** All assignments will be posted on Canvas calendar as well as on this site
Sra. Nowak's Office hours: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, 2:30-3:30 - Live responses to email and zoom video chat by request (Send me an email!). If you are unable to make the predetermined office hour times, please email me to set up an alternate time.
Week 13
15 de junio - We'll have one final zoom class to wrap up the year: Yellow = 1:30-2:20, Green = 2:30-3:20 (See Canvas calendar for links to zoom)
Week 12
8 de junio:
-Due today before zoom class: Article about nomofobia (See Google classroom)
-Zoom class: Yellow = 1:30-2:20, Green = 2:30-3:20 (See Canvas calendar for links to zoom)
- Assigned today, due by next class: Finish any in advance preparation for final writing assignment (see Google classroom for a copy of the assignment and a few more details)
9 de junio: No hay clase
10 de junio: Yellow: Final writing assignment - This will be done during our regular zoom class 2:30-3:20 (See canvas for a link). See google classroom for a copy of the assignment and other details to be aware of.
11 de junio: Green: Final writing assignment -This will be done during our regular zoom class 12:30-1:20 (See canvas for a link). See google classroom for a copy of the assignment and other details to be aware of.
12 de junio: No hay clase
Week 11
1 de junio:
-Due today before zoom class: Cuando era niño (See Google classroom)
-Zoom class: Yellow = 1:30-2:20, Green = 2:30-3:20 (See Canvas calendar for links to zoom)
- Homework assigned: Your choice - pick ONE of the following: due before next class
1) Padlet (Post a photo of when you were a kid and write a paragraph about what you were like) Yellow / Green
OR
2) Flipgrid (Show and tell! Make a short video to show an item from your childhood and explain what you used to do with it when you were a kid) Yellow / Green
2 de junio: No hay clase.
3 de junio: (Yellow)
- Due today: Padlet post OR Flipgrid show and tell
- Asynchronous assignment - See Google classroom for instructions and to turn in the completed assignment by 11:59 p.m.-
- Homework assigned - due by next class Monday: Artículo - Nomofobia (See Google classroom for details)
4 de junio: (Green block)
- Due today: Padlet post OR Flipgrid show and tell
- Asynchronous assignment - See Google classroom for instructions and to turn in the completed assignment by 11:59 p.m.-
- Homework assigned - due by next class Monday: Artículo - Nomofobia (See Google classroom for details)
5 de junio: No hay clase.
Week 10
25 de mayo: Día conmemorativo - No hay clases
26 de mayo: No hay clase
27 de mayo: Yellow: Zoom class at 2:30-3:20 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework due today: None! (Unless you have not completed the mini conversation recording at https://lingt.com/nowakk, in which case, you have until today to turn it in) Homework assigned today: TBD
28 de mayo: Green: Zoom class at 12:30-1:20 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework due today: None! (Unless you have not completed the mini conversation recording at https://lingt.com/nowakk, in which case, you have until today to turn it in) Homework assigned today: TBD
29 de mayo: No hay clase.
Week 9
18 de mayo: Asynchronous assignments - See Google classroom for instructions and to turn in the completed assignment by 11:59 p.m.- Homework: Visit https://lingt.com/nowakk to participate in a mini simulated practice conversation (due 5/20 - yellow, 5/21 - green).
19 de mayo: No hay clase
20 de mayo: Yellow: Zoom class at 2:30-3:20 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: None! (Unless you have not completed the mini conversation recording at https://lingt.com/nowakk , in which case I am extending the deadline) Enjoy the long weekend!
21 de mayo: Green: Zoom class at 12:30-1:30 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: None! (Unless you have not completed the mini conversation recording at https://lingt.com/nowakk , in which case I am extending the deadline) Enjoy the long weekend!
