Week 27
Monday, March 2: Students practiced the subjunctive and then we read chapter 9 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 Chapter 9 of 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.
Tuesday, March 3: Students practiced more of the subjunctive and then we completed the U6L2 grammar quiz. We also finished reading the book Problemas en paraíso and the short 20-question comprehension quiz will be after spring break. 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”)
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 Chapter 10 of 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.
Block Day, March 5-6: Students completed some practice activities and then they completed the U6L2 exam. Here are today's slides: 3/5-6.
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:
There will be a quiz over Problemas en paraíso after spring break, so make sure to read it if you have been absent.
Friday, March 7: Students received a black and white sheet with all of the flags from Spanish-speaking countries and they colored them. Here are today's slides: 3/7.
This is a study guide for the quarter 4 geography exam (maps with flags and countries). Happy Spring Break!
Week 26
Monday, February 23: Students started learning the vocabulary for U6L2 . 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 Chapter 8 of 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. 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 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 nationalities/capitals exam and then practiced the vocab and learned the present subjunctive. We ended class by reading more from the chapter book Problemas en paraíso. 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 Chapter 8 of 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. 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.
Homework/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Chapter 8 of 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 on on Friday.
Additional Resources:
Present Subjunctive
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. Practice 1 and Practice 2.
*Please ignore the vosotros conjugations as they will not be taught or tested in class.
Block Day, February 25-26: The students watched the cooking videos (Q3 oral exam). Here are today's slides: 2/25-26.
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 Chapter 9 of 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 on on Friday.
Additional Resources:
Present Subjunctive
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. Practice 1 and Practice 2.
*Please ignore the vosotros conjugations as they will not be taught or tested in class.
Friday, February 27: Students 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 will answer the phone.”)
Exit Ticket:
“Ojalá que dejen la invitación conmigo”
(“Hopefully they will leave the invitation with me.”)
Announcements/Reminders:
(If you were absent today) Read Chapter 9 of 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.
Additional Resources:
Present Subjunctive
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. Practice 1 and Practice 2.
*Please ignore the vosotros conjugations as they will not be taught or tested in class.
Week 25
Tuesday, February 17: Students practiced the grammar from U6L1 and then read chapter 8 of Problemas en paraíso. 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 8 of Problemas en paraíso.
We will have the U6L1 Grammar Quiz on Block Day and the exam will be on Friday. Here is the study guide/lesson summary.
Nationalities/capitals (map) exam on Tuesday, 2/25. 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”.
This week should be not difficult to earn a good grade in class. Give yourself a 10 if: you entered class silently and did not engage in any conversations upon entering the classroom, you are quiet and attentive while we are viewing the cooking videos.
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.
Additional Resources:
Affirmative & Negative Tú Commands:
Here is an explanation of this grammar:
Vamos+a+infinitive:
Block Day, February 18-19: Students completed the grammar quiz and then continued practicing the U6L1 grammar (tú commands) and vocabulary (movie terms). Here are today's slides: 2/18-19.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday
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:
(If you were absent) Read Chapter 8 of Problemas en paraíso.
Study 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.
Additional Resources: Prepare for the Unit 6 Lesson 1 exam on Friday this week. If you did not understand the U6L1 Grammar, please see the following videos and practice resources:
Affirmative & Negative Tú Commands:
Here is an explanation of this grammar:
Vamos+a+infinitive:
Friday, February 20: Students completed U6L1 exam and they received the new vocab list. Here are today's slides: 2/20.
Homework:
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. 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).
If you were absent on Block Day, read Chapter 8 of Problemas en paraíso.
Week 24.
Monday, February 9: Students practiced the new vocabulary (U6L1) and then read chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso. 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. 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 and Dictation 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 (ationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Tuesday, February 10: Students practiced the vocabulary and briefly looked at the new grammar. We also read most of Chapter 6. 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. 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 6 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, February 11-12: Students practiced the vocabulary and affirmative tú commands. Here are today's slides: 2/11-12.
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 on Friday (half day)
2. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 7 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.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
(i) Affirmative & Negative Tú Commands:
(ii) Here is an explanation of this grammar:
(iii) Vamos+a+infinitive:
Friday, February 13: Students completed the U6L1 vocab quiz and then they learned about negative tú commands. Here are today's slides: 2/13.
