word Sea in Spanish | The Language Tutor *Lesson 108*
6.2 01 The subjunctive with conjunctions
Subjunctive with Conjunctions / Indicative - Spanish Lesson
Subjunctive with the unknown explanation
The subjunctive with the unknown
TÚ COMMANDS: How to form (conjugate) them in Spanish
Subjunctive with conjunctions and other phrases
Subjunctive with conjunctions with more explanations
Friday, January 9: Students completed the U5L1 vocab quiz and dictation and then they worked on preparing a dialogue for Monday.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday.
Entry Ticket:
“Estudiaré antes de que tome el examen”
(“I will study before I take the exam”)
Exit Ticket:
“Trabajo para que tenga dinero”
(“I work so that I have money”)
Homework/Announcements:
-U5L1 grammar quiz next week (either Tuesday or Wednesday)
Week 18
Monday, December 8: Students practiced the topics for the U4L2 quiz on block day. Here are today's slides: 12/8
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday
Entry Ticket:
“Me alegra que estés aquí”
(“I’m happy/glad you’re here”)
Exit Ticket:
“Es una lástima que termine el semestre”
(“It’s a shame the semester is ending”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read chapter 11 of Felipe Alou and complete the chapter 11 assignment in the reading packet for class on Tuesday. The reading packet is due on Wednesday.
Study the new grammar and prepare for a grammar quiz on Wednesday.
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 Tuesday.
The U4L2 exam will be on Friday.
All missing work must be completed by Friday, December 12th!!!
Tuesday, December 9: Students practiced and reviewed the grammar and vocab. Here are today's slides: 12/9.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed./Thurs.
Entry Ticket:
“Siento que estés enfermo”
(“I’m sorry that you’re ill”)
Exit Ticket:
“Estoy contento que te sientas mejor”
(“I’m happy that you’re feeling better”)
Homework/Announcements:
The reading packet for Felipe Alou is due on Wed. and you will turn in your books on this day as well.
Study the grammar and prepare for a grammar quiz on Wed. and the U4L2 exam will be on Friday.
Here is the study guide for the semester 1 final exam: Guía de estudio para Español 3 Honores
ANY MISSING WORK MUST BE MADE UP THIS WEEK! I am available TODAY from 2:40-3:30.
Block Day (Week 18): Students practiced the grammar, completed the U4L2 grammar quiz over the subjunctive, and then they engaged in simulated job interviews based on job ads that they created in class using the vocabulary from Unit 4. Here are today's slides: 12:10-11.
Study the grammar and prepare for the U4L2 exam on Friday.
Here is an explanation of subjunctive verbs and here are some practice activities: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Oral Practice.
Here is the study guide for the semester 1 final exam: Guía de estudio para Español 3 Honores
Friday, December 12: Students completed the U4L2 exam. The homework is to study any of the topics that you need t practice from the study guide for next week's 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:
“El artista hizo un retrato auténtico”
(“The artist made an authentic portrait”)
Exit Ticket:
“El bombero apagó el incendio”
(“The firefighter turned out the fire”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read chapter 7 of Felipe Alou and complete the chapter 7 assignment in the reading packet for class on Tuesday.
Prepare a minimum of 30 U4L2 flashcards to bring to class on Wednesday for HW points.
Study the new vocabulary and prepare for a vocab quiz & dictation on Friday, December 5th.
Tuesday, December 2: Students practiced the vocab and they started learning the new grammar (subjunctive with expressions of doubt). Here are today's slides: 12/2.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed./Thurs.
Entry Ticket:
“El policía demostró valentía”
(“The police officer demonstrated bravery”)
Exit Ticket:
“El músico figuró en el concierto”
(“The musician appeared in the concert”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read chapter 8 of Felipe Alou and complete the chapter 8 assignment in the reading packet for class on Wednesday.
Prepare a minimum of 30 U4L2 flashcards to bring to class on Wednesday for HW points.
Study the new vocabulary and prepare for a vocab quiz/dictation on Friday, December 5th.
Wednesday, December 3: Students discussed Felipe Alou (Chap. 8), we practiced the subjunctive and reviewed the superlatives. We also worked on an in-class project and absent students will be exempted, however, everyone else needs to submit it by Friday. Most students finished in class. Here are today's slides: 12/3.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday
Entry Ticket:
“No creo que la fama sea importante”
(“I don’t believe that fame is important”)
Exit Ticket:
“Es dudoso que él reciba el logro”
(“It’s doubtful that he will receive the achievement”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read chapter 9 of Felipe Alou and complete the chapter 9 assignment in the reading packet for class on Friday.
