Today students will continue to review for the midterm exam by completing a review packet. Absent students: Please pick up the packet when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students continued to work on their study guide in preparation for the midterm exam next week. 

Absent students: Please complete your study guide at home. I've attached a digital copy if you've been unable to attend school the past 2 days. Gracias. 

Today classes reviewed vocabulary using Quizlet from the following chapters: "Para Empezar", 1A & 1B. They also received study guides to begin preparing for the midterm exam that will take place next week. Absent students: Please pick up the study guide when you return to class. Don't forget to study your vocabulary! Gracias. 

Today students continued to practice using "affirmative commands" while incorporating the use of direct object pronouns. They also reviewed several irregular "preterite" verbs in order to begin preparing for the upcoming midterm exam.

 Absent  students: Please print and complete the attached worksheet (or pick it up when you return to school). Gracias. 

Today students learned how to use affirmative commands with pronouns. They took very brief notes and then completed a practice worksheet and follow-up game. Absent students: Please take notes from (or print out) the attached power point to learn how to attached pronouns to affirmative commands.Then, complete the attached practice worksheet (or pick it up when you return to school). 

Today students engaged in a "rompecabezas" activity to practice Chapter 3B vocabulary collaboratively. Afterward, they completed a review of the uses of "affirmative tú commands". Absent students: Please use your notes from yesterday to complete the fill in the blank activity in the attached power point presentation. Write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students reviewed how to form and use "affirmative tú commands" in the context of giving directions to arrive at a specific destination. Absent students: Please copy down the commands (directions) on each slide of the attached power point (write them in Spanish and define them in English). Please view the second power point as well and write down the list of "mandatos irregulares". Gracias. 

Today students talked about their Winter Break in Spanish and answered the following questions: 

1. ¿Cómo fue tu vacación? (How was your vacation?)

2. ¿Adónde fuiste? (Where did you go?) 

3. ¿Qué hiciste? (What did you do?) 

 

We also practiced Chapter 3B vocabulary using an interactive activity. Absent students: Please write your name and date on a piece of notebook paper, and respond to the questions above in Spanish (using the preterite tense). 

Yesterday and today's lessons are culturally relevant and interactive. Students have been learning about how families in Mexico celebrate the holidays, and comparing these customs with their own. We have engaged in small group and class discussions, and have also completed listening comprehension activities. Absent students: If you have been unable to attend class, you will be excused from classwork for Wednesday through Friday of this week. These are not the type of activities that you can complete from home. Please make sure you have completed the 3A Quiz prior to Winter Break. Gracias. 

Today all Spanish 2 honors classes will be completing the Chapter 3A grammar and vocabulary quiz. Students will also translate the vocabulary words on their new list for Chapter 3B. Additionally, students are reading the first two chapters in our new class book "El escape cubano". Absent students: Please schedule a day and time to make up the Chapter 3A quiz. If possible, please complete the quiz before break. I've also attached the new Chapter 3B vocabulary list. Thank you. 

Today was the last day of the Chapter 3A review in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. No new information has been introduced within the past 4 instructional days. Absent students are still required to take the quiz tomorrow. Today students completed a comprehensive review of the chapter using Quizlet and started reading a new class novel. Absent students: Please ask me for a copy of the chapters we read when you return to class, and come prepared for the Chapter 3A Quiz tomorrow. Gracias. 

Today students continued to review Chapter 3A grammar and vocabulary concepts. They completed several interactive review activities. Absent students: Please use this link to access a practice activity on Quizlet. Please write the sentences on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today was an interactive, comprehensive review of Chapter 3A grammar and vocabulary concepts. Students are preparing for the Chapter 3A Quiz scheduled for Tuesday 12/19. Absent students: Please complete the activities in the attached power point on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students are working independently to complete a Chapter 3A review packet in preparation for the quiz on Tuesday (12/19). Absent students: Please pick up the packet when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today was a comprehensive review of Chapter 3A grammar and vocabulary concepts. Students practiced conjugating irregular verbs using the "preterite" tense, and worked on sentence structure. Absent students: Please complete the activities in the attached power point presentation. Write your work on a piece of notebook paper with today's date. Gracias. 

