la semana de 15 de diciembre

Mercado is this Monday and Tuesday!!!  Remember to bring all your supplies in the morning with you.  Deliveries will not be allowed!

This activity requires you to haggle and bargain for prices in Spanish!  You will be graded on your speaking ability with your customers.


SO8

This week you will have list 6-7 vocabulary due.  We will finish reading and you will be writing your essay based on the book La Historia de la hoja de Papel.


SO9

You will be turning in your rough drafts for your brochure this Thursday!  I will be posting the website to use to create the final product.  The final version will not be due until 13th of January via email or placed on the portal.  NO PRINT OUTS!!!!


felicidades.  Espero que tengan unas bonitas vacaciones.  Feliz Navidad :) 

Here is the link to the website you will be using to create the brochure.  You will have to "SHARE" with me once you have completed the brochure.  There is NO PRINTING!!!!  You will have to save it as you work on it until it is done.  Choose the format you prefer.  Your due date is the 13th of January at 1159 pm that is when the email must be turned in to me.  Have it done earlier, there is always a problem with computers at the end.

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/Printing_Press/

la semana de 08 diciembre 2014

Hola clase,

EXTRA CREDIT:   If you attend the winter band or chorus or guitar show you will receive extra credit.  You must bring your ticket signed by a faculty member or administrator with your name and show me a selfie of you at the concert.

If you are participating bring a copy of the program to receive it.

SO8

This week we will continue to read La historia de la hoja de papel.  List 5 is due this week and you will have a vocabulary test.  We will continue to take notes on our graphic organizer for you to be able to use for the essay based on the
 story.  This week we will continue to prepare for Mercado.  Passports are due and you will be given class time this Monday and Tuesday to work on your banners in class.  Please bring the necessary materials you will need such as markers!!!  I will provide you with paper for the banners.

We will continue the notes on the past tense this week and prepare to practice towards the end of the week and all next week.  the 17th -19th we will be working on our essay after finishing the reading so bring your notes to class.  Further instructions will be given on the essay.


SO9

We will continue to work on the rough draft of the brochure this week.  the date is on the board which day to bring in the necessary research.  Most of you need more information than what you brought to class.  I will let you view the rubric again so you make sure you are aware of what is expected for the final pamphlet.  The final version will be done once we return from break.  I will place the website for you here so you have the link.  I will also place it on the portal where you will need to place your final product. 

This week we will also continue to read with the beginning chapters of Daniel Torres.  You will have an in class assignment with the story until chapter 3.  We will continue to read this week and the next.  You will be given time in class to work on your banners for Mercado and to finalize what you are bringing.  Bring the necessary supplies to work on your banners on Tuesday!  It will be the only class to work on the banner.  Passports are due this week!!

las semanas de 24 de noviembre y 01 de diciembre de 2014

Hola clase,

Espero que tengan un Día de Gracias estupendo y descansen.

Mercado is 15-16 December!!!!  We are Mexico!!! So all food and drinks must be related to Mexico.  

SO8


We will continue reading our book: The History of Paper.  Each week a vocabulary list will be due and on that day you will have a vocabulary test on those words.  There will not be time to study in class so come prepared.  The test will be as soon as the period begins.  We will also begin working on a new grammar topic el pretérito.  Videos and practice exercises will be given soon.


SO9

We will continue to work on the brochure this week and our conversations.  You will begin working on the sections of accommodations for the brochure.  Make sure you come each class with your research.  We will begin reading Daniel Torres and you will be having work to accompany the readings including an essay and exams. 

la semana de 10 de noviembre de 2014

Hola clases,


SO9

This week we will continue with the vocabulary for travel.  You will be taking a pop quiz on the vocabulary on the portal so be prepared!!!!  You will also be doing speaking activities based on the topic you choose.  It will be impromptu based on the vocabulary.  I am placing some links below to help you practice.  You will also be having a writing activity in the next 2 weeks based on the vocabulary.  It will be brochure style you will choose a Spanish city in class and will have to do research and take notes to bring to class for the writing assignment.  Research should look at hotels, pricing, places to visit, other forms of entertainment, places to eat, recommendations, etc.  The notes based on your research could be in the language of your choice and will be given a HW grade.  Assignment due: 13 November 2014.  Drill on irregular futuro this week as well.  We will also finish the hotel and futuro packets.  The week of the 18th we will begin our next book.  You will have nightly vocabulary homework and expect a vocabulary quiz the next class.

