Español 1A Tarea (Homework) (Period 1 3 5) Assignments

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If you ever have questions, please email me your questions.  Identify yourself and your period.  Practice effective emailing procedure:  Begin with "Señora Donatelli Sordo or Hola, Maestra," and then identify yourself and period.  Then pose your question.  End with a sign off like:  "Gracias, Maestra."  Include your Spanish name/English name.  ¡Bravo, estudiantes! 

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NEW DUE DATE : Final video project due.  You will come to class ready to present your completed video.  You must have the video on a flash drive.  You may use my laptop to present it.  Be sure to test that your video will run on a Mac. You will also present me with a final draft of your script, coded per the code sheet I will give you.
Created: Thursday, May 12 10:30 AM

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Capítulo Cuatro written exam is on Wednesday, May 25th for Periods 0, 2, and 6.   The written exam consists of these sections:
Section 7:  Family member vocabulary
No section 8
Section 9: Possessive adjectives
Section 10: leer, tocar, ir, jugar, salir and escuchar will need to be conjugated in this section based on the context of the sentences.
Section 11: Choosing whether to use SER or ESTAR 
Section 12: Gustar: 1+2+3+4
Section 13: True or false section based on a paragraph that you read
 
Attached is an additional resource for study.
Created: Tuesday, May 17 10:45 AM

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Capítulo Cuatro, Oral exam.  The oral exam consists of these parts:
Sections 1-2: Identifying activities as I speak them, you pair them with a photo
Section 3: I speak a description, and you choose the opposite word. There is a word bank.
Section 4:  I speak sentences about Timoteo's activities, and you choose the appropriate verb to fill in existing sentences.  There is a word bank with the conjugated forms.
Section 5: Natalia's mom is asking a lot of questions.  You will match the answers listed with the questions you hear.
Section 6: Paz is talking about herself and her family. Based on what she says, you will complete each sentence's blank with one of the word options available.
End of oral:) 
 
Here is an additional study guide to practice. 
Created: Tuesday, May 17 10:40 AM

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Violet packet is due today.  We will go through and discuss answers.  You will have this packet to study for the upcoming exam on Monday-Wednesday, May 23-25.  No soft copy available. This is a review created by the Publisher of our textbook!
UPDATE:  We are using sections of this packet for the Caliente Su Mentes each day.  You do not have to do this for homework, unless you want to:)
Created: Thursday, May 12 10:29 AM

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Journal check.  This check is worth 20 points on Tuesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 18th.  After these dates, the assignment will lose points like a regular Category One assignment.  Let's try for 100 percent participation!
Created: Thursday, May 12 9:21 AM

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Due 1) journal check 2) the textbook return 
Created: Thursday, May 12 9:23 AM

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Complete five sentences using SER and an adjective and five sentences using ESTAR and an adjective, on the back of the yellow handout, to understand the difference between the two verbs.
Modelo:  Estoy aburrida.  (I am bored.)  Soy aburrida. (I am boring.)
               Estoy loca ( I am acting crazy.)  Soy loca. ( I am certifably crazy.)    
Created: Thursday, May 12 10:27 AM

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Bring your Spanish textbook to class.  We need to return the books the following week.  Students will not receive yearbooks until all textbooks are returned!  We will store them in our classroom until we return the book on Tuesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 18th.  We have a specific time each period to take our books back to the book room.  Please do not have your parents or guardians leave books in the office for you. If the books get taken by accident, you are financially responsible for them!
Created: Thursday, May 5 6:52 PM

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Preliminary script and storyboard are due for the video project:  I will meet with each group and give you feedback on the script and storyboard.  We will work together to make your final project strong.  Your part is to come to the meeting with a completed script and storyboard.  My part is to base my feedback on the evaluated outcomes of the project.
Created: Saturday, April 16 1:03 PM

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Workbook pages 71, 75, 76 and 77 are due.  See the breakdown of what each page is evaluating:
Page 71:  This is a fill-in paragraph using the infinitive verbs provided except the first blank which is "gusta."  It is important to know the definition of these verbs.
Page 75: This page practices 1+2+3+4 gustar.  It also addresses reading comprehension. The last question, #6, is personally for you!
Page 76: This page addresses "opposites."  Super important!  These are adjectives. A word bank for #8, on pg. 76 is: difícil, alta, rápido, calve, cómico, aburrida:)
Page 77: This page evaluates the use of "ser" and "estar" with adjectives.  It also evaluates whether or not you understand the difference between the two verbs, #10. Try your best, and we will correct these together!
Created: Sunday, May 1 12:55 PM

