C - Honors Spanish 2 (Period C) Assignments

Please note that we will have a vocab quiz on Chapter 6 on Thursday!  Attached is a list we began in class today.

 

:) sra. smith

PRACTICA para la prueba que es el jueves (el 27 de abril).

 

Use these tres fotos and label as many things as possible using your knowledge about our new HOTEL vocabulario!

 

Buena suerte...good luck.

:) sra. smith

Alright, alright, alright...

 

iUds. llegaron!  You made it!

Felicidades on finishing up your current chapters in la clase de español.  I hope that you take a much needed/deserved brain break.

 

Below is a link to my *FAVORITE* new YouTube channel.  It's got a few different genres of music to choose from, but each are rooted in the truth...God's word, that is.;)

 

As we celebrate God's love for us at Easter, Jesus' victorious resurrection and then head into Spring Break, whether you like are on an avión, at the playa con tus amigos, en una reunión de la familia o juegan deportes, this channel has the perfect playlist to keep you centered and still get your groove on.

 

Be safe, do good things, make eternal choices not temporary foolishness and

nos vemos el 24 de abril!

 

STUDY NOTES for QUIZ on Monday, April 10 - comparatives and superlatives

After studying my notes and sample quiz items below, want more practice?  Go to the lesson on COMPARISIONS OF INEQUALITY and try your hand at this basic quiz and mini-test from studyspanish.com.

 

Amigos, 

 

Here's what you need to know for your quiz.  Memorize and be able to use the following formulas with the following words in mind:

 

más = most

menos = least

 

iCUIDADO! Careful! These are irregular - 

(*el must change to la/los/las to agree with the subject)

 

HOW TO FORM...

Examples:

Superlative: definite article (el,la,los,las) + más/menos + adjective* (+ de "todo")

*Notice how the adjective agrees in number and gender with the noun it modifies.

 

Examples:

 

Elena es la peor persona de todas mis amigas. (Elena is the worst person of all my (girl)friends.)

iElla es la más antipática persona de todo tiempo! (She is the meanest person of all time!)

 

 

 

ex:  Mi hermanita/ Un bebe/ Los perritos (más lindo)

 

 

Mi hermanita es   linda.

Un bebe es   más lindo que mi hermanita.

Los perritos son   los más lindos de todo. 

 

 

ex: yo / mis padres/ mi abuela (viejo)

 

Yo _______  ______________.

Mis padres ________  ____________  _________  yo.

Mi abuela ____  _____  ____________________  ____  todo.

 

Yo soy viejo(a).

Mis padres son   mayores que yo.*

Mi abuela es   la mayor de todo.

 

iBuena suerte y hasta lunes!

PLEASE REPORT TO DR. GRIFFIN'S ROOM IN THE SCIENCE BLDG. (upstairs, first door on left) FOR C PERIOD FRIDAY, MARCH 17. I failed to mention this detail in class today.

 

You are to work on your children's book project on your iPads.  Remember to use your class time wisely.  

 

Thank you, and have a great weekend!  I look forward to seeing your creations on Monday.

PARA ESTUDIAR... look for SIMBA CHEATED and the adverbs found on pages 9 and 10 of your flip book.

 

iiiiEmpezamos Capitulo Cuatro el lunes, el 6 de marzo!!!!

 

 

Please note these important dates for this week:

 

lunes (el 6) - Cap. 4 Vocabulary Due - if you are absent on Friday (el 3) you will need to get with a friend to send you a pic of the list.

martes (el 7) - Review of Cap. 4 vocab with real world pics and engaging activities

                        We might have a guest during class today.

miércoles (el 8) - review for BIG preterite vs. imperfect TEST.  To study, remember you have already been sent weblink to studyspanish.com AND you made your FOLDABLE review project in class this past week.

jueves (el 9) - preterite vs. imperfect TEST.  This will be your final test grade of the quarter.

viernes (el 10) - assign new project for chapter 4

 

 

As always please let me know if you have any questions!