http://quizlet.com/234190/spanish-travel-vocabulary-flash-cards/
http://spanish.about.com/cs/travel/qt/hotel_vocabqt.htm
http://www.hellomylo.com/Basic/Spanish/SP_L0_M4.1
http://www.quia.com/cz/21177.html?AP_rand=222078942
http://www.quia.com/quiz/925657.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2400714.html (start with the flash cards)
http://www.quia.com/jg/1449324.html  (start with the flash cards)
http://www.quia.com/jg/1209604.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/176215.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/84326.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/100185.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1038410.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2416263.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/569101.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/34236.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/847320.html
el futuro

http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/span100/unit15/U15b1.htm
http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/span100/unit15/U15b3.htm
http://users.ipfw.edu/JEHLE/courses/FUTURE.HTM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_ypM7x2SC8
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490627.html?AP_rand=1417943308
http://www.quia.com/quiz/427804.html?AP_rand=1037010385
http://www.quia.com/cm/17943.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2237148.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1339662.html
http://www.quia.com/hm/399979.html


SO8

This week we will have comparative drills and finish the packets if your class has not completed it.  We will grade the packets and will have some games in order to practice before the drills.  You will do a mini conversation where you must compare to things using more than, less than, just as __ as.  Practice.  We will have an example before beginning.  You will choose a topic from a bag and that will be the one you speak of.  All in Spanish of course.  I am placing some comparatives practice below.  Also we will begin reading our first book this week.  Be prepared.  You will have vocabulary homework which you must bring to class each day.  It will be for a grade.  


http://www.quia.com/cz/483227.html?AP_rand=1906479546
http://www.quia.com/jq/264197.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1062483.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/575463.html?AP_rand=684221920
http://www.quia.com/pop/111903.html?AP_rand=799365068
http://www.quia.com/jq/221525.html

la semana de 27 de octubre de 2014

Hola clase,

This week we will be wrapping up the Men who changed History.  We will also be doing culturally relevant activities this week. Please bring scissors and coloring supplies since we do not have a class set.  I will provide the other supplies you will need.

All classes will have the page 4 repaso vocabulario test on the 30/31 of October as soon as you walk into class.  You are responsible to make sure the words you have are correct.  I have already put them on the quizlet it is your responsibility to write them down.  

Make ups for drills are Mondays ONLY!!!

la semana de 20 de octubre de 2014

Hola clase

SO8

I have placed the links to the videos we watched in class below.  Please review them and take notes especially if you were not in class.  These will be on the next quarter exam and you will be tested on the information soon after we are done with the subject.  We will be getting ready to end our culture lessons of October.  Be ready, next week we will partake in a celebration and we will be doing some traditional Hispanic activities.  
This week we will begin working with comparisons as our grammar topic.  You will have powerpoints and notes as well as homework related to the new topic.

http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=272481
http://www.biography.com/people/hern%C3%A1n-cort%C3%A9s-9258320
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKKsDQ_r8kc
http://www.biography.com/people/francisco-pizarro-9442295#synopsis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKeB82retLs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZKBdwN02UM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicgynllrfY
http://www.teachertube.com/video/christopher-columbus-vocabulary-digital-story-271387

comparison
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3885667.html?AP_rand=132082
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1545660.html

SO9

This week we will start working on the travel vocabulary and finish with the coronation of Felipe VI.  Next week we will continue working with the new vocabulary.  Be prepared for a   

la semana de 13 de octubre 2014

SO9

This week we will continue working with the future tense and continue reading the coronation of Felipe IV.  We will watch a video as well in order for you to have a better understanding of what happened in the article.  You will be writing in class a summary of what occurred in the reading and the news clips.  On Friday you will have a reading assignment as well in which you will answer the questions provided in Spanish.  Remember to use the techniques you have been taught since last year to help you with the reading.

Your 9 week exam is scheduled for the 21st be ready!!!  Also you have a drill on the future tense this week.  Be ready for that as well.  Regular and irregular future will be on the drill.

SO8

This week is your 9 week exam.  I hope you have been studying.  Extra credit is due by the 22nd for this quarter.  This week we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage with readings which contributed to Día de la Raza.  Remember to use the techniques taught in class as you read in order for you not to feel so overwhelmed.  We will continue to work on the present progressive.  There will not be a drill for this grammar topic but you are still responsible for it for the 9 week exams.

la semana de 29 de septiembre 2014

Hola clase,

SO8

This week we will be reading again a small article.  This time you will be reading on your own using the techniques you have learned thus far. There will be a chart for you to fill out as you read in order to help you answer the questions.  We will be starting reading and reviewing facts related to Hispanic Heritage.  The new grammar concept for this week will be present progressive and next week we will review saber/conocer.  Please remember that the drills of tener, adjectives, present tense verb make ups MONDAY the 29th will be the last make up days for those drills.    The ser/estar, stem changing verbs you have until October 13th to make them up.
Editorials are due!!!  And you will be allowed to present for extra credit.  Your name must be on the sign in sheet at the door in order to present if not you will not present.  