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Go to Google Classroom and fill out the Google form on the Chipotle Dilemma.  What should we do regarding our proposed field trip to Chipotle?  The company is only willing to have periods 5 and 6 go?  How do we make this experience equatable for all periods and all 147 students?  We want to hear your voice/opinion.  Weigh in by Friday, and we will look at the data next week.
Created: Sunday, May 1 11:11 AM

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After we make tortillas on Tuesday, May 3rd and Wednesday, May 4th, please write three sentences, in Spanish, to share your experience.  You may use any verb to write your sentences, but please only use present tense, and do not use Google translate. Pull from your current knowledge base.  Do not worry about making errors.  This is not evaluated.  We are only sharing--on your pop quiz. Try to incorporate the concepts we are currently using:  gustar, possessive adjectives, estar and ser usage, family vocabulary, etc. 
Created: Sunday, May 1 12:47 PM

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This is homework that practices possessive adjectives.  Use page 139 in the textbook for a reference.  Turn this in on time and receive full credit. 
Created: Wednesday, April 27 3:06 PM

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El Árbol de mi Familia 8.5 x 11 "poster" is due today. Refer to the rubric I handed out the week of 4/11.  Your family tree must fit on 8.5 x 11 paper and include at least ten of your family members.  It must represent your personality and be creative, colorful and pleasing to the eye.  You must also include five sentences in Spanish about your family members. These need to appear on the front of your poster and be typed. I am evaluating your five typed sentences on Monday, April 25th and returning them to Periods 0, 1 and 2 on 4/26 and to Periods 5 and 6 as early as lunch on Wednesday 4/27 or in  class on 4/28.  It is important to have your sentences ready on 4/25 because ten points of the 45 are focused on the sentences.  The entire project vale 45 puntos. 
Created: Monday, April 11 12:18 PM

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Workbook pages 67, 69, 72 and 73 are due today. Here is a breakdown of what each page covers:
Page 67: This page reviews the use of estar with adjectives( more review on textbook pages144-145). 
Page 69: This page also reviews the use of estar with adjectives( textbook pages 144-145 offer a review).
Page 72:  Practice using gustar with indirect object pronouns:  me, the, le, nos, os, les (more review on textbook page 158) .
Page 73: Multiple choice on facts regarding La República Dominicana (review on textbook page 157--Cultura Viva) and more review with gustar.
Due for all periods today!
Created: Monday, April 11 12:20 PM

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Workbook page 66 is due today.  This page covers the present tense conjugation of "ir," "salir," and "vivir."  Due for Periods 0, 1 and 2 on 4/26 and Periods 5 and 6 on 4/28.
Created: Monday, April 11 12:19 PM

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Construct five sentences using the formula on "gustar" that I passed our on Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26th.  Be sure to use 1+2+3+4 to construct a grammatically correct sentence.  The handout is attached here, if you need an additional copy. Due on Tuesday, April 26 for Periods 1 and 2; due on Wednesday, April 27th for Period 0, and due on Thursday, April 28th for Periods 5 and 6.
Created: Monday, April 25 11:44 AM

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Rough draft of five sentences about your family members:  This is part of your "El Árbol de mi Familia" project. I will return periods 0, 1 and 2 on 4/26 and periods 5 and 6 on 4/28. Periods 5 and 6 can come as early as Wednesday 4/27 at lunch to pick up their drafts. These sentences need to be typed and will appear on your final family tree, due on Friday, April 29 for ALL periods. 
Created: Monday, April 11 12:13 PM

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Revised homework, Párrofo de familia y BIG 12 verb, sheets due in turn-in box.  IF you turned the homework in on 4/18 (for periods 1, 2, 5, and 6) and 4/19 (Period 0) and got a stamp, you will receive full credit after revising any incorrect answers.  IF you turn the homework in without a stamp, but you complete the work correctly, you will lose only one point per assignment. 
Created: Monday, April 18 11:45 AM

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Workbook pages 63-65 due today at the start of class. These pages focus on Puerto Rico, making possessive pronouns and nouns agree in number and possessive adjectives, and using the verb "vivir." Due for Periods 0, 1, and 2 on 4/22 and Periods 5 and 6 on 4/21.
Created: Monday, April 11 12:15 PM