Sra. Smith

 

TEST  QUIZ on Thursday, 2/23/17 - Preterite Tense vs. Imperfect Tense

 

By now you know that there are two different kinds of ways to speak about things in the past: preterite and imperfect.  You also may recall that the ways that you conjugate verbs in the preterite (lots of irregulars!) and the imperfect (Much simpler: -aba/ía).

 

Now, we are going to put the two together.  This week you will learn clues that will show you when to use the preterite (actions completed in the past) and when to use the imperfect (ongoing actions in the past or descriptions of things in the past).

 

Cut and past these links and follow to the lessons.  Study them Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to help you learn the material that will be covered on Thursday's quiz.

 

 

As always, we will review on day before (Wednesday) to see what your quiz will look like!

 

I look forward to listening to your "Dejame un mensaje" project over the Mardi Gras break as well as seeing what we can accomplish this week with the 

preterite vs. the imperfect verb tenses!

 

Sra. Smith

 

For homework on Tuesday, follow the link above and complete the two stories about Superman.  You will need to choose between the preterit or imperfect form of the verb.

 

What I REALLY LIKE about this exercise is that it tells you in the box above the paragraph two things:

 

Play with this several times until you get it right.  You will need to have EXCELLENT knowledge of these two paragraphs to complete our quiz review in class on Wednesday!

 

iBuena Suerte!

Quiz using imperfect tense of verbs is on Wednesday, el 15 de febrero.  Please be sure to study the ways to form the AR and ER/IR endings of imperfect verbs.  Also, you will need to be able to recognize the verbs IR and SER in the imperfect. 

 

Another great link to notes and a little quiz (at end of notes) can be found by pasting this into your browser:  

 

 

We have already been working with these verbs today with our story about Dan and Beyoncé.  Your class' original story will be presented in paragraph form and you will answer some reading comprehension questions about the story.  You will also need to answer a few questions about yourself.  For example:

 

?Cuándo tú eras niño/a, qué querías ser? (When you were a child, what did you want to be?)

?Cuándo tú eras niño/a, creías en monstruos abajo (under) de tu cama? (When you were a child, did you believe in monsters under your bed?)

 

As always, let me know if you have preguntas!

Sra. Smith:)

 

 

Chapter 3...Telecomunicaciones...I won't lie.  It's going to be a doozie (sp?).

 

 

 

Also, we will learn a new verb conjugation...speaking in the past about on-going actions.  In teacher-ese (teacher talk), this is called the IMPERFECT.  We will not only have a Quizlet to help you memorize these endings, but we will create a flip chart in class that will really help you organize your thoughts on how to tell the difference between when to use the PRETERITE (one-time action in the past) and the IMPERFECT (an on-going action in the past).

 

 

Memorization of words is easy...you just have to spend time playing games with these words.  Application of verb tenses is, well...it just takes a bit more time.  But with the assignments and games we will play with these tenses, I am confident we can work towards successfully using these new Spanish words together!

Clases,

 

No written homework this weekend, however, here are some links to notes and quizzes that will test your knowledge of present tense BOOT verbs and past tense SLIPPER verbs.  Please note that the verbs we will focus on are:

 

pedir, freír, servir, repetir, preferir (what do they all have in common?)

 

Each link below is part of a VERB DRILL lesson.  You will see a button/link at top and bottom of each page that invites you to generate a quiz.  DO THIS!  Select the number of questions (the more the better) and then indicate "NO Vosotros"

 

here are the links:

present tense - 

 

preterite tense - 

 

Review (remember, we've already learned this) the above info links this weekend and take the quizzes.  You will be SO ready for our quiz on Tuesday.

 

I look forward to creating some new projects in class with you next week as well as seeing how well you do on your quiz.  Let's get those solid averages BEFORE mid-quarter!!!

 

Sra. Smith

As we look to begin a new chapter, you will need to complete the vocabulary list for Chapter 2 before class on Tuesday, January 17.  Please print the Spanish on the left side of your notebook and then each word's English counterpart on the far right side.  Once folded (hot dog!) you should be able to use your work as you practice to memorize each word's meaning.