This is another explanation:  Make sure to only review present tense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOhxkEO7eBY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO2VKybNIAk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKwG65c-8dw

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhp1YQPDTqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1ZwT8Pdzhs

para practicar:
http://www.quia.com/cz/8768.html?AP_rand=792373247
http://www.quia.com/pop/286584.html?AP_rand=17605608
http://www.quia.com/cm/119982.html?AP_rand=1173404412

SO9

This week we will be practicing the present perfect.  You will be doing an in class writing assignment.  This will be one of your MYP grades as well.  You will be assigned a list of words you will be responsible for translating, give an example (could be a person, class, movie, etc) that helps you remember the word and you will also have to give the part of speech.  The part of speech is given in the dictionary when you look up the word.  You will be responsible for a section of these words and will have to bring them to class done because you will be sharing it with others in the class.  We will need these words for the reading.  You will be placing your definition and your examples on the portal, so you will be typing it and turning it in to the portal (NO WHERE ELSE THIS TIME) by October 1st at 1159 pm.  Please make sure you look up the correct version of the word.  The final product will then be compiled and placed on the portal for you to print at home or write in your cuaderno.

Our grammar topic for the week will be the future tense.  Be ready to come take notes.

This week we will be watching videos based on the coronation reading and continue our tour of Spain.  We will be working on our note taking skills and summary writings.  

semana de 22 de septiembre

Hola clase,

SO9

We will continue our tour of Spain.  We will be reading an article about the coronation of the new king of Spain.  We will also be watching video of the coronation and commentaries. You will have a vocabulary list for the reading and we will be doing different reading strategy activities to help you understand the book. You will be presenting your skits this week as well.  We will begin studying the travel vocabulary as we prepare for our brochure next quarter.  You will have your vocabulary page 1 test this week.  The words are on quizlet.  Vocabulary page 2 test will be the following week.  ESTUDIA

SO8

We will have the ser/estar drill this week.  If we did not grade the packets in your class we will do that as well and continue the ser/estar/hay worksheet we started.  Remember your editorials are due this week for odd days.  They must be placed on the portal or emailed to me as an attachment by the deadline.  Even days you have until the 01 October since you just received the miniproject on the 19th.  Study for your vocabulary list page 2 the test will be on the 29th/30th for all. We will begin our next reading assignment the history of paper.  You will have a vocabulary list for the reading and we will be doing different reading strategy activities to help you understand the book.  Be prepared with all your materials each class.  To study for the drill use the post from last week for the links.

la semana de 15 de septiembre 2014

Hola clase,

SO8

This week you will have the drill on stem changing verbs.  Below I am placing games for you to practice and the ser/estar/hay practices as well.  Below you will also find the upcoming quizzes/drills/tests/due dates to all assignments for the remainder of the quarter including the 9 week exam dates.  Also you will have a mini project assigned to you in class this week.  It is an editorial from your favorite book.  I will place the instructions as well as practice exercises for the drills on the portal for you to look at and refer to.  Please remember the portal will be down for maintenance this Friday 12 September and will not be up until later in the weekend.  

Keep practicing using the quizlet for the page 1 vocabulary test this week.  Also remember to begin studying page 2 of the list with the quizlet.

Upcoming dates:  week of 15 Sept- drill stem changing verbs, vocabulary test, HW packet due on the 19th for odd days, even finish CW packet due 19th as well.
- week 22 Sept: ser/estar drill and mini project: Editorial due (la Crítica)
-week 29 Sept:  vocabulary page 2 test
- 10/13 October:  9 week exam

Stem changing verbs:
http://www.quia.com/cb/869610.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/47940.html?AP_rand=1878999406
http://www.quia.com/cb/869558.html?AP_rand=1030214086
http://www.quia.com/cb/519555.html?AP_rand=1161983544
http://www.quia.com/jg/2645362.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/192519.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/606525.html?AP_rand=905850741  (some misspellings)
http://www.quia.com/jg/2388263.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/994696.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/40549.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/2284845.html

SER/ESTAR

http://www.quia.com/quiz/438253.html
http://www.quia.com/ba/40404.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1600654.html?AP_rand=1530751753

SO9

Hola clase,

On the portal you have the vocabulary for the  travel chapter, hotel, food and flying/going by train.  You are responsible for these words.  They are to help you with the skit and for the remainder of the quarter.  You will be using this vocabulary to discuss different activities and a final quarter skit you will create.  I am placing present perfect games/quizzes below for you to practice before this week's drill.  You will also have the Otto exam this week.  BE READY!!!  It will be closed book, closed notes unlike the quizzes.  You will also have the test on the vocabulary page 1. 