Today students practiced conjugating irregular "preterite" verbs while incorporating Chapter 3A vocabulary. They also practiced the contextual use of direct object pronouns. Absent students: Please complete the irregular verb practice using Quizlet. Here's the link to the practice activity. Write the sentences on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students practiced using direct object pronouns contextually with Chapter 3A vocabulary. They also completed a crossword using the "preterite" tense to practice conjugation. Absent students: Please pick up and complete the crossword when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students took notes pertaining to the meanings and uses of "direct object pronouns" in Spanish. They also engaged in a structured dialogue using Chapter 3A vocabulary. Absent students: Please take notes using the attached power point to learn about direct object pronouns. Write your notes on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Don't forget to show me your work when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students completed the Chapter 2B Quiz. They also translated Chapter 3A vocabulary words to begin the new unit. Absent students: Please schedule a day and time before next week to make up the quiz. You can pick up the new vocabulary list when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today all students participated in an interactive, comprehensive review of Chapter 2B. The Chapter 2B Quiz is tomorrow. No new material was introduced today. Absent students: You are still required to take the Quiz tomorrow. Gracias. 

Today students worked collaboratively to complete a creative writing assignment using the "preterite" tense. They also completed a "pop quiz" to evaluate progress prior to Tuesday's formal 2B quiz. Absent students: Please use the attached power point to practice conjugating using the "preterite" tense. Write your answers on a piece of notebook paper, and then, "correct" your answers. 

Today was a general review of the "preterite" tense. Students focused on verb conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in this tense. A practice worksheet was assigned as homework and will be due tomorrow (Thursday 11/30). Absent students: Please complete the fill in the blank verb conjugation practice included in the attached power point. Write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. I've also attached the homework assignment, due Thursday. Gracias. 

Today students reviewed the use of possessive adjectives, practiced using the "preterite" tense, and used Chapter 2B vocabulary to describe different types of clothing. Absent students: Please complete actividad 19 from page 114 of the Realidades textbook. Then use this link to practice the preterite tense with Quizlet. Please write all of your work on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias.

Today students designed clothing and wrote descriptions in Spanish pertaining to the fabric type, design, size, and brand name. They also took notes pertaining to irregular "preterite" verbs. Absent students: I've attached your makeup work. Please draw a complete outfit and write a paragraph describing the clothing and accessories in Spanish using 2B vocabulary. I've attached the prompt. Also, please take notes from the attached power point (slides 8-13). 

Today we continued to practice conjugating verbs using the "preterite" tense. Students also reviewed the appropriate uses of "demonstrative" adjectives. We also took "mini notes" (mini-apuntes) pertaining to 3 new irregular preterite verbs.  Absent students: Please use this link to complete the "preterite" practice using Quizlet. Write your answers on a piece of notebook paper. Also, please copy down the 3 new irregular preterite verbs from the attached power point (slides 4-6). Gracias. 

Today students continued to practice the use of the "preterite" tense, and also took notes pertaining to "demostrative" adjectives. Absent students: Please finish the creative writing assignment from yesterday, and take notes from the attached power point presentation. Gracias. 

Today students finished reading our class novel, "Los Baker van a Perú". They responded to follow up reading comprehension questions and engaged in a class discussion. Then, students completed a creative writing activity using the "preterite" tense. Absent students: I've attached the writing activity. Please use your "preterite" notes from Monday, and write at least 10 complete sentences using the attached prompt. Gracias. 

Today students reviewed Chapter 2B vocabulary and learned about conjugating verbs in the "Preterite" tense. Students took notes pertaining to the new verb endings and rules. Absent students: Please take notes using the attached power point. 