 

Use this link here to test your knowledge of Chapter 2 words and themes.  We will work with them more in the coming days.

 

 

Have a great LONG weekend!

As always, email me with any questions.

Sra. Smith

PRETERITE Tense verb test is Thursday, January 12. You will need to know the meaning and how to conjugate all verbs in your preterite packet.  Below is

 

 

A.) what to expect on your test as well as

B.) suggestions on how to study.

 

A.  There will be two sections.  The first section will have one subsection of each of the following types of PRETERITE verbs:

Each of these sentences will give you the verb and you must complete with the correct conjugation.  

 

The second section will require you to call on ALL knowledge of preterite forms as you will change a sentence from the present to the past and then translate the past tense sentence into English (just like your quiz from last week).

 

 

Please use your packet (all pages: 1-12) to help you create flashcards to memorize not only the meaning but also the mechanics on how to conjugate these verbs. You will also want to use the studyspanish.com links from previous assignments to assist you in your memorization.

 

Lastly, we will practice Monday and Tuesday with the irregular stems+Hybrid endings (page 6 of packet) and the slipper verbs (page 8 of packet).

 

iBuena Suerte!

Sra. Smith

Este fin de semana, Uds. deben (should) estudiar los últimos formas de los verbos en el pretérito.  Usan Uds. páginas 6 y 8 en sus paquetes del pretérito para comprender.  

 

*Para más prática, estudian Uds. los links aquí:

 

 

iUsan Uds. los 'basic quiz, mini-test and oral' para saber TODO!

 

 

(de pag. 6) J, I and U stems + 'hybrid' endings

(de pag. 8) -IR stem changers (slipper verbs) 

usan los links (arriba) para estudiar/practicar

POP quiz - lunes (9.1.17)

 

iBuena Suerte!

Sra. Smith

 

 

 

 

Amigos,

 

 

dia/

fecha/

hora 

greeting,

BODY of letter (no less than 7 sentences)

thank friend for his/her letter (Gracias para tu carta.)

tell friend you are happy to receive it (Yo _____ felix para recibirla.)

say who you are and what you are like.

 

SP1: answer the questions at the end of your friend's original letter 

SP2: say (2) things you did yesterday in Spanish class.

 

closing,

signature,

printed name

 

 

iFELIZ AÑO NUEVO!

 

I hope that each of you had a great time with family and friends over the break.  Let's ease back into things by reviewing/relearning some things we began late last semester.  You will need the following for this assignment:

 

 

Your assignment (due jueves, el cinco de enero) is to

 

 

We'll take a quiz on the PRETERITE TENSE on Thursday in class.  This will be your first quiz grade of the semester.

 

Link (or cut and paste in browser) to read and take notes BEFORE Wednesday night: 

 

Again, to the left on these web pages you will see some a QUIZ/TEST/ORAL assessments to take.  You must complete these on your own on or before WEDNESDAY, so pace yourself.  

 

Then on VIERNES, we'll do a little scavenger hunt to celebrate THREE KINGS DAY! 

 

iBienvenidos, amigos!

Señora Smith

Please see attached Rubric for OPERATION: Penpal assignment.

OPERACION: Penpal

 

Your objective is to write a penpal letter to another Spanish student.  Use the letter you received in class as a guide, and make sure you include the following items in your letter.

 

Day/Date/Time 10 points

 

Greeting 5  points

 

Paragraph 1 - Who you are, what you are like and what your school is like 15 points

 

Paragraph 2 - How students arrive to school, how you arrive to school,

at what time you arrive to school 10 points

 

Paragraph 3 - List your “horario” for second semester with class names

And times (for regular schedule) 10 points

 

Paragraph 4 - Your favorite class including 4-5 supporting ideas 20 points

 

Paragraph 5 - What school supplies we need in Spanish class and

What articles of clothing students wear to school 10 points

 

Paragraph 6 - Write what you did this past week in closing paragraph

10 points

 

Closing  5 points

 

Signature  5 points

 

Total Points (test grade) 100 points

 

 

This assignment is due, signed, typed and printed  on_______________________________,

and will count as a test grade.  You will work on this on class each day this week and at home as needed.