No entry/exit tickets for Tuesday (R&R Weekend)
Homework/Announcements:
1. (If you were absent on Block Day) Read Chapter 7 of Problemas en paraíso.
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.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
(i) Affirmative & Negative Tú Commands:
(ii) Here is an explanation of this grammar:
(iii) Vamos+a+infinitive:
Week 23
Monday, February 2: Students practiced the grammar from U5L2. 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 4 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).
Additional 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 the U5L2 grammar with an emphasis in 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:
1. We will be working on a project in class on Block Day. For this, you will need to bring the name of the dish that you will prepare for the video as well as the recipe. If you forget to do this, you will be assigned a recipe that you may not be preparing in the video, so the project won’t directly help you. If you want it to help you; bring the name of the dish, the ingredients, and the steps involved in preparing it.
2. U5L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day
3. U5L2 Exam on Friday
4. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 4 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).
Additional 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.
Block Day, February 4-5: Students completed the U5L2 grammar quiz and did a general review for their U5L2 Exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 2/4-5.
There are no entry/exit tickets for Friday : (
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L2 Grammar Quiz on Block Day
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).
Additional 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.
Friday, February 6: Students completed U5L2 exam and they received the new vocab list. Here are today's slides: 2/6.
Homework/Announcements:
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. 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).
If you were absent on Block Day, read Chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso.
Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Additional 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 22
Monday, January 26: Students began to learn and practice the new U5L2 vocabulary. They 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 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. 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 and dictation quiz 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 28: Students practiced the vocabulary and then learned about affirmative and negative words. We ended class by starting Chapter 2 of Problemas en paraíso, and we will finish reading this chapter on block day. Here are today's slides: 1/27.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day
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. 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 (1st-black, 2nd-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 on Friday this week.
3. Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/14.
4. Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/24 (Date TBD).
5. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 2 of Problemas en paraíso.
Block Day, January 28-29: Students continued practicing the U5L2 vocabulary, affirmative and negative words, and were introduced to double object pronouns in Spanish We ended class by starting Chapter 3 of Problemas en paraíso, and we will finish reading this chapter on block day. Here are today's slides: 1/28-29.
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day
Entry Ticket:
“La lechuga está fresquísima”
(“The lettuce is extremely fresh”)
Exit Ticket:
“El caldo está saladísimo”
(“The broth is extremely salty”)
Homework/Announcements:
1. U5L2 vocab quiz 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 3 of Problemas en paraíso.
Additional Resources. Affirmative & Negative Words:
*Please ignore the vosotros commands because we won’t learn it as well as the tú commands because we haven’t reviewed it yet.
Friday, January 30: Students completed the U5L2 vocab quiz and then finished chapter 3 of the book Problemas en paraíso. 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).
3. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 4 of Problemas en paraíso.
Additional Resources. Affirmative & Negative Words:
*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 practiced the U5L1 vocab and grammar in preparation for block day's grammar quiz and Friday's exam. 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 (1/21-22)
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).
Additional resources:
Adjectives ending in -ísimo:
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Practice 4.
Pronoun placement with commands:
Block Day, January 21-22: Students completed the grammar quiz and then practiced and prepared for the U5L1 exam. Here are today's slides: 1/21-22.
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).
Additional resources:
Adjectives ending in -ísimo:
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Practice 4.
Pronoun placement with commands:
Friday, January 23: Students completed U5L1 exam. Here are today's slides: 1/23.
Homework:
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. 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).
Additional resources:
Adjectives ending in -ísimo:
Here are two explanations of usted commands: explanation 1 and explanation 2 and some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Practice 4.
Pronoun placement with commands:
Week 20
Monday, January 12: Students started learning and practicing Unit 5 Lesson 1 Vocabulary. 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. 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 and dictation quiz 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 practiced the vocabulary and then began to learn how to conjugate 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. 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 and dictation quiz 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, January 14-15: Students practiced the vocabulary and the usted/ustedes commands, and then they started to learn how to place pronouns with commands. Here are today's slides: 1/14-15.
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 and dictation quiz 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).
