December 2

Comienzo:  Fill in the blank with un, una, unos, or unas.

1. Necesito _____ calculadora.
2. Tenemos _____ bolígrafos buenos.
3. Quiero comprar _____ carpetas rojas.
4. Tengo _____ reloj deportivo.
5. Necesitamos _____ lápices y _____ diccionario para la tarea.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. As a class, discuss the following:

-          Chapter 4, Vocabulary 1 school subjects and phrases

-          Complete page 122/123, parts 2, 4, and 5.

-          ¿Cuanto?, mucho, poco

-          Complete page 124/125, parts 7, 8, and 9.

-          Idioms with Tener

-          Complete page 127, part 13.

3. Complete WB pages 37-41.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete WB pages not completed in class.

 December 1

Comienzo: Fill in the blank with the correct activity.

                           comer             tocar el piano                ir al cine

                                   descansar          practicar deportes

1. Me gusta la música. Quiero ________.
2. Eduardo es atlético. Le gusta ________.
3. Te gustan las películas. ¿Quieres _______?
4. Marisol y Lourdes son perezosas. Siempre quieren _______.
5. Nos gusta la comida china. Queremos ________.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Review Questions (¿Qué fecha es hoy?, etc.)
3. Introduction to verbs necesitar and tener
4. Class provides examples of each verb aloud
5. Write blue/yellow phrases from pages 121 and 122.  

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: None

 November 30

Comienzo:  What was your favorite part of Thanksgiving break?

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (3 points)
2. Introduction to ¿Qué Tal? (Scholastic Magazine)
3. Introduction to Indefinite Articles using article “Animales Deportistas”
4. Complete pages 2 and 4 of Scholastic handout.  

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: None

 November 12

Comienzo: Using the English language’s syllables, please write the English word for the following: GHOTI. GH(1) – O(1) – TI(2)

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (3 points)
2. Introduction to Present Tense of IR and JUGAR – page 100
3. Complete page 100, part 30 and page 101, part 31. (as a class)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete page 101, part 33. Only write the question and fill in the correct conjugation.

 November 9

Comienzo: Complete each sentence with the correct pronoun.

conmigo           les              nos                ti                yo

1. A _____ te gusta la pizza.
2. A mí y a Amanda ____ gustan las fiestas.
3. ¿Quieres ir _____ al cine?
4. _____ soy muy extrovertido.
5. A Pablo y a Luis ____ gustan los deportes.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Continuation of Chapter 3, Section 1 vocabulary
3. Continuation of –AR verbs
4. Board Race with Chapter 3 material

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete page 97, activity 22 and page 99, activity 28.

 November 4

Comienzo: Complete the sentences by writing the missing questions.

1. ¿_______? Soy de Chile.
2. ¿_______? Tengo dieciséis años.
3. ¿_______? Soy extrovertido y gracioso.
4. ¿_______? Me gusta ir al cine y hacer deportes.
5. ¿_______? Me gusta ir al cine con mis amigos.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Revise/Grade Activities 15, 16, and 17.
3. Review of Pronouns after Prepositions – page 88
4. Complete page 88, activities 11 and 12.
5. Introduction to Chapter 3 vocabulary – page 94 and 95
6. Lotería – All of Chapter 3 vocabulary

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: None

 November 3

Comienzo: Use the correct form of querer. Please write complete sentences. (See page 90 as reference.)

1. Carlos, ¿tú que _______ hacer hoy?
2. Elena y yo _______ ir al centro comercial.
3. ¿Usted _______ helado?
4. Yo _______ jugar al ajedrez.
5. Julio y Ernesto ______ ver televisión.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Complete page 90, activities 15 & 16. Write the sentences and underline your answer.
3. Complete page 90, activity 17. Say what Juanita and her friends WANT (querer) to do this weekend based on what they like. See the model for assistance. “Quieren ver televisión.” Quieren was used because the subject is “A mis amigos – they” and “ver televisión” was used because that corresponds with what she likes.
4. Complete workbook page 30, sections 16 and 17. 
5. Review the chart on page 88 – Pronouns after Prepositions: Read through page 88 and make a connection with subject pronouns and the object pronoun before gustar.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Place class work in the correct basket.

 November 2

Comienzo: Complete Day of the Dead word search and matching activity.

Horario:

1. Slide Show/Video: Day of the Dead activities in Mexico
2. Create Papel Picado and taste Day of the Dead bread (Pan de Muertos)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: none

October 26 ACOS

Comienzo: Unscramble the words to make logical sentences.