Study the new vocabulary and prepare for a vocab quiz/dictation on Friday, December 5th.
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:
“El bombero es la persona más dedicada que conozco”
(“The firefighter is the most dedicated person that I know”)
Exit Ticket:
“No creo que el carpintero esté ocupado”
(“I don’t think that the carpenter is busy”)
Homework/Announcements:
Read chapter 10 of Felipe Alou and complete the chapter 10 assignment in the reading packet for class on Monday. Chapter 11 is due on Tuesday and the packet is due on Wednesday of next week.
Study the new grammar and prepare for a grammar quiz next week.
Week 16
Monday, November 17: Students practiced the grammar and then they completed the U4L1 grammar 1 quiz. Here are today's slides: 11/17.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday.
Entry Ticket:
“Sugiero que leas más”
(“I suggest that you read more”)
Exit Ticket:
“Recomiendo que practiques más”
(“I recommend that you practice more”)
Announcements:
Felipe Alou, Chapter 4 on Tuesday (reading packet)
U4L1 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday (TODAY)
U4L1 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday (TOMORROW)
U4L1 Exam on Friday
Tuesday, November 18: Students completed the grammar 2 quiz for U4L1. Here are today's slides: 11/18.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“Quiero que recibas una buena nota”
(“I want you to get a get a good grade”)
Exit Ticket:
“Ojalá que entiendas el subjuntivo”
(“Hopefully you understand the subjunctive”)
Announcements:
Felipe Alou, Chapter 5 on Wednesday (reading packet)
U4L1 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday (TODAY)
U4L1 Exam on Friday
Block Day (Week 16): Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary in preparation for Friday's U4L1 Exam. Here are today's slides: 11/19-20.
NO ENTRY/EXIT TICKET ON FRIDAY
Announcements:
Felipe Alou, Chapter 6 on Monday, December 1st (reading packet)
U4L1 Exam on Friday. Bring flashcards so that you can begin preparing them for U4L2 after you finish the exam.
Friday, November 21: Students completed the U4L1 exam and then received the U4L2 vocab list. The homework is to prepare a minimum of 30 numbered flashcards for Wednesday, December 3rd.
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:
“En el futuro, quiero ser (name of a profession)”
(“In the future, I want to be a (name a profession”)
Exit Ticket:
“En el futuro, no quiero ser (name of a profession)”
(“In the future, I don’t want to be a (name a profession”)
Announcements:
Prepare a minimum of 30 (numbered) flashcards for vocabulary U4L1 due on Wednesday
Felipe Alou, Chapter 1 on Wednesday (reading packet)
U4L1 Vocab Quiz on Friday
U4L1 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday next week
U4L1 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday next week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of next week
Block Day (Week 15): Students practiced the subjunctive with the verbs querer, esperar, desear + ojalá. We also reviewed Felipe Alou chapter 1. Here are today's slides: November 12-13.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday.
Entry Ticket:
“Quiero que aprendas el vocabulario”
(“I want you to learn the vocabulary”)
Exit Ticket:
“Quiero que te comportes bien”
(“I want you to behave well”)
Announcements:
Felipe Alou, Chapter 2 on Friday (reading packet)
U4L1 Vocab Quiz on Friday
U4L1 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday next week
U4L1 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday next week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of next week
Friday, November 14: Students practiced the subjunctive after completing the U4L1 vocab quiz and vocab dictation. Here are today's slides: 11/14.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday.
Entry Ticket:
“Ojalá que tú/usted ________”
(“Hopefully you _____” and tell Profe. Peterson something that hopefully he will do)
Exit Ticket:
“Ojalá que tú/usted no ________”
(“Hopefully you won’t _____” and tell Profe. Peterson something that hopefully he won’t do)
Announcements:
Felipe Alou, Chapter 3 on Monday (reading packet)
U4L1 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday next week
U4L1 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday next week
U4L1 Exam on Friday of next week
If you didn’t understand the grammar from today, watch this video as a refresher on how to form the present subjunctive:PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: How to form (conjugate) verbs in Spanish
Week 14
Monday, November 3: Students practiced the grammar from U3L2. Here are today's slides: 11/3.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
(Be creative and say something that is important that your friends do today: “Es importante que mis amigos (subjunctive)”
Exit Ticket:
(Be creative and say something that is important that your friends don’t do today: “Es importante que mis amigos no (subjunctive)”
Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday (irregular subjunctive verbs)
U3L2 Exam on Friday of this week.
Tuesday, November 4: Students practiced the U3L2 grammar and then completed the grammar 2 quiz. Here are today's slides: 11/4.