22 de mayo: No hay clase
Week 8
11 de mayo: Zoom class: Yellow = 1:30-2:20, Green = 2:30-3:20 (See Canvas calendar for links to zoom) - Homework: ¿Qué pasó? (See Google classroom for instructions and to turn in) - due by next class
12 de mayo: No hay clases
13 de mayo: Yellow: Zoom class at 2:30-3:20 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: Writing practice (See Google classroom for instructions - assignment due by next class)
14 de mayo: Green: Zoom class at 12:30-1:30 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: Writing practice (See Google classroom for instructions - assignment due by next class)
15 de mayo: No hay clases
Week 7
4 de mayo: Zoom class: Yellow = 1:30-2:20, Green = 2:30-3:20 (See Canvas calendar for links to zoom) - Homework: Interpretive reading activity - due by next class
5 de mayo: No hay clases
6 de mayo: Yellow: Zoom class at 2:30-3:20 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: Padlet (yellow block)- Post a description of symptoms you have / pain you are experiencing and then go back later to respond with advice about solutions or remedies.
7 de mayo: Green: Zoom class at 12:30-1:30 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: Padlet (Green block) - Post a description of symptoms you have / pain you are experiencing and then go back later to respond with advice about solutions or remedies.
8 de mayo: No hay clases
Week 6
27 de abril: Yellow + Green: You have an asynchronous assignment posted on Google classroom. Please work on this assignment on your own time today. It is due to be turned in before 11:59 p.m. Monday night (4/27). There is also a homework assignment to complete in advance of your next zoom class.
28 de abril: No hay clases
29 de abril: Yellow: Zoom class at 2:30-3:20 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework - summary of a party one of your classmates attended (see Google classroom to turn in by our next class Monday, 5/4)
30 de abril: Green: Zoom class at 12:30-1:30 (Please see canvas calendar for the link) - Homework - summary of a party one of your classmates attended (see Google classroom to turn in by our next class Monday, 5/4)
1 de mayo: No hay clases
Week 5
20 de abril: Día de los patriotas: No hay clases.
21 de abril: No hay clases
22 de abril: Yellow block Zoom class 2:30-3:20 pm (See canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: See Google classroom (Assignment: Fui a una quinceañera)
23 de abril: Green block Zoom class 12:30-1:20 pm (See canvas calendar for the link) - Homework: See Google classroom (Assignment: Fui a una quinceañera)
24 de abril: No hay clases
Week 4 (BEGIN Remote learning 2.0)
13 de abril (amarillo/verde): Zoom class meet up. Click the link to join your class: Yellow - 1:30-2:20, Green - 2:30-3:20. Log on for a live class. If you have your Unit 4 booklet, it will come in handy. Finish Quinceañera article and questions #1-6 (turned in on Google classroom) before our next class meeting.
15 de abril (amarillo): Yellow - Zoom class meet up. - 2:30-3:20 - Link posted on Canvas calendar. Homework: Complete the assignment in Google Classroom (Video: La quinceañera de Meghan) by our next class - Wed, 4/22
16 de abril (verde): Green - Zoom class meet up. - 12:30-1:20 - Link posted on Canvas calendar. Homework: Complete the assignment in Google Classroom (Video: La quinceañera de Meghan) by our next class -Thurs, 4/23
Week 3
6 de abril: Follow this link to do a 10 minute free write activity
7 de abril: Zoom chat check in (Yellow = 12-12:30, Green = 12:30-1:00) Click here to join meeting.
8 de abril: Yellow: We will be continuing our unit on "Celebraciones". Please complete these two interpretive activities about Quinceañeras. They can also be found on p. 28 of our Unit 4 booklet.
9 de abril: Green: We will be continuing our unit on "Celebraciones". Please complete these two interpretive activities about Quinceañeras. They can also be found on p. 28 of our Unit 4 booklet.
10 de abril: Viernes santo - no hay clases / no hay tarea (Good Friday - No classes / no homework)
Week 2
30 de marzo: #conciertoencasa: Lee este artículo sobre un concierto muy especial y completa las actividades en este documento. (Read the article about a very special concert and complete the activities on the document that is linked) *Dig deeper: Use Google to find and read another article or video in Spanish about the concert or read search results for the hashtag #conciertoencasa
31 de marzo: Publica un comentario en Padlet (amarillo / verde) sobre el artículo que leíste lunes. (Post a comment in a discussion board on Padlet about the article that you read Monday.) Dig deeper: Check the discussion board again later today or tomorrow and respond back to comments written by classmates.
