Thursday, October 1, 2009

assignment for jueves, el 1 de octubre 2009

Bellringer: 10.3

Vocab practice: wkbk pgs. 117 - 118, A, B, D

Verb/Writing practice:wkbk pg. 121, A, B

Homework: Vocab Bingo sheet. Draw any 16 Chapter 10 vocab words

Capitulo 10 Objetivos

We are now in Chapter 10 of the Spanish I textbook.

Objectives:
  1. How to discuss movies, museums, and theater
  2. How to discuss cultural events
  3. How to relate more past actions or events
  4. How to tell for whom something is done (indirect objects)
Structure:
Preterite of -er and -ir verbs
i (accent)
iste
io (accent)
imos
ieron

Indirect Object Pronouns
le, les

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

EXAMEN - jueves, el 17 de septiembre

We are having a test tomorrow over the following objectives covered in class:
  1. How to describe summer and winter weather
  2. How to talk about summer activities and sports
  3. How to talk about winter sports
  4. How to discuss past actions and events
  5. How to refer to people and things already mentioned

Besides winter and summer vocabulary, we learned...
the preterite tense for ar verbs -
e, aste, o, amos, aron (e and o must have accents)

Direct Object Pronouns
lo, la, los, las
(and these go before the verb)

and the Irregular Preterite tense of verbs Ir/Ser
fui
fuiste
fue
fuimos
fueron

Thursday, April 30, 2009

72 Spanish II Objectives!

  1. How to describe summer and winter weather
  2. How to talk about summer activities and sports
  3. How to talk about winter sports
  4. How to discuss past actions and events
  5. How to refer to people and things already mentioned
  6. How to discuss movies, museums and theater
  7. How to discuss cultural events
  8. How to tell for whom something is done
  9. How to check in for a flight
  10. How to talk about some services on board the plane
  11. How to get through the airport after deplaning
  12. How to tell what you and others are currently doing
  13. How to tell what you know and whom you know
  14. How to describe your personal grooming habits
  15. How to talk about your daily routine
  16. How to tell some things you do for yourself
  17. How to use expressions related to train travel
  18. How to purchase a train ticket and request information about arrival, departure, etc.
  19. How to talk about more past events or activities
  20. How to tell what people say
  21. How to order food or a beverage at a restaurant
  22. How to identify eating utensils and dishes
  23. How to identify more foods
  24. How to make a reservation at a restaurant
  25. How to talk about computers, e-mail, the internet, faxes, and telephones
  26. How to talk about past habitual and routine actions
  27. How to describe people and events in the past
  28. How to make and receive telephone calls in Spanish
  29. How to shop for apparel and food in Spanish-speaking countries
  30. How to ask for the quantities and sizes you want
  31. How to find out prices
  32. How to talk about different types of past actions
  33. How to talk in general terms about what is done
  34. How to talk about popular hobbies and games
  35. How to talk about activities in the park
  36. How to give details about location
  37. How to talk about what will happen in the future
  38. How to compare objects and people
  39. Hw to describe your favorite pastime
  40. How to check into and out of a hotel
  41. How to ask for things you may need while at a hotel
  42. How to talk about future events
  43. How to refer to previously mentioned people
  44. How to discuss the influence of geography on travel in Latin America
  45. How to talk about things that would happen under certain conditions
  46. How to talk about accidents and medical problems
  47. How to talk about hospital stays
  48. How to discuss things that you and others have done recently
  49. How to compare things with like characteristics
  50. How to talk about life in the city
  51. How to talk about life in the country
  52. How to describe things that were happening
  53. How to refer to things already mentioned
  54. How to indicate where things are located
  55. How to talk about foods and food preparation
  56. How to give commands
  57. How to refer to people and things previously mentioned
  58. How to prepare some regional specialties
  59. How to talk about going to the salon
  60. How to talk about having your clothes cleaned
  61. How to talk about using the services of the post office and bank
  62. How to talk about things that may or may not happen
  63. How to describe and talk about parties and weddings
  64. How to talk about some holidays
  65. How to give advice and make recommendations
  66. How to express doubt, uncertainty, or disbelief
  67. How to express emotional reactions to what others do
  68. How to talk about professions and occupations
  69. How to interview for a job
  70. How to state work qualifications
  71. How to talk about future events
  72. How to talk about probable events

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Syllabus 2009 - 2010

Dear Student,

Greetings!
My name is Mrs. Isabel Geary, and I will be your Spanish teacher this year. I am very excited about this 2009-2010 school year. I look forward to working with you to be all that you can be. Spanish will be a challenging but fun course. Every student can excel in this class. The key to success in my class is simply EFFORT.

Supplies (Due in class no later than Sept. 6)
· White 1 ½ inch binder (the type with clear pockets on front and back)
· Packet of dividers
· Notebook paper
· Blue/black/red pens
· One bag of candy

Rules
1. Listen the first time instructions/rules are given.
2. Stay in your seat.
3. No talking without permission.
4. No insults or vulgar language/behavior
5. Participate!

Consequences
1st offense – name on board, 30 min detention
2nd offense - check by name, 1 hr detention
3rd offense – 2 checks by name, 1 ½ hrs detention

Grades
Homework & Notes – 20%
Daily Participation – 30%
Tests & Projects – 50%

Expectations
I expect students to take responsibility for their own learning. You must come to class everyday, on time and with all your supplies. You will be required to maintain a Spanish binder. This will include all vocabulary lists, notes, homework, and progress reports, etc. You must be prepared to participate, having completed your homework the night before. Each student will be checked out a book which he/she will be responsible for. You will have homework on a regular basis. But don't worry, it's going to be a great year!

Yours truly,
Isabel A. Geary