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College Prep Spanish 1 (Period D) Assignments

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2014-2015 School Year
Department
Foreign Language
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This beginner’s Spanish course introduces students to the vocabulary, grammar, and basics of the Spanish language. While some may have taken some Spanish in middle school, Spanish 1 at the secondary level is a much more focused course which covers a greater amount of material. The main goal of the course is for students to develop their oral and written communication in Spanish. Spanish 1 emphasizes simple grammatical structures, basic vocabulary, and the essentials of communication. In addition, a great amount of time is devoted to studying and learning about the various cultures of the Hispanic world. Multimedia such as audio recordings of native speakers and videos and films are an integral part of the course. Students will learn about variations in the Spanish language. Knowledge of contemporary Spanish cultures is enhanced through the use of media, games, readings, and small/large group discussions. In addition to traditional tests for evaluation, students will complete performance assessments in which they must use language skills to create authentic products (e.g., menus, journal entries, newspaper articles, presentations). Spanish 1 allows students to communicate effectively with others in Spanish.

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Felices vacaciones del verano
 
Usáis su vocabulario de la playa cuando visitas al océano y el mar este verano.
 

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Please complete textbook exercise 23 on pg. 256 (Object Pronouns)

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Please complete worksheet on ser vs. estar and the crossword puzzle on the reverse side. 

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Please complete the worksheet distributed in class on C8V2 (En el consultorio de la médica).  
 

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Please complete textbook exercise 7 on pg. 248 in complete sentences (C8V2)

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Please review and prepare for tomorrow's quiz on Capítulo 8 Vocabulario 1 (La salud).  There is a Quizlet set up and online to help you.
 
 

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Chapter 7 Test Topics:
  • Vocab 1 (Soccer)
  • Vocab 2 (Baseball, Basketball, Tennis)
  • Grammar 1: Stem-Changing Verbs (U-UE, O-UE, E-IE)
  • Grammar 2: Gustar, Interesar, Fascinar, Aburrir
  • Reading: World Cup and Spanish Soccer League 

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Please complete textbook exercises 17-18-20 in full sentences. Make sure to bring your books to class tomorrow for our reading. 

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Please complete the worksheet on the verb gustar. 

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D PERIOD: Due to scheduling conflicts with the talent show, your quiz will be given promptly at the beginning of Monday's class. 
 
 

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Hispanic Athlete Project
 
Throughout this week, you should have been researching an Hispanic athlete for your project. The final "athlete trading card" will be due on Monday, March 23. You should have colors, a picture, and lots of valuable information. No English anywhere! 

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Mañana, por favor prepárense para una prueba de Vocabulario 7B. 
 
Tomorrow, please prepare for a quiz on vocabulary 7B (Sports: Baseball, Basketball, and Tennis). 
 
 

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Please prepare for tomorrow's quiz on Vocabulario 7A (El fútbol). Use your notes, the text, and Quizlet to help you. 

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Please create an "illustrated dictionary" for Vocabulario 7A (El fútbol). You should fold your sheet into eights, and draw 16 images (both sides) with the corresponding vocabulary word beneath it.

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Prepare for the Ch. 6 Test.
 

Español I - Examen de Unidad 6 (Mi familia y mi casa)

Test Topics

Vocabulary

  • Vocabulario 1: La familia (el árbol genealógico) (pp. 170-173)
  • Vocabulario 2: Dentro de y alrededor de la casa (pp. 174-177)

Grammar

    • The verb tener (pp. 178-179)
    • The verb tener and its idiomatic expressions (see class notes & handouts)
      • ( _ años, hambre, sed, frío, calor, sueño, suerte, celos, prisa, razón, miedo, cuidado)
    • Possessive Adjectives (pp. 183-185)
      • (mi(s), tu(s), su(s), nuestro(s)/a(s), vuestro(s)/a(s), su(s))
  • Tener + Que + Infinitive (p. 181)
  • Ir + A + Infinitive (p. 182)

Culture

  • Cuento 1: La familia hispana (pp. 188-189)
  • Cuento 2: La Quinceañera (pp. 190)

Chapter Review

  • Utilize the Chapter Review on pp. 196-197 to practice.
  • Utilize pp. 198-199 for a quick re-cap of the important vocabulary.

