el 22 de noviembre

Today we reviewed the video we watched (Act. p. 17 and 18). We listened to specific parts to recognize what the words meant through context.

We then reviewed Ud./Nosotros/No Nosotros commands with a handout (pick up from Sra. A if you would like extra practice!

We then learned Tú commands (affirmative and negative). Refer to pages 58-59 of the Gramática packet to help you.

We started to review what we have learned so far in the Culture packet (Day 2).

Tarea:
Anderson Moodle 4

el 20 de noviembre

Okay, so after a shortened class (and two more shortened classes coming up) we have some work to do on nosotros commands.

We reviewed notes for nosotros commands and filled in the chart on page 6. We then played a game called golf to work with commands (Ud., Uds., nosotros and negative commands.)

We have a lot to do on Friday! We will review commands again, go over the culture thus far, and begin tú commands.

Tarea: Moodle 3 (Attempt this one again if you earned less than 90%)
*Come in to see me if you want extra help!

Also,

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

For 2 points extra credit:

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

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

1) The name of the artist

2) The name of the song

3) What Grammy category is it nominated for?

4) Do you think the song/album/artist will win it's category? Why or why not?

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

el 18 de noviembre

Today we worked in stations to review:

1) vocabulary
2) commands and object pronouns
3) Culture Day 3 (parts 1 and 2)
4) Interpretive activity

After stations we took the vocabulary quiz. Then we quickly reviewed nosotros commands.

Tarea:
Moodle 3

el 14 de noviembre

After talking about what is new, we practiced vocabulary and formal commands with a game of charades.

We reviewed Direct Object Pronouns, Indirect object pronouns, and reflexive pronouns. We then worked on commands with object pronouns and reflexive pronouns.

We learned about proper etiquette when meeting a host family, Cultura p. 1 (Reading Día 2 - on Moodle.)

Finally, we started a practice for a listening interpretive task. Act. 17.

Tarea:

Moodle 2

el 12 de noviembre

Please correct these words on your list:

lAvandería

desenchuFar

RECICLAR

sacar las BASURA

And add:

Más vocabulario
el interruptor	light switch
la pila	battery
el horno	oven
la pared	wall
espacioso	spacious

We listened to a short description of someone's house and noted the rooms that we heard. We then identified if the rooms were on the first floor or the second floor of the house.

We then played Lotería in small groups.

We played another vocabulary game called Pasa la palabra.

We reviewed formal commands and then started learning about the culture involved in living with a host family. (Cultura p. 1)

Tarea:

Moodle 1

el 8 de noviembre

Today we finished interpersonal assessments as students played "Cluedo".

If you want to meet with to go over any of our recent assessments please schedule a time with me!

Tarea:

Lista de vocabulario (2 pages) filled out!
Lotería boards

el 6 de noviembre

Today we talked about the pictures in detail before students started the interpersonal task. Then some students volunteered to do their interpersonal. (Those that we did not get to will do their interpersonal on Friday.)

While some students were engaged in the interpersonal assessment (2 students on deck writing while 2 students were speaking) the rest of the students were practicing for their interpersonal, filling out their vocabulary list, or filling out the Lotería boards. (Please pick up the vocabulary list (2 pages) and the Lotería board from Sra. Anderson if you were absent.)

Tarea:

1) Unidad 3: Lista de vocabulario (2 pages - look them up on wordreference.com)
2) Lotería board - Draw pictures on your board of items that you select from En la cocina, El la sala, En el dormitorio, en el cuarto de baño, partes de la casa

el 4 de noviembre

Students reviewed the story of El Cucuy by putting the pictures in order and then retelling the story in small groups.

Then students took the Interpretive Task.

We practiced for the Interpersonal task by telling a scary story in small groups.

Finally, we talked about the tradition of Día de los Muertos.

Tarea:
1) Prepare for the Interpersonal task (view pictures on Moodle).
2) Look up the rules for the game Cluedo and write a brief summary on how to play (in Spanish). Be ready to play Cluedo next class!