1 de abril: Escoge una canción de uno de los artistas de #conciertoencasa. (Choose a song from one of the artists from #conciertoencasa)
* Escucha la canción (Listen to the song)
* Busca la letra en internet (Look up the lyrics online)
* Responde a estas preguntas: (Respond to these questions)
- ¿De qué se trata la canción? (What is the song about?)
- ¿Cuál es tu opinión? (What is your opinion?)
**Share a document with me for feedback
Dig deeper: Pick another artist (or more) to listen to. Make a playlist to keep practicing your Spanish
2 de abril: Zoom chat - We'll do a quick check in, a chat activity, and a practice conversation with classmates. I'll be on the chat from 12-1 and you're welcome anytime, but I'm suggesting 12:00 for yellow block and 12:30 for green. Here's the zoom link
3 de abril: Deaafío semanal (Weekly challenge): Lee los tuits de una cuenta de Twitter en español. (Look at a Spanish only Twitter handle(s). Read the tweets from the past month. Ideas: @deboconfesarque, @Shakira, @bombaestereo, @Juanes) Dig Deeper: Write all your own tweets, photo captions, snapchat, Instagram posts, etc today in Spanish.
Week 1
23 de marzo: Join our class Flipgrid page (Bloque amarillo or Bloque Verde - use Chrome for best results) and post a short intro video about how you are spending your time. (¿Qué haces durante un día "normal"? ¿Qué hiciste durante la semana pasada?). Dig Deeper: Watch a few videos made by classmates to see what everyone else has been up to.
24 de marzo: Write a few sentences about what you did this past weekend. To make it more fun and interactive, let's share our answers on Padlet (amarillo / verde) Responde con 2-3 frases y una foto (si quieres) ¿Qué es algo divertido que hiciste durante el fin de semana pasado? Consult this document for help with preterite tense if you need it.
25 de marzo: Watch the music video Cómo te atreves - Morat and complete the following sentences based on your observations: Yo veo...(I see), Yo pienso que...(I think that), Yo me pregunto si...(I wonder if). You may also base observations/predictions on the lyrics. We'll compile our answers on this google doc.
26 de marzo: Zoom chat - We'll do a quick check in, play a couple games, and suggest a few ideas to plan a party. I'll be on the chat from 12-1 and you're welcome anytime, but I'm suggesting 12:00 for yellow block and 12:30 for green. Here's the zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/646280450 (Meeting ID: 646 280 450)
27 de marzo: Send text messages or chat on social media with a friend entirely in Spanish. Look at this article about text abbreviations in Spanish and use a few in your conversation!
Week 1
9 de marzo: yellow: email about party planning, green: finish activities for aeiou fiestas
10 de marzo: yellow: preparation for the speaking assessment (Yellow - Friday 3/13). Make a personalized Quizlet list with extended vocabulary, study helpful phrases for suggesting and responding to ideas, practice with a friend, etc.
11 de marzo: green: preparation for speaking assessment (Green - Monday, 3/16) Make a personalized Quizlet list with extended vocabulary, study helpful phrases for suggesting and responding to ideas, practice with a friend, etc.
12 de marzo: preparation for the video assessment (Yellow - Friday 3/13, Mon 3/16)
13 de marzo: No hay clases
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Week 5
2 de diciembre: No hay clases
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Week 4
25 de noviembre: No hay tarea! Come mucha comida y disfruta tiempo con la familia
26 de noviembre: No hay tarea! Come mucha comida y disfruta tiempo con la familia
27 de noviembre: No hay clases
28 de noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias
29 de noviembre: No hay clases
Week 3
18 de noviembre: p. 63-64, preparation for the presentational speaking assessment
19 de noviembre: Review and prepare for the assessment (Yellow - 11/20 and Green 11/21)
20 de noviembre: Yellow: Portfolio reflection - complete up through #9
21 de noviembre: Green: Portfolio reflection - complete through #9
22 de noviembre: Bring a printed out copy of portfolio reflection/goals (and share with Sra. Nowak)
Week 2
11 de noviembre: Día de los veteranos, no hay clase.
