December 1

Comienzo:  Complete page 118, activity 2. Are the directions given correct?

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (4 points)
2. Chapter 3 Study Guide: Complete pages 114, activities 1-3. Write complete sentences on all parts. The test will be very similar to these activities. A section will also be included where directions will be written.

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

Tarea: Chapter 3 study guide will be graded tomorrow.

 November 30

Comienzo:  Commands PowerPoint – Provide the command in the formal and informal forms.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (6 points)
2. Complete page 104, activity 29 as a class. (directions)
3. Complete WB page 33 – provide directions.
4. Complete WB pages 34 and 35. (homework if not completed in class)  

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

Tarea: None

 November 12

Comienzo: Give the name of one of each of these locations in your area.

1. un supermercado
2. un hospital
3. una fábrica
4. un periódico
5. una avenida

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Introduction to Chapter 3-Section 1 vocabulary – page 98/99
3. House Hunters International – name places seen in video
4. Complete page 100, part 20.

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

Tarea: Complete page 100, part 21.

 November 4

Comienzo: Answer the following questions in complete Spanish sentences.

1. ¿Qué hiciste ayer?
2. ¿Para llegar a la escuela esta mañana, montaste en bicicleta?
3. ¿Adónde fue tu mejor amigo(a) esta mañana?

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (3 points)
2. Revise/Grade page 66, activities 32 and 33.
3. Complete page 67, activity 35. (with a partner)
4. Introduction of Irregular Preterites – andar, tener, venir, dar, ver
5. Complete page 94, activities 15 and 16.
6. Preguntas de Entrevista

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

Tarea: None

 November 3

Comienzo: Complete the sentences with the correct preterite form of the verbs in parenthesis. (See page 66 as reference.) Please write the sentences.

1. Jorge (organizar) _________ su escritorio.
2. Carlos, Yvette y yo (ir) ______ al correo.
3. Antes de la fiesta, yo (sacudir) ______ los muebles.
4. Los niños (hacer) ______ sus camas.
5. ¿Tú (barrer) ______ el piso.

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. See page 66. Write the conjugations of hacer and ir on the preterite conjugations sheet completed in class on Friday. Hacer and ir are IRREGULAR verbs in the preterite.
3. Complete page 66, activity 32. Look at the blue/green chart on the left. The chores that are completed are checked. Now, look at the model. “Juan tiene que barrer el piso.” You will write “Falso. Juan ya barrió el piso” because it is checked off on the chores chart. This means False. Juan already swept the floor. If the answer is Cierto, that is all that has to be written. *Hint: There are 4 Cierto answers.
4. Complete page 67, activity 33. For each of the chores, choose the most logical order and write sentences. Both verbs will be written in the preterite. Look at the model. Sacudir was chosen first because one usually dusts before vacuuming (pasar la aspiradora). Include “Primero” (first) and “Luego” (later) in each sentence.
5. When this is finished, place in class basket to be graded.
6. Preterite On-line Practice #1
7. Preterite On-line Practice #2

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: Match the following action with the correct place.

1. comprar un sofá                           a. la estación de tren

2. descansar y ver la fuente             b. el banco

3. sacar dinero                                 c. la plaza

4. comprar el boleto de tren             d. la frutería

5. comprar un mango                       e. la mueblería

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. Revise/Grade Cultura de Santo Domingo worksheet
3. Blue/Yellow Phrases – page 87/89
4. Complete page 88, part 1. Turn-in to Miss McCutcheon for grade.
5. Chapter 3, Section 1 On-line Vocabulary Review
6. Continue working on Town Assignment – See October 23^rd for directions

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

Tarea: Town due Wednesday! VOCABULARY TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY!

October 19 ACOS

Comienzo: Complete page 64, part 27. Write all sentences.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (9 points)
2. Continuation of Chapter 2 worksheets
3. 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: Check that all of the ser/estar worksheet is complete!

Horario:

1. Revise/Grade Ser/Estar worksheet
2. Introduction of Expressions Using Infinitives
3. Sticker Story: Attach sticker to the top of your paper.

-          Must contain at least 12 sentences. (yes, in Spanish)

-          Use a variety of vocabulary, object pronouns, vocabulary phrases.

-          Check grammar and spelling!

-          Have a partner check grammar and spelling.

-          Turn story in to basket.

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: Complete the sentences with the correct form of ser or estar. Be able to explain why ser or estar. Location, Characteristic, etc.