Dia de los Muertos Project - Each student will bring in the picture/photo of a loved one, close friend or family pet that has passed away.  You must print this out at home or in library before Tuesday so it will be ready for our craft time.  While colored photos are preferred, it is not required.

 

NOTE: You will receive your pictures back, but if it is an original, you must print a copy so you don't risk losing the only pic you have of your loved one.

 

In class next week, we will be decorate our photos by adhering them to colored paper.  Then, we'll add some string so that we can hang place them around our class OFRENDA, or altar.  (See OFRENDA picture, attached.)

 

 

Other portions of your grade will include the coloring pages for our decorations and a skull mask (see attached SKULL pic).  My hope is that without spending a lot of money, we can still recreate the essence of an authentic Day of the Dead celebration.  

 

SPI - Dia de los Muertos - fiesta, el martes, el primer de noviembre

SP2 - Dia de los Muertos - fiesta, el miércoles, el dos de noviembre

 

I look forward to learning more about your loved ones and how we can keep their memory alive.

 

Sra. Smith

 

Reflexive verb packet is due Monday, October 24.

 

I won't lie...it is CHALLENGING! It will force you to pull deep into the recesses of your Spanish knowledge.  However, I want you to attempt to answer each one in the packet.  Use the first three pages to help.  Also remember to break down the conjugation layers: reflexive pronoun (based on the subject), conjugation of the verb (based on the subject) and and stem changes that are needed (based on little letters the side of infinitive...see page two of packet for these hints.

 

Fill in the words you do know. Put in English the words you are unsure of (like "meatballs"!?!...who knew that was 

 

Again, I know that it will be a challenge, but when you complete this, it will tell us as a class what we can move on from and what we still need to spend time with. 

 

I'm not asking for perfection, but I am asking for you to do this tonight, Friday and Saturday (DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT!!!).  I look forward to seeing how much you have attempted and accomplished on Monday...before the threshold...lest you make me lose my mind a la Mr. Earl Simmons, AKA DMX (see attached pic).

 

This will be your first grade of the quarter, so let's start of solid.  Hope to see you en misa mañana, and have a great fin de semana.

 

:) Sra. Smith

UPDATE: The makeup quiz is still on, however, we are not going to complete presentations in enough time (before my deadline to post grades).

 

As I stated in class today, you will turn in the printed form of presentation to me and this will be how I can get the grade in before deadline.  To be fair, those that did not present to class will need to present (along with your 3 questions) on Monday.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions!  iGracias!

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You will have an opportunity to retake the reflexive verb test on Friday, October 14.  

We will review in class on Tuesday, then work on our presentations (to present on Wednesday and Thursday.

 

Friday is the only day we can make this up.  If you made an 'A' then you do not have to retake (but you can if you wish).  

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Comenzamos las presentaciones de "Mi Rutina Diaria" on Wednesday.  But first...

 

Recuerden Uds...

The above items will help you be finished on Tuesday so that you will be all ready for Wednesday.  Please be prepared to present on Wednesday, October 12.  Remember, you must provide a printed copy of your presentation along with the Keynote slide with your questions.

 

You've done the hard work!  Now it's time to get credit for it!

Sra. Smith

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Aquí está una lista de los verbos para estudiar este fin de semana.  

iTrabaja más inteligentemente, no más dificíl!

 

despertarse

levantarse

ir (a)

lavarse

cepillarse (los dientes)

quitarse (opposite of ponerse)

comer = desayunarse

salir = irse (Think: "Me voy a la cama")

acostarse

dormirse

 

Know the meanings and how to conjugate:)

That's all folks!

Sra. Smith

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Please do yourself the favor of collecting the data for this assignment before Friday.  It is not due until Tuesday (4/10), however, make sure you accomplish the following items:

 

I want to know how you spend the minutes when you're outside of school.  In return, I will share with you my daily routines as well.  By documenting and sharing this info, we will gain greater understanding of how we spend our time and how we can be more intentional in accomplishing the things we most want to do.