Friday, January 16: Students completed the U5L1 vocab and dictation quiz and then reviewed the grammar. 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. If you did not understand the U5L1 Grammar, please see the following videos and practice resources:
Adjectives ending in -ísimo:
Pronoun placement with commands:
2. U5L1 exam on Friday next week (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).
Week 19
Tuesday, January 6: Students practiced the vocab and grammar topics 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 participation card: Please bring a school-appropriate sticker to put on your participation card by Friday, January 9th. (Worth a few HW points)
-U4L2 grammar quiz on block day (1/7 & 1/8)
-U4L2 Exam on Friday, January 9th
1) Grammar Topic #1 -Car/-Gar/-Zar verbs in the preterite tense for the first person singular (yo) form. Since the preterite first person singular (yo) form ends in -é for all -AR verbs, the spelling changes from c to qu (buscar>>busqué), g to gu (pagar>>pagué), and z to c (organizar>>organicé).
(video explanation)
(explanation & quiz at the end of it…ignore the vosotros in the verb charts)
2) Grammar Topic #2: “leer” & “construir” in the preterite tense. The 3rd person singular and plural forms acquire a “y” (leyó, leyeron/construyó, construyeron).
(video explanation)
3) Grammar Topic #3 venir, querer, traer, decir are irregular verbs in the preterite tense. We have already learned several preterite verbs in the preterite tense and these are a few additional ones. They have the same endings as the other ones except traer and decir in the 3rd person plural (-eron and not -ieron). Please remember that these irregular verbs do not have accents in the preterite tense.
(Video explanation…minute 1:05 is where it begins talking specifically of these 4 verbs.)
Block Day, January 7-8: Students practiced the grammar and then completed the U4L2 grammar quiz. Students also received the information for the Quarter 3 Oral Exam and the content for the next geography exam. Please see the slides for the complete information. Here are today's slides: 1/7-8.
NO Entry/Exit Tickets on Friday, but you will need to bring your sticker by then.
Homework/Announcements:
Check my website for study/practice resources
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
Friday, January 9. Students took the U4L2 Exam. Students also received the U5L1 vocabulary, which can be viewed here to copy the definitions if they did not do so at the end of class. Here are today's slides 1/9.
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:
Unit 5 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. 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).
Prepare for a Unit 5 Lesson 1 vocab quiz on Fri., 1/16
Submit oral exam for Q3 (Cooking Video) link before 11:59 p.m. on 2/13.
Study and prepare for the map exam (nationalities & capitals) on February 23.
Week 18
Monday, December 8: Students practiced preterite verbs in preparation 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 this week!
Tuesday, December 9: Students practiced the present progressive verbs as well as the reflexive verbs in preparation 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.
3. ll missing work must be completed by this week!
Block Day, December 10-11: Students completed the Semester 1 Weekly Spanish Vocab and then reviewed the study guide and practiced for the final exam. Here are today's slides: 12/10-11.
The homework is to study and prepare for the final exam next week. Review the study guide from today's slides and make any corrections to your own work.
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 is a multiple-choice quiz over these words TODAY!
3. All missing work must be completed by this week!
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day.
Entry Ticket:
“¿Tiene él 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”)
Friday, December 12: Students reviewed the study guide and practiced for the final exam. Here are today's slides: 12/12. Students were also encouraged to consider continuing to the next level of Spanish through a presentation; students filled out a form to express interest in the next class of Spanish offered in BFHS.
Entry Ticket:
“Voy a sacar una buena nota en mi examen final”
(“I am going to get a good grade on my final exam)
Exit Ticket:
“Te deseo un feliz descanso invernal”
(“I wish you a happy winter break”)
Reminders:
1. The homework is to study and prepare for the semester 1 final next week. Be sure to review everything from the study guide.
2. ll missing work must be completed by this week!
Week 17
Monday, December 1: Students received the new U4L2 vocabulary and completed several activities to practice and learn it. 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 U4L2 vocabulary with the correct color pen. 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 and Dictation Quiz on Friday, December 5.
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Tuesday, December 2: Students practiced the vocabulary and started to review the grammar. 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 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 and Dictation Quiz on Friday, December 5.
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day)
Block Day, December 4-5: Students completed the map exam over capitals and countries of the Spanish-speaking areas on the map. They also worked on a project in class, but any absent student will not be required to complete it. Everyone who was in class must submit their project by Friday, December 5. 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:
U4L2 Vocab and Dictation Quiz on Friday, December 5.
FYI: Spanish-Only Day on Friday, 12/5.
