DO NOT TAKE YOUR BOOK HOME TONIGHT!!
If you need to use the book for your POL you may pick it up before your POL from the bin in my room.

GRADES CLOSE TODAY!! MAKE SURE YOU TURN EVERYTHING IN BY TODAY!!


Cosas hay que hacer (things to do):

• Make sure you turned in your self-evaluation
• Finish your DP - Here is the criteria one more time for your DP
• Sound recording of your story
• Actual image or images of your book
• Project reflection
• Del Alma reflection
• POL stuff

Buenas suerte con POLs

DO NOT TAKE YOUR BOOK HOME TONIGHT!!
If you need to use the book for your POL you may pick it up before your POL from the bin in my room.

GRADES CLOSE TODAY!! MAKE SURE YOU TURN EVERYTHING IN BY TODAY!!


Cosas hay que hacer (things to do):

• Make sure you turned in your self-evaluation
• Finish your DP - Here is the criteria one more time for your DP
• Sound recording of your story
• Actual image or images of your book
• Project reflection
• Del Alma reflection
• POL stuff

Buenas suerte con POLs

DP and Sound Recording Due Tuesday 18^th!!

Test Monday 17^th!!

Due to the storm that is pummeling Durango we were unable to have the promised in class work time to work on our DP’s. Many students left their books at school and were unable to work on them on Thursday night. Therefore, I will extend the deadline to Tuesday the 18^th. This is also the last day grades are open. There will be no extensions beyond this date and if you do not complete your DP and sound recording by the end of the day it will be a zero. The test is still on Monday.

On the test you should prepare for a written portion. See this link to download the review guide. Make sure you study the GUSTAR verb as well. The test will cover the following items:

Content Grammar ·Subject Pronouns ·Articles ·HAY ·Number and gender agreement ·SER ·Present tense conjugation ·IR + A -Gustar

Content Vocabulary ·Saludos y despedidas ·La escuela ·Adjetivos de las personas ·Familia ·Números ·El tiempo y las estaciones ·Los deportes y los pasatiempos

Que tengan buen fin de semana larga y disfruten la nieve!!

Mañana hay que publicar tu carpeta digital con toda la información, fotos, y sonido de tu trabajo. 

Tomorrow you need to publish your DP with all the information, photos, and sound from your project.

Hoy jugamos el juego, Sillitas Musicales, para practicar para el examen el lunes.  También les di unas hojas para organizar su carpeta digital. 

Aquí hay una autoevaluación para el trabajo.  Por favor date a tu mismo una nota para el trabajo y explica tus razones.  

Today we played Musical Chairs, to practice for the exam on Monday.  Also, I gave you a handout to help you organize you DP.  Here is the project reflection one more time.   

Here is a self-evaluation for the project.  Please give yourself a grade for the project and explain your reasons.   

DATE CHANGE

FINAL EXAM MONDAY 17th

THE FINAL EXAM IS NOT TOMORROW!! IT WILL BE MONDAY!

Hoy repasamos para la evaluación final por jugar Pictionary. Tambien, presentamos las conversaciones que empezamos ayer.

Today we reviewed for the final exam by playing Pictionary. Also, we presented the conversations that we began yesterday.

DP’s are still due on Friday and you can continue working on the review for the test.

Tuesday 18th is the last day to turn in any late work.

**EXHIBITION TOMORROW!!**

Periods 2 and 3 ONLY meet at Park Elementary tomorrow at 3:45pm.

You will need to dress business casual

AND DON'T FORGET YOUR BOOKS

Caballeros (Gentlemen): Button-up collared shirt, clean shoes, and slacks, no jeans.You do not need to wear a tie and jacket.

Damas (Ladies): Skirt or pants and nice blouse, clean shoes, no jeans.

Directions:

To get to Needham Elementary, take the trolley from Spanish trails at 3:24pm.Get off at the trolley stop at DHS.Take 24^th street north for two blocks.

Hoy en clase:

Today we read our stories to each other to practice pronunciation and prepare for the exhibition. We also reviewed for the final by playing a game and writing a conversation using the information that will be on the test.

Tarea:

You will need to continue working on your DP for this project.You will also write a description of the project and the exhibition to accompany your sound recording and images of your book.To see the project reflection criteria click here.

I passed out a review sheet for the test on Thursday.Please begin working on this.We will be reviewing in class on Wednesday in class for the test.

Here is a list of the direct links so that you can more easily access any of the information on the following topics.  If you would like to search for a specific worksheet or activity go to the homework and assignment page above. 

Content Grammar · Subject Pronouns · Articles · HAY · Number and gender agreement · SER · Present tense conjugation · IR + A

Content Vocabulary · Saludos y despedidas · La escuela · Adjetivos de las personas · Familia · Números · El tiempo y las estaciones · Los deportes y los pasatiempos

Here is a list of the standards assessments we have taken so that you may practice them again.