12 de noviembre: Green: Complete ofrenda with 6-8 symbols that represent your favorite things/activities. Complete part A of the worksheet to receive feedback tomorrow in class.
13 de noviembre: Librito - complete pp. 57-58 to prepare for the upcoming TALK conversation next class.
14 de noviembre: Yellow: Finish classwork (including p. 52, #10 + 11 on a separate sheet of paper)
15 de noviembre: Green: Finish classwork (including p. 52, #10 + 11 on a separate sheet of paper)
Week 1
4 de noviembre: Pages 47-48 in the booklet. Read and complete activities. Begin to build your expanded vocabulary list (Quizlet)
5 de noviembre: Complete video activities if not finished, Read pp. 49-50 and complete the short reading activity. Continue work on your personalized quizlet vocab list.
6 de noviembre: Green - canceled
7 de noviembre: Yellow - Create a personalized ofrenda with 7-10 symbols of things that represent you and your interests. You may draw symbols on p. 56 of the workbook, or use clipart on your own copy of this document. Green - Feedback reflection (Mi rutina diaria)
8 de noviembre: Yellow - Feedback reflection (mi rutina diaria)
Week 10
28 de octubre: Review Unit 2A interpersonal speaking assessment. Make your own copy and as you read through identify areas where you need to work to improve and then spend some time preparing for the assessment. Be prepared to tell Sra. Nowak what you worked on.
29 de octubre: Prepare for interpersonal speaking assessment There are lots of practical suggestions on this document for how to prepare! To level up, complete p. 36 in the booklet to be able to use infinitives with accuracy during your conversation on Thursday.
30 de octubre: Prepare for interpersonal speaking assessment tomorrow in class.
31 de octubre: None (Yellow - please respond to the one question google survey sent to you in email)
1 de noviembre: Yellow: Pages 47-48 in the booklet. Read and complete activities.
Week 9
21 de octubre: YELLOW and GREEN: Prepare for assessment Tuesday (review materials about packing - video, infographics, etc, practice personalized vocab on quizlet, etc.)
22 de octubre: No hay tarea
23 de octubre: YELLOW - p. 18-19 in the booklet, #1-10 (levantarse + acostarse) . **pp. 70-71 are a good reference if you need help.
24 de octubre: YELLOW + GREEN - p. 18-19 in the booklet, #1-10 (levantarse + acostarse) . **pp. 70-71 are a good reference if you need help.
25 de octubre: p. 33-34 (and a couple questions on 35) . - For extra help with reflexive verbs, see pp. 70-71
Week 8
14 de octubre: No hay clases.
15 de octubre: Finish all remaining activities (análisis section) on worksheet for article "Cuándo se acuestan los españoles?"
16 de octubre: Step up Day, - No hay clases
17 de octubre: Worksheet - Packing suggestions
18 de octubre: YELLOW: Prepare for assessment Tuesday (review materials about packing - video, infographics, etc, practice personalized vocab on quizlet, etc.)
Week 7
7 de octubre: GREEN and YELLOW: preparation checklist for the assessment (due on 10/8) - Performance assessment is tomorrow
8 de octubre: No homework
9 de octubre: No hay clases (Yom Kippur)
10 de octubre: YELLOW: Article - "A qué hora..." and activities - complete through #8 (Stop before análisis section)
11 de octubre: GREEN/YELLOW: Article - "A qué hora..." and activities - complete through #8 (Stop before análisis section)
Week 6
30 de septiembre: No hay clases (Rosh Hashanah)
1 de octubre: GREEN: p. 10 in booklet (Personalized vocabulary to talk about your schedule)
2 de octubre: Watch video again and complete p. 9 in booklet.
