Today students will begin reviewing in order to prepare for the final exam. They will be practicing Chapter 4 grammar and vocabulary concepts. Absent students: Please review at home using your vocabulary lists and Quizlet resources. 

Today students continued to practice the use of negative and affirmative "tú" commands. Absent students: I've attached the practice worksheet, or you can pick it up when you return to class. 

Today students will review affirmative "tú" commands and will be introduced to negative "tú" commands. Both concepts will be on the final exam. Absent students:   Please complete the attached handout and use page 356 of the Realidades 2 textbook to take notes. 

Today is "el día de las madres" in Mexico and in honor of the holiday students will be creating cards with a Spanish poem and their own personal message to their mothers. Absent students: You are excused from today's assignment. 

Today students will be reviewing affirmative "tú" commands and discussing current events. Absent students: Please complete the attached activity on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Use your notes. 

Today students will be practicing affirmative "tú" commands in Spanish. They will translate short commands from English to Spanish, and will also participate in a grammar game. Absent students: Please complete "los huevos devueltos" on page 353 of the Realidades textbook. Use your notes from yesterday and write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. 

Today students will be learning about affirmative commands in the context of preparing a tradition seafood dish known as "paella". Absent students: Take notes using the attached power point presentation. This information will be included on the final exam. 

Today students will be completing the Chapter 6B quiz. They were notified of the quiz date one week in advance. After the quiz they will translate the Chapter 7A vocabulary terms. Absent students: Please schedule a date and time to complete the make up quiz. Gracias. 

Today is the last day of the Chapter 6B review. Students will complete a "pre-Quiz" and grammar review game. The Chapter 6B quiz is scheduled for tomorrow 5/2. 

Today students continued to review Chapter 6B grammar and vocabulary concepts such as the "present perfect" tense and verbs like "gustar". They completed a review worksheet and a listening comprehension activity. Absent students: Please complete "Un informe" (actividad 17) on page 331 of the Realidades 2 textbook. Use the present perfect tense and write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students will continue to practice the use of the "present perfect" tense and review for the Chapter 6B quiz on Wednesday 5/2. Absent students: Please pick up the review worksheet when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students will be reading movie critiques about three classic American films. They will then answer reading comprehension questions to assess their knowledge. Afterwards, they will complete a worksheet to assess their knowledge of Chapter 6B grammar and vocabulary concepts. 

Today students continued to practice the use of the "present perfect" tense. They completed an activity from the textbook and a practice worksheet. Absent students: I've attached the worksheet, and you can also pick it up when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students reviewed the use of indirect object pronouns and learned about the present perfect tense. Absent students: Complete "actividad 11" on page 328 of the textbook. Write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. You also will need the present perfect handout, which I've attached. 

Today students took notes to learn the proper use of "indirect object pronouns" and the conjugations of verbs such as "fascinar, importar, aburrir", etc. They then completed a practice worksheet. Absent students: Please use this link to copy down the notes at home. This is a digital assignment that must be completed prior to returning to class. You also have the option of copying the notes from a friend. I've attached the practice worksheet or you can pick it up when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today all students will be taking the Chapter 6A quiz. They were provided with one week of notice prior to the quiz date. After completing the quiz, students will translate the new vocabulary terms from Chapter 6B and participate in a vocabulary recognition game. Absent students: Please schedule a date and time  to make up the quiz within the next week. Failure to complete a make up quiz will result in a score of zero. 

Today was the last day of review prior to the Chapter 6A quiz. Students completed a review worksheet and practiced 6A vocabulary words to see if they were memorized. Absent students: I've attached your make up work or you can pick it up when you return to class. You are still required to take the quiz tomorrow. No new information has been introduced since last week. 

Today was a comprehensive review of Chapter 6A grammar and vocabulary concepts. Students completed a listening and reading comprehension activity and also wrote about sports highlights in Spanish. Absent students: Use the attached power point to complete your make up work. Please conjugate the verbs using the preterite tense and write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. You're still required to take the quiz on the regularly scheduled date. Gracias.

Today students continued to review Chapter 6A grammar and vocabulary concepts. The Chapter 6A quiz is Wednesday 4/18. Absent students: Please use this link to complete your make up work on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students read about professional baseball in the Caribbean and also completed verb conjugation exercises. Absent students: Please pick up the verb conjugation worksheet when you return to class. 

Today students reviewed the concept of conjugating irregular "ir" stem-changing verbs in the "preterite" tense. They also completed a reading comprehension activity. The Chapter 6A quiz is scheduled for next Wednesday 4/18. Absent students: Please use this link to complete your make up work. Write your answers on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students were provided with notes pertaining to the process of conjugating irregular preterite "ir" verbs. After reviewing the notes, they completed a practice activity. Absent students: Please use this link to access your notes. I've also attached the practice activity. If you don't have access to these materials from home, please ask me for them when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students engaged in structure conversations about their Spring Break. They then reviewed Chapter 6A vocabulary terms and wrote sentences describing their typical reaction to every day situations. Absent students: Please use the attached power point to review some Chapter 6A vocabulary. Then complete the sentences on the last slide with an explanation in Spanish. 