Here is the information for you to study for Otto's test this week.

http://www.luigimasiello.it/sito_erica/inicial/verifica/el_sueno/quizmaker.html http://cvc.cervantes.es/aula/lecturas/inicial/lectura_05/

http://www.luigimasiello.it/sito_erica/inicial/verifica/el_sueno/quizmaker.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/92945.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490643.html?AP_rand=1688571005

la semana de 08 septiembre 2014

Hola clase,

SO9

Aquí les pongo otro powerpoint con el presente perfecto.

Please take notes for this week on the powerpoint.  You will be expected to know these conjugations.  You will see them on worksheets and on drills.  
http://www.slideshare.net/JManhoff/presentperfect-7706112    (yes it has some spelling errors but the tables are great)

http://www.slideshare.net/guestbfc1f5/present-perfect-power-point  (this one is all in English, and it has practice exercises in English in case you are having difficulties grasping the present perfect in your native language)

http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/show/35  (this is an explanation and a practice quiz)
http://www.learnalanguage.com/learn-spanish/spanish-verbs/present-perfect-ar.php
http://www.learnalanguage.com/learn-spanish/spanish-verbs/present-perfect-irregular.php  (great graph of irregulars)

http://quizlet.com/249412/irregulars-present-perfect-tense-spanish-flash-cards/  (we will be using this in class)

I will be checking your notes at the end of the week.
vocabulary for test:   use quizlet on useful resources to study and practice

Sueño de Otto vocabulary drill this week and exam next week as soon as we finish the book.!!!!


SO8

This week you will have a packet to review present tense verbs.  It will be due on the 11th for odd days and the 12th for even days.  We will check it before the second present tense drill.  Yes, you will have 2 drills this week on the same concept, present tense verbs.  Next week we will have stem-changing verb drills and your first vocabulary test.  We will be using the review exam for the vocabulary test.  I will be handing them back on Monday and Tuesday so you will have time to study.  I am also giving you access to the quizlet I created with the first list so you can practice the next 2 weeks.  I will give you instructions in class but it will be located in the resource section here on the blog.  The vocabulary has 78 words so practice a few at a time.  I have not decided the format but there will be fill in the blanks or translate.

Below are games for you to use to practice for the present tense regular verb drills.

http://www.quia.com/quiz/2786163.html?AP_rand=494400350  (this is a practice quiz)
http://www.quia.com/rr/67149.html   (game)
http://www.quia.com/rr/457451.html    (game)
http://www.quia.com/pa/30490.html?AP_rand=2082489749  (quiz)
http://www.quia.com/pa/34364.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/282016.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3864763.html?AP_rand=1959650184  (quiz)

la semana de 01 de septiembre

Hola clase,

SO8

This week you will have a drill on tener and its uses.  We will begin the review of regular present tense verbs before moving to stem changing verbs.  We will be reading another story this week and your first vocabulary list will come from their.  Remember your portal HW is due on September 1st.  I will be placing other HW for the following weeks on there as well.  Please check the portal for due dates for turn in.


SO9

We will be finishing with el Sueño de Otto this week.  Please review what you have so far and read ahead so you can participate in the discussions.  We will begin with our new grammar concept: present perfect.  This week you will have drills on present progressive.  Be ready. Your hw is on the portal, check it for due dates.  I will be placing some sites for you to use to review the grammar below.  

la semana de 25 de agosto 2014

Hola,

SO8

This week you will be reviewing adjectives and present tense verbs.  We have already read our first story and looked for the adjectives as well as the verbs in the present tense.  We will practice those this week as well before moving on to your first oral presentation.  I am placing quizlets on here for you to practice and other games/activities.  You will have a test this week as a review of all you have learned already in SO6/SO7.  You should be able to pass with an 80%.  It will review colors, school vocabulary, question words, etc.  This week will also be your first drill.  We will be working on adjectives for the first drill and you may have a homework assignment especially if we do not finish in class.  You will need to copy and paste the links if they do not hyper link.

http://quizlet.com/777178/spanish-adjectives-flash-cards/

http://www.quia.com/rr/128468.html

SO9

This week we will continue with chapters 3-5.  You are responsible for arriving to class already having read those chapters.  We will begin our first grammar topic: present perfect notes.  We have reviewed present progressive so expect a drill or quiz on this topic.  Also you will have a review test of all you "should" know up to this point in high school level 2.  Everyone should be able to master an 80% or above.  I am expecting 98-100% from all of you amazing individuals.  If you need to review, use the posts from last year under the archive section and do the games to review.

