el 19/20 de diciembre

We spent a lot of time reviewing before the quiz/interpretive task:

• We did two partner activities reviewing regular conjugations of reflexive verbs and reviewing the products that we use and the reflexive verbs they are associated with.
• We did a quick conjugation practice.
• We did an interpretive practice, which focused on learning about a person's daily routine and matching specific details to the routine.
• We did AC p. 23 to practice identifying if verbs were to be used reflexively or not.
• We did a quick interpretation practice where we looked at ads and wrote the product, the reflexive verb, and part of the body that corresponds with it.

Students then took the interpretive task and the vocabulary/grammar quiz. (Be sure to make this up if you are absent!)

Tarea: Moodle 6/7 (It focuses on Tener expressions, which are listed on the vocabulary list. Ex. Tengo hambre = I am hungry.)

¡Felices Fiestas!

el 17/18 de diciembre

Today we practiced with a few more ads in preparation for the interpretive task. Then we watched a video about a boy from Spain describing his daily routine.

We then worked on conjugations/translations of reflexive verbs.

We reviewed the products that we use and the reflexive verbs associated with them.

Finally, we took notes on infinitives with reflexive verbs (G. p. 6). Then we did a quick practice activity to determine if verbs were to be used reflexively or not.

Tarea:
Moodle 5
Vocabulary and Grammar quiz on Thursday/Friday (el 19/20 de diciembre)
Interpretive task on Thursday/Friday (el 19/20 de diciembre)

el 13/16 de diciembre

We reviewed vocabulary through Piccionario.

We reviewed reflexive verbs and how to conjugate them through a video and reading tweets in Spanish and plotting them on a timeline.

Finally, students worked on an activity, deciding if sentences required a reflexive verb or not.

Tarea:

Moodle 4

Vocabulary and Grammar quiz next Thursday/Friday  (A - 19/12, B 20/12)
Interpretive task next Thursday/Friday  (A - 19/12, B 20/12)

el 9/10 de diciembre

Today we practiced with vocabulary - "Las partes del cuerpo, lo que usas y los verbos reflexivos" (headings on vocabulary list.)

We then covered Grammar notes on Reflexive verbs (Unidad 4: pages 2-3 - Notes are on Moodle).

Finally, we worked on conjugating reflexive verbs.

Tarea: Moodle 2

el 5/6 de diciembre

We practiced with body vocabulary today through a game called "Huesos" and drew strange looking monsters! We also learned about the verb doler (U4 Gramática, p. 1 - Notes are on Moodle!).

We then continued with interpersonals while students worked on Moodle 1 (It's a long one!)

Tarea: Moodle 1

el 22/25 de noviembre

We went over expectations for the Interpersonal and Presentational tasks and then students worked on their outline for the Presentational task while I called students back to assess them on buying a train ticket.

Tarea:
Upload your presentation to MOODLE (even if you are not presenting until after break.)

Helpful hints for the Interpersonal

Frases memorizadas del pasajero/cliente	Frases del agente en la ventanilla
Buenos días / Buenas tardes	¿En qué le puedo ayudar?
Quisiera comprar un billete a…	¿Para cuándo?
Quisiera salir el…de…	¿Qué tipo de billete prefiere Ud.?
Prefiero un billete de ida (y vuelta) por favor.	¿A qué hora quiere salir Ud.?
Prefiero salir a las…
¿Hay una tarifa reducida para estudiante?	¿Tiene Ud. su tarjeta de identidad estudiantil?
Sí, aquí la tiene.
¿Cuánto cuesta el billete?
Gracias	Sí, buen viaje.

el 20/21 de noviembre

¡Vaya!

We had a lot to cover today!

After questions of the day we worked on a partner activity to practice reading a train ticket one last time before taking the Interpretive task.

After the Interpretive task we took notes on Toledo. We then reviewed the 6 sites we have studied this unit.

Students then received a handout and explanation for both the Interpersonal task and the Presentational task (Be sure to PICK UP the rubrics from Sra. A if you are absent or will be gone the 20/21 of November!)

Students will work on the Presentational task while I call students to take the Interpersonal assessment during our next class.

Tarea:

Pick out and SAVE your six pictures for your Presentational task so that you are only working on the text of it for next class.

Practice for the Interpersonal task - find someone to read the 'agente' questions for you to respond to. Memorize the questions/responses!