Friday, December 5: Students practiced the vocab and then completed the U4L2 vocab quiz. 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 a second study guide in class (not available on my website) for extra points. For example, this will help you if you forgot your flashcards.
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 continued to practice the vocabulary for Unit 4 Lesson 1, and they also learned 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:
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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Resources:
Prepare for a U4L1 vocab quiz on Tuesday, 11/18 and the U4L1 grammar quiz on Block Day (11/19-20). We will have the U4L1 exam on Friday, 11/21.
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:
Here is an explanation of imperfect verbs
If you did not understand the U4L1 Grammar over preterite vs. imperfect verbs, please see the following videos:
Here is an explanation of preterite vs. imperfect verbs
Here are some practice activities:
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 we also practiced the grammar and vocab. 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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Here is a second explanation of imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities:
Here is a second explanation of preterite vs. imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities:
Block Day, November 19-20: Students practiced the grammar and then completed the U4L1 grammar quiz (imperfect verbs, past participles as adjectives, and preterite vs. imperfect). Here are today's slides with many more practice activities that we were not able to cover in class: 11/19-20.
Homework assigned on Block Day, November 19-20:
Study for the U4L1 Exam.
No entry ticket on Exam Day
Announcements/reminders:
U4L1 Exam on Friday of this week
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Here is a an explanation of imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities:
Here is another explanation of preterite vs. imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities:
Here is a FINAL explanation of preterite vs. imperfect verbs and here are some practice activities:
Friday, November 21: Students completed the U4L1 exam in class. Students should study and prepare for the geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Spanish-speaking capitals, countries, and locations). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Week 15
Monday, November 10: Students started learning and practicing Unit 4 Lesson 1 Vocabulary. 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 presentation on Nov. 12-14.
Prepare a minimum of 30 (numbered) flashcards for vocabulary U4L1 with the correct color pen 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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Block Day: Students did their oral and visual presentations of Spanish-speaking countries (graded as an oral exam for quarter 2). Here are today's slides: 11/12–13.
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: After completing the remaining presentations, Students were introduced to some adjectives formed from the verb (past participles). 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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Week 14
Monday, November 3: Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary for 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 year) 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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Tuesday, November 4: Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary for U3L2. 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
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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Block Day, November 5-6th: Students took their U3L2 grammar quiz. Students also completed a project in class to prepare them for their U3L2 exam. Here are today's slides: 11/5-6.
No entry/exit ticket for this Friday (Exam day).
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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Friday, November 7th: Students took their U3L2 exam. Students also received their U4L1 new vocabulary and copied the definitions after their test to prepare for next week. Here are today's slides: 11/7.
Reminders:
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day).
Week 13
Monday, October 27: Students started using the new U3L2 vocab . 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)
Homework/Announcements:
Prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards with the correct ink color for your class due on Block Day this week.
U3L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, October 31st.
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Tuesday, October 28: Students learned five irregular preterite verbs and the stem-changing ir verbs in the preterite. 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?)
Homework/Announcements:
Prepare a minimum of 30-numbered flashcards with the correct ink color for your class due on Block Day this week.
U3L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, October 31st.
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Resources:
Please watch the following videos if you would like to review the conjugation for each verb:
2) (poder/poner/saber):
Block Day, October 29-30: Students practiced the stem-changing ir verbs and then learned how to ask how long something has been happening and how to answer. Here are today's slides: 10/29-30.
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”)
Homework/Announcements:
U3L2 Vocab Quiz on Friday, October 31st.
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Resources:
Please watch the following videos if you would like to review the conjugation for each verb:
2) (poder/poner/saber):
3) 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:
Friday, October 31: Students completed the U3L2 vocab quiz and continued practicing with irregular preterite verbs. Here is a summary of the grammar for the U3L2 lesson. 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”)
Homework/Announcements:
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 11/5 & 11/6
U3L2 Exam-Friday, 11/7
Spanish country presentations due on Friday, Nov. 7th (presentations will be Nov. 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Resources:
Please watch the following videos if you would like to review the conjugation for each verb:
2) (poder/poner/saber):
3) 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:
Week 12
Monday, October 20: Students practiced prepositional pronouns. 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)
Homework/Announcements:
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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Tuesday, October 21: Students continued practicing the prepositional pronouns. 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 7th (presentations will be November 12-14).