Today we reviewed the results of the Chapter 2A quiz. Absent students: There is not any required make up work today. Gracias. 

Today all classes completed the Chapter 2A Quiz. Students also translated the Chapter 2B vocabulary list from Spanish to English. Absent students: Please schedule a day and time to make up the quiz. I've attached the new vocabulary list. Gracias. 

Today is the last day of review of Chapter 2A curriculum. Students practiced writing about their daily routines using reflexive verbs, and also completed a verb conjugation worksheet. Absent students: No new material has been introduced this week, and you are still required to take the quiz tomorrow if you attend school. Please complete the activities on slides 22-38 of the attached power point to review for the quiz. Gracias. 

Today students completed the Chapter 2A review worksheet in order to prepare for Wednesday's quiz. They also read Chapter 8 of our class novel "Los Baker van a Perú". Absent students: Please complete the rest of the Chapter 2A review worksheet. I've attached it for your reference, but you received it on Friday of last week. Gracias. 

Today students continued to use reflexive verbs to talk about daily routines. We specifically focused on placement options for the reflexive pronouns. Students also took notes pertaining to the long form of possessive adjectives. Absent students: Please take notes from the attached power point pertaining to possessive adjectives. Then, complete the Chapter 2A review worksheet. I've attached the worksheet as well, and you can print it out at home or pick it up when you return to school. Gracias. 

Today we practiced differentiating between the use of reflexive and non-reflexive verbs. Students wrote complete sentences in Spanish using Chapter 2A vocabulary. We also enjoyed the "dia de los muertos" power point presentation. Absent students: Please use this link to access the practice activity, and write your answers on a piece of notebook paper. Take some time to view the "dia de los muertos" presentation, because there will be a few questions on Wednesday's quiz. Gracias! 

Today students completed a listening comprehension activity to review descriptions with "ser"
 and adjectives. They also learned about "el día de los muertos". Absent students: Please view the attached power point to learn about "Day of the Dead". There may be a few questions on next week's quiz. 

Today we reviewed how to conjugate reflexive verbs to talk about our daily routines. Then, students enjoyed a spooky, cultural Halloween lesson about "El Cucuy" y "El Chupacabras". Absent students: Please view the attached power point about "La Rutina de Shakira". 
Then, write 3 original sentences (in Spanish) using reflexive verbs about your daily routine. 

Today students read Chapter 7 from our class book, "Los Baker van a Perú". Students also learned how to conjugate reflexive verbs and took notes pertaining to the conjugation process. Absent students: Please take notes using the attached power point presentation. Then, complete the fill in the blank practice activity below your notes. 

Today we practiced writing sentences describing clothing and colors, and also reviewed body part vocabulary. There was also a fill in the blank review of the verbs "ser" and "estar" Absent students: Use the first power point to fill out the rest of the vocabulary list from yesterday (body parts). Please review ser and estar using the second power point. Please write down the conjugated forms of ser and estar on a piece of notebook paper. Gracias. 

Today students translated the new Chapter 2A vocabulary words from Spanish to English. We then completed a review of the uses of "ser" and "estar". There were several practice activities. Absent students: I've attached the Chapter 2A vocabulary list and "ser" and "estar" practice worksheet that we completed in class. You can print these materials from home, or pick them up when you return to class. Both are required assignments. 

Today is the Chapter 1B Quiz. There is not any classwork that needs to be made up. Absent students: When you return to class, please schedule a day and time to make up the quiz. Gracias. 

Today's lesson was a comprehensive review of Chapter 1B. Students wrote complete sentences using Chapter 1B grammar and vocabulary, and also completed fill in the blank activities. Absent students: Please complete the activities in the attached power points. There is also material available for you to study on Quizlet. You are still responsible for taking the quiz tomorrow. Gracias. 