3 de octubre: Practice assessment - pp. 18-19 in the booklet. Time yourself for 15 minutes maximum and take another 5 minutes to complete the proof-reading checklist at the bottom of p. 19. We will be work-shopping these during the next class and you will receive feedback.
4 de octubre: YELLOW: preparation checklist for the assessment (due on 10/8)
Week 5
23 de septiembre: Worksheet - preparation for the interpersonal speaking assessment
24 de septiembre: YELLOW: Preparation for the interpersonal speaking assessment (study vocabulary, practice with a friend, visit the Spanish lab, etc.)
25 de septiembre: GREEN: Preparation for the interpersonal speaking assessment (study vocabulary, practice with a friend, visit the Spanish lab, etc.)
26 de septiembre: No hay tarea
27 de septiembre: YELLOW: p. 10 in booklet (Personalized vocabulary to talk about your schedule)
Week 4
16 de septiembre: GREEN: Visit www.quizlet.com to begin to create your own personalized quizlet vocabulary list for this next mini-unit on friendship. Add some words that would be useful to talk about friendship. We will continue to add to this list throughout the unit.
17 de septiembre: Activity #3 in the friend packet (back page). Describe what you do to be a good friend. Incorporate new vocabulary and be sure you are hitting intermediate-mid proficiency.
18 de septiembre: YELLOW: Worksheet parts 1 and 2 (list what good/bad friends sometimes, always, and never do, and then react and give suggestions)
19 de septiembre: GREEN: Worksheet parts 1 and 2 (list what good/bad friends sometimes, always, and never do, and then react and give suggestions)
20 de septiembre: 1) Read the feedback that you were given, 2) based on feedback, come up with a goal for how you want to improve on the next assessment and write it in the blank space on the rubric 3) Look for the numbered errors on your paragraph - most people have between 1-10. On a separate sheet of paper, please correct each error by number including a) the original error, b) a correction, and c) a brief explanation of the error (i.e., Example #1 - gafas rojos -> gafas rojas, because gafas is feminine, so needs a feminine adjective. Example #2 - Pablo mirar la televisión -> Pablo mira la televisión, because I forgot to conjugate the verb in the él/ella form). If you get stumped, these resources might help (notes on present tense verbs, adjective agreement, gustar, etc)
Week 3
9 de septiembre: YELLOW: Paragraph - 4-5 quality sentences about your best friend's interests and what makes him/her unique. Detailed instructions are found on page 4 of the Hormiguero packet. You will receive feedback on this assignment.
10 de septiembre: GREEN: Paragraph - 4-5 quality sentences about your best friend's interests and what makes him/her unique. Detailed instructions are found on page 4 of the Hormiguero packet. You will receive feedback on this assignment.
11 de septiembre: Preparation for the presentational writing assessment. Please complete the worksheet to think through the tools you will need to be successful.
12 de septiembre: No hay tarea
13 de septiembre: YELLOW: Visit www.quizlet.com to create your own personalized quizlet vocabulary list for this next mini-unit on friendship. Add some words that we used in class today or look up others that would be useful to talk about friendship. We will continue to add to this list throughout the unit.
Week 2
2 de septiembre: Día del trabajador - No hay clases.
3 de septiembre: Describe any person of your choice (your mom, best friend, Tom Brady, etc.). Be sure your description meets the criteria for intermediate-mid proficiency.
4 de septiembre: YELLOW - Complete all of page 4 in the "Soy yo" packet as well as #7 - finding and translating lyrics
5 de septiembre: GREEN - Write a description of 2 people (that you choose at random) from the video "To my love". The document with photos (scroll down) is linked here. Be sure to write sentences at the intermediate-mid level.
6 de septiembre: Create a word cloud (either by hand or using the website www.wordart.com/create) to show your likes, dislikes, and interests. Your cloud should include 10-15 words/phrases and your focus should be on expanded/personalized vocab (i.e. correr con mi equipo de atletismo vs. simply correr). Click here to see my example and instructions for the website wordart.com.
Week 1
29 de agosto: Student survey google form
30 de agosto: paragraph - How am I unique?
31 de agosto: No hay clase