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! Get to know some of the artists/songs nominated for Latin Grammy's!

For 2 points extra credit (remember, extra credit opportunities are RARE!):

Visit this site http://www.latingrammy.com/es/playlisthub and click on the genre of music that you like best. (You do need to have a Spotify account to do this.) Pick a song (or several) to listen to and send me an e-mail with this information:

(Copy and paste this next part in your e-mail and then add your information.)

1) The name of the artist

2) The name of the song

3) What Grammy category is it nominated for?

4) Do you think the song/album/artist will win it's category? Why or why not? (Or if it's after the Grammy's...did it win it's category? Do you think it should have won if it didn't? Why or why not?

5) Would you add this song to your iPod? Why or why not?

I need to have your email by November 25 at 11:59pm! 

el 18/19 de noviembre

Today we took notes on Segovia (and Barcelona - A day only). (PPT's are on Moodle.)

We then practiced for the interpretive task by doing the activity on page 20 of the Actividades y Cultura packet. We also did a listening practice. (The BBC activity on Moodle 6 is a great practice for this too!)

We then watched a short video of two students buying a train ticket and talked about the phrase, "¿Hay un descuento para estudiante?" and using the International Student Identity Card. (You will need one of these to use in your Interpersonal task. Be sure to pick one up from me.)

Finally, we visited www.renfe.com to 'purchase' some tickets to various places in Spain.

Tarea: Moodle 7 (and revisit the BBC activities on Moodle 6 for extra practice!)

el 14/15 de noviembre

We practiced with Euros - listening to and 'paying' for train tickets.

We reviewed the cities and the sites we have 'visited' so far in class.

We practiced a few times before quiz and then students took a quiz on commands and vocabulary.

We then took notes on Barcelona (4A) and Segovia (1B/2B).

Tarea:

Moodle 6

el 12/13 de noviembre

All classes are on a slightly different schedule depending on how far we got due to WKCE testing last week.

A Day students - notes on Valencia, AC p. 2.
B day students - notes on Barcelona, AC p. 3

Practice with commands - we did MANY practices in preparation for our quiz on Thursday/Friday on commands and train/train station vocabulary. (mini-matamoscas, puntos, traducciones).

Tarea:
Moodle 5
Quiz Thurs./Fri. on commands and train/train station vocabulary

el 8/11 de noviembre

Due to the shortened schedule because of WKCE, A day and B day will have some variation to the activities that occur in class.

A day:

1) Questions of the day
2) Más o menos
3) Practice for quiz - (worksheet from AC packet)
4) PPT to review vocabulary and pistas (a guessing game)
5) Prueba (4A) - 1A on Tuesday!
6) Review of commands

B day:
7) Put the phrases in order
8) Notes on Valencia

Tarea (for all):
Moodle 4
Quiz on commands/vocabulary on 14/15 of November!

el 6/7 de noviembre

Today after review the questions of the day and numbers, we did our first practice for the interpretive task, listening to a conversation that takes place in a train station.

We then took notes on MANDATOS FORMALES (formale commands - U3 p. 1 of Gramática packet, notes are on Moodle!)

We took notes on the city of Granada (AC p. 2). This presentation is also on Moodle.

FInally, we practice vocabulary with an activity called TA TA TI.

Tarea:
1) Moodle 3
2) Study for quiz on the map of Spain and the geography terms from the vocabulary list.

el 4/5 de noviembre

We reviewed numbers with an activity called Más o menos. Students should be sure to have or print a number list during this unit!

We played piccionario to review geography terms - there will be a quiz on these terms on Friday (A)/Monday (B).

We went through a PPT that idenitifed different landmarks from the cities in Spain that we will be studying this unit. Then we planned our route to take to visit the six cities by train.

Finally, students self-assessed on the new train vocabulary by identifiying parts of a train station in pictures. Some classes watched a short video that shows two students buying an AVE train ticket in Madrid.

Tarea:
Moodle 2

el 31 de octubre/ el 1 de noviembre

Today we learned a lot about Spain!

1) We took notes on Spain (AC p. 4 - Notes on Moodle!)

2) We watched a video on Spain - (Video guide on AC p. 5)

3) We took notes on the train in Spain (AC p. 1 - Notes on Moodle!)

Be sure to do the map check...see Sra. A about this!