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BIG 12 verb sheet completed with the subject pronouns for each verb form.  These are twelve verbs that you will find on Q4's exam, so focus as you conjugate each one.  Due for Periods 1, 2, 5, and 6 on 4/18. Due for Period 0 on 4/19.
Created: Monday, April 11 12:06 PM

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Párrafo de familia is due.  Complete this assignment by responding with complete sentences on the actual handout.   Annotate the paragraph to help you remember the text.  Read the questions first, before you begin reading the text.  Use the vocabulary at the bottom to help you understand.   Due for Periods 1, 2, 5, and 6 on 4/18. Due for Period 0 on 4/19.
Created: Monday, April 18 11:37 AM

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Final, illustrated draft of your Poema de preguntas is due.  If you did not get your rough draft back by April 1, you will receive it back on Monday, April 11th or Tuesday, April 12th.  If you did not turn in a rough draft on Thursday, March 31 or Friday, April 1, points will be deducted for lateness. Email me if you have questions:)
Due for all periods on 4/15:  Must be illustrated and free of errors due to a previous evaluation:)
Created: Monday, April 11 12:04 PM

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Páginas 61-62 in the workbook.  These pages focus on family.  Use textbook pages 134 and 139 for assistance with vocabulary. Due on 4/12 for Periods 1 and 2; Due on 4/13 for Period 0; and Due 4/14 for Periods 5 and 6. 
Created: Monday, April 11 12:02 PM

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Journal check worth 20 points. Due on 4/12 for Periods 1 and 2; Due on 4/13 for Period 0; and Due on 4/14 for Periods 5 and 6. 
Created: Monday, April 11 12:05 PM

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Have a rough draft of your poem to show me on either Thursday, March 31st or Friday, April 1st.
Created: Monday, March 28 11:44 AM

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Written exam for Capítulo Tres.
Created: Wednesday, March 9 11:46 AM

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Oral exam for Capítulo Tres.
Created: Wednesday, March 9 11:46 AM

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Capítulo Tres: Lección A y B review is due.  It is pages 19-28 and is preparation for the quarterly exam on Monday, March 21 (oral exam for Periods 1-6), Tuesday, March 22 (written exam for Periods 1 and 5, and oral exam for Period 0) and Wednesday, March 23 (written exam for Periods 0, 2, 6) y vale 20 puntos.  Once you take the quarterly exam on Monday, you will not be able to receive full credit for this assignment since the exam and quarter will be over.  Please "chuck*" out this review and use it to be SUPER successful on the Capítulo Tres exam.  Come to class with questions and comments. There is no soft copy of this available.  If you should lose your copy, come and get a new copy!
* Do a little each day:)
Created: Wednesday, March 9 11:45 AM

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I will introduce this paragraph the week of 2/29-3/4.  You will have class time to work on creating your own original text using the sentence frames and word bank I provide.  This final draft needs to have:  An MLA proper heading, and it needs to be typed, 12 font, double spaced. 
Created: Sunday, February 28 11:52 AM

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Presentations for La Mesa begin.  For Períodos 1 and 5 presentation days are March 10, 14, and 15.  For Períodos 2 and 6, presentation days are March 11, 14 and 16. Período 0 is: March 11, 15 and 16. 
Created: Friday, March 4 7:08 AM

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Bring in ONE hard copy of your group's script, so I can have ONE more look at it, and YOUR group can get 100 percent.  Have the script coded, so I can see that you have included all the expectations.
Created: Friday, March 4 7:06 AM

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Workbook pages:  46, 47, 48, 49, 50 are due.  
  • For page 46, here is a word bank:  tren, camión, bicicleta, metro, avión, autobús, taxi, barco, moto y carro (¡Hay diez!)
  • For page 47, practice conjugating the "ir."
  • For page 48, practice with subjects agreeing with the conjugated verb "ir" and additional practice with "ir," and understanding subject/verb agreement
  • For page 49, practice constructing complete sentences using "ir."
  • For page 50, practice forming questions using interrogatives
Created: Sunday, February 28 11:04 AM