Standard 1: Saludos ydespedidas

Standard 2: La escuela

Standard 3: Números yartículos

Standard 4: La familia

Standard 5 & 6: Adjetivosy SER

Standard 7: El tiempo y lasestaciones

Standard 8 & 9: Lospasatiempos y los deportes

Standard 10: Ir + A

**EXHIBITION TOMORROW!!**

Periods 5 and 6 ONLY meet at Needham Elementary tomorrow at 3:45pm.

You will need to dress business casual

AND DON’T FORGET YOUR BOOKS!!

Caballeros (Gentlemen): Button-up collared shirt, clean shoes, and slacks, no jeans. You do not need to wear a tie and jacket.

Damas (Ladies): Skirt or pants and nice blouse, clean shoes, no jeans.

Directions:

To get to Needham Elementary, take the trolley from Spanish trails at 3:24pm. Get off at the trolley stop at DHS. Take 24^th street north for two blocks.

Hoy en clase:

Today we read our stories to each other to practice pronunciation and to look for any mistakes in each other’s books. We also had a little bit of time in class to make any finishing touches on our books.

Tarea:

You will need to continue working on your DP for this project. You will also write a description of the project and the exhibition to accompany your sound recording and images of your book. To see the project reflection criteria click here.

I passed out a review sheet for the test on Thursday. Please begin working on this. We will be reviewing in class on Tuesday and Wednesday in class for the test.

AUDIO RECORDING DEADLINE HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  The deadline was Monday 10^th but we will suspend this deadline indefinitely until we are all confident about using the various technologies to post our audio recordings to our DP’s.  I do not have a set deadline, but you can count on it being due later next week. 

Today we learned about various options to post our recordings to our DP’s.  One program I showed you to record audio files only is, Audacity.  If you are looking for an audio recording option, please visit this link.  http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

It is easy to download and use.  I added the audio file I made from audacity to Windows Movie Maker and I was able to make a still photo video. 

Today we also practiced reading children’s stories to each other to work on our pronunciation. 

En Clase:

in class we worked on our cuentos infantiles- children’s stories.

I have changed the due date for the books to Monday 10th.  We will still only have Wednesday to work on the books in class so don’t plan on having additional class time to work on them. 

Also due Monday are the sound recordings for our stories.  We will be working on these Thursday and Friday in class. 

Today we continued working on our cuentos infantiles – children’s stories.  All your corrections should be done and you need to be assembling your books the next two days. 

Today I finished meeting with you each of you individually about your drafts.  When you have finished making corrections to your second draft you can begin planning how you will lay out your story.  Think about and implement the successful elements of a children’s story.   Here is a link to some online children’sstories if you need some inspiration. 

MAKE SURE YOU DRAFT HOW YOU WILL LAYOUT THE IMAGES AND TEXT IN YOUR BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN. 

If you have not begun your book by today you will need to work on it over the weekend.  Make sure you bring in any supplies you will need to work on your book on Monday.

En Clase:

Today we continued to work on our cuentos infantiles(children’s stories).  I have been meeting with students one-on-one throughout the period to talk about their stories and give feedback.

** YOU NEED TO MEET WITH ME BEFORE YOU START WRITING IN YOUR BOOKS.**

If you turned in your late and I have not had a chance to talk with you, you will need to come in and see me during SIG or office hours today. 

Tarea: 

Make any necessary corrections or changes to your story and bring supplies to start working on your books.  If you bring supplies and plan on leaving them here make sure you properly mark them and contain them.    

En Clase:

Hoy en clase les di una lista de fechas importantes hasta el final del semestre.  Abajo hay la lista de fechas o sigue este enlace para bajarla.  Aquí hay la rúbrica para el trabajo que realizaremos. También tuvimos tiempo para corregir nuestros borradores en clase.

Today, I gave you a list of important dates until the end of the semester.  Below is the list or follow this link to download it. Here is the rubric for the project we are doing. Also, we had time to correct our drafts in class.   

Tarea:

Corrige tu borrador esta noche para que puedas trabajar en tus libros mañana. También, trae las materiales necesarias para hacer tu libro. Trae dinero para comprar tu libro: $1.75 or $2.25.

Correct your drafts tonight so that you can work on your books in class tomorrow. Also, Bring any material necessary to make your book. (art supplies etc…) Bring money to buy your book: $1.75 or $2.25.

Upcoming Project Dates

Tuesday 27^th: Make corrections to your draft, organize pages to increase “flow” of your story, make additions if necessary. Just because I made my corrections does not mean it is perfect. One-on-one meetings with Profe Dave.