Entry/Exit ticket for Wednesday-Thursday:
Entry Ticket:
(Profe will say a random verb and you need to tell him the “yo” subjunctive form)
Exit Ticket:
(Profe will say a random verb and you need to tell him the “yo” subjunctive form)
U3L2 Exam on Friday.
Block Day (Week 14): Students completed several practice activities for the U3L2 exam on Friday. Here are Wednesday's slides: 11/5.
No exit/entry tickets for Friday
U3L2 Exam on Friday.
You will receive the U4L1 vocab sheet on Friday, so feel free to bring flashcards in case you have have time to prepare them after the exam. They will be due on Wednesday of next week.
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 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:
“Es importante que él salga”
(It’s important that he leave)
Exit Ticket:
“Es imprescindible que hables claramente”
(It is imperative that you speak clearly)
Prepare a minimum of 30 flashcards for the new U3L2 vocabulary (due on Wednesday, October 29th).
Study the new vocabulary for a quiz and dictation on Friday, October 31st.
Tuesday, October 28: Students practiced the vocab and they started reviewing the subjunctive. Here are today's slides: 10/28.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed./Thurs.:
Entry Ticket:
“Es necesario que (yo) haga la tarea”
(It’s necessary that I do the homework)
Exit Ticket:
“Es importante que leas el libro”
(It is important that you read the book)
Prepare a minimum of 30 flashcards for the new U3L2 vocabulary (due on Wednesday, October 29th).
Study the new vocabulary for a quiz and dictation on Friday, October 31st.
If you didn’t understand the grammar from today, watch this video as a refresher on how to form the present subjunctive:PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE: How to form (conjugate) verbs in Spanish. Here is a practice video to review the present subjunctive verbs: Let's Practice Forming the Present Subjunctive in Spanish - Practice 1
Block Day (Week 13): Students practiced the vocab and the subjunctive and then we applied this knowledge with a poster project that was completed and presented. This will be graded as classwork as it was not homework. Here are today's slides: October 29-30.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Es necesario que él vaya a clase”
Exit Ticket:
“Es bueno que dé dinero a los pobres”
Study the new vocabulary for a quiz and dictation on Friday, 10/31.
Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday (regular subjunctive verbs)
Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday (irregular subjunctive verbs)
U3L2 Exam on Friday of next week.
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:
(Be creative and say something that it is important that you do today:
“Es importante que (yo) (subjunctive)”
Exit Ticket:
(Be creative and say something that it is important that you NOT do today:
“Es importante que (yo) no (subjunctive)”
Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday (regular subjunctive verbs)
Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday (irregular subjunctive verbs)
U3L2 Exam on Friday of next week.
Week 12
Monday, October 20: Students completed the U3L1 grammar 1 quiz over the future tense. We also practiced por/para in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. Here are today's slides: 10/20.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“La contaminación del aire aumentará”
(The contamination in the air will increase)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesitaré hacer la tarea para mañana”
(I will need to do the homework by tomorrow)
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
Study for the grammar 2 quiz on Tuesday over por/para. Please check my website for practice activities.
The U3L1 Exam will be on Friday, October 24.
If you didn’t understand the future verb tense, please review the following notes and watch the following video and the second video. Here is a practice quiz and a practice mini-test. There will be a grammar 1 quiz on Monday over this grammar.
If you didn’t understand por/para, please review the following notes and watch the following video. Here is a practice quiz and a practice mini-test and an oral practice exercise. There will be a grammar 2 quiz tomorrow (Tuesday) over this grammar.
Tuesday, October 21: Students completed the U3L1 grammar 2 quiz over por/para and then they practiced the vocab and grammar in preparation for Friday's exam. Here are today's slides: 10/21.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed & Thurs:
Entry Ticket:
“Lavaremos coches para juntar fondos”
(We will wash cars to raise funds)
Exit Ticket:
“Caminaré por el parque”
(I will walk through the park)
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
Study for the grammar 2 quiz on Tuesday over por/para. Please check my website for practice activities.
The U3L1 Exam will be on Friday, October 24.
Block Day (Week 12) : Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary in preparation for the U3L1 exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 10/22-23.
No entry/exit tickets for Friday : (
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
The U3L1 Exam will be on Friday, October 24. You will receive the U3L2 vocab list after you finish the exam, so you are welcome to bring your index cards and work on your next set of flashcards. You will have until Wednesday of next week to create 30-numbered flashcards for homework points.
Friday, October 24: Students completed the U3L1 exam and then they received the new U3L2 vocab list. The homework is to prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards with these words due on Wednesday of next week. There are no official entry/exit tickets for Monday.