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Please complete the Ch. 6 Assessment on pp. 196-197. Whenever possible, use full sentences.

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Complete the classwork activity if you did not finish in class. 

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Please complete textbook exercises 7-8 on p. 176

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  1. Test Corrections: On a separate sheet of loose leaf, make corrections to each question you lost points on from the Ch. 6 Test.
  2. Family Analysis: Find a picture of a family (online, magazine, photo album). On a piece of paper, write about the family. Include age, description, relationship, names, etc.

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Please prepare for tomorrow's quiz on La familia. Use Quizlet, if desired, as a source to study. 

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Por favor completen los ejercicios 1 y 4 en las páginas 172-3. 

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Please complete textbook exercises 1 + 3 on pp. 172-173.

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Please complete textbook exercises B and C on pp. 160-161. 

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Please work on preparing for our Speaking Test on Monday & Tuesday. 
 
Attached is a link to the Google Doc that contains a few very good practice questions for you to take a look at.
 

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Please continue to to study for your Unit Test on Friday. Theme: En un café de Madrid. The test will cover the following topics:
  • Vocabulario 1: En el café (café terms, words, etc.) (pp. 142-145)
  • Vocabulario 2: En el mercado (food terms, market phrases) (pp. 146-149)
  • Structure 1: Present Tense -ER/-IR Verbs (meanings and conjugations) (pp. 150-153)
  • Structure 2: Questions: Types, Formats, Answering (personal notes)
  • Cultura 1: En un café en Madrid (pp. 156-157 & personal notes)
  • Cultura 2: Las horas para comer (p. 158 & personal notes)
  • Cultura 3: ¿Mercado o supermercado? (p. 159 & personal notes)
There is a recap of a lot of important vocabulary on p. 167. Please utilize all resources in studying and be sure to come see me if you have any other questions.

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Please complete the Chapter 5 Assessment for tomorrow (1-25). This is a good exercise in testing your readiness for our Unit Test on Friday. Assessment can be found on pp. 164-165.

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Completan la hoja de trabajo sobre las preguntas. Respondan a las preguntas en frases completas.
  • I will review tomorrow by asking you questions on the spot, so please be ready to respond with well thought-out and thoughtful responses.

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Textbook exercises 15-16 (p. 152) in full sentences

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Worksheet 2 - ER/IR Verbs

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Worksheet (ER/IR Verbs)

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Food Diary (List 3 things for each meal of the day that you eat in Spanish) If need be, look up the words using a dictionary.

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Textbook exercises 7-8 (p. 148)

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Please study and prepare for you quiz tomorrow on Palabras 1 (En el café). These have been uploaded to Quizlet, if you would like to use that website as a study resource. 
 
Optional opportunities for extra credit on the quiz (pick one of the two:
  1. Written Flashcards (written-out by hand flashcards for the vocabulary)
  2. Illustrated Vocabulary list (take a piece of copy paper and make an illustrated vocabulary list, as I explained in class) 

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Please complete textbook exercise 4 on pg. 145 in full sentences.

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Please complete textbook exercises 1-2 on p. 144 in complete sentences whenever possible.

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Final Exam Study Guide for Spanish 1:
 
Use this link below to access your document. You must be logged into your McGill-Toolen gmail account.
 

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Continue working on your dialogues. We will allot a portion of time in tomorrow's class to finish up.
 
Presentations are in random order on Thursday and Friday.
 

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Please complete the worksheet on Spanish contractions.
 
Please prepare for tomorrow's quiz. It will cover the following:
  • Irregular Verbs (ir, dar, ser, estar) - both meaning and conjugations
  • Prepositions (a, en, de)
  • Vocabulary (getting to school, taking tests, getting grades) (similar to HW from Tuesday night)
  • Possibility of bonus points with contractions.

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Please finalize your Ch. 3 autobiography assignment. Remember, this should be typed and double-spaced. Follow the instructions on the handout for guidance.