 

As always, if you have questions, please email me directly.

Sra. Smith

 

 

 

We will plan to have a quiz that reviews the uses of SER and ESTAR today, Tuesday, Sept. 27.

El examen de Repaso E es HOY, viernes, el 23 de septiembre.

 

Estudiar el vocabulario de Repaso E (aeropuerto), "go" in the yo verbs, saber vs. conocer and how to form verbs in the present progressive.

 

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QUIZ on Repaso E - to cover vocab, verbs, present progressive, saber vs. conocer and 'go' in the 'yo' verbs.

 

Please study your textbooks for how to formulate these verb tenses as well as conjugate verbs.  Also, familiarize yourself with when to use saber/conocer and how to conjugate.

EL LUNES, el 19 de septiembre - Group Rough Draft due for short story...

 

 

You will collaborate with your group on Friday in class and over the weekend via email, phone, FaceTime or Morse code to continue your collective conversation.

 

Working in a group of three, you and your group must produce a Keynote presentation of your short story.  You must include the following things in your story presentation:

 

1.  Must be in Spanish (make beautiful sentences!) :)

2.  Must include vocabulary from Repaso E.

3.  Must include at least one (1) irregular 'yo' verb and at least one (1) verb in the present progressive.

4.  Must include one correct use of the verbs 'saber' and one correct use of 'conocer.' 

5.  Must have a beginning, middle and end.

6.  Must have at least three pictures that illustrate your story's beginning, middle and end.

 

Have fun with this project!  I can't wait to see what you and your group come up with.

Keynote Rough Draft is due el lunes, el 19 de septiembre.  To receive the best grade possible, please review the list of requirements for this assignment from previous post/email.  Be certain to ask questions if you are not clear on what your group's final project should look like.

 

 

We will work on perfecting your group's presentation in class Monday.  Ensure you can communicate with your group over the weekend to complete this presentation as much as possible.

 

 

I can't wait to see what you and your group create!

 

iGrácias! And have a wonderful fin de semana.

Sra. Smith

PRACTICE TEST on all topics from Repaso A-D.  This will simply be a mini-version of our first major test which will be on MONDAY, SEPT 12.

 

Don't forget today is early dismissal at 1:00 p.m., so our time together will be corto but dulce!

 

Tarea: Study materials to ready your heads for Monday's TEST (Repaso A-D)

Due today: Review in class Tarea: text page R29, actividades 2 and 3; Answer questions from R30; do R31, activity 4.

 

In class: Review all tarea, including questions about WB packets in preparation for PRACTICE TEST on Repaso A-D.  The PRACTICE TEST will be Friday, 9/9 (this will basically be a mini-version of our first major test).

 

 

In class we will review Repaso D material from text and read aloud our "Guess Who?" sentences from last week.

 

For Tarea, complete in notebooks text page R29, actividades 2 and 3; Answer questions from R30; do R31, activity 4.

Be prepared for a quiz (40 points) on the material from the packet you completed last week.  The material can be found in your packet or Repaso C in your textbook.  

 

Tarea for miécoles (el siete de septiembre) is to read R28-R33 to discuss in class Wednesday.

 

Thank you for all your hard work concerning the presentations and participation in class!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

Tienen Uds. una prueba hoy de paginas del texto, R1 - R15.  Estudian Uds., por favor./  You all have a quiz today (Thursday, 8/25) on text pages R1 - R15.  Study, please. 

Quiz today.  iBuena suerte!

 

If you need to make up this quiz due to excused absence, please see me in class before you are absent to make appointment for make up.  

 

iGracias!

Sra. Smith

In class today (Wednesday, August 24) we will accomplish the following:

Homework (TAREA) - STUDY Repaso A and B, pags. R1-R15 in textbook.

Durante el fin de semana (during the end of the week, or 'weekend'):

 

 

iQue tengas un buen fin de semana! (Have a good weekend!)

El viernes (on Friday):