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:
“Hay mucha biodiversidad en el planeta”
(There’s a lot of biodiversity on the planet)
Exit Ticket:
“El vidrio es un invento importante”
(Glass is an important invention)
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
Prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards for the new U3L1 vocabulary. This will be due on Wednesday, October 15th.
Study the new vocabulary for a quiz on Friday, October 17th.
Tuesday, October 14: Students practiced the new vocabulary and they started to practice verbs in the future tense. Here are today's slides: 10/14.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed & Thurs:
Entry Ticket:
“El huracán destruyó muchas casas”
(The hurricane destroyed a lot of houses)
Exit Ticket:
“El extraterrestre es de otro planeta”
(The alien is from another planet)
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
Prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards for the new U3L1 vocabulary due on Wednesday, October 15th.
Study the new vocabulary for a quiz and dictation on Friday, October 17th.
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, 10/15 & Thurs, 10/16 (zero hour).
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“La erosión destruirá el suelo”
(The erosion will destroy the soil)
Exit Ticket:
“Los inventos protegerán a las personas”
(The inventions will protect the people)
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
Friday is a SPANISH-ONLY DAY!!!
Study the new vocabulary for a quiz and dictation on Friday, October 17th.
Friday, October 17: Students completed the U3L1 vocab quiz and then they practiced the future tense and then reviewed the differences between por/para. Here are today's slides: 10/17.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Los estudiantes se informarán sobre la innovación”
(The students will inform themselves about innovation)
Exit Ticket:
“El smog contaminará el medio ambiente”
(The smog will contaminate the environment)
Upcoming Dates & Homework:
Study for the grammar 1 quiz on Monday. You will be required to write the verbs in the future tense. Please review the irregular verbs and the endings (they are the same for regular and irregular verbs). The grammar 2 quiz will be on Tuesday of next week over por/para.
Week 10
Monday, September 22: Students practiced the grammar (commands with pronouns and impersonal expressions) and then they took the grammar 1 quiz. Here are today's slides: 9/22.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Es necesario practicar todos los días”
(It’s necessary to practice every day)
Exit Ticket:
“Es fácil expresar opiniones en español”
(It’s easy to express opinions in Spanish)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday, 9/22 (Commands with pronouns) TODAY!
U2L2 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday, 9/23 (Impersonal Expressions…today’s lesson)
U2L2 Exam on the second half of block day (9/24),
It will be on 9/25 for zero hour.
Tuesday, September 23: Students completed the grammar 2 quiz and then worked a newspaper activity. Here are today's slides: 9/23.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Se habla español en la clase de Español”
(Spanish is spoken in the Spanish class)
Exit Ticket:
“Se expresan muchas opiniones en clase”
(Several opinions are expressed in class)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday, 9/23 (Impersonal Expressions) TODAY
U2L2 Exam on the second half of block day (9/24),
It will be on 9/25 for zero hour.
Block Day (Week 10): Students practiced the topics from U2L2 and then completed the lesson exam. Here are today's slides: 9/24-25.
There is no homework for Friday.
Friday, September 26: Students completed the Gran Desafío video activity for Unit 2. Here are today's slides: 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:
“El titular es el título del artículo”
(The headline is the title of the article)
Exit Ticket:
“El editor edita la edición”
(The editor edits the edition)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Flashcards Due on Wed. 9/17 (30 minimum)
U2L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, 9/19
U2L2 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday, 9/22
U2L2 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday, 9/23
U2L2 Exam on the second half of block day (9/24)
It will be on 9/25 for zero hour.
Tuesday, September 16: Students practiced the vocabulary and they began learning about commands with pronouns. Here are today's slides: 9/16.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket:
“Explícame tu punto de vista”
(Explain to me your point of view)
Exit Ticket:
“No me la expliques”
(Don’t explain it to me)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Flashcards Due on Wed. 9/17 (30 minimum)
U2L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, 9/19
U2L2 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday, 9/22
U2L2 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday, 9/23
U2L2 Exam on the second half of block day (9/24),
It will be on 9/25 for zero hour.
Block Day (Week 9): Students practiced commands with pronouns and they also learned about impersonal constructions with "se" in order to avoid expressing the subject. 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:
“No tengo que explicarte la cuestión”
(I don’t have to explain the issue to you)
Exit Ticket:
“El debatiente debate en el debate”
(The debater debates in the debate)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, 9/19
U2L2 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday, 9/22
U2L2 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday, 9/23
U2L2 Exam on the second half of block day (9/24),
It will be on 9/25 for zero hour.