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Here are the codes for your script.  Like you did in the SER/ESTAR  project, you will label or code your work to show that you have included all of the expectations on the rubric.  There are ten expectations and an extra one for extra credit.  Follow the directions on the code sheet and receive 100 percent! 
Created: Friday, March 4 7:03 AM

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Journal check in class.  Vale 15 puntos.  Considered late if journal is not in order on the day we check in class.  Use the days before the check to organize your journal.  
Created: Wednesday, February 24 11:03 AM

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Handout on Ir +a+infinitivo is due today.  We will correct it in class.
Created: Wednesday, March 2 6:28 AM

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Second check-in for La Mesa:  this check-in includes a hard copy rough draft of your script.  Come to class with your draft already printed out.  You only need one draft for your group.  We will have a one-on-four or a one-on-three conferences and go through your draft.  You should try to have your entire script done and come to the conference with specific questions of how to improve your project.
I will also check workbook pages 51-54 at our conference.
Created: Monday, February 22 6:59 AM

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Practice with verbs is due today! (Titled: Una Foto Misteriosa.)  Also due are workbook pages 51-54.  Here is a word bank to help with the crossword puzzle on pg. 51.   These words also appear on page 125 of your textbook under the vocabulary list titled:  En la ciudad: edificio, centro, plaza, avenida, museo, teatro, ciudad, tienda, calle. 
I will check these pages, 51-54, at our one on four- or- one-on-three conference regarding your scripts.  You will have some class time to do these pages if our conference is later in the period. 
Created: Sunday, February 28 10:39 AM

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Workbook pages 55, 56, 57, 58, and 59 due on Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb 26th.
Created: Tuesday, February 16 12:32 PM

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Workbook pages:  page 42, #3; page 43, #6; pages 44 and 45 ALL.  Please come to class with the pages complete.  Vale puntos.
Created: Sunday, February 7 12:48 PM

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Ir + a+ infinitive worksheet:  fill this out along with your workbook pages!
Created: Monday, February 8 6:34 AM

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Complete this packet of the BIG TEN Verbs for class!  Vale 20 puntos. Check out the handout to see where you can find the conjugations in the textbook.  If there is no page listed, use this website: http://www.spanishdict.com/conjugate/tomar and input the specific verb you want conjugated.You may also use the book 501 Spanish Verbs, if you own a copy.
Created: Monday, February 1 12:12 PM

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Workbook page 41 due at the start of class. 
Created: Sunday, January 31 7:00 PM

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1) The handout I gave you on Practica con pronombres is due.
2) Workbook page 42, #4 and page 43, #5 are due at the start of class.
Created: Thursday, January 28 10:56 AM

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Q3's first journal check.  Come to me beforehand with a perfectly order journal to become one of the class' journal checkers.  See attached order, and be prepared!
Created: Thursday, January 21 11:20 AM

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Your children's book is due:  You must have the rubric with you and your partner's name on it and the signed copy of your plot diagram inside your illustrated, finished book.  Check out the posted rubric for clarification.  This is the final draft of your book.  
Created: Thursday, December 17 6:23 AM

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Oral Exam for Capítulo Dos.  Written exam is January 12 for Períodos 1 and 5, January 13 for Períodos for 0, 2, and 6. At this point, you should have completed and corrected the yellow packet, Capítulo Dos, Lección A, the golden-rod colored packet,   Guía de Estudiar A, and the Guía de Estudiar B (study guide--also a yellow sheet, but this one is double sided). This is attached below. You are responsible for all the material on the study guide.  IF you complete all these forms, you focus in class, you correct your Caliente Su Mentes and study them throughout the quarter and you ask questions/participate mentally and physically in class, you are in excellent shape for the Capítulo Dos Exam.  Vale 100 puntos. 
Created: Wednesday, January 6 12:02 PM

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Please have the Capítulo Dos Yellow Review packet done.  We will correct in class!
Created: Wednesday, January 6 3:19 PM

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Please also have the Guía de Estudiar A/ Capítulo Dos completed.  This is the packet you will receive in class on Monday, January 4th for periods 1, 2, 5, and 6, and Tuesday, January 5th for period zero.  This is an additional review packet that will help you refresh your prior knowledge of Capítulo Dos.  See attached file below if you need a new copy.
Created: Wednesday, January 6 3:19 PM

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Workbook pages 34 and 35 are due today!  These will give you additional practice with using adjectives and modifying nouns, using the verbs "llevar," "hablar," "necesitar," "terminar," and "estudiar."  These pages are worth some points.
Created: Saturday, December 12 1:49 PM