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Please finish the worksheet began in class: "Actividades para practicar la gramática"

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Begin preparing for your Ch. 3 Test (on Tuesday)
 
 
*You need to be logged into your McGill-Toolen Gmail account to view the document. Let me know if there are any problems.

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Please complete the Ch. 3 Assessment on pp. 98-99. Use full sentences whenever possible. 

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Please complete textbook exercises 7, 8, and 9 on pg. 82. 
  • Ex. 8 should be answered in full sentences

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In addition to Friday being Halloween, we as a class will also recognize one of the most widely celebrated holidays in Mexico, the Day of the Dead. On the Day of the Dead, many Mexicans remember and honor their dearly departed loved ones. 
 
We will be creating a typical Day of the Dead "altar" in class. Together as a class, we will remember loved ones whom we have lost. Please bring in a picture of someone who has meant a lot to you that has passed away (this can be a friend, family member, or someone famous who's influenced you in some way). Our class prayer will be in honor of these people. Just as we remember our departed loved ones during the month of November in the Books of Remembrance in Catholic churches, we will reflect in a special way on them during the Day of the Dead celebrations. 

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Please study and prepare for a mini-quiz on:
  • School supplies and related vocabulary 
  • -AR verbs

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Please complete the review packet on -AR verbs. It is attached below.
 
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Pg. 2 - Ex. 2
Use the following verbs:
2. sacar
3. trabajar
4. estudiar
5. hablar
 
Pg. 3 - Ex. 3
1. pintar
2. usar la computadora
3. prestar atención
4. hablar

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Please complete the first half only of the worksheet "-AR Verb Chart."

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Please complete the short worksheet on -AR verbs that we discussed and began to work on in class today. The worksheet is attached:

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Please complete the worksheet entitled "Las compras para la escuela."
 
Additionally, we will have a small quiz on Palabras 1 on Friday. This is the first section of vocabulary for Capítulo 3. You may wish to begin reviewing this evening.

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Please complete exercises 2-3 on pgs. 78 (in full sentences)

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As many of you were absent today in order to take the PSAT, I'm reminding you all that there will be a quiz on telling time tomorrow, October 16, 2014.
 
You should be familiar with both the addition and subtraction methods, and the terms for AM and PM, and the use of son las/es la vs. a las/a la.

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Español I 
Conversation Quizzes – Thursday, October 8, 2014

Throughout the class, you will have an assignment to be working on silently. I will be calling students aside one at a time. I will ask you a series of approximately four questions, and all you need to do is respond appropriately, as if you were having a typical conversation.

Begin by saying hello and telling me your name. Then, we’ll have our conversation, and then, say thank you and goodbye. Think of this as a casual conversation. I will ask questions along the lines of the ones below:
 
¿Quién eres?
¿Cómo te llamas?
¿Cómo estás?
¿Cómo eres? ¿Qué tipo de persona eres?
¿De dónde eres?
¿De qué nacionalidad eres?
¿Es grande o pequeña la clase de español?
¿Cómo es la clase de ____?
¿Qué es un curso difícil?
¿Qué es un curso fácil?
¿Qué es un curso interesante?
¿Qué es un curso aburrido?

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Please prepare for your written test on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. It will include:
  • The date in Spanish
  • Basic greetings and goodbyes
  • Adjectives
  • Nouns
  • Articles
  • Adjective/Noun Agreement
  • Subject Pronouns
  • The verb ser
  • Don Quijote reading
  • School subjects
  • Vocab from Ch. 2 discussed so far
 

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Topics for Test that you may want to study:
  • Days, months, numbers 1-31 and the date in Spanish (el ___ de ___ de 2014)
  • Greetings and Goodbyes
  • Definite and Indefinite Articles (el, la, los, las, and un, una, unos, unas)
  • Chapter 1 nouns
  • Descriptive Adjectives
  • Adjective/Noun Agreement
  • Subject Pronouns
  • Negative and Positive Sentences
  • Describing oneself and others
  • Subject/Verb agreement
  • Don Quijote
  • School subjects and classes
  • Describing classes (interesante, aburrido(a), fácil, difícil)
  • Numbers 1-100

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Numbers worksheet

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Please write a schedule of your day in Spanish. Select one day from your class schedule (perhaps A day) and write out your class schedule.
 