Here are some practice resources: Commands with and without pronouns, usted commands explanation, usted command quiz 1, practice test for usted commands, tú commands explanation, tú command quiz 1, tú command practice test, irregular tú commands explanation, irregular tú commands practice quiz, irregular tú commands practice test, commands with pronouns explanation, commands with pronouns practice quiz, commands with pronouns practice exam, commands review, commands review quiz 1, commands review practice test.
Friday, September 19: Students completed the U2L2 vocab quiz and then they practiced the lesson grammar. Here are today's slides: 9/19.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Es malo presentar información falsa”
(It’s bad to present false information)
Exit Ticket:
“Es bueno publicar hechos”
(It’s good to publish facts)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, 9/19 (TODAY)
U2L2 Grammar 1 Quiz on Monday, 9/22 (Commands with pronouns)
U2L2 Grammar 2 Quiz on Tuesday, 9/23 (Impersonal Expressions…today’s lesson)
U2L2 Exam on the second half of block day (9/24),
It will be on 9/25 for zero hour.
Here are some practice resources: Commands with and without pronouns, usted commands explanation, usted command quiz 1, practice test for usted commands, tú commands explanation, tú command quiz 1, tú command practice test, irregular tú commands explanation, irregular tú commands practice quiz, irregular tú commands practice test, commands with pronouns explanation, commands with pronouns practice quiz, commands with pronouns practice exam, commands review, commands review quiz 1, commands review practice test.
Week 8
Monday, September 8: Students practiced the tú, usted, ustedes, and nosotros commands after completing the U2L1 vocab quiz. Here are today's slides: 9/8.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“¡No estés triste!”
(Don’t be sad!)
Exit Ticket:
“¡Sé feliz!”
(Be happy!)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Vocab Quiz-Monday, September 8th (TODAY)
U2L1 Grammar 1 Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th
U2L1 Grammar 2 Quiz-Wednesday, September 10th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Tuesday, September 9: Students completed the U2L1 grammar 1 quiz over tú commands and then they worked on a project in class. It is not homework unless you were in class and you didn't finish it. Any absent students do not need to worry about it. Here are today's slides: 9/9.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed/Thurs:
Entry Ticket:
Come up with your own NEGATIVE USTED command for Profe.
Exit Ticket:
Come up with your own AFFIRMATIVE USTED command for Profe.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar 1 Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th (TODAY)
U2L1 Grammar 2 Quiz-Wednesday, September 10th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Block Day (Week 8): Students presented their social action projects and then practiced for the U2L1 exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 9/10-11.
No entry/exit tickets for Friday
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar 2 Quiz-Wednesday, September 10th (TODAY)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Please bring flashcards to class on Friday so that you can work on the U2L2 cards after the exam.
Friday, September 12: Students completed the U2L1 exam and they also received the U2L2 vocab list. A minimum of 30-numbered flashcards with U2L2 vocabulary words are due on Wednesday of next week.
Week 7
Tuesday, September 2: Students started practicing the new U2L1 vocabulary. Here are today's slides: 9/2.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed (and Thurs for 0 hour):
Entry Ticket:
“Es importante reciclar el plástico”
(It’s important to recycle plastic)
Exit Ticket:
“Recaudé fondos para el hospital”
(I raised funds for the hospital)
Finish preparing your flashcards to show me in class on Wednesday 9/3.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Vocab Quiz-Monday, September 8th
U2L1 Grammar 1 Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th
U2L1 Grammar 2 Quiz-Wednesday, September 10th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Block Day (Week 7): Students reviewed how to form affirmative and negative and regular and irregular tú commands. Here are today's slides: Block Day (Week 7).
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“¡No seas mal educado!”
(Don’t be rude!)
Exit Ticket:
“¡Sé bueno!”
(Be good!)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Vocab Quiz-Monday, September 8th
U2L1 Grammar 1 Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th
U2L1 Grammar 2 Quiz-Wednesday, September 10th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Friday, September 5: Students reviewed how to conjugate the usted, ustedes, and nosotros commands. Here are today's slides: 9/5.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“¡No tiremos la basura en el parque!”
(Let’s not litter in the park!)
Exit Ticket:
“¡Estudien el vocabulario!”
(You all, study the vocabulary!)
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Vocab Quiz-Monday, September 8th
U2L1 Grammar 1 Quiz-Tuesday, September 9th
U2L1 Grammar 2 Quiz-Wednesday, September 10th
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Week 6
Monday, August 25: Students finished reading Rebeldes de Tejas and they also completed the U1L2 grammar 1 quiz over imperfect verbs. We also practiced the preterite versus imperfect verbs in preparation for tomorrow's grammar 2 quiz . Here are today's slides: 8/25.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Recogí caracoles mientras estaba en la playa”
(I picked up seashells while I was on the beach)
Exit Ticket:
“Vi el amanecer mientras caminaba”
(I saw the sunrise while I was walking)
Prepare for a grammar quiz on Tuesday over preterite/imperfect verbs as well as a quiz over Rebeldes de Tejas. The U1L2 exam over vocab and grammar will be on Wednesday after the presentations (2nd half of block day). I encourage you to bring flashcards to start preparing your vocab for U2L1.