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Do this handout on regular ar, er, ir verbs as well as ser and estar.
Created: Saturday, December 12 11:08 PM

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Workbook pages 31-33.  In order to do workbook page 33, read page 63 in the textbook first.
Created: Sunday, December 6 11:41 AM

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We will correct the seven questions you had to do on the Nearpod.  Most students are storing their work in the homework tray in class.  If you did not have a chance to view the Nearpod in class, please go to the homework page, click on the link, advance through the first slide and then take notes on any of the uses of SER or ESTAR that are confusing to you.  Do the seven questions, and bring in that sheet of work to correct on Monday (Periods 1, 2, 5, and 6) and Tuesday (Period 0). Do the quiz at the end of the Nearpod and submit your answers.
Created: Monday, December 7 11:12 AM

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Journal check.  Be sure your journal is in this exact order.  Highlight all dates.  This is an easy 15 points!
Created: Sunday, December 6 9:00 AM

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Yellow handout on definite and indefinite articles.  Doing this handout will further "cement" the use of the definite and indefinite articles: feminine, masculine, singular and plural.  Also, turn the sheet over and translate the handwritten sentences to English.  We will correct these in class. I do not have a soft copy of this handout, so hang onto the one I give you in class!
Created: Monday, December 7 11:17 AM

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Do pages 28, 29, and 30 in the workbook.  These pages will help you practice definite and indefinite articles as well as using "Hay."  "Hay" means "there is," or "there are."  You will also practice vocabulary for Chapter Two.
Created: Thursday, December 3 11:51 AM

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Do this in class with a partner.  Take notes and follow the Nearpod directions.https://app.nearpod.com/#/?pin=KDNJM
Created: Monday, November 30 3:26 PM

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This is the final practice sheet due on the IR regular verbs.  Also included in this attachment are the AR and ER practice sheets.  Please be aware that each sheet has its own specific due date.  Write these due dates down.  Each practice sheet is worth points.
Created: Thursday, November 12 7:13 AM

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Do the ER practica for 11/19 (Periods 1, 5) and 11/20 (Periods 0, 2, 6).  This handout also includes the previous AR and IR practice with specific due dates.  Please write down those specific due dates.  Each practice sheet is worth points.
Created: Thursday, November 12 7:13 AM

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We will learn the conjugations of Ser and Estar this week:  two irregular verbs that both mean "to be."  Do these workbook pages to practice the conjugation of the verb SER and how to form a negative sentence.  Do pages 24 and 25.
Created: Sunday, November 15 10:46 AM

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Fill out this practice sheet by class on 11/16 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6) and 11/17 (Period 0).  This practice will get you efficient in conjugating regular AR verbs. Notice the ER and IR practice sheets and due dates are also included.  Write down the due dates for each practice sheet.  DO not be late.  Each sheet is worth homework credit.
Created: Thursday, November 12 7:12 AM

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Please do pages 22 and 23 in your workbook.  The two pages are five points each.
 
The prueba this week will include vocabulary from the list I gave you Monday and Tuesday.  Please study these words this week!
Created: Sunday, November 8 1:31 PM

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Review page 44 in your textbook for today's class.  Be prepared to show that you know the subject pronouns in order and completely:)
Created: Monday, November 9 11:20 AM

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Listen to dialogue 1 and 2.  Be ready to answer questions about the dialogues using the colors in Spanish.  Go to this website: http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/spanish_dialogues_colors_basic
Created: Sunday, November 1 3:55 PM

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Journal check today.  You will be responsible for doing some workbook pages while I check pages 25-32 in your journals.  In order to receive credit, you must have the pages in order.  See file below for that order.  
Created: Sunday, November 1 3:55 PM

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Study the subject pronouns and be able to write them all out, in order from Yo-ustedes.   This will be on the weekly prueba:)
Created: Tuesday, October 27 3:02 PM

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Read the following text.  Come prepared to ask further questions about El Día de Los Muertos, watch some videos on the celebration and answer some comprehension questions regarding the text.
Created: Saturday, October 24 2:43 PM

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Oral Chapter One exam:  The Chapter One written exam will follow the next class period.
Created: Sunday, October 4 5:29 PM