Tarea:

Moodle 1

el 29/30 de octubre

Today students wrote a postcard for their Unit 2 Presentational task. After the postcard they worked on pages 30-31 of the new U3 Actividades y Cultura packet (pick up from me if you were absent!). A couple of maps are linked to Moodle. Also, fill out the vocabulary list for Unit 3.

Tarea -
Map pages 30/31 of new AC packet
U3 Lista de vocabulario (or print out list and make flashcards)

el 24/28 de octubre

Today after Preguntas del Día we did a brief practice for the Present Progressive quiz. Students then took the short quiz.

We reviewed the six sites we studied this unit by identifying them with pictures.

Students then took the Interpretive Task (Forma Migratoria and identifying the sites through Yelp.com).

Finally, we discussed briefly what students will be expected to do on the upcoming presentational task. They should write a postcard on page 28 of the Actividades y Cultura packet to practice for this task. The guidelines for the writing practice are:
1. What are you doing today in Madrid? (Use pres. prog.)
2. What are you going to do tomorrow? (Use ir a + inf.)
3. What do you have to do in order to see/visit those places? (Use tener que + infinitive)
*Be sure to include LOTS of culture in your postcard!

Tarea: Review the six sites (your notes or through PPTs on Moodle) and write the practice postcard on AC p. 28.

el 22/23 de octubre

Today we worked on two quick practices getting ready for the assessments next class. Students worked on a partner activity using the present progressive (quiz next class on formation!) and then individually they filled out another immigration form (forma migratoria) to get ready for the Interpretive Task.

Before we took notes on the final site we learning about this unit, el Palacio Real (AC p. 6, notes are on Moodle) we reviewed the other five sites by matching a description to the name.

We spent a lot of time writing complex sentences in Spanish and reviewing the sites of Madrid that we have studied. Students worked in small groups and prepared a sentence that included a specific grammar concept and culture based on a picture they were shown in class. The complexity and depth of the sentences improved immensely during the activity!

Finally, we took a look at the second part of the Interpretive Task, which will be to figure out what place in Madrid is being reviewed taken directly from yelp.com in Spanish. (AC p. 11)

Tarea: Moodle 7
Prueba: Presente del Progresivo
Exmane: Interpretativo (Immigration form and descriptions of the sites)

el 16/21 de octubre

Today we practiced for the vocabulary quiz with the activity Pégalo.

We reviewed the new tense we are learning, el presente del progresivo, by watching a view review video and then using the tableros to do some writing.

After this students took the vocabulary quiz.

We looked at a Tarjeta de Embarque and answered questions about the information found on it (AC p. 15). We then filled out an immigration form to Central America (AC p. 16).

We took notes on the Fuente Cibeles. (AC p. 6 - Notes on Moodle!)

Then we took notes on Tener QUE + infinitivo and Ir A + infinitivo (G. U2 p.7-8, Notes on Moodle.)

Tarea:
Moodle 6

El 15/16 de octubre

Today we did a quick practice activity before taking the quiz on yo go/irregular verbs. 

After the quiz we read tweets that used the present progressive tense in context. Students circled the words that end in -ndo then tried to deduce the rules in forming the tense. We then took notes on page 5 of the Gramática packet. (Notes are on Moodle)

We did a quick practice activity of the present progressive tense. 

We then took notes on the Puerta del Sol (Actividades y Cultura p.5, notes are on Moodle.)

We looked at reviews if the 6 sites and identified verbs from these reviews to help us identify more activities that we can do at each if the places.

Tarea

Moodle 5

Quiz on vocabulary next class

el 11/14 de octubre

Today we practice vocabulary with a Vocube and partner activity called "It's ridiculous!"

We then practiced with yo-go conjugations with a sheet, formatted in a similar style as the quiz we will take on Tuesday/Wednesday of next week.

We did a simulation/role-playing activity of taking an international trip. Then students put sentences in order demonstrating the steps of an international trip.

Finally, we took notes on Parque del Retiro (notes on Moodle).

Tarea:

Moodle 4

Prueba de verbos irregulares and verbos de yo go

el 9/10 de octubre

Today we took notes on Yo Go verbs (U2 pages 3 and 4 of Gramática packet, notes on Moodle!). We practiced with yo go/irregular yo form of verbs with a song and several activities including "puntos" and a partner activity.

We took notes on the Museo del Prado (notes on Moodle).

