Wednesday, June 10, 2015

el 10 de junio

Spanish Speaking Country projects are almost done.  Your EXTRA CREDIT food day is on FRIDAY, June 12th. 

A Final Exam study guide was distributed today and is due as 5 BONUS points on the LOWEST from the 4th quarter, other than the final exam.  It is DUE - completed Friday, June 12th.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

el 4 de junio

Project presentations have started and they're looking good.  

If you haven't gone yet, make sure you're practicing.  

If you have gone, decide if you are going to bring in the food you taught us about from your country.  

The optional, extra credit food day is Friday, June 12th.

Friday, May 29, 2015

el 29 de mayo

Today was our FORTH and final day in the library researching their randomly selected Spanish speaking country.  The graphic organizer is  due by the end of the day on Friday, May 29th.  

You will need to take all of the research and put it together in a final visual product that is due on Tuesday, June 2nd.  It can be a physical poster, a power point presentation, a Prezi or a Google Slide presentation.  The choice is up to you.

Presentations start June 2nd. Don't forget about the extra credit FOOD day on Friday, June 12th.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

el 27 de mayo

Today was our THIRD of four days in the library researching their randomly selected Spanish speaking country.  The graphic organizer is  due on Friday, May 29th.  Presentations are starting on June 2nd.  Your student has already selected their day to present as well.  Please ask him/her for this information.  There is an extra credit FOOD day on Friday, June 12th - please ask them to explain how it will work.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

el 20 de mayo

Today was our SECOND of four days in the library researching their randomly selected Spanish speaking country.  The graphic organizer is  due on Friday, May 29th.  Presentations are starting on June 2nd.  Your student has already selected their day to present as well.  Please ask him/her for this information.  There is an extra credit FOOD day on Friday, June 12th - please ask them to explain how it will work.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Friday, May 8, 2015

el 6 y el 8 de mayo

We have worked in class on an acrostic poem about CINCO de MAYO.  There is no work outside of class.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

el 30 de abril

 Based on what you've learned so far about CINCO DE MAYO, complete an individual Acrostic Poem

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

el 28 de abril

Complete the Fill-in-the-Blank worksheet about CINCO DE MAYO using information you learned from the videos in class.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

el 15 de abril

Be ready for the assessment on numbers 40-199.  It is on Friday!!!

Corrections are due on Friday as well.

Complete a classmate's math problems for 5 points of bonus on the test on Friday.

Monday, April 13, 2015

el 13 de abril

Complete corrections for the Common Greetings and Farewells assessment that was handed out in class today.  They are due on Friday, April 17th, 5 times each in each language.

Complete the MATH problem creation side of the worksheet that was handed out on Thursday.

Friday, April 10, 2015

el 9 de abril

Complete the Circumlocution worksheet reviewing the days of the week and months of the year.  You have the OTHER side of the worksheet for homework on Monday night - making Math problems using the NEW numbers (40-199) we learned in class on Thursday.

Your assessment on the numbers will be on Friday, April 17th.  IF you're leaving early for vacation, PLEASE make arrangements with Mrs. London to take the vocabulary assessment BEFORE you leave.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

el 7 de abril

Complete CORRECTIONS on the Basic Introductions assessment you received in class today.  They are due Thursday, April 9th - no later!

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

el 31 de marzo

 Complete the two-sided cross word puzzle for the Common Greetings and Farewells.  

To allow for more study time, the assessment on  Common Greetings and Farewells will be moved to Tuesday, April 7th, and count for a 4th quarter grade.