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Final day to have your journal errors resolved.  It is possible to get full credit if you come see me on your own time:  before school, at break and after school, and resolve the identified errors.  Plan ahead, so there is enough time to go over the entire journal.
Created: Saturday, October 10 4:42 PM

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1) Workbook pages 9-14 and 20 are due today! If you want extra practice on time, also do page 18.
2) Also do ¿Qué aprendí? on page 31, in the textbook.  There are six questions you need to answer in SPANISH:)
Created: Tuesday, October 13 11:56 AM

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Please do pages uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete and ocho (1-8) in your work book by the due date above.  Please bring the workbook to class, so you can work on it during the journal check this week. 
Created: Wednesday, October 7 6:40 AM

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Final journal check.  Please check out the newly revised Journal order page to see what order the journal needs to follow.  If you get a zero on the journal, you will have next week, until Friday to meet with me, on your own time to re-coup the sixteen points.  After that, your score is final.
Created: Wednesday, October 7 6:36 AM

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For zero period, the entire packet Capítulo 1 Review is due on Friday, Oct., 9
 
For periods 1 and 5:  pages 1-2 and 5 are due Tuesday, Oct. 6; pages 7 and 8 are due on Thursday, Oct. 8th.
 
For periods 2 and 6: pages 1-2 and 5 are due, Wednesday, Oct. 7; pages 7 and 8 are due Friday, Oct. ; page 8 is due Friday, Oct. 9th
 
Created: Thursday, October 1 10:34 AM

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Please read through page 17 in your textbook, and do questions 1-6 on a piece of binder paper.  Use the proper MLA heading, in the left hand, top corner, and answer with complete sentences.  We will review this in class. Numbers 1-5 are in Spanish, and number 6 is in English. Please email me any questions.  Gracias.
Created: Wednesday, September 30 11:14 AM

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Quiz on the Caliente Su Mente order this week.  Please, be sure to correct your journal each day, per our corrections, so you are not copying mistakes. When you do quiz corrections, go back through your journals and correct any errors you made!  Study your journal each night, so you are absorbing the information--remember--the Chapter One exam does not allow for journals--you need to know the material. Come in for extra help!  Ask questions in class!  
See the website page labeled "Journal order" to get the specific framework for the journal, or you can see the attached file below!
Created: Tuesday, September 29 11:15 AM

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This project will be done in class with partners.  The only way this becomes homework is if you do not use your time wisely in class:) If you did not finish on 9/25, this is due on Monday, September 28th for Periods: 1, 2, 5, and 6, AND Tuesday, September 29th for Period 0.
Created: Sunday, September 27 11:47 AM

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Fill out the chart of numbers 1-100, spelling each one out.
Created: Sunday, September 20 12:43 PM

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Study the expresiones de la clase AND fill in all the blanks, front and back of the section titled LOS OBJECTOS DE LA CLASE (the objects of the class).  There are 36 blanks.  Use your textbook and dictionaries to get the information. Some you may already know!
Created: Thursday, September 17 6:37 AM

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Quiz on Caliente Su Mente from this week AND letter sounds:  As part of the regular weekly quiz where you use your journal, I will also pronounce approximately ten letters in Spanish, and you will write  then down.  See the Caliente Su Mente page if you miss class.
Created: Sunday, September 13 1:39 PM

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Please listen to the three dialogues and be ready to answer comprehension questions in class. You may take short notes and use them in the assessment, if this helps you.  Hint:  In all three dialogues, know who is talking and what they are generally talking about.  These are native speakers.  Notice how they pronounce certain words.  Have fun!
Created: Thursday, September 10 6:56 AM

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1)Your cube on preguntas is due today.  Bring your cut out cube to class.  We will proofread it and then assemble it. 
2) Bring in your type-up version of your Entrevista presentation.  We will draw straws to begin introducing our classmate.  We will present all week. Check out the template to construct your presentation.
Created: Thursday, September 3 11:19 AM

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1) Fill in the white handout titled "El Alfabeto."  This is the back side of the sheet of paper titled "EL ABECEDARIO" you used to make your alphabet strip.  You may skip the line that reads "Mi adjectivo" and the Más Práctica section. 
2)  Please write up how you will use the Developmental Assets #30, Responsibility, and #32, Planning and Decision Making, in your first quarter at Fisher.  You may discuss our Spanish class, of course, but may also extend this plan of action to your other classes, at home, and in our community of Los Gatos, California, the United States, the world.  Format:  hand-written paragraph (unless you want to type it, or your handwriting is not legible), in your best academic English, one paragraph for each asset ( a paragraph is 5-8 sentences), so up to 16 sentences!
Created: Wednesday, September 2 11:08 AM

