Sunday, September 27, 2015

semana de 28 de septiembre 2015

Hola clase,

SO8

This week we will continue working on the school vocabulary.  You will have a quiz on the vocabulary of the back page of your notes (also part 2 of quizlet school vocabulary).  It will be this Monday/Tuesday.  We will also be reviewing ser/estar and expect a drill next week.  This week we will also be doing a reading comprehension on school related topics as well as begin our Hispanic Heritage readings.  You will be assigned a project at the end of the week.  It will not be due until 16 October by 10:30 PM on the portal.  I will place on the portal the instructions in case you "lose" yours.  The project is a powerpoint or prezi presentation.  There is a speaking component which will require you to present.

We have 5 computers available in class which you can use on mornings I do not have meetings and/or if you get to school before 830.  use your portal and your cloud to save your research.  Memory sticks are no longer allowed.

This week you will also have small HW assignments related to the grammar topic and or school vocabulary.  Use your time wisely and do not procrastinate.

SO9

This week you will continue to watch TV for HW.  It is 10 minutes you are required to watch.  If you chose to watch longer remember that is not part of the assignment.  The listing of which show each night will be given to you in class.  I will also be checking what you have so far, so do not try to do all the assignments in one day.  If you are using the same show please remember it must be 2 separate episodes.  

We will begin on the new grammar topic but this week we will review preterite tense before we begin on the imperfect.  This will be the last of the past tense forms you will be expected to know.  One day this week we will also begin our reading after you have turned in your HW on Peru.  You will be presenting your information in Fishbowl format so know your topic well.  The rest of the class will be taking notes on what you discuss and what you present.  A different group will present each class.  If you get nervous or speak low start practicing projecting and calming down.

Next week we will begin the HW for grammar.  I will try to keep it brief.

Friday, September 18, 2015

semana de 21 de septiembre 2015

Hola,

SO9

This week we will continue to work on present perfect and transition into our vocabulary section.  You should have already written your words down from the quizlet.  I am checking those this week just like the EOC activities.  You will have watching TV as a HW assignment.  Beginning 23 September you will watch a different type of show each night for 10 minutes and then write a brief summary of what you saw including main characters/speakers and your opinion of the show.  You will do this each night and on 05/06 October you will turn in.  I may do surprise HW checks so be prepared to have it ready at any time prior to the due date.  With this chapter you will be doing skits and filming yourselves so plan on who you want to work with.  Yes, it could be from the other class as well.  If you decide to work with a member of the other SO9 class you must come in prior to school to choose your topic.  
 This week we will begin preparing for our new readings and new country to explore.  We will now be traveling to Perú.  As a HW due 28/29 September find a geographical fact from the country (e.g. Lake Titicaca is part of the border with Bolivia),  a historical fact of the country, an important historical figure, a place to visit (not Machu Picchu) and one city (not Lima) and what is interesting about it.  Please write the sentences in SPANISH, of course.  Keep it simple.

http://acceso.ku.edu/gramatica/unidad7/presente_perfecto.shtml

http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/presperfect.htm

http://roble.pntic.mec.es/acid0002/index_archivos/Gramatica/presente_perfecto_indicativo.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wsm9z9HlOw
https://personal.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/pres_perf.php


S08

This week we will continue to work with our vocabulary: La Escuela.  You have a vocab quiz this week (no make ups for this).  It will be on the FRONT portion of your paper.  You will have a second quiz next week on the BACK of the paper.  Use the quizlet part 1/part 2 to study accordingly.  We will begin our review of SER/ESTAR which will be your next drill the first week in October.

This week I will be checking your EOC activities before progress reports for 2 grades.  We will be reading this week and for those of you who have trouble I will go over strategies to help you read and understand what you read in Spanish. You will be working in groups this week and next to make an in class project dealing with class rules and creating a school crest.

Remember you have a retest of the countries and capitals map so STUDY!!!!!  Use the archive section on the left of this blog to go back to old posts and review the material.

Friday, September 11, 2015

la semana de 14 de septiembre 2015

Hola clase

SO8

This week we will continue to practice the map of Latin America in preparation for another geography test.  Review all the practice worksheets and use the archive (on the left side of the blog) to practice and review. We will also continue to work on the Escuela vocabulary.  There will be HW assignments this week related to the vocabulary.  We had the adjective drill last week, remember to come in on the 15th to make up the drill if you did not like the grade.  I take the higher of the grades.  With the school vocabulary we will review ordinal numbers, stem changing verbs as well as introduce you to affirmative and negative words (a hard concept for some of you).  The next drill will be on stem changing verbs.  We will not touch on the concepts until next week but to prepare you for what is coming.  The next 2 weeks we will be doing reading comprehension assignments other than the mini assignments we do for EOC practices.  I have placed the quizlet for the la Escuela please make sure you choose the one that says SO8  if you need a review of old vocab look at the other but the focus of the vocabulary quizzes will be the new vocabulary.

SO9

This week we will continue to work on present perfect and have a drill on that grammar concept.  Your make up drill date is the 21st of September.  Since we have finished Argentina be ready for the map quiz as well as the vocabulary quiz on Argentina at the end of the week.We will begin our study of a new country and the readings will pertain to that country. We will be looking at Perú next.  We will also have a new list of vocabulary.  Check the quizlet for las películas vocabulary (they are under February 2015/December 2014).  There are 2 lists you will need for movies and T.V. programs.  You may write the words in your cuaderno OR you may print the words.  NO you may not show me on your phone that you have the words.  You need a physical representation!  I will be checking on the 21/22 for this assignment.  This week HW will consist of a map and continued work on present perfect.  If I feel you are not ready for the drill this week I will postpone till the 21st.  Be ready and practice.

Below are exercises and games to help with present perfect:

https://conjuguemos.com/list.php

http://www.sporcle.com/games/wordgirl727/spanish-present-perfect

http://www.elma.wednet.edu/cms/lib2/WA01001699/Centricity/domain/112/elmaeagles/elmaeagl/web/gameobjects/sv14.html

For map review look in the archive section from a few weeks ago to have the links to practice

Friday, September 4, 2015

semana de 07 de septiembre

Hola clase,


SO8

We have begun to work on the school vocabulary.  It is a review of what you have learned as well as synonyms of these words.  Below you will find reviews of the vocabulary.  In class we will be working in groups to create conversations to talk about class and what we need for each subject, etc.  This will be a speaking grade.  You will have other assignments such as wordsearches, readings, etc. throughout the week.  Next week we may have the vocabulary pop quiz.  Start preparing by studying the material below and your list we did in class.

This week you will have your first drill on ADJETIVOS.  Practice.  08/09 septiembre= drill date  make up date will be on the board IF you do not like your grade for this drill.

Countries and maps:  This week 10/11 will be your test on the trivia information of countries we have been reviewing.  I have created a quizlet for you to practice the trivia.  Use it to study.
Vocabulary quiz: 15/16 septiembre

https://quizlet.com/55092741/realidades-2-chapter-1a-vocab-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/25858360/realidades-2-chapter-1a-flash-cards/


SO9

This week we will finish with the vocabulary from Daniel Torres.  We will also be working on the present perfect tense of the verbs.  You will have a drill on present perfect 10/11 September.  Make up date will be 21 September only.  We will be doing some reading comprehension exercises focusing on Argentina.  You will have the mini vocabulary quiz on the slide with Argentina related words such as gauchos  this week. STUDY!!!!!  We will also be practicing with the Argentina map and begin a trivia exercise in order to learn the geographical features and celebrations/traditions from this Hispanic country.  Be prepared to work.  You will have homework this week.