1. gusta / helado / me / el
2. videojuegos / los / gustan / no / te
3. italiana / si / la / gusta / comida / me
4. de / me / igual
5. o / las / gustan / verduras? / frutas / más / ¿Te / las

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. Revise/Grade Cultura de Texas worksheet
3. Blue/Yellow Phrases – page 83/85
4. Complete page 84, parts 1, 2, and 3
5. Chapter 3, Section 1 On-line Vocabulary Review

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete page 85, parts 4 and 5. VOCABULARY TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY!

October 19 ACOS

Comienzo: Write ten vocabulary words without using your book or notes. (from memory)

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. Review ¿por qué? and porque.
3. Introduction of De – page 64
4. Continuation of Chapter 2 worksheets
5. Test Study Guide

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Half of the test will be given on Tuesday. The second half of the test will be given on Wednesday/Thursday. See study guide for complete information.

October 14/15 ACOS

Comienzo: Describe yourself and what you like and dislike. Describe your best friend and tell his or her likes and dislikes. (Write 5 or more sentences.)

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. 2^nd Period: Culture Phrase Quiz
3. Introduction of Nouns and Definite Articles – Jigsaw 2 Activity
4. Complete part 61, parts 25 and 26.
5. Pictionary with Nouns/Definite Articles
6. Introduction of Porque and ¿Por qué? – if time permits

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Due to homecoming, the chapter test has been changed to NEXT WEEK! Don’t forget to study! 

October 13 ACOS

Comienzo: Fill in the blank using the correct pronouns. (Write complete sentences.)

1. A usted _____ gustan los deportes.
2. A Elisa no _____ gusta la comida china.
3. A nosotros _____ gustan las películas de terror.
4. ¿A quién _____ gusta la pizza?
5. A Emilio y a Daniel no _____ gustan los libros de amor.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. Phrase Quiz – “Dime con quién …”

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Due to homecoming, the chapter test has been changed to NEXT WEEK! Don’t forget to study! 

October 7/8 ACOS

Comienzo: Match each answer with the correct question.

1. Es muy perezoso.
2. Hoy es el tres de septiembre.
3. Es la profesora de español.
4. La clase es a la una.
5. Soy de Miami.

1. ¿Quién es?
2. ¿Cuándo es la clase?
3. ¿Qué día es hoy?
4. ¿De dónde eres?
5. ¿Cómo es Jorge?

Horario:

1. Check Comienzo. (5 points) Turn-in for grade.
2. Introduction to Question Formation
3. Complete page 52, part 16 as a class.
4. Complete page 53, parts 17 and 18. – Part 18 (Entrevista de compañero)
5. Introduction to Definite Articles and the verb Gustar
6. Complete page 61, part 26 as a class.
7. Complete Gustar Chart – MUST BE IN COLOR!

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete page 53-17,18. Complete Gustar chart.    *Chapter 2 Test Tuesday! Small study guide will be given on Monday. Begin to study NOW!

September 28 ACOS

Comienzo: Unscramble the words to make sentences. Make all adjectives agree.

1. es / Elena / atlético
2. Juana / extrovertido / Carmen / son / y
3. Paco / gracioso / es
4. no / intelectual / somos / nosotros
5. Guillermo / tímido / y / son / Almudena

Horario:

1. Review chapter 2, section 1 vocabulary quiz.
2. Share Creativity Project
3. Introduction of Gender and Adjective Agreement – page 50
4. Complete page 50, part 11 as a class.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete page 51, parts 12 and 13. Always write paragraph and sentences.  

September 25 ACOS

Comienzo: Begin working on the chapter 2, section 1 vocabulary quiz.

Horario:

1. Complete chapter 2, section 1 vocabulary quiz. (15 minutes)
2. Review class procedures.
3. Character Education: Creativity

-          See page 73 for a list of ALL chapter 2 vocabulary.

-          Choose 20 vocabulary words to use in the creativity project.

-          Draw a picture using each vocabulary word that represents that vocabulary word. For example, I may draw the body of a tall person using the word ALTO. I may show a piece of pizza drawn with the words deliciosa.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: The following items will be turned in on Monday: Creativity project & page 49, part 8.

September 23 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of ser.

1. Javier ____ extrovertido.
2. Julia y Jaime no ____ atléticos.
3. Yo ____ inteligente.
4. Nosotros ____ cómicos.
5. Tu ____ trabajador.  