for the review test these games and activities will be a nice refresher:  

http://www.sramezo.com/resources.cfm?subpage=871040



This week we will continue to explore Spain

Bienvenidos al nuevo año escolar 2014

Hola clase,

We have begun a new year.  We are going to have so much fun.  The goal this year is to read, read, read and speak as much Spanish as possible.  I will be posting assignments and due dates frequently.  Keep checking back.  

summer 2014

Hola,

For all of you who will be advancing to High School 3  I am placing some links for you to practice the topics you will encounter in class.  Try to read the newspaper in Spanish and watch Spanish news.  This is an activity many High School teachers use in order to prepare you for the AP exam.  The AP exam loves "authentic material".    For those of you I will have next year and are actually looking at this page this will be a good review for you.  We will be covering the imperfect, subjunctive and other forms of the command next year.  You will benefit from looking this over as well.    Remember you can use any of the old posts as well to practice.  The links on the side to useful resources are also good for review.  Hope this helps.  Have a great summer.  Suerte :)

Here is a review another teacher posted:
 https://sites.google.com/a/cherrycreekschools.org/espanol-2-5/worksheets-and-notes
(In it you will be able to practice imperfect, subjunctive, pronouns,etc.)

more grammar:
http://personal.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/pret_imp.php
http://users.ipfw.edu/jehle/courses/commands.htm
http://personal.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/command_forms.php

http://teachers.sduhsd.k12.ca.us/ycercetmartinez/Spanish%202%20Realidades/Gramatica/DOP%20Hw%20Worksheet.pdf

On the following site, you type in the search what topic you want to focus on.  This one has passages to read, listening, vocabulary and grammar.
http://spanishgrammarlessons.com/2-grammar-lessons/direct-objects/converation-exercises/

la semana de 05 de mayo

Hola clase,

SO8

We will continue to work on direct object pronouns and commands.  The makeup drills for the commands will be 05 May and 12 May.  After that date there will be no more makeups.  You will be working on the vocabulary for chapter 3B and then we will begin reviewing reading maps and create a skit to present to the class.  I will be placing direct object and other info for you to practice here.  We will not have drills for direct and indirect object.  You will have quizzes on those.  Be ready starting next week.  Remember EOC people you are responsible for the work you miss in class.

http://www.quia.com/quiz/2906781.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2288754.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1412739.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/321946.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/11158.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2004926.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/360526.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/454168.html (with direct object and commands)
http://www.quia.com/cm/550519.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/925750.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/546910.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2431456.html (indirect object)
http://www.quia.com/jg/294515.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/137051.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2906775.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/850093.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/400517.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/984975.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1870618.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1614142.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/679208.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2423569.html

SO9

You may come review your imperfect quiz and correct it in order to improve your grade. You have until the 12th of May if you so choose.  We will begin working with the subjunctive in the form of the usted command and plural commands.  We will also begin reviewing our food vocabulary.  Be ready a skit will be included.  We will begin drills on these verb forms next week. 

http://www.quia.com/rd/275380.html
http://www.quia.com/rd/275381.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/185226.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/435640.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2906782.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4779930.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/69095.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4779931.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/829920.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/69606.html
http://www.quia.com/jw/462786.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2406859.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1602426.html

la semana de 21 de abril 2014

Hola clase

So9

Esta semana vamos a continuar con Goya's Ghosts y el imperfecto.  Van a tener drills cuando los vea.  Estudien.


SO8

SO8

This week we will be doing listening exercises, working with commands and vocabulary for 3A.  Estudien.

semana de 14 de abril 2014

Hola clase,

This week is a short one.  Please review the verb links and activities from last week's posting to help you prepare for quizzes and tests coming up.

SO8

This week we will work on commands and continue with the vocabulary for this chapter.  You will have a preterito quiz on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  It will be regular and irregular verbs mixed.  Remember the endings for regular and the irregular ones you need to know are: hacer, poder, tener, estar, ser, ir.

SO9

We will continue working on imperfect this week with drills and worksheets.  Make up of drills will be MONDAY mornings between 8:30 and 9:00 ONLY.  We will also begin Goya's Ghosts and discuss the effects on his art from what Goya experienced.  Be ready to have a tertulia and make comentarios on the movie.  After we finish it we will take a test on the movie.

For all those who celebrate:
Happy Passover!
Happy Easter !    Feliz Pascua

semana de 07 de abril de 2014

Hola clase,

espero que todos estén bien.

