Note: This page is only for use with courses prior to Spring 2015, all others use the Canvas "Evaluations" and other activities listed under the "Ch.8" topic please!
Introduction
As you've already seen, below each grammar and vocabulary video you have required assignments to complete in the Online Spanish Workbook which are directly related to the target grammar/vocabulary topics in the videos above. These must be completed by the end of the chapter's due date. Additionally, directly below these required exercises in the Online Spanish Workbook, you will also find some optional activities that, when completed, will also help you to solidify your knowledge concerning the target Spanish topics. Additionally, all of the assignments below should be completed as part of chapter 8.
Other Assignments for This Chapter:
8.5.2 Listening/Culture--Complete this assignment to sharpen your listening skills around the topics in this chapter. This assignment is timed and can be attempted twice. It focuses in on Cuba, its cars and a little on its real estate.
8.5.3 Speaking--VoiceThread--Complete this VoiceThread recording regarding topics from this chapter. In all of your speaking assignments, the goal is that you reach 45 seconds to 1 minute of continuous speech. Don't worry too much if your speech is simple and/or riddled with mistakes. Although grammatical and lexical accuracy are important, the biggest goal is that you begin to produce intelligible speech in a fluid way. So just open your mouth and go for it. Please do not write your answer and simply read it back to us. The goal of speaking exercises is to showcase your speaking ability. Reading a written response showcases your writing ability. Whenever possible, record VoiceThread recordings using your webcam so that we can see you, not only hear you!
8.5.4 Evaluation activity--This evaluation activity is designed to summarize all of the objectives for this chapter. This assignment is timed and can be attempted twice. Your performance on this activity should give you a good indication of how well you have learned this chapter's content.
Please see the rubrics page to view the ways in which your writing, speaking and other assignments will be evaluated.
Weekly Assignments:
Twitter--As always, please send a tweet with the tag #RoughRiderSPA102 (not case sensitive) in the body in which you highlight, very briefly, the grammar point that was the most confusing or most difficult for you. This tweet can be done in English. Here's an example of what you might tweet:
Hola #RoughRiderSPA102 the toughest topic this week was 6.1.1 saber vs. conocer . I realize that they both mean "to know" but I'm still having trouble using them correctly.
This is designed to allow me to follow along with the trends and feelings of the class. You get points simply for participating in our Twitter conversations. It should be something that you can complete in a matter of just a few seconds.
Lingt Language--You've likely been involved in discussion boards before on Blackboard. Well, Lingt is an audio discussion board. It allows us to have discussions about topics we are studying in Spanish using a microphone that's connected to a computer. Respond to this chapter's prompt on the Lingt website. Try to shoot for 45 seconds to 1 minute recording times (include details).
Ch.8A Una Fiesta Recording Prompt
Ch.8B Ayer Recording Prompt