*Please be sure to log-in to D2L and check your grade.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. Birthday Line-Up
3. Vocabulary Review – Complete page 70, part 1. Write complete sentences.
4. Introduction of Ser with Adjectives – page 48
5. Complete page 49, part 8 as a class.
6. On-line Review of Chapter 2, Section Vocabulary
7. Lotería (if time permits)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook, Quia.com

Tarea: Review Chapter 2, Section 1 vocabulary!

September 22 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo: Please tear off all comienzos from last six weeks and RECYCLE them. I will pass the stapler around after the bell rings. Next, complete the following activity.

Write the correct word to describe these people.

gracioso         bajo        morena        active        inteligente

1. Jose Luis no es alto. Es _________.
2. Teodoro no es serio. Es _________.
3. Brenda es rubia. No es ________.
4. Angelica es muy intellectual. Es ________.

Horario:

1. Check comienzos. (4 points)
2. Revise/Grade pages 46/47, activities 1, 2, and 4.
3. Complete e-mail activity located in CONTENT section of D2L. Don’t forget to send the e-mail to my inbox also.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook, conjuguemos.com, e-mail

Tarea: Review Chapter 2, Section 1 vocabulary! Complete e-mail activity.

September 21 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo: When the bell rings, you should have only the following items on your desk:

1. RED pen (There are red pens at the front of the room if you do not have your own.)
2. Cultura sheet
3. Homework : pages 46/47, activities 1, 2, and 4

Horario:

1. Revise/Review Chapter 1 test
2. Revise/Review Cultura worksheet
3. Revise/Review pages 46/47, activities 1, 2, and 4
4. Chapter 2, Section 1 on-line vocabulary review

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook, conjuguemos.com

Tarea: Review Chapter 2, Section 1 vocabulary!

September 18 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo: * Have all Comienzos organized and ready to turn-in!

1. How do you respect the environment at school and at home?

Horario:

1. Turn-in Comienzos.
2. Video of Puerto Rico. – Continue Cultura de Puerto Rico worksheet.
3. Review of Chapter 2, Section 1 vocabulary.
4. Lotería with vocabulary
5. Complete pages 46/47, activities 1, 2, 4. Write all sentences.
6. National Geographic Photography - Respect for the environment

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Video, Interactive Textbook

Tarea: Complete assigned activities from pages 46 and 47.

September 15 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

Please have all Comienzos organized for tomorrow. We will turn these in tomorrow.

Chapter 1 Test Today! Yipee! 

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Organize Comienzos.

September 14 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb ser.

1.       Eva _______ de Cuba.

2.       Nosotros ______ amigos.

3.       ______ las tres y media.

4.       Yo ______ de Bolivia.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzo. Turn-in Comienzos from previous week.
2. Grade homework. (ser exercise)
3. Chapter 1 Test Review

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: CHAPTER 1 TEST TOMORROW!

September 9 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

Write specific questions you have about the worksheets on the white board.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzo.
2. Grade review worksheets.
3. Review of Alfabeto
4. Speaking Activities – Interview with Partner
5. Introduction of Ser

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Begin studying for Chapter 1 test today! Complete page 24, part 32. Write the paragraph.

September 7 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

Write the following phrases in Spanish. Use your textbook as a reference. Begin to learn these!

1.       What’s today’s date?

2.       It is the 7^th of September.

3.       What day is today?

4.       Today is Tuesday.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzo. (4 points)
2. Review of Time – page 20
3. Introduction of Spanish Alphabet – page 22

4. Spanish Alphabet Practice

5. Page 23, part 30 – As a class
6. Continue review worksheets – These will be graded TOMORROW!

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Complete review worksheets. Begin studying for Chapter 1 test today!

September 2 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

See BellWork 1.5 on transparency.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Introduction to Time – page 20
3. Time Review
4. Cuaderno de Actividades  - pages 5-10
5.  Months, Day, Time Review Game
6.  Spanish Months Review Game
7. Introduction to Ser – page 24

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Study phrase index cards. Know these for class tomorrow!  

September 1 ACOS

Comienzo:

Without using your textbook or notes, write the following. (in Spanish)

1.       Days of the week starting with Monday

2.       Months of the year starting with January

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Complete page 19, part 22.
3. Activity – Secret Number (page 19)
4. Introduction to Days, Months, Seasons
5. Activity - ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Study numbers, days, month, seasons!

August 31 ACOS

Comienzo:

Write the following numbers without using your notes or a textbook.

1.       39

2.       54

3.       10

4.       15

5.       78

6.       22

7.       61

8.       14

9.       3

10.   0

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Quiz: Subject Pronouns, Greetings, Numbers
3. Complete page 18, part 21 and 22.
4. Introduction to Months, Days, Seasons – page 21

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Continue learning Spanish at home! Review class work each night!

