Week 3
Monday, August 10: Students started practicing the new Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab list.
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)
Heomework:
1) Unit 1 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day (Aug. 12-13) 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) 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. 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).
3) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 14th.
Tuesday, August 11: Students practiced the U1L1 vocab and then learned about the personal a.
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.)
Homework:
1) Unit 1 Lesson 1 flashcards are due Block Day (Aug. 12-13) 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) 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. 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).
3) Study the Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, August 14th.
4) Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L1 grammar quiz next Block Day (August 19-20). 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, August 12-13: Students reviewed the personal a and learned how to identify the direct object in a sentence and substitute it with direct object pronouns. The students also listened to a song where object pronouns were applied.
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:
“El vuelo sale esta tarde”
(The flight leaves this afternoon)
Homework:
1) Unit 1 Lesson 1 flashcards are due TODAY (Aug. 12-13) 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 14th.
3) Review the grammar for a grammar quiz on block day next week (Aug. 19-20).
4. Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/21. 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.
5) Reminder: Friday will be a Spanish Only Day.
Friday, August 14: Students practiced the vocabulary and then completed the vocab and dictation quiz.
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!)
Today's homework:
1) Review the grammar for a grammar quiz on block day next week (Aug. 19-20).
2) Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/21. 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.
Week 2
Monday, August 3. Students completed the Preliminary Unit Vocab and Dictation Quiz in class and then continued reviewing grammar points from Spanish 1 in preparation for Block Day's grammar quiz and Friday's preliminary vocab & grammar exam.
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)
Homework:
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (8/5-6) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week (8/7).
Helpful resources: Watch the following videos that review some of the concepts from today’s grammar review:
Tuesday, August 4. Students continued reviewing topics from Spanish 1 in preparation for Block Day's grammar quiz and Friday's preliminary vocab & grammar exam. Here is a study guide for the topics that will be covered on the quiz and the exam.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
Entry Ticket:
“Soy una persona organizada”
(I am an organized person)
Exit Ticket:
“Mi amigo tiene quince años”
(My friend is fifteen years old)
Homework:
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (8/5-6) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week (8/7).
Helpful resources: Watch the following videos that review some of the concepts from today’s grammar review:
Block Day, August 5-6. Students completed the grammar quiz after practicing significantly with a grammar with a packet (see slides). We also listened to a song and practiced for the audio portion of the exam tomorrow.
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)
Homework:
Study today’s grammar review. We will have the preliminary unit exam on Friday (8/7).
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.
Friday, August 7. Students completed the Preliminary Unit Exam and then received the new Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab list after the exam. The homework is to make a minimum of 30 flashcards due next block day: August 12-13th. Don’t forget to number them (1-30) and use the correct color of ink for your class.
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)
Week 1
Monday, July 27. Students received an introduction to class syllabus, rules and procedures and, classroom expectations.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
“Soy estudiante en la clase de español”
(I’m a student in the Spanish class)
Homework assigned on Monday, July 27th:
Learn the rules and procedures for Spanish 2 so that you can be successful. Also, begin memorizing the Charger Way in Spanish.
Bring a small (2X2) 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.
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 31st. 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.
Additional resources:
Tuesday, July 28. Students reviewed the preliminary vocabulary and began studying some preliminary grammar points from Spanish 1.
Entry ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
“El maestro está muy contento”
(The teacher is very happy)
Homework assigned on Tuesday, July 28th:
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 (7/29-30) as this will be counted as a homework grade.
Fill out syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 31st. (HW grade)
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 (7/31) in preparation for a vocab quiz next week Remember, I do not accept torn pieces of paper. Use full notecards or neatly cut them in half or into 3 equal pieces.
Vocab quiz next week (Monday, August 3rd).
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (8/5-6) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week.
Additional resources:
5 Reasons Why You NEED To Learn Spanish (feat. Spanish and Go)
When to Use Ser vs Estar? Spanish Grammar for Absolute Beginners
Spanish Lesson 19 - Difference between SER and ESTAR Conjugation When to use SER or ESTAR To be
Block Day, July 29-30: Students completed the pre-test (does not affect their grade) in class and reviewed five verbs: ser, estar, ir, tener, gustar, as well as the vocabulary.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
“Estoy listo para aprender”
(I am ready to learn)
Homework assigned on Block Day, July 29-30:
Your small photo for your daily participation card was due TODAY. This was counted as a homework grade.
Fill out syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 31st. (HW grade)
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 (7/31) in preparation for a vocab quiz next week Remember, I do not accept torn pieces of paper. Use full notecards or neatly cut them in half or into 3 equal pieces.
Vocab quiz next week (Monday, August 3rd).
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (8/5-6) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week.
Additional resources:
How to use Gustar: Easy animated visual explanation for beginners with Spanish examples and practice
Spanish Lesson 19 - Difference between SER and ESTAR Conjugation When to use SER or ESTAR To be
Friday, July 31st: Students reviewed stem-changing verbs as well as regular present tense verbs, possessive adjectives and question words.
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)
Today's homework:
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement due today (Friday, July 31st) for a HW grade.
Study the preliminary vocab in preparation for a vocab quiz next week (Monday, August 3rd).
Study today’s grammar review. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (8/5-6) in preparation for the preliminary unit exam next week on Friday (8/7).
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.
Additional resources:
PALABRAS INTERROGATIVAS (Spanish Question Words) Level II | Mi Camino Spanish
How to use Gustar: Easy animated visual explanation for beginners with Spanish examples and practice
Spanish Lesson 19 - Difference between SER and ESTAR Conjugation When to use SER or ESTAR To be
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Friday, August 14: Students practiced the vocabulary and then completed the vocab and dictation quiz.
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!)
Today's homework:
1) Review the grammar for a grammar quiz on block day next week (Aug. 19-20). If you did not understand how to identify direct objects and direct object pronouns, please watch the following videos:
Here is a practice quiz for direct objects.
2) Unit 1 Lesson 1 exam will be on Friday, 8/21.