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You will have an end-of-the-week quiz covering the week's lessons.  Be sure to properly correct your Caliente Su Mente, so you can use your journal as a strong resource on your quiz. 
Created: Sunday, August 30 4:06 PM

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Oral quiz on the Spanish alphabet.  You can use your alphabet sheet to pronounce the words!  Come ready to recite the alphabet, one-on-one to me. 
Created: Friday, August 28 3:10 PM

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Get To Know You:  I will distribute a yellow paper on Monday and Tuesday titled "The Late Paper."  It is a scenario of a student who may or may not take responsibility.  You be the judge.  By the due date, read the scenario (story), and you judge who is most responsible for what happens!  I do not have soft copies of this exercise, so please do not lose your one copy:)  Directions are on the yellow sheet.  
Created: Friday, August 28 3:14 PM

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El alfabeto/el abecedario (the alphabet):  We will begin this physical project of an alphabet in class and work on it for a portion of two class periods.  If you do not finish, please finish at home by Friday, August 28th.  This alphabet will be on the wall, so please make it neat and colorful!
If you still want practice with pronunciation, I have a link on Spanish pronunciation on our website.  Here is the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vudw7GtB034
Created: Tuesday, August 25 6:47 AM

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Hola:
1) Click on the link below.
2) Follow the cue and put your cursor on the arrow to begin the Nearpod titled "Saludos." 
3) You will be prompted to sign in.  Sign in with your Spanish name/Per.
Like this:  Chela/Per.0 (That is my Spanish name, and I chose period 0).
If you know there is another person with your same Spanish name, please include your last name to avoid confusion and receive credit.
4) Begin watching:  Take notes (make a T-chart) in your interactive journal on page four--write down all the saludos (greetings) and all the despedidas (farewells).  Use these notes to take the quiz.   As you progress through the presentation and take the quiz, hit the "send" button to continue the quiz.
 
Go through this Nearpod presentation and take the quiz at the end: https://app.nearpod.com/#/?pin=BUYXC
Created: Wednesday, August 26 7:01 PM

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(Page 5 in Interactive Spanish Journal) Caliente Su Mente I:  In-class warm-up.  Write the date and each question, and then please answer each question. See photo attached titled Calientesumente.
 
(Page 6 in Interactive Spanish Journal) Caliente Su Mente: 2:  In-class warm-up (Fotobabble #1).  Guess who these people are, and also guess where they are? (Purpose:  Get to know me/English)http://www.fotobabble.com/m/Nlh6RGh1c1hiUW89
In-class warm-up (Fotobabble #2).  Guess what these people are saying.  Jot down as complete as possible sentences (in English).  Make your best guess.  http://www.fotobabble.com/m/dEROb0d6ZWRGSWs9
Created: Thursday, August 27 3:51 PM

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On Monday and Tuesday, we will construct our Interactive journals for class.  If we do not finish the author page and numbering all the pages of the journal, you must finish this at home.  
Created: Tuesday, August 25 6:39 AM

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Caliente Su Mente:  For 8/25 and 8/26
Write out the questions: 1) ¿Qué día es hoy?; 2)¿Cuál es la fecha?; 3)¿Qué tiempo hace?; 4)¿De dónde eres?; and 5)¿Cuántos años tienes?  translate each one in parentheses, and then answer each one.  See the model below:
1) ¿Qué día es hoy? (What day is it?/What is the day?) Hoy es lunes.
Created: Monday, August 24 11:48 AM

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1) Please bring in all your supplies:  composition notebook, pens, markers and sock, Spanish/English dictionary, pencil, etc.  Check your syllabus for a complete list.
2) Bring in your blue Verificación sheet:  attach a $9 check if you want an issue of ¿Qué tal? magazine.  I cannot accept cash! 
3) Bring in your blue student information sheet
Created: Wednesday, August 19 11:35 AM

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Come to class with your Spanish name.  Be able to spell it correctly.  We will begin a small project on your name.
Created: Wednesday, August 19 11:28 AM