Today all students will be participating in the game "Jeopardia en español". Students will answer questions pertaining to Chapter 1B vocabulary and grammar concepts in the Jeopardy format. They will also be competing for points. This is a comprehensive review for Tuesday's quiz. Absent students:  This is an interactive lesson that can't be completed at home. Please complete the following activities from the Realidades 2 textbook if you would like to receive participation points for today: 

1. page 53, actividades 10 & 11

2. page 57, actividad 16

3. page 58, actividad 18

 

Today students reviewed forming equal and unequal comparisons in the target language. Then, they took notes to learn the proper way to express how long they have participated in extracurricular activities. Absent students: Using the "comparaciones " power point, write a sentence using the information provided for each slide (don't forget to use your notes). Then, please take notes from the second power point. The notes are on slide 2. Then, please pick two options from slide 3 and use the notes to write 2 questions and responses. 

Today students learned how to make equal comparisons in Spanish. They took brief notes and completed verbal and written practice activities. Absent students: Please take notes from slide 11 (after the title "comparaciones iguales". Then write one sentence per slide using the adjectives provided and the information from slide 11. Please also complete the attached worksheet (you can write your answers on notebook paper). 

Today students learned about the legend of "la llorona" and also practiced making comparisons in the target language. Absent students: Please take notes as needed from the first slide of the attached power point. Then, write one sentence for each slide using the adjectives provided and comparatives. 

 Today students learned briefly about the history and culture of Perú, which relates directly to our class book. We read Chapter 5 of "Los Baker Van a Perú" and students responded to reading comprehension questions in Spanish. After that, students completed a review of the uses of "saber" and "conocer". Absent students: Please print / or copy the questions in the attached activity and fill in the blanks with "sabes" or "conoces" based on the notes from Friday 10/13. 

Today we completed "fill in the blank" practice activities with Chapter 1B vocabulary and verbs. Students also learned the differences between the verbs "conocer" and "saber". Absent students: Please complete the activities on slides 3 + 4 (fill in the blanks), and copy down the definitions and verb charts for "conocer" and "saber." Muchas gracias. 

Today students reviewed the content of the Chapter 1A quiz and saw their results. Then, they read Chapter 4 of our class book "Los Baker Van a Perú" and responded to reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Absent students: Please read Chapter 4 when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today all students played a verb conjugation game called "La Batalla Naval" (Battleship). Students conjugate verbs to create a grid and place their "ships" strategically. They then play the game with a partner. Absent students: Please see me for the handout when you return to school. I've attached a power point with all of the "boot" verbs we've learned including today's lesson. 

The Chapter 1A Quiz is scheduled for October 5th. Topics to be covered include: stem-changing verbs, obligations, Chapter 1A vocabulary, and questions and responses about school schedules. 

Today all classes completed the Chapter 1A quiz. After the quiz, students translated the Chapter 1B vocabulary words from English to Spanish. We also completed a class survey about our "actividades extracurriculares". Absent students: Please print or copy the words from the attached Chapter 1B vocabulary list. Translate the words to English using Quizlet. Schedule a time and date to take the 1A quiz. Gracias. 

Today we reviewed for the Chapter 1A quiz, scheduled for tomorrow (10/5/17). Students practiced writing complete sentences using Chapter 1A grammar and vocabulary, and also applied the uses of affirmative and negative terms. Absent students: Please use this link to practice Chapter 1A verbs and vocabulary, and use this link to practice affirmative and negative terms. 

 

 

 

 

Today students participated in a general review of Chapter 1A vocabulary and grammar in order to prepare for Thursday's quiz. They exchanged drawings (completed on Friday) with their peers and wrote sentences in Spanish about the academic activities featured in the illustrations. Absent students: Please study one of the following Quizlet links to review for the quiz:  verbos de bota, vocabulario 1A. 

Today students took brief notes pertaining to stem-changing verbs and practiced incorporating them with Chapter 1A vocabulary. Absent students: Please write down the information  from slides 4-8 in the attached presentation. Gracias.  

Homework: Please don't forget to complete your "tarea" (chapter 1A worksheet) . It's due Thursday at the beginning of class! 