1. La clase de _______ 
2. El profesor/La profesora es el Señor/la Señora _____
3. Es una clase interesante/aburrida
4. Es una clase fácil/difícil 
 
Helpful terms:
  • la religión/la teología = religion/theology
  • la clase de salud = health
  • la clase de conducir = driver's education
  • el descanso = free period
  • el almuerzo = lunch

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Please complete your mini-project on writing a post-card. E-mail with questoins.
 
I expect proper grammar and at least 55-60 words.
 
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  • Your work is to be authentically your own. Describe yourself.
  • Translators are forbidden. It is immediately apparent when a student uses one.

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Please continue to study for the in-class quiz on the verb ser and subject pronouns.
 
Utilize Quizlet in this process.

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Review for quiz on the verb ser and subject pronouns tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
  • Use notes, handouts, and your book
  • Use Quizlet (link is on our class page)

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Please complete the Ch. 1 Assessment (pg. 38-39) in full sentences whenever possible.

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  • Please complete the review worksheet on subject pronouns and the verb ser. 
  • Please bring your books to class tomorrow. We are reading a story from them and you need to have it in order to participate. 

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Please complete the worksheet on subject pronouns.

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Please complete the review worksheet in preparation for your quiz tomorrow.
 
Tomorrow's quiz will cover the following:
  • Nouns from Ch. 1
  • Adjectives from handout
  • Noun-Adjective Agreement

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Please find a picture at home of either a friend, friends, a family member (or family), or a picture of a famous person from a magazine or online.
 
Describe the people you see in the picture using descriptive adjectives in full sentences. Be prepared to turn in the picture and the sentences.

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Please continue working on your scripts in pairs. Tomorrow, I will offer my assistance to you to check the grammar and spelling. Tomorrow, you will be given time to film.
 
If you have access to an iPad (or recording device other than a cell phone) please bring it tomorrow.

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Please complete the Adjective Agreement worksheet distributed today in class.

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Please write 12 sentences using the descriptive adjectives we discussed today.
  • 4 sentences describing yourself (Yo (no) soy...)
  • 4 sentences describing someone else who is male (ex. Mark es alto)
  • 4 sentences describing someone else who is female (ex. Mary es alta)

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Pleas complete the worksheet "Did You Get It? Práctica de gramática."
  • Side A is a recap of important notes
  • Side B are the questions you should complete.

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Please complete textbook exercises 1-2 (pg. 16)

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Please complete Side B of WS "Definite and Indefinite Articles" 

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Pleas complete Side A of WS "Definite and Indefinite Articles"

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Please complete the review packet for the Lecciones preliminares Mini-Test on Friday, August 29, 2014.
 
The topics of the mini-test will include:
- the Alphabet and the sounds of Spanish
- greetings
- goodbyes and farewells
- politeness and courtesy 
- expressing the day, date, numbers 1-30
- some weather and season expressions

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Please complete textbook exercises 2 and 4 (pg. 10) in full sentences.

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Please complete the date, holidays, and numbers worksheet to be distributed in class on Tuesday.

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Please complete the worksheet "Ayer, hoy, y mañana" distributed in class.

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Please complete Map Worksheet #1 on Spain and the Iberian Peninsula for Monday, August 25, 2014. 

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Students, please have the Spanish alphabet memorized in order to recite it by memory for the class on Friday, August 22, 2014. Below, are a few links to videos that put the alphabet to song, which may help in the memorization process:
 
And, this video really breaks down the pronunciation very well, and has you practice the sounds with real Spanish words:
 
 

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Please complete the worksheet on Greetings and Farewells in Spanish.

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Students should continue working on reviewing the alphabet in preparation to recite it for the class on Friday, August 22, 2014.

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Please have signed (by both you and your parents) the course syllabus and familiarize yourself with the expectations and procedures of the class. Page 4 will be collected on Friday, August 15, 2014. The syllabus is available on the course website as well.

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Please complete the Introductory Survey distributed in class on Wednesday. This will be collected on Friday, August 15, 2014.