Presentations about family project in class on Wednesday, August 27th. This is only a 3-5 minute presentation and you are only allowed to show 3 slides with LIMITED TEXT (approximately 1 minute per slide). If you don’t share your presentation with me for homework credit by Monday night, you must share it with me by Tuesday night for no credit.
Tuesday, August 26: Students completed the grammar 2 quiz and the Rebeldes de tejas quiz. Here are today's slides: 8/26.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday (Wed/Thurs for zero hour):
Entry Ticket:
“Perdí mi sombrilla, ¡qué lástima!”
(I lost my parasol, what a shame!)
Exit Ticket:
“El vocabulario es pan comido”
(The vocabulary is a piece of cake)
The U1L2 exam over vocab and grammar will be on Wednesday after the presentations (2nd half of block day and Thursday for zero hour). I encourage you to bring flashcards to start preparing your vocab for U2L1.
Presentations about family project in class on Wednesday, August 27th. This is only a 3-5 minute presentation and you are only allowed to show 3 slides with LIMITED TEXT (approximately 1 minute per slide). If you haven’t shared your slides with me, be sure to do share them by tonight.
Block Day (Week 6): Students did the family presentations (3rd hour needs to finish on Friday) and then completed the U1L2 exam. Students received the U2L1 vocab list and they will prepare a minimum of 30 flashcards due on Wednesday, September 3.
Entry/Exit ticket: (You will need to answer a random question from Profe.)
Friday, August 29: Students watched El gran desafío and practiced the unit 1 vocabulary and grammar. 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 vocab flashcards are due on Wednesday next week. Be sure to create a minimum of 30 (numbered) 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:
“Mi padrino condujo el carro”
(My godfather drove the car)
Exit Ticket:
“Tengo muchos parientes”
(I have many relatives)
Unit 1 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Wednesday (Aug. 20) 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). I will not accept cards not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
Study the Unit 1 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 22nd.
Presentations about the family project in class on Wednesday, August 27th. This is only a 3-5 minute presentation and you are only allowed to show 3 slides with LIMITED TEXT (approximately 1 minute per slide).
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz next week over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 11)
Tuesday, August 19: Students practiced the vocabulary and they read chapter 12. Here are today's slides: 8/19.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday (Zero Hour):
Entry Ticket:
“Mi tía es hermana de mi padre”
(My aunt is my father’s sister)
Exit Ticket:
“Mi prima es hija de mi tía”
(My cousin is my aunt’s daughter)
Unit 1 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Wednesday (Aug. 20) 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). I will not accept cards not numbered, and small pieces of paper or torn paper (no smaller than ⅓ of a regular-sized index card).
Study the Unit 1 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 22nd.
Presentations about the family project in class on Wednesday, August 27th. This is only a 3-5 minute presentation and you are only allowed to show 3 slides with LIMITED TEXT (approximately 1 minute per slide).
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz next week over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 12)
Block Day (Week 5): Students practiced the imperfect tense and we read chapter 13. Here are today's slides: Wednesday, August 20 (zero hour's Thursday, 8/21).
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Mi cuñada es esposa de mi hermano”
(My sister-in-law is my brother’s wife)
Exit Ticket:
“Mi bisabuela es la madre de mi abuela”
(My great grandmother is my grandmother’s mother)
Study the Unit 1 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 22nd.
Presentations about the family project in class on Wednesday, August 27th. This is only a 3-5 minute presentation and you are only allowed to show 3 slides with LIMITED TEXT (approximately 1 minute per slide).
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz next week over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 13)
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:
“El apellido de soltera de mi madre es _________ “(say the name)
(My mother’s maiden name is ________ (say the name))
Exit Ticket:
“Nunca conocí a mi bisabuela”
(I never met my great-grandmother)
Prepare for a grammar quiz over the imperfect tense on Monday (-aba/-ía, irregulars: ir, ser, ver) and a grammar quiz on Tuesday over preterite/imperfect verbs. The U1L2 exam over vocab and grammar will be on Wednesday after the presentations (2nd half of block day).