Spanish country geography exam on December 3rd & 4th (Block Day). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
Block Day, October 22-23: Students completed the U3L1 grammar quiz and then practiced and reviewed in preparation for the U3L1 exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 10/22-23.
Reminders:
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). Geography resource #1; geography resource #2.
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 no entry/exit ticket for Monday. Here are today's slides: 10/24.
Week 11
Monday, October 13: Students received the new U3L1 vocab list and began practicing it. 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 vocabulary)
Exit Ticket:
“Es mala idea procrastinar”
(It’s a bad idea to procrastinate)
Homework/Announcements:
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 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 and Dictation Quiz-Friday, October 17th
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Tuesday, October 14: Students reviewed the vocabulary and discussed the quarter 2 project. Here are today's slides with the project information: 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)
Homework/Announcements:
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 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 and Dictation Quiz-Friday, October 17th
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23
U3L1 Exam-Friday, 10/24
Block Day, October 15-16: Students practiced the vocabulary and verbs like gustar; they also learned the irregular yo form of several verbs in the present tense. Here are today's slides: 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)
Homework/Announcements:
U3L1 Vocab and Dictation Quiz-Friday, October 17th
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)
Friday, October 17: Students completed the U3L1 vocab quiz and continued practicing with irregular verbs in the first person singular and direct and indirect object pronouns. Students were also introduced to 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)
Homework/Announcements:
U3L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day 10/22 & 10/23. 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:
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 lesson grammar in preparation for tomorrow's grammar quiz. 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 diálogo”
(I am preparing myself for the dialogue)
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.
Additional resources:
If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (present progressive), please see the following videos:
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and here are some practice activities:
Tuesday, September 23: Students completed the U2L2 grammar quiz and then practiced for the oral exams on Block Day. Here are today's slides: 9/23.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Tuesday:
“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:
(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.
Additional resources:
If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (present progressive), please see the following videos:
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and here are some practice activities:
Block Day, September 24-25: Students completed their oral exams during class. Students also wrote a reflection on their progress in class during the first quarter. Finally, students reviewed core vocabulary and grammar concepts from Unit 2, Lesson 2. Here are today's slides 9/24-25.
No entry/Exit ticket for this Friday.
NOTE:
Although there is no homework for this Friday, if students need to review the core concepts of this unit, here are some helpful links.
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and some practice activities:
Friday, September 26: Students learned the geography of the Spanish-Speaking Countries and their capitals in preparation for an exam at the end of quarter 2. Students received a map and filled it out with the countries and capitals. Here are today's slides 9/26.
There is certainly no homework. Enjoy your Fall Break!
Spanish speaking countries resources:
Grammar resources:
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and some practice activities:
Week 9
Monday, September 15: Students began practicing the new U2L2 vocabulary with the topic daily routines. 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, September 17-18th
U2L2 Vocab Quiz-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.
1) Unit 2 Lesson 2 flashcards are due Block Day (Sept. 17 & 18) 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. 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 2 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, September 19th.
3) Prepare for oral exams (dialogue) on block day of next week.
Tuesday, September 16: Students practiced the vocabulary and then began learning about the use of pensar + an infinitive = to plan (on), and we also started reviewing 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, September 17-18th
U2L2 Vocab Quiz-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.
Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U2L2 grammar quiz on Block Day next week. If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (reflexive verbs with pronouns), please see the following videos:
Here is an explanation of reflexive verbs and here are some practice activities:
Block Day, September 17-18: Students practiced reflexive verbs and also learned how to conjugate the present progressive. Here is a summary of the vocab and grammar for Unit 2 Lesson 2 (please ignore the vosotros conjugation). We ended class by practicing and preparing for the oral exam next week. Here are today's slides: 9/17-18.
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 Flashcards-Block Day, September 17-18th
U2L2 Vocab Quiz-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.
1) Study the Unit 2 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, September 19th.
2) Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U2L2 grammar quiz on Block Day next week. If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (present progressive), please see the following videos:
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and here are some practice activities:
3) Prepare for oral exams (dialogue) on block day of next week.
Friday, September 19: Students completed the U2L2 vocab quiz and then practiced some of the grammar from this week. 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
(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.
1) Study the Unit 2 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, September 19th.
2) Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U2L2 grammar quiz on Block Day next week. If you did not understand the U2L2 Grammar (present progressive), please see the following videos:
Here is an explanation of the present progressive tense and here are some practice activities:
3) Prepare for oral exams (dialogue) on block day of next week.
Week 8
Monday, September 8: Students practiced the U2L1 vocabulary and grammar. 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 grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L2 grammar quiz on Block Day this week. If you did not understand the U2L1 Grammar: adverbs with -mente, preterite of -er & -ir verbs, and demonstrative adjectives & pronouns, please watch the following videos.
For conjugation of -ER & -IR verbs in the preterite tense, please watch the following videos:
For demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns, please watch the following videos:
For adverbs in Spanish, please watch the following video:
Here are some practice quizzes below:
Practice Quiz 1 (this quiz uses -AR verbs learned in the previous lesson and -ER/-IR verbs. Please ignore any vosotros conjugations).
Practice Test 1 (this test uses -AR verbs learned in the previous lesson and -ER/-IR verbs. Please ignore any vosotros conjugations).
Here is an explanation about demonstratives, and here are some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3. Prepare for the U2L1 grammar quiz on Block Day an the exam on Friday.
Quarter 1 Dialogue Instructions & Rubric (due on 9/24-25). Review the rubric and expectations for this dialogue.
Tuesday, September 9: Students practiced the grammar and vocabulary of the lesson along with audio comprehension activities. 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 grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L2 grammar quiz on Block Day. 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:
Here are some practice quizzes below:
Practice Quiz 1 (this quiz uses -AR verbs learned in the previous lesson and -ER/-IR verbs. Please ignore any vosotros conjugations).
Practice Test 1 (this test uses -AR verbs learned in the previous lesson and -ER/-IR verbs. Please ignore any vosotros conjugations).
Here is an explanation about demonstratives, and here are some practice quizzes:
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day (9/10-11)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday if you will be absent on Block Day
Quarter 1 Dialogue instructions, rubric and expectations for this dialogue.
Block day, September 10-11: Students completed the U2L1 grammar quiz. Students also practiced and prepared for the oral exam, and they completed a review activity in preparation for the exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 9/10-11.
No official 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 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday 9/23, if you will be absent on Block Day
Study and prepare for the U2L1 exam. Please reference the videos and the practice quizzes from earlier in the week to practice and prepare.
Prepare for the U2L1 exam on Friday.
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:
Here are some practice quizzes below:
Practice Quiz 1 (this quiz uses -AR verbs learned in the previous lesson and -ER/-IR verbs. Please ignore any vosotros conjugations).
Practice Test 1 (this test uses -AR verbs learned in the previous lesson and -ER/-IR verbs. Please ignore any vosotros conjugations).
Here is an explanation about demonstratives, and here are some practice quizzes: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3
Friday, September 12: Students completed the U2L1 exam in class and they also received the U2L2 vocab list. Here are today's slides: 9/12.
Entry/Exit ticket: for Monday:
Use a word from the new U2L2 vocab list in an original sentence or phrase.
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).
Prepare for a vocabulary quiz on Friday, Sept. 19.
Week 7
Tuesday, September 2: Students practiced the new vocabulary (U2L1) and we learned how to form adverbs in Spanish. 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)
Today's 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-Block Day (9/10-11)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Block day, September 3-4: Students learned and practiced U2L1 Grammar: adverbs with -mente, preterite of -er & -ir verbs, demonstrative adjectives & pronouns and we also reviewed the vocabulary in preparation for Friday's vocab quiz. Here are today's slides: 9/3-4.
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)
Today's homework:
Study the Unit 2 Lesson 1 vocab words for a vocab quiz on Friday, September 5th. Other important dates are: U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Tuesday (9/9) and U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L2 grammar quiz on Tuesday next week. If you did not understand the U2L1 Grammar: adverbs with -mente, preterite of -er & -ir verbs, and demonstrative adjectives & pronouns, please watch the following videos.
Students also received their Dialogue #1 Instructions & Rubric. Review the rubric and expectations for this dialogue due on 9/24-25.
For conjugation of -ER & -IR verbs in the preterite tense, please watch the following videos:
For demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns, please watch the following videos:
For adverbs in Spanish, please watch the following video:
Friday, September 5: Students completed the U2L1 vocab and dictation quiz and then practiced and reviewed. 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.