SO8

This week you will be working on pretérito irregular and will be drilled on verbs tener, hacer, ser, estar, ir, poder.  You will have opportunities to make up your drills only MONDAY mornings until 28 April.  This week we will be studying command forms of the verbs as well.  Next week you will be drilled on those.  be ready.  We will be working on giving directions to others in the class and will be presenting this "skit" to the class for a speaking grade.  You will also be using vocabulary from the chapter to give directions and watch a the video in order to know what to do before presenting.  You should be ready for a vocabulary quiz after the 17th of April.  Be READY!  Once we return from the mini break we will delve into direct and indirect object pronouns.

http://www.quia.com/jg/2423568.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/75554.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2906752.html?AP_rand=323741268
http://www.quia.com/cz/437115.html?AP_rand=1417906345
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4183521.html?AP_rand=1673806091
http://www.quia.com/cb/145300.html
http://www.quia.com/ba/549088.html
http://www.quia.com/jw/462798.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/575925.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2423568.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2198267.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1266423.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1266422.html

SO9

This week we will finally be able to do our presentations.  Meet me in the library on Tuesday!!!  We will have to be quick and be quiet.  Once we are done with the presentations.  You already know the order.  Next week we will begin our drills on the imperfect BE READY!!!!!  We will begin the movie on Goya as soon as the mini break is over.

http://www.quia.com/ba/563045.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/95271.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/88632.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/228423.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/194199.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/165678.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/467352.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/9211.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4227116.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/38205.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/10660.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/387019.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2906794.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/560673.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/387017.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/387016.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/42815.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/552557.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/42062.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/279264.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/642190.html

semana de 31 de marzo

Hola clase y bienvenidos de regreso,

This is our last quarter together.  We still have work to do so be prepared.  For those of you who are taking EOCs beginning in May, remember you are still responsible for ALL work missed from class the day you are taking your exam.  It is like a field trip.  You will have exactly 1 week to make up any work missed due to your absence after that it will turn into a Z.  Do not come 2 weeks or a month later wanting to make up those assignments.

Now this week we are returning and you will have your 3rd quarter on the 2nd or 3rd of April, depending on which day I see you.  You are to use past blogs in order to help you study.

SO9

You are responsible for chapters 6A, 6B vocabulary, present perfect, direct and indirect object pronouns, preterite irregular and stem changing.  It will have reading comprehension section and a picture you will need to write a paragraph on just like we have done in class.  Below there are links to help you study the grammar and vocab.
http://www.quia.com/jg/2388263.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2423621.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/530010.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1602427.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/568426.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2412515.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2407297.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/534610.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/383455.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/2423622.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/47497.html

SO8

You are responsible for chapters 2B vocabulary, demonstrative and preterite regular and verbs like leer, ending in -car, -zar, -gar, comparatives.  Review Walk out and Civil Rights, you will have questions on those as well.
http://www.quia.com/pop/551243.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1334702.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/117564.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4599907.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490619.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/297084.html
http://www.quia.com/hm/94736.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/65601.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/453438.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4175821.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/47877.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/64629.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/9212.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/297083.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/871663.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/59935.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2423567.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/795199.html

la semana de 03 marzo de 2014

Hola clase,

SO8

This week we will continue with presentations and the movie Walkout.  You are responsible for studying the notes you have made for your quizzes.  Those of you in competitions, field trips etc.  who miss the movie you will have an alternate assignment so you can have credit for the quiz on the movie.  I will provide to you the day of the quiz or Monday morning tutoring.  Please make sure if you miss the movie you come to tutoring no later than 17 March to make it up.  I will provide homeroom time for you to come in remember AFTER 10 am if you have already met your reading goal.  When we finish with the movie we will review the comparatives and do some work with comparatives and begin the new chapter.  We will be working with communities and be creating one of your own.  This will prepare us for our vacation planning vocabulary as well.  We have a lot to cover in what is left of the year.  Remember your current event is due this week VENEZUELA.  You will also have the tertulia this week.  Your news article must be in Spanish as well as your summary.  Be ready.  I will place comparatives links and vocab info in next week's blog.


SO9

We have finished Gol II and the sports chapter.  We will have drills on direct and indirect objects as well as begin working with present perfect.  You will have present perfect drills next week.  I will be placing practice exercises and explanations later this week.  We will begin discussions of TV and movies and you will become critics and commentators of different programs we watch.  These will be done in tertulia style so be ready each class for the next 2 weeks.  We will have rotations so you may want to bring a towel since you will be working outside when you are not participating in the tertulia.  We will begin commentaries again.  Each night beginning 05 March you will need to watch a different type of TV program you decide what you like or not.  You should schedule 15 minutes each night or afternoon, morning to do this activity.  You will take notes on what you saw, what happened, what you liked and what you disliked.  Remember you are the critic.  Use your vocabulary you copied down with the sports vocabulary.  We will do this homework until the 20th of the month and then you will be turning it in.  It cannot be the same show each night.  I don't want to see family Guy or SpongeBob each entry.  I want you to diversify yourself.  15 mins each night!!!!