Presentations about the family project in class on Wednesday, August 27th. This is only a 3-5 minute presentation and you are only allowed to show 3 slides with LIMITED TEXT (approximately 1 minute per slide). Please share your Google Slide presentation with me by Monday evening of next week (even if you are not finished).
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz next week over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 14)
Week 4
Monday, August 11: Students completed the U1L1 Grammar 1 Quiz. They also practiced the irregular verbs in the preterite tense. 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:
“Valió la pena estudiar”
(It was worth it to study)
Complete the tourist brochure by Wednesday, August 13th (instructions in today's presentation).
Prepare for an irregular preterite verbs grammar quiz on Wednesday in preparation for the Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam on Friday.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 9)
Tuesday, August 12: Students practiced the grammar and we read chapter 9 of the book. Here are today's slides: 8/12.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday/Thursday (0 hour):
Entry Ticket:
“Tuve que estudiar anoche”
(I had to study last night)
Exit Ticket:
“Hice mi tarea”
(I did my homework)
Complete the tourist brochure by Wednesday, August 13th (instructions in today's presentation).
Prepare for an irregular preterite verbs grammar quiz on Wednesday in preparation for the Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam on Friday.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 9)
Block Day (Week 4): Students completed the U1L1 Grammar 2 Quiz over irregular preterite verbs, they presented their brochures about different national parks in Mexico. We also read chapter 10 from the book. 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
Prepare for the Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam on Friday.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 10)
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 Wednesday of next week (8/20) HW points. Flashcards must be numbered 1-30 (or more) 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 (to enter on Tuesday):
“Me gustan las actividades al aire libre”
(I like outdoor activities)
Exit Ticket (to exit on Tuesday):
“Es bueno ahorrar dinero”
(It’s good to save money)
Choose a minimum of 30 difficult or uncommon words from Unit 1 Lesson 1. Flashcards are due Wednesday, August 6th 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.
Begin studying these new words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 8th.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 5)
Tuesday, August 5: Students practiced the vocabulary, signed up for their brochure projects, and they read chapter 6 from Rebeldes de Tejas. Here are today's slides: 8/5.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wed./Thurs. (0 hr):
Entry Ticket (to enter on Wed./Thurs.):
“Escalé una montaña”
(I hiked/climbed a mountain)
Exit Ticket (to exit on Wed./Thurs.):
“Acampé en el bosque”
(I camped in the forest)
Choose a minimum of 30 difficult or uncommon words from Unit 1 Lesson flashcards are due Wednesday, August 6th 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.
Begin studying these new words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 8th.
Preparen el folleto (flyer) para presentar en clase el miércoles, 13 de agosto y entregar.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 6)
Block Day (Week 3): Students practiced the preterite tense and the vocabulary for Unit 1 Lesson 1. We also read more from the book. Here are today's slides: 8/6-7.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket (to enter on Friday):
“Visité un parque nacional”
(I visited a National park)
Exit Ticket (to exit on Friday):
“Utilicé transporte público”
(I used public transportation)
Begin studying these new words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 8th.
Preparen el folleto (flyer) para presentar en clase el miércoles, 13 de agosto y entregar.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 7)
Friday, August 8: Students completed the U1L1 vocab quiz and we read Chapter 8 from Rebeldes de Tejas. Here are today's slides: 8/8.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket (to enter on Monday):
“Estudié vocabulario”
(I studied the vocabulary)
Exit Ticket (to exit on Monday):
“Organicé mi equipo””
(I organized my equipment)
Prepare for a grammar quiz on Monday over Unit 1 Lesson 1 regular preterite verbs. Study the irregular preterite verbs for a quiz next week as well (most likely on block day).
The U1L1 exam will take place on Friday of next week.
Preparen el folleto (flyer) para presentar en clase el miércoles, 13 de agosto y entregar.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 8)
Week 2
Monday, July 28: Students completed the accent mark 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:
“Compito para recibir el premio”
(I compete in order to receive the prize)
Exit Ticket:
“Cuento el cuento”
(I tell the story)
Begin memorizing the new vocabulary and prepare a minimum of 30 flashcards (not torn pieces of paper) with words that you did not know or that you would like to practice. This will be due Wednesday, July 30th. We will have a preliminary vocab quiz on Friday, August 1st.
Tuesday, July 29: Students reviewed the present tense verbs and then we read the first chapter of Rebeldes de Tejas. Here are today's slides: 7/29.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Wednesday*:
Entry Ticket:
“Regateo porque me gustan las gangas”
(I bargain/haggle because I like bargains)
Exit Ticket:
“Viajo todos los veranos”
(I travel every summer)
*Zero hour will use the same ones on Wednesday and Thursday of every week.