Quarter 1 Dialogue Instructions & Rubric (due on 9/25-26). Review the rubric and expectations for this dialogue.
Important Upcoming Dates:
U2L1 Grammar Quiz-Block Day (9/10-11)
U2L1 Exam-Friday, September 12th
Oral Exams: 9/24-9/25 (Block Day)...or Tuesday if you will be absent on Block Day
Week 6
Monday, August 25: Here is a summary of U1L2 grammar and vocab. Students reviewed the preterite verbs in preparation for tomorrow's grammar quiz and block day's exam. 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)
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)
Additional resources:
Grammar recap and practice quizzes:
Tuesday, August 26: Students completed the U1L2 Grammar quiz and then practiced and reviewed the topics for the exam on the second half of block day (Thursday for 7th hour). 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)
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)
Additional resources:
Grammar recap and practice quizzes:
Block Day, August 27-28: Students practiced the vocab and grammar before completing the U2L1 exam in class. Here are today's slides: 8/27-28.
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)
Homework:
U2L1 Flashcards are due on Block Day next week. You will need to create a minimum of 30 flashcards to show me on Block Day next week (9/4-5) 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 with various activities from the textbook. 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. 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).
Week 5
Monday, August 18: Students practiced the new U1L2 vocab. 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. 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 the vocabulary, reviewed interrogatives and they began to review the preterite tense of -AR 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 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. 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.
3) Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L2 grammar quiz on Block Day next week. If you did not understand the conjugation of -AR verbs in the preterite tense, please see the following video: Preterite of -AR verbs Here is a practice quiz for the preterite -AR verbs.
Additional resources:
Grammar recap and practice quizzes:
Block Day, August 20-21: Students practiced the irregular -AR verbs in the preterite and they also learned some irregular preterite verbs. Here are today's slides: 8/20-21.
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)
Today's homework:
Study the Unit 1 Lesson 2 vocab words for a vocabulary and dictation quiz 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 8/26 & 8/27 (half day on Friday 8/29…not enough time for an exam)
Resources:
Grammar recap and practice quizzes:
Friday, August 22: Students completed the U1L2 vocab quiz and then practiced some of the topics from the lesson. 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)
Today's homework:
Study for the U1L2 Grammar quiz on Tuesday, August 26th
Study for the 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).
Additional resources:
Grammar practice quizzes:
Week 4
Monday, August 11: Students reviewed direct object pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, los/las) and learned about indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, les) and how to use them in a sentence. 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 13-14th. 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.
Here is an explanation of indirect objects:
Practice quizzes:
Additional resources:
Tuesday, August 12: Students practiced more grammar from U1L1 and prepared for the quiz on block day and the exam on Friday. 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:
“El Profe. me contesta”
(Profe answers me)
Homework:
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.
Here is an explanation of indirect objects:
Practice quizzes:
Additional resources:
Learn Spanish! - How to use Direct objects (lo, la, los, las)
Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish (me, te, le, nos, os, les)
Block Day, August 13-14: Students completed their grammar quiz from U1L1 and prepared for the exam on Friday. Here are today's slides: 8/13-14.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Friday:
Entry Ticket:
“¿Tienes que dar la identificación al agente de viajes?”
(“Do you have to give your identification to the travel agent?”)
Exit Ticket:
“Sí, le tengo que dar la identificación”
(“Yes, I have to give him the identification.”)
Study the grammar that is taught every day in preparation for the U1L1 Exam, August 15th. 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.
Additional resources: Here are the following videos that review the personal a, direct object pronouns, and indirect object pronouns:
Learn Spanish! - How to use Direct objects (lo, la, los, las)
Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish (me, te, le, nos, os, les)
Review and Quizzes:
Friday, August 15: Students completed the U1L1 exam and received the new U1L2 vocab. The homework is 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). Here are today's slides: 8/15.
Week 3
Monday, August 4: Students started practicing the new Unit 1 Lesson 1 vocab list. 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.
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 8th.
Tuesday, August 5: Students practiced the U1L1 vocab and then 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. 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 next Block Day (August 13-14). 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 6-7: 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. 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)
Homework:
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.
5) Reminder: Friday will be a Spanish Only Day.
Friday, August 9: Students practiced the vocabulary and then completed the vocab and dictation 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!)