August 26 ACOS

Comienzo:

Write each sentence on your paper. Underline the subject and circle the verb.

1.       Antonio es mi compañero de clase.

2.       Julieta es de Sevilla, España.

3.       La señora Delgado es la profesora de ciencias.

4.       Paco es mi mejor amigo.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (4 points)
2. Review graded vocabulary quiz.
3. Review subject pronouns using sentences from Comienzo.
4. Cultura: ¿Cómo saludas a tus amigos, familiares y profesores? – page 16
5. DVD Tutor – Review of sentence structure and subject pronouns
6. Introduction of Numbers – page 18

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, DVD Tutor

Tarea: Learn numbers 1-21.

August 25 ACOS

Comienzo:

1.       Write the following sentences in logical order.

-          Tengo que irme. Adiós.

-          Soy de Venezuela.

-          Ella es mi amiga Valeria.

-          Hola. Me llamo Fernando.

-          Es una compañera de clase.

Horario: Subject Pronouns

1. Check comienzos. (5 points)
2. Revise homework – page 13, part 15.
3. Introduction to Subject Pronouns – Orange Present Verb Paper
4. Complete page 14, part 16 as a class.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector,

Tarea: Complete page 15, part 18. Write paragraph.   

August 24 ACOS

Comienzo:

1.       Click on the following website: http://spainguides.com/webcam.html

2.       Explore the different webcams of Spain.

3.       Write about which destination in Spain you would most enjoy visiting and why. (4+ sentences)

Horario: Subjects and verbs in sentences, Subject pronouns

1. Check comienzos. (4 points)
2. Subjects and verbs in sentences – page 12
3. Complete page 12, part 13 and page 13, part 14.
4. Discuss Nota Cultural – page 12.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, spainguides.com, On-line webcam

Tarea: Complete page 13, part 14.

August 21 ACOS

Comienzo #6:

1.       Study quietly for chapter 1, section 1 vocabulary quiz.

Horario: Expressing likes and dislikes, Describing yourself and other people

1. Turn-in Comienzos.

2. Chapter 1, Section 1 Vocabulary Review (On-line)

3. Chapter 1, Section 1 Vocabulary Review (On-line)

4. Chapter 1, Section 1 Vocabulary Review (On-line)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Quia.com

Tarea: none

August 19/20 ACOS 1, 3, 8

Comienzo #6:

Unscramble the words to create sentences.

1.       Clarisa / llama / se

2.       me / Sarah / llamo

3.       bien / gracias / estoy

4.       señora / noches / buenas

5.       que / tengo / irme

Horario: To ask where someone is from, To say where you and others are from

1. Check comienzo (5 points)

2. Repeat vocabulary from page 35. Check student completion of vocabulary.

3. Introduction of where someone is from and where you and others are from (page 11)

4. Complete page 10, part 9 & page 11, parts 10 and 11.

5. Revise/Grade workbook pages 1, 2, and 3.

6. Partner Activity: Paragraphs with vocabulary words

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, ELMO

Tarea:

1. Vocabulary Quiz – FRIDAY FOR ALL CLASSES!

August 18 - ACOS 1, 2, 5, 8

Comienzo #5:

1. Continue writing vocabulary list from page 35. This must be completed today!

Horario: Asking and telling one’s name, Introductions

1. Turn-in syllabus signature sheet, class fee, and school supply *TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

2. Review of asking and telling one’s name, introductions, greetings, and goodbyes

3. Complete WB pages 1, 2, and 3 – Revise as a class

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, ELMO 

Tarea:

1. Vocabulary Quiz – FRIDAY FOR ALL CLASSES!

August 17- ACOS 1, 2, 5, 8

Comienzo #4:

List some of the Spanish-related words or names that you know for the following.

1. five cities and states with Spanish names
2. three words related to cowboy lore that come from Spanish
3. three popular foods with Spanish names

Horario: Asking and telling one’s name

1. Turn-in syllabus signature sheet, class fee, and school supply

2. Review – Page 7, Parts 1 and 2

3. Greetings and Goodbyes – Page 8

4. Discussion of intonation of voice when asking a question - Tuning the ear to Spanish

5. Textbook video of section 1 vocabulary

6. Complete writing vocabulary from page 35. 

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, ELMO, Spanish Video

Tarea:

1. Please bring the workbook fee of $15 and the school supply by Tuesday.
2. Vocabulary Quiz – Wed: 2, 4, 6   Thurs: 1, 5, 7