1. Olga _____ una persona seria y trabajadora.
2. Los muebles _____ en ese camión.
3. Mi madre _____ contenta.
4. Elena y Paula _____ las muchachas más altas de la clase.
5. El partido de futbol _____ en el parque.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. 10 minutes for individual assistance/completing ser and estar worksheets
3. Revise/Grade Ser and Estar worksheets

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: Complete the sentences with saber or conocer.

1. ¿Usted _______ la ruta para llegar a la autopista?
2. Mi hermano y yo no ______ al padre de Juan.
3. Yo no ______ dónde está la Plaza de Armas.
4. Yo ______ a alguien que te puede ayudar.
5. ¿Tú ______ hablar inglés?

Horario:

1. Check comienzos. (5 points) Turn-in for grade.
2. Introduction of Direct Object Pronouns, Indirect Object Pronouns
3. Complete Schaum’s workbook. – Page 132, part 5 & Page 134, part 11.
4. Double Object Pronouns – Schaum’s Page 135, part 13 and Page 136, part 16.

5. As the class is completing assignments from the SmartBoard, you may work on the following on-line reviews.

6. Direct Objects 1     Indirect Objects 1
7. Direct Objects 2     Indirect Objects 2
8. Direct Objects 3     Indirect Objects 3
9. Direct Objects and Indirect Objects Used Together
10. Introduction to Preterite Tense  

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

Tarea: Chapter 2 Test Tuesday. Small study guide will be given Monday. Begin to study NOW! 

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 77 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.

September 23 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo: Write a question, or a response to a question, for the following prompts.

1. ¿Puedo ayudarte?

2. ¿….? Prefiero ir al cine.

3. ¿….? Debes sacar la basura.

4. ¿Qué quieres hacer esta noche?

5. ¿….? Tenemos que decorar el patio.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzos. (5 points)
2. Vocabulary Review – Complete page 48, part 1. (Listening)
3. Phrase Index Cards - Introductions
4. Complete page 49, part 3. (as a class)
5. Dictation/Introductions - http://www.laits.utexas.edu/spe/beg08.html 
6. On-line Review of Chapter 2, Section Vocabulary
7. On-line Review of Chapter 2 Vocabulary - Play SpaceRace!
8. Introduction of Saber and Conocer – On-line Review
9. Lotería (if time permits)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, Interactive Textbook, Quia.com, On-line Review

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.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. ¿Qué estas haciendo ahora?
2. ¿Qué esta haciendo tu profesor(a)?
3. ¿Qué van a hacer tu y tus compañeros de clase hoy?
4. ¿Qué piensas hacer esta tarde?
5. ¿Tienes planes para esta noche?

Horario:

1. Check comienzos. (5 points)
2. Revise/Grade page 48, activity 2.
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: Page 48, activity 2

Horario:

1. Revise/Review Chapter 1 test
2. Revise/Review Cultura worksheet
3. Revise/Review page 48, activity 2
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? (3 points)

Horario:

1. Turn-in Comienzos.
2. Video of Cuzco, Peru – Continue Cultura de Peru worksheet.
3. Live Webcams of Cuzco, Peru.
4. Introduction of Chapter 2, Section 1 vocabulary
5. Phrase Index Cards – Chapter 2, Section 1
6. Complete page 48, activity 2. Write paragraph.

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

Tarea: Complete page 48, activity 2 and Cultura sheet. (Will be graded Monday!)

September 15 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo: * Have all Comienzos organized and ready to turn-in on Friday.

Since we have an important review today, let’s get started. Begin working from the section below. (Horario)

Horario:

1. Complete page 34, part 3. Write the sentences. Remember that some verbs we have learned are followed by infinitives. (Hint, Hint!)
2. Complete page 35, part 4. The first sentence is telling what you are doing now. (Present Progressive) The second sentence is what you have to do. (Tener que infinitive)
3. Complete page 35, part 5. This will help you on the Cultura section of the test tomorrow.
4. Continue review/expectations for test tomorrow.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: CHAPTER 1 TEST TOMORROW!

September 14 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

1.  Write 2 sentences saying what you have to do.

2.  Write 2 sentences saying what you feel like doing.

3.  Write 2 sentences saying what you are doing right now.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzo. Turn-in Comienzos from previous week.
2. Review Verbs that can be followed by infinitives – page 22
3. Review Ir A Infinitive – page 24
4. Chapter 1 Test Review

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: CHAPTER 1 TEST WEDNESDAY!