Today's homework:
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 Unit Vocab Quiz in class and then continued reviewing grammar points from Spanish 1 in preparation for Thursday's grammar quiz and Friday's preliminary vocab & grammar exam. Here are today's slides: 7/28.
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 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.
Tuesday, July 29: Students reviewed key grammar concepts from Spanish 1 in preparation for their grammar quiz on Block Day. Here are today's slides: 7/29.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
Entry Ticket: “¿Quién es tu profesor de español?”
(Who is the Spanish teacher?)
Exit Ticket: “Mi maestro de español es el Profe. Serrato”
(My Spanish teacher is Profe Serrato)
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.
Block Day, July 30-31: Students completed the grammar quiz after practicing a lot of grammar with a packet (see slides). We also listened to a song and practiced for the audio portion of the exam tomorrow. 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)
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 1: 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 8th. Don’t forget to number them (1-30) and use the correct color of ink for your class. Here are today's slides: 8/1.
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 21: Students received the syllabus for Spanish 2 and reviewed the class policies and expectations. Here are today's slides: 7/21.
Entrance/Exit ticket for Tuesday, July 22nd
(the entrance/exit ticket will be same each day for this week)
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)
“Soy estudiante en la clase del Profe. Serrato”
(I’m a student in Mr. Serrato’s class)
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 relevant concepts. Please remember that we are not using vosotros, so please ignore this form of the second person plural.
Today's homework:
Learn the rules and procedures for Spanish 2 so that you can be successful. Also, memorize the Charger Way in Spanish.
Fill out syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 25th. This will be counted as a homework grade.
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 Friday 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 mainly in Spanish 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 22nd: Students received the preliminary vocab list and began practicing these words from Spanish 1 and then started reviewing some preliminary grammar (ser & estar). Here are today' s slides: 7/22.
Entrance/Exit ticket for Block Day, July 23-24
(the entrance/exit ticket will be same each day for this week)
Write this down and practice a lot before class on Block Day:
“El maestro está muy contento”
(The teacher is very happy)
Homework:
Fill out syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 25th. (HW 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 Friday as this will be counted as a homework grade.
Study today’s grammar review. Here are two videos (i) video & (ii) video on YouTube that review the uses of ser vs. estar. We will have a preliminary grammar quiz on block day (7/31-8/1) 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 Block Day (7/23-24) 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 pieces.
Block Day, July 23-24: Students completed the pre-test (does not affect their grade) in class and reviewed five preliminary verbs: ser, estar, ir, tener, gustar. 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)
Today's homework:
Fill out electronic syllabus acknowledgement by Friday, July 25th. This will be counted as a homework grade.
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 Friday 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.
Friday, July 25th: Students reviewed stem-changing verbs as well as regular present tense verbs, possessive adjectives and question words. Here are today's slides: 7/25.
Entry/Exit ticket: Write this down and practice a lot before class on Monday:
“Me gusta mucho hablar en español”
(I really like speaking Spanish)
Today's homework:
Syllabus acknowledgement form is due TODAY ( July 25th). This will be counted as a homework 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).
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Week 24.
Monday, February 9: Students practiced the new vocabulary (U6L1) and then read chapter 5 of Problemas en paraíso. 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. 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 and Dictation 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 (ationalities & capitals) on the week of 2/23 (Date TBD).
Block Day, February 11-12: Students practiced the vocabulary and affirmative tú commands. Here are today's slides: 2/11-12.
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 on Friday (half day)
2. (If you were absent today) Read Chapter 7 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.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
(i) Affirmative & Negative Tú Commands:
(ii) Here is an explanation of this grammar:
(iii) Vamos+a+infinitive:
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Block Day, February 25-26: The students watched the cooking videos (Q3 oral exam). Here are today's slides: 2/25-26.
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 Chapter 9 of 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 on on Friday.
Additional Resources:
Present Subjunctive
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. Practice 1 and Practice 2.
*Please ignore the vosotros conjugations as they will not be taught or tested in class.
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Week 27
Monday, March 2: Students practiced the subjunctive and then we read chapter 9 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 Chapter 9 of 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.
Tuesday, March 3: Students practiced more of the subjunctive and then we completed the U6L2 grammar quiz. We also finished reading the book Problemas en paraíso and the short 20-question comprehension quiz will be after spring break. 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”)
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 Chapter 10 of 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.