Today students practiced the uses of "affirmative" and "negative" terms, while incorporating Chapter 1A vocabulary and grammar. Absent students: Please review the information on slides 1-5; then complete the activities on slides 6-9. Gracias. 

Today students reviewed how to express school and classroom rules in Spanish using expressions such as "se prohibe" and "hay que" while incorporating Chapter 1A vocabulary. Absent students: Please complete the attached practice activity by writing "silly" rules (reglas ridículas) in Spanish. 

Today students continued to read our classroom novel, "Los Baker van a Perú". We read Chapter 2 and responded to some follow up questions. Students also wrote a "letter" to "pen pals" in Spain about their day at school. Absent students: Please view the attached power point slide and write a "letter" about your day at school in Spanish on a piece of notebook paper. Gracias. 

Today students discussed their academic obligations in Spanish and also practiced conjugating the verbs "tener, hacer," and "poner". Absent students: Please complete the fill in the blank activities in slides 2, 3, and 4 on a piece of notebook paper as your makeup work. 

Today students had conversations in Spanish about their day at school. They also practiced expressing obligations using Chapter 1A vocabulary and the verb "tener". Absent students: Please review the attached power point presentation and take notes as needed regarding how to express obligations using "tener que + infinitives". Complete the activity on slide 7 by writing what students are obligated to do in each class (based on the pictures). Please use Chapter 1A vocabulary. 

Today students began applying Chapter 1A vocabulary to write and talk about their classes and school schedule. Absent students: Please fill out the attached "horario" (class schedule) with all of the required information. 

The first prueba (quiz) has been scheduled for Tuesday of next week. The concepts that will be on the quiz include: question words, the verb "ser", descriptive adjectives, and nationalities. 

Today students completed the "Para Empezar" chapter quiz. They also translated the vocabulary words for Chapter 1A. Absent students: Please schedule a day and time to make up the quiz within 1 week of your absence (before school, during lunch, 6th period, after school). Also, please print out the new vocabulary list (I've attached it) and translate the words using Quizlet. You can also pick up the list when you return to school. Gracias. 

Today was a review of the present tense and frequency words. Students asked and responded to questions about their extracurricular activities in Spanish. Absent students: Please write down your responses in the "yo" form to the questions in the attached power point presentation. You are still required to take the quiz tomorrow. 

Today students practiced writing descriptions with "ser" and adjecitves. We used "quizlet" to complete the activity. Students also completed a "web search" to find the answers to 3 cultural questions. Absent students: Please use the attached power point to complete the "web search". Please use this link to complete the quizlet practice activity with the verb "ser". Write all of your answers down on a piece of notebook paper with today's date. Gracias! 

Today students reviewed "palabras interrogativas" (question words) and the grammatical structure of questions in Spanish. They completed 2 verbal and 2 written activities.  Absent students: Please complete the activities in the attached power point on a piece of notebook paper. 

Today all Spanish 2 classes made cards inviting their parents to attend El Dorado's back to school night. Absent students: I've attached the power point that contains the information you should include in your "card". You can complete the assignment at home, or within 24 hours when you return to school. 

Today's lesson was a review of the verb "ser" and descriptive adjectives. The attached power point presentation contains the practice activities. Absent students: Please complete the activities on slides 2 and 3 on a piece of notebook paper. Use your vocabulary list. Please show me your work when you return to school. 

Attached is the Spanish 2 course syllabus. Students were required to read the syllabus and share it with their parents/ guardians. Both the student and parent/guardian were supposed to fill out the required information on the last page and return it by Thursday September 7th for "homework". 

Today students used the webite www.quizlet.com to translate the "Para Empezar" vocabulary list from Spanish to English. Absent students: I've attached the vocabulary list. Please go to www.quizlet.com and search for my username: EDHSspanish2. Please scroll and click on the "Para 
Empezar vocabulary list" and use this to complete your personal list.