Tarea:
Moodle 3

The quiz on YO GO and IRREGULAR verbs has been postponed to Tuesday, Oct. 15 (A day)/Wednesday October 16 (B day).

el 7/8 de octubre

Today we made passports in preparation for our interpretive task for this unit (fill out an immigration form.)

We talked about the steps for taking an international trip through an airport and used our new vocabulary to sequence these events both in a listening activity and a reading activity.

We took notes on La Plaza Mayor - the first set of notes in a series of 6. The Power Point can be found on Moodle.  These notes MUST be taken in preparation for our presentational task and the information will be found on our semester exam on January. It is NOT enough to copy another student's notes, it is important to see the pictures on the Power Point as well.

Finally, we started notes on irregular verbs and yo-go verbs. This song could help memorize the yo form of these verbs!

Tarea: Moodle 1 - Have those vocabulary packets and Grammar packets open to help you!

el 3/4 de octubre

Today we had a quick introduction to Madrid with a short video showing us some of the sites we will be studying this unit.

We talked about applying for passports and went over the passport applications students filled out for homework today.

Students then played Piccionario to acquaint themselves with the new vocabulary for this unit.

Tarea:
Moodle 1

el 1/2 de octubre

Today we practiced for the interpersonal task one final time before students set out to write their letters to Jaime.

As students wrote their letters they were called back in groups of three to have a conversation about a class they have in common and go into great detail about the class.

Tarea:
1) Fill out pages 1 and 2 of NEW Actividades y Cultura packet (pick up from me if you are absent!)
2) Fill out Unidad 2 vocabulary list (found on Moodle under Unidad 2: El aeropuerto).  You can find the list after Unidad 1's list in the Vocabuario packet.

el 27/30 de septiembre

Today we did a couple of verb practices before taking the Interpretive task and the irregular/stem-change quiz.

After the quiz we worked on our rough drafts for our letters that we will write in class on Tuesday - A/Wednesday-B.

Students received the rubric for the Interpersonal and we talked about expectations for the Interpersonal task on Tuesday-A/Wednesday-B.

Tarea:
Get ready for the presentational task/interpersonal task

el 25/26 de septiembre

Today students practiced irregular and stem-changing verbs with an activity called Barco de Batalla.

We then practiced for our Interpretive task (9/27 and 9/30) with a listening activity where a Spanish student named Jerónimo listed off the classes he has on Monday. Students had to identify which classes they heard him say. *For the Interpretive task students will have to list the classes they are currently taking.  A great way to practice the spelling of the class is through these flashcards (try the RECALL activity!)

We practiced for the Interpersonal task (10/1 and 10/2) by finding a class in common with another student and then discussing that class in greater detail.  Students did a great job working on extending their conversation and using Spanish II vocabulary.  A great way to practice the pronunciation of class is through these flashcards.

We talked about the Presentational task (10/1 and 10/2) as well and began writing a rough draft of a letter to tell Jaime about schools in Waunakee and compare them with schools in Spain. We will continue this writing practice next class.

Tarea:
Moodle 8
Prepare for Interpretive task (practice writing your classes!)
Prepare for stem-change/irregular verb quiz

el 23/24 de septiembre

Today we did some practice activities before taking a quiz on classroom vocabulary and a quiz on regular verbs.  

We then took notes on stem-changing (boot verbs, G. p. 5, notes on Moodle) and irregular verbs (G. p. 5, notes on Moodle).  Students will be quizzed on these verbs on Friday/Monday (27/30 of Sept.)

We did a conjugation practice of these new verbs.  We then filled in our class schedule with the classes we are taking in preparation for our upcoming interpretive task (this Friday/Monday).

Tarea: Moodle 7

In 1A, 2B and 4B we watched our Skype conversation with Jaime, a friend from Madrid.  You can watch it here!

el 19/20 de septiembre

Today students received their quizzes back and were able to ask questions and evaluate their performance on it.  *Students may retake one quiz per quarter.  This would be a great quiz to retake.  The two scores will be AVERAGED together.

To retake a quiz you must:
1) Set up a time to make corrections on your quiz in my classroom.
2) Set up a second time to take the new quiz.
3) This must be done within one week (A day has until Sept. 26, B day has until Sept. 27)

After Preguntas Del Día students practiced vocabulary through several activities (Brinca Brinca and Pégalo).