Your commentaries will take the place of your evento del momento!  

SO9    Below is a link that will take you to practice all you need for chapter 6B.  The present perfect, vocabulary, indirect object pronouns.  Start practicing.  It will help prepare you for the 9 week exam which will encompass direct, indirect objects, present perfect, irregular pretérito, and chapters 6A and 6B.

http://www.quia.com/shared/search

present perfect
http://www.quia.com/cz/47497.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/92945.html

http://www.quia.com/cb/200307.html  (present perfect with d.o/i.o)

http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490643.html

http://www.quia.com/quiz/318257.html

d.o.p.
http://www.quia.com/cz/297045.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/56253.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/384882.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2906775.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490608.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2131966.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/387343.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/386283.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/458685.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/565300.html
http://www.quia.com/jq/247558.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4610723.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4287420.html

semana 10 de febrero

SO9

The chapter exam will be 18 Feb at the beginning of class.  We will continue to review direct and indirect object pronouns as well as pretérito this week before the exam.  You will be pretending to be reporters with a video.  This will be for a speaking grade (MYP)  I will use this as an alternative to your current event.  The Olympic current event will just be a written HW grade.  The week of the exam you will have a break.  We will watch Gol II as a reward for the chapter.  You will probably have some hw related to chapter 6B.  I will give those to you at the beginning of class.  The week of 24 Feb we will begin with listening activities related to that chapter. And we will start comentarios again but this time with tv programs or movies you have watched.  We will then use that to do a debate in class.
A new topic we will cover is the present perfect and continue work with indirect object.  No worries.
Your comentarios will take the place of current events for the remainder of the month.
LOOK at PORTAL  I placed  powerpoints and a future quiz for you to practice with on portal.  Make sure to read message so you know what to use and study.
Extra credit will be due the 21st and no later.  It is on the board.

links to study from:  (need java on your computer)
http://www.quia.com/jg/65497.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1602427.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/2423621.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/750921.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/417222.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/75554.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/145300.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/687684.html

Future lesson: presente perfecto-  http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490643.html
indirect and direct object pronouns (if you want to start practicing) 
http://www.quia.com/shared/search  (#47, 48 are really good for explaining and understanding the concepts take the quiz)


SO8
We will be finishing the chapter 2B and prepare for the chapter test.  We have one more topic to cover for this chapter: the demonstrative adjectives.  We will be taking notes next week on this.  Your chapter test will be the week of the 24th so start studying now.  I am placing links for you to practice below, take advantage of them and study.  You will have homework related to the new topic this week and expect a quiz on the pretérito this week.  It will be unannounced.  The extra credit for you will be explained next week and it will require you to watch TV.  The week of the 18th we will start the presentations on your Civil Rights HW. The presentations will be for a grade and you will need to take notes on the topic since you will have a quiz prior to the movie on the information you presented. We will begin the movie the week of the 24th.  You will have a test at the end of the movie.

links:
vocabulario-
http://www.quia.com/rr/871663.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/795199.html
http://www.quia.com/shared/search

pretérito-  http://www.quia.com/quiz/4183521.html
http://www.quia.com/cz/9212.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/542322.html

demonstrative adjectives:
http://www.quia.com/hm/94736.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/297084.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1334702.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2490619.html?AP_rand=1017606630
http://www.quia.com/jg/65601.html

la semana de 27 de enero

Hola clase,

So8
This week we will be working on the past tense.  We will continue to work on the vocabulary and we will be doing listening exercises as well as more oral activities.  You will have homework this week.  Remember to turn in your current event on the outfits of the award show of your choice with the article attached. 

Here is a preterite website to help you with games and notes and other explanations.

http://misscolbert.edu.glogster.com/spanish-preterite-tense/


So9
This week we will review preterito irregular with HW assignments.  Remember to turn in your hw this week section 1 and the next current event with sports.  This week we will be writing and creating stories with the sports vocabulary.  We will be finishing up the sports chapter this week.  Be ready for a chapter test next week.  Start studying.

The above website would be a good refresher for you SO9  especially with the irregular link!!!!

la semana de 21 de enero

Hola Clase,

SO8

This week your current events are due and a group of you will present.  Remember there will be alternate groups presenting so you will not always present, so don't expect a grade in that slot of the gradebook until you have presented.  This week we will work on listening activities with the new vocabulary and there will be homework with it as well.  We will begin having drills again the last week of January once we start covering the new grammar topics.  Expect a vocabulary quiz at anytime next week and there after.  We will also be doing a reading comprehension this week.  