Wednesday 28^th: Begin working on your final product. Think about page layout, text, and illustrations. Bring any supplies you will need to decorate your book: construction paper, pictures, art supplies, etc… One-on-one meetings with Profe Dave.

Wednesday 5^th: Final books due. Your book needs to be completed and in a final presentable format by the end of the day.

Wednesday 5^th: Sound recording and reading practice. We will practice reading our stories along with other children’s stories in Spanish.

Monday 10th: Sound recording of story due on DP. You will need to have a digital recording of you reading your story and attach this to your DP.

Monday 10^th: Exhibition Prep. We will go over logistics and any final touches to our Stories. Practice reading stories one more time.

Tuesday 11^th: Exhibition Day 1: Periods 5 and 6 will meet at Needham Elementary at 3:45pm sharp. Students must be prepared to read at 4pm. Be prepared to read other stories in Spanish as well. Exhibition will last until 5pm.

Wednesday 12^th: Exhibition Day 2: Periods 2 and 3 will meet at Park Elementary at 3:45pm sharp. Students must be prepared to read at 4pm. Be prepared to read other stories in Spanish as well. Exhibition will last until 5pm.

Thursday 13^th: Final Exam. This will be a comprehensive assessment of the topics we have covered throughout the semester. We will review for this assessment in class this week.

Friday 14^th: DP Updated. BY THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! You will need to have your DP updated with images of your story and the sound recording of you reading your story. You will also need to write a project reflection on your DP. This is a brief explanation of what the project is and you will respond to a question I give you about your work on the project.

En Clase:

Hoy en clase les di una lista de fechas importantes hasta el final del semestre.  Aquí hay la rúbrica para eltrabajo que realizaremos.  También tuvimos tiempo para corregir nuestros borradores en clase. Abajo hay la lista de fechas o sigue este enlace para bajarla. 

Today, I gave you a list of important dates until the end of the semester.  Here is the rubric for the project we aredoing.  Also, we had time to correct our drafts in class.   Below is the list or follow this link todownload it. 

Tarea:

Corrige tu borrador esta noche para que puedas trabajar en tus libros mañana.  También, trae las materiales necesarias para hacer tu libro.  Trae dinero para comprar tu libro: $1.75 or $2.25.    

Correct your drafts tonight so that you can work on your books in class tomorrow.  Also, Bring any material necessary to make your book.  (art supplies etc…)  Bring money to buy your book: $1.75 or $2.25.

Upcoming Project Dates

Tuesday 27^th:         Make corrections to your draft, organize pages to increase “flow” of your story, make additions if necessary.  Just because I made my corrections does not mean it is perfect.  One-on-one meetings with Profe Dave. 

Wednesday 28^th:   Begin working on your final product.  Think about page layout, text, and illustrations.  Bring any supplies you will need to decorate your book: construction paper, pictures, art supplies, etc… One-on-one meetings with Profe Dave. 

Wednesday 5^th:     Final books due.  Your book needs to be completed and in a final presentable format by the end of the day. 

Wednesday 5^th:     Sound recording and reading practice.   We will practice reading our stories along with other children’s stories in Spanish. 

Monday 10th:        Sound recording of story due on DP.  You will need to have a digital recording of you reading your story and attach this to your DP.

Monday 10^th:         Exhibition Prep.  We will go over logistics and any final touches to our Stories.  Practice reading stories one more time. 

Tuesday 11^th:         Exhibition Day 1:  Periods 5 and 6 will meet at Needham Elementary at 3:45pm sharp.  Students must be prepared to read at 4pm.  Be prepared to read other stories in Spanish as well.  Exhibition will last until 5pm.

Wednesday 12^th:   Exhibition Day 2:  Periods 2 and 3 will meet at Park Elementary at 3:45pm sharp. Students must be prepared to read at 4pm.  Be prepared to read other stories in Spanish as well.  Exhibition will last until 5pm. 

Thursday 13^th:        Final Exam.  This will be a comprehensive assessment of the topics we have covered throughout the semester.  We will review for this assessment in class this week.   

Friday 14^th:             DP Updated.  BY THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!  You will need to have your DP updated with images of your story and the sound recording of you reading your story.  You will also need to write a project reflection on your DP.  This is a brief explanation of what the project is and you will respond to a question I give you about your work on the project.  

                               

Today we continued working on our cuentos infantiles - children's stories. We had the entire period to work on our drafts that are due no later than Friday morning at 8:15am. Make sure you are using your time wisely. We only have one more day of class this week to complete our drafts in class.

Make sure you bring any research you will need to continue working in class tomorrow. If the Internet is not reliable you will need to prepare your research tonight so that you will have something to work on in class.

Today I gave you a tutorial on how to set up your PC to type in Spanish, use accent marks, and punctuation.

I also revisited the rubric for your page drafts due no later than Friday, November 16 at 8:15 am.  Reference this rubric so that you know what I am expecting for Friday. 