Begin memorizing the new vocabulary and prepare a minimum of 30 flashcards (not torn pieces of paper) with words that you did not know or that you would like to practice. This will be due Wednesday, July 30th. We will have a preliminary vocab quiz on Friday, August 1st.
We will begin reading a book today, and it will be read in class. If you are ever absent, please read the PDF at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 1)
Block Day (Week 2): Students practiced the vocabulary and we read chapters 2-3 of Rebeldes de Tejas. Here are today's slides: 7/30-31.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“Hago cola en la cafetería”
(I wait in line in the cafeteria)
Exit Ticket:
“Siempre estoy en línea”
(I’m always online)
*Zero hour remember to use the Wednesday entry/exit tickets for Thursday as well.
Study your vocab flashcards and prepare for a vocabulary quiz on Friday, August 1st. Review the preliminary grammar (present tense verbs) in preparation for a grammar quiz on Monday, August 4th.
If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 2, Chapter 3)
Friday, August 1st: Students completed the Preliminary Vocab Quiz. Here are today's slides: 8/1.
Here are the instructions for next week:
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
Entry Ticket:
“Hoy es la pruebita de gramática”
(Today is the grammar quiz)
Exit Ticket:
“Necesito repasar la gramática”
(I need to review the grammar)
1. Begin reviewing grammar from this week for a grammar quiz on Monday, 8/4. Here is the preliminary unit study guide.
2. 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 estar
3. If you are ever absent, please read the PDFs of Rebeldes de Tejas at home as we will have a quiz over the book as soon as we are done reading it. (Chapter 4)
Week 1
Monday, July 21: Students reviewed the syllabus for Honors Spanish 3 as well as the rules and procedures for the class. Here is the homework list:
1. Learn the rules and procedures for Spanish 3 so that you can be successful this year.
2. Sign the Google Form by Friday, July 25th. (HW grade)
3. 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.
4. Be sure to purchase and bring your composition notebooks by Friday, July 25th as we will begin doing bellwork in class with them.
Tuesday, July 22: Students learned about the stressed syllable in Spanish and why a written accent mark is used. Here are today's slides: 7/22.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
“El maestro está muy contento”
(The teacher is very happy)
1. Review the rules about written accent marks (SEGA) and prepare for a short quiz about accent marks next week. Here is a video on YouTube that reviews how to identify the stressed syllable. Here are some practice websites that can help you identify the stressed syllable: Practice 1, Practice 2. Here are some practice websites that will help you identify the type of stressed syllable (SEGA), but please remember that the words Grave & Llana are the same: Practice 1, Practice 2.
2. Sign the syllabus on the Google form by Friday, July 25th. (HW grade)
3. 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.
4. Be sure to purchase and bring your composition notebooks by Friday, July 25th as we will begin doing bellwork in class with them.
Block Day (Wed/Thurs, 23-24 of July): Students reviewed SEGA and then learned about hiatos and diptongos. Here are today's slides: Wed/Thurs, 23-24 of July.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
“Estoy listo para aprender”
(I am ready to learn)
1. Review the rules about written accent marks (SEGA), and hiatos y diptongos and prepare for a short quiz about accent marks next week. Here is a video on YouTube that reviews hiatos/diptongos and accent marks for hiatos. Here is a practice website for hiatos/diptongos and a second website for additional practice.
2. Sign the syllabus on the Google form by Friday, July 25th. (HW grade)
3. Be sure to purchase and bring your composition notebooks by Friday, July 25th as we will begin doing bellwork in class with them.
Friday, July 25: Students practiced the material from this week and we also learned about acentos diacríticos (2 words spelled the same with different meanings that require an accent to differentiate the meaning). Here are today's slides: 7/25.
Homework assigned on Friday, July 25th
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
“México es una palabra esdrújula”
(Mexico is a word that is stressed on the third-to-last syllable)
Memorize the rules for accent marks (SEGA), hiatos/diptongos, and diacríticos in preparation for a quiz on Monday. I will allow you to retake this first quiz if you don’t like the grade that you received. Here is a video on YouTube that reviews diacritic accent marks. Here is a website with practice activities for the diacritic accent mark: Practice 1, Practice 2
Begin memorizing the new vocabulary and prepare a minimum of 30 flashcards (not torn pieces of paper) with words that you did not know or that you would like to
practice. This will be due Wednesday, July 30.
Here is an optional packet with Spanish 3 Honors Summer Assignments for any Spanish 2 students who would like to practice over the summer and earn some credit for the fall semester. It is due on the first day of school and it should be completed throughout the summer and not all at once. Please email Profe. Peterson (apeterson@bfcsaz.com) if you have any questions.
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