SO9

This week we will continue to work on the sports vocabulary.  You will be watching clips in class and having to write a commentary about what you have seen.  These will be similar to what you are to do for homework this week.  Remember you are watching the sports section of any news program whether in the morning or at night or early evening.  It is a 5 minute segment towards the end of the 30 minute news cast.  If your family watches news, have them call you over when they announce the sports will begin so you are prepared.  Remember you may take notes however you want.  I will only be checking the Spanish commentary.  Include the information you would provide in a current event summary.  You have hw due in a week from the workbook.  Most workbook pages will be done as homework and will be due on the dates assigned in class.  

la semana de 13 de enero de 2014

Hola clase,

This week is your 9 week exam on Tuesday and Wednesday.  In order for you to prepare I will remind you to use the old (archive) postings with links for the topics on the exam to help you review.

Exam Review
SO8
I am placing the links to some of the powerpoints we went over for the Winter Holidays in Latin America.  Review them you will have questions on the exam from these.  All other powerpoints have been placed on the portal for your review.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2BkFlbmgaRWZEhrY3czbXlmcUE/edit?pli=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUvddJ4Ph8w
http://www.sunderlandschools.org/mfl-sunderland/resources/Christmas/Christmaslesson.ppt


SO9

You have access to all your old exams as well as the reading material to study from.

SO8

This week we will continue to work with the new vocabulary.  Your first current event is due the 21/22 of January.  You will need to print the article before class, use the print function so the adds do not print and you don't have a 10 page article.  Also for this article you will use the Miami Herald ONLY.  The article may not be older than 01 December 2013!!  A group of you will be presenting your article as well.  Each current event a different group will present.  You will have homework with the vocabulary this week as well as listening exercises, be prepared.  We will begin drills again the week of 21 January beginning with vocabulary drill.

SO9

This week you will be working with the vocabulary and presenting your articles tertulia style.  Now you will be heading your group and asking/answering questions.  You will have homework from your workbooks so be prepared.  There will also be group work and we will be watching clips every other class and you will have to summarize it (sometimes written and sometimes orally).  Recurrent HW:  nightly news (4-6:30, 10pm)  watch the sports section on ONE news segment.  It is normally 15 minutes into the news.  You may also watch the news in the morning before school.  You will keep track of the themes and scores, winners etc.  Use your vocabulary.  At the end of each week you will receive a hw grade for it.

06 de enero de 2014

Bienvenidos de regreso :)

SO8

Start preparing yourself for the 9 week exam it will be next week on the 14-15 Jan.  The topics will consist of the readings on Cortes, Hidalgo, Columbus, Bolivar, San Martin, Marti as well as the daily routine vocabulary, reflective verbs, ser/estar, present progressive, saber/conocer, gustar and like verbs as well as ir +a.  This week we will also begin a new chapter as soon as we finish the review of what Latin Americans do during the winter vacation versus what you did.  The Venn Diagram will be done in class this Monday/Tuesday.  This week you will be working on new vocabulary.  We will only have English Fridays and some classes will begin having music passes. You will have homework each day so be prepared.


(Both classes) The powerpoints for the study chapters and for the book are on the portal!!!

SO9

In preparation for the 9 week exam you should review chapter 3B how to get around in the community, present progressive, commands affirmative as well as negative and the irregular ones, review the vocabulary and review your readings on Spain  Barcelona, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, etc. including el turron y la sangria readings we did.  Christopher Columbus will also be on the exam so review your notes and the reading as well as your book report in order to help you study.  Monday, for those of you that decided to participate in the 3 Kings activity, you will choose the name and all will be writing a letter.  In this letter to the 3 Kings you will state different things you like including favorite chips, drink, candy etc.  For those of you not participating in 3 Kings your letter will me to our principal, explaining what you wish to change in the school and why.
This week we will also begin the new chapter on sports.  be prepared to have a current event weekly about sports in the news.  You will have to be able to explain the game for the sport of your choosing.  It will be verbal and there will be similar activities in class as to what is expected of you to do.  be prepared to watch and describe different sports as they are occurring.  You will also have homework each class so be prepared.  You will not have homework on Fridays other than have your article for the current event with the summary done if you do not do it earlier in the week.  All current events will be due Monday or Tuesdays (which ever day I see you) at the beginning of the period.  At the end of this chapter we will have a game Morning and there will be a movie related to the theme as well.