We then looked at how regular verbs translate to English before working on a conjugation/meaning activity to review verbs.

We took notes on the verb GUSTAR (G. p. 11, Notes are on Moodle) and La hora (G. p. 9 y 10).

Tarea: Moodle 6 and STUDY SCHOOL MATERIALS and REGULAR VERBS for the QUIZ next class.

el 17/18 de septiembre

Today we started practicing for our Interpersonal task, holding a conversation with another student for a set amount of time.  The students were surprised at how LONG 2 minutes can be when trying to converse in Spanish.  One of our goals this year is to improve their ability to maintain conversations in Spanish. Try listening to (and signing along with) this song to improve your pronunciation.  

We also talked about the interpretive task, which includes comparing a Spanish student's schedule with our own school schedule.

We then practiced adjectives, noun/adjective agreement and making comparisons before starting our very first quiz in Level 2. *If you miss class YOU are responsible for setting up a time outside of class to take the quiz!

Finally, we took notes on Regular Verbs (G. p. 4 - Notes on Moodle).

Tarea:
Moodle 5

el 13/16 de septiembre

Today we interpreted tweets about schools and decided if the tweets showed negative or positive feelings about schools. 

We then worked on interpreting notes on schools in Spain and compared how schools in the United States were similar or different.

We took notes on Comparisons (G. p. & - Notes on Moodle).

There is a QUIZ scheduled for NEXT class (Tuesday/Wednesday 17/18 Sept.).  On the quiz students will have to make sentences plural, use adjectives correctly (STUDY ALL ADJECTIVES FROM THE FIRST TWO PAGES OF THE VOCABULARY LIST!) and use comparisons (más adj. que, menos adj. que, tan adj. como.)  The Moodle homework is a GREAT practice for the quiz!

Here is a great website to help you study the adjectives (you will need to write them in Spanish and spell them correctly with NO word bank on the quiz!)  http://www.spanishdict.com/flashcards/108223/los-adjectivos-de-unidad-1-espaol-ii

Tarea: 

Moodle 4

Study for quiz

el 11/12 de septiembre

We practice with vocabulary and noun/adjective agreement this entire class.  Gracias to those of you who have your vocabulary lists filled out and were able to fully participate in our class activities today!  The vocabulary lists are OBLIGATORIO for this class!

We started to take notes on the Spanish School System, but barely scratched the surface and will continue these notes in our next class.

Tarea: Moodle 3

el 9/10 de septiembre

Today we organized our binders (let Sra. Anderson know if you would like some sheets to help you organize as well!)

We got an overview of Spain with a PPT that showed some of the sites from five different Spanish cities. (Notes page 1 of Actividades y Cultura.)

We practiced vocabulary with a Vocube activity.

We reviewed La Concordancia and the verb Ser (Gramática packet, pgs. 1-3, the Power Point with notes can be found on Moodle.)

Be sure to use the vocabulary list that you filled out so that you can use for class activities and homework!

Tarea: Moodle 2 - This one can be tough!  Make sure you have your vocabulary list and grammar packet open and at your side while you complete it!

If absent be sure to pick up:
1) Unit Calendar
2) paquete de Gramática
3) paquete de Actividades y Cultura
4) binder organization sheets
5) Guía del estudiante

el 5/6 de septiembre

Today we went through questions from Spanish I in the beginning of class.  These are questions that will be asked at the beginning of class each day.  Every student then chose a Spanish name.

Students took a look at the vocabulary list, tapping into prior knowledge of some of the words.  They worked collaboratively to fill out as much as they could with several partners.

We practiced conversations through a quick dialogue activity where students mingled and asked each other about favorite classes.

Finally, we watched a few scenarios that lead us to the answer for ¿Por qué estudiamos la cultura?

Tarea:
1. Lista de vocabulario (Moodle)
2. Moodle 1 (listed under Tarea)
3. Three ring binder

el 4 de septiembre - ¡El primer día!

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de Español II!

Today we learned 100 new words in Spanish by learning what the endings -dad, -ción, -mente, and -cia mean in English.  Many words are cognates and by knowing these endings we can understand many more words!

Tarea:

1. Syllabus survey 2013 on Moodle. (Your enrollment key is the number and day of your class, ex. 1a = 1a, etc.

2. Choose two Spanish name preferences...one that you want and a back up, just in case.  Come prepared or I may have to give you a name...!