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 Present tense verbs, Idioms w/ Tener
4. Speaking Activities – Interview with Partner
5. Introduction of Present Progressive

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

Tarea: Begin studying for Chapter 1 test today!

September 8 ACOS 1, 2, 5

Comienzo:

Complete page 20, part 19. Write complete sentences or questions.

Horario:

1. Check Comienzo. (5 points)
2. Blue/yellow phrases from pages 19 and 20. What may change?
3. Introduction of Idioms with tener and Verbs followed by infinitives
4. Complete page 22, part 23 as a class.
5. Continue review worksheets. (from Friday) These will be graded tomorrow!

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

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

September 1 ACOS

Comienzo:

Contesta las preguntas.

1.       ¿Cómo es tu personalidad? ¿y tu aspecto físico?

2.       ¿Cómo son las personas de tu familia?

3.       ¿Cuándo y dónde almuerzas? ¿Con quién(es) almuerzas?

4.       ¿Prefieres leer libros o revistas? ¿Qué libros o revistas te gustan más?

Horario:

1. Check comienzo. (4 points)
2. Introduction to Chapter 1, Section 2 vocabulary
3. Phrase Index Cards – Continue writing page 20.
4. Complete page 20, part 18.
5. Pictionary/Charades with Vocabulary

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector

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

August 25 ACOS

Comienzo:

1.       Write a sentence telling what your parents like to do.

2.       Write a sentence telling what your best friend likes to do.

3.       Write a sentence telling what your teacher likes to do.

4.       Write a sentence describing Mrs. Phillips.

5.       Write a sentence describing Mr. Donaldson.

Horario: Present tense of regular and stem-changing verbs

1. Check comienzo. (5 points)
2. Revise homework – page 11, part 8.
3. Introduction of present tense of regular and stem-changing verbs
4. Complete page 13, part 10.
5. Letter to Host Family – Describe yourself, what you like/dislike, and write 3 sentences using present tense verbs. (minimum of 10 sentences)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector,

Tarea: Complete page 13, part 11. Write sentences.   

August 24 ACOS

Comienzo:

1.       Conjugate the verb SER in the present tense.

2.       Use SER to write 5 sentences, each with a different subject.

Horario: Review of nouns, adjectives, and gustar

1. Check comienzos. (5 points)
2. Nouns, adjectives, and gustar – page 10
3. Complete page 11, part 7. Write the sentence and fill in the blank.

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector,

Tarea: Complete page 11, part 8 

August 21 ACOS

Comienzo:

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, Conjuguemos.com

Tarea: none

August 19/20 ACOS 1, 3, 7, 8

Comienzo #6:

Traduce las frases y entonces, contesta (en español):

1.       Do you like more to ride a bike or play tennis?

2.       What do you like to do on the weekends?

3.       What do you do every morning?

4.       What are you like?

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

1. Check comienzo (8 points)

2. Repeat vocabulary from page 37. Check student completion of vocabulary.

3. Review of describing someone – One person calls out description, classmate draws

4. Review of expressing likes and dislikes – Teacher draws pictures of likes/dislikes on board

5. Complete page 9, part 6.

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

7. Partner Activity: Paragraphs with vocabulary words

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, ELMO

Tarea:

1. Vocabulary Quiz – FRIDAY FOR ALL CLASSES!

August 18 - ACOS 1, 8

Comienzo #5:

1. Continue writing vocabulary list from page 37. This must be completed today!

Horario: Asking about people and activities, Expressing likes and dislikes.

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

2. Review of asking about people and activities, expressing likes and dislikes

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, 8

Comienzo #4:

1.       Continue to write vocabulary words from page 37.

Horario: Asking about people and activities, Expressing likes and dislikes

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

2. Review –  Questioning Series – Page 8

3. Complete page 9, parts 4 and 5. *To be graded in class. 12 points

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, ELMO

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

August 14 – ACOS 1, 2, 8

Comienzo #3:

-          Continue page 8, part 3. Write the paragraph.

Horario:

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

2. Repeating vocabulary and vocabulary phrases (pages 6, 7)

3. Write chapter vocabulary from page 35. (Top section only!)

Tecnología: STI, SmartBoard, Laptop, Projector, ELMO

Tarea:  Please bring the workbook fee of $15 and the school supply by Tuesday.