Today I passed back many papers including your quizzes from last week and your city/town investigation sheets. We also started signing up for the size and styles of books that you will want to use for the final project.

Later we worked on our Mi vida en Durango libritos. You should be done with pages 1-5 by tomorrow and begin your rough draft for your final project.  Here is the outline for the pages you will be writing for your draft.  for the pages in your final books. You will need to turn in the rough draft no later than Friday morning at 8:15am.

For class tomorrow please bring your computers and be prepared with any research you will need to begin writing your stories in case of any internet troubles.

Today we played Pizaritas Blancas to review for the quiz tomorrow over IR + A and los pasatiempo y los deportes vocab.

Later we worked on the Mi vida en Durango libritos. 

En Clase:

Today we played competitive Pictionary to review some of our recent vocabulary. 

Later, I introduced the verb gustar-to be pleasing.  We learned how to use this construction to say that you like things.  Click here to see notes on gustar and click here to see a PowerPointpresentation on how to use the verb. 

Here is a list of other useful verbs that function just like gustar.

Tarea:

We also had homework to practice gustar and our hobbies vocab. 

En Clase:

Today we started by listening to a news cast in Spanish to practice listening comprehension.

Later we read in the story, Robo en la noche. If you finished the comprehension questions for Chapter 1 you were able to start on your Libritos, Mi vida en Durango.   

Tarea:

For homework we have a worksheet to practice IR + A.

Also, make sure you complete your town/city research sheetfor tomorrow, Wednesday.

Today I passed back the quiz from last Friday over Los pasatiempos y los deportes and conjugations. If you were absent last Friday please come in to take it on Wednesday after school.

Today we learned about the construction, IR + A, which is a way of expressing a future action or a destination. I have notes that explain how to use this construction here. We also had a worksheet to practice this for homework. 

 

We continued reading Robo en la noche and we should finish chapter 1 by tomorrow.   

We will have an assessment on Friday to practice Ir + A.

I will not hold office hours tomorrow but instead I will be available on Wednesday after school.

En Clase:

Today we I explained more about your project research that is due onWednesday next week. You will be researching a specific town or city within your country. I also showed you a fun website, ifitweremyhome.com, that gives you perspective on your country by comparing it to the United States.

Later we reviewed and then took the evaluación: los pasatiempos and conjugation of the verbs.

After the quiz we continued reading Robo en la noche, chapter 1.

En Clase:
Today we began with an activity to practice reading comprehension.  This had us reading movie descriptions and matching them with the correct movie. 

We also listened to a song, Eres para mi, which demonstrated the use of a present tense.

Lastly, we began learning about how to ask and answer questions usingthe present tense. I handed out a worksheet that helps explain this concept. Tomorrow we will finish this.

Tarea:

For homework, please complete your notecard for SLC’s. Also, study your vocab list for the assessment on Friday.

En Clase:

Today we started with watching news clips from around the world to practice listening comprehension.  Afterwards we began reading chapter 1 of Robo en la noche. We read in pairs and followed along with comprehension questions. We made it about halfway through the first chapter and we will continue where we left off on Thursday.

We also worked on preparing for SLC’s on Thursday. You will need to have the following information prepared and ready to put on a notecard by tomorrow.

Focusing Question:

How have your work strategies contributed to your success and struggles in Spanish?

· At least one answer that demonstrates your strategy for success in Spanish

o At least one piece of evidence that clearly supports this success

· At least one answer that demonstrates your struggles in Spanish

o At least one piece of evidence that demonstrates this difficulty

o What specifically do you plan to do to improve in this area?

Tarea:

Come prepared with the above information ready to copy onto a notecard. I have notecards that were generously donated to me for you to use.

En clase:

Today I passed back assignments and we tracked our quizzes on el progresso de habilidades. I also answered questions about the homework from Friday over los pasatiempos y los deportes. This was on the back side of the vocab list.

Later we practiced more conjugation and I passed out a guide to helpyou with more uses of the present tense. These uses include:

· How to make a sentence negative in the present tense.

· How to conjugate when there are two verbs in a row.

Tarea:

For homework there is a worksheet to practice the concepts we learned in class today.

New Homework Policy

**If you complete all your homework for the week you will receive an extra point on your assessment on Friday.**

En clase:

Today we played “Pasar el papel” to review for the assessment today over el tiempo y las estaciones.  If you missed this assessment you will need to come in on Tuesday during office hours to take it.  After the assessment we worked on our libritos, the practice books for our final project.  We will have time to finish up the introduction page on Monday. 

Tarea:

We have a new vocabulary list on los pasatiempos y los deportes (hobbies and sports).  On the back of the vocab list is a homework assignment that has you conjugate the new vocabulary in the present tense.