Friday, March 27, 2015

el 27 de marzo

Complete the scramble and the cross word puzzle for the Basic Introductions.  Your assessments next week are as follows: Tuesday, March 31st - Basic Introductions and Thursday, April 2nd - Common Greetings and Farewells

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

el 25 de marzo

Complete corrections and start to study for the two vocabulary assessments next week: 

Tuesday, March 31st - Basic Introductions

Thursday, April 2nd - Common Greetings and Farewells

Monday, March 23, 2015

el 23 de marzo

Corrections are due on Wednesday, March 25th for BOTH assessments: Days and Months vocabulary AND Day and Date Phrases.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

el 11 de marzo

Don't forget to study for your assessment on Friday, March 13th - This will be the application of the vocabulary from Day and Date Phrases  The format will be to write out all of the phrases; like we did in class and for homework last Thursday and again in class on Monday.  

Monday, March 9, 2015

Thursday, March 5, 2015

el 5 de marzo

Complete side ONE only of the Day and Date worksheet.

Your assessments for this section are as follows:
      Wednesday, March 11th - Days of the Week
                                                 & Months of the Year 

      Friday, March 13th - Day and Date Phrases

The format will be all of the phrases written out; like we did in class today, like we're doing for homework tonight and again in class on Monday.  Don't wait to start studying!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

el 3 de marzo

The cognate assessment was handed back today in class.  You're corrections are due no later than Monday, March 9th.

Tonight's work:
1. Copy the vocabulary from the  Day and Date Phrases.  

2. Using the vocabulary and examples from the link/homework above, copy the following sentences into your binder and translate them.

1. Today is Thursday, May 2, 2000.

2. Yesterday was Saturday, December 12, 2010.

3. Tomorrow will be Tuesday, September 1, 2006.

4. Today is Monday, November 19, 2002.


5. Tomorrow will be Wednesday, July 25, 2008.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

el 23 de febrero

We have NOW completed the 8 groups of NOUN cognate patterns, you need to study for the assessment on Wednesday, February 25th.  The definitions of the different types of cognates will be there as well.  Use the Cognates  link to study as well as your notes.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

el 12 de febrero

Read the 2 double-sided Spanish articles, highlight any words you think are cognates (just like we did with the Obama article in class today) and then write what you think each word means in English on the page (in the margin, over the word, at the end - ANYWHERE).

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

el 10 de febrero

We have not yet completed the 8 groups of NOUN cognate patterns, however you should start to study what we have completed for the assessment that will take place on Wednesday, February 25th.  Also, complete the two-sided worksheet about cognates.

Friday, February 6, 2015

el 6 de febrero

After working on our notes for cognates; compile a list of English words that END in -TION.  Your list must have at least 10 words on your list.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015

el 29 de enero

Using your definitions and notes about Cognates, compile a list of English words that END in -OR and -AL.  You need to come up with at least THREE for each ending.

Friday, January 16, 2015

el 16 de enero

The Monster Project begins on Wednesday, January 21st.  Study the vocabulary Basic Colors, Basic Parts of the Body and Numbers 0-39.  Use these Quizlet links to Practice, Practice, Practice!

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

el 14 de enero

Study your words - your monster project starts on 1/20.  Corrections will be handed out for you to complete on Friday.  They are due to me by Tuesday.    You must write each word 5 times each in English and Spanish.

Monday, January 12, 2015

el 12 de enero

We are practicing for the Monster Project which combines the vocabulary from Basic Colors, Basic Parts of the Body and Numbers 0-39 - keep reviewing these three sections to be ready for the combined assessment on Wednesday, January 14th.  Practice, Practice, Practice!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

el 8 de enero

Your corrections for your Body Parts and Numbers assessments are due on Monday, January 12th or earlier.  We are practicing for the Monster Project which combines the vocabulary from Basic ColorsBasic Parts of the Body and Numbers 0-39 - keep reviewing these three sections to be ready for the combined assessment on Wednesday, January 14th.  Practice, Practice, Practice!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

el 6 de enero

The numbers assessment was passed back today.  Your corrections are due on Monday, January 12th or earlier.  We are practicing for the Monster Project which combines the vocabulary from colors, body parts and numbers - keep reviewing these three sections to be ready for the combined assessment on Wednesday, January 14th.