Have a happy Spring Break!!!! 

Today students will be participating in vocabulary and grammar review games. They will play "piccionario" in groups and select a partner to play against for "la batalla naval". Absent students: If you have an extracurricular activity that conflicts with attending class today, you will be excused from participating. Thank you. 

Today was an introduction to Chapter 6A. Students completed a reading comprehension activity and a worksheet. Absent students: Please read "Vocabulario en contexto" on page 294 of the Realidades textbook. On a piece of notebook paper, answer the questions in the attached power point. 

Today students completed the Chater 5B quiz and defined the new terms from the Chapter 6A vocabulary list. Absent students: Please schedule a date and time to make up the quiz. I've attached the 6A vocabulary list. 

Today was the last day of the Chapter 5B review in preparation for Monday's quiz. Students practiced conjugating verbs using the preterite and imperfect progressive tenses, and completed a crossword puzzle to review vocabulary terms. Absent students: Please ask me for the crossword when you return. You are still required to take the quiz on Monday. Gracias. 

Today students wrote sentences using the imperfect progressive tense and completed a reading comprehension activity. Absent students: Please pick up the assignment when you return to class. The Chapter 5B quiz is this Monday. Gracias. 

Today students learned how to use the imperfect progressive tense. They took notes and completed a follow up practice activity. Absent students: I've attached the power point with today's notes. These are digital notes and you need to complete them at home. Gracias. 

Today students practiced using Chapter 5B vocabulary and grammar to describe different types of injuries and appropriate medical treatment. Absent students: Please complete "Actividad 9" on page 272 of the Realidades 2 textbook. I've attached a handout that you should use to help you write questions and responses using the preterite and the imperfect tense. Gracias. 

Today students practiced conjugating irregular verbs in the preterite tense. They also incorporated Chapter 5B vocabulary. Absent students: This was a digital lesson. You need to complete it at home. I've attached the activities. Please email me if you have any questions. 

Today students will complete the Chapter 5A vocabulary quiz. Afterwards, they will translate the new vocabulary from Chapter 5B and play a vocabulary recognition game. Absent students: Please schedule a date and time to make up the quiz. I've attached the Chapter 5B vocabulary list, and you can also pick it up when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today is the last day of review for Chapter 5A in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. All students were notified of the quiz on Monday 3/12. Absent students: You are still required to take the quiz tomorrow as scheduled; no new information has been introduced this week. 

Today is a review of Chapter 5A grammar concepts in preparation for the quiz this Thursday 3/15. Students will be discussing their opinions pertaining to volunteer firefighters in Chile, and will read a story that incorporates the preterite and imperfect tenses. They will then complete a follow up verb conjugation exercise. Absent students: No new material will be introduced today. You are still required to take the Chapter 5A quiz on Thursday as scheduled. 

Today students will be practicing the contextual use of the verb "haber" in the preterite and imperfect tenses. They will take brief notes and complete several follow up practice activities. Absent students: I've attached today's lesson. It's digital and you need to complete it at home. Thank you. 

Today students completed a listening comprehension activity and worked collaboratively to complete a crossword that incorporated Chapter 5A grammar and vocabulary. Absent students: Please ask me for the crossword when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students will be practicing irregular verbs in the "pretérito" and will also complete a listening comprehension activity related to weather. Absent students: Please complete the attached worksheet. 

Today students completed a vocabulary recognition activity, and also wrote a paragraph using the "imperfecto" to describe happy memories from elementary school. Absent students: Please write a paragraph about some of the things you remember from your elementary school days. For example, describe where you lived, some of your favorite activities, or your best friends. You must use at least 5 transition words such as "generally, often, always", etc. Please use page 194 of the textbook for reference. 

Today students read a newspaper article about a current event and answered follow up questions in the target language. Absent students: I've attached the newspaper article; please read it at home. There are 3 reading comprehension questions at the end. Please write the answers in Spanish on a piece of notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students practiced Chapter 5A vocabulary by making analogies and also completed a few activities from the Realidades 2 textbook. Absent students: Please use the attached handout as a guide and complete the following activities from your book at home: 

- page 248 activity 12

-page 249 activity 13

-page 251 activity 16

Today students practice the contextual uses of the Chapter 5A vocabulary and the two past tenses (pretérito y imperfecto). Absent students: Please complete activity 4 from page 244 of the Realidades textbook. Write your answers on a piece of paper with your name and today's date. 

Today students were provided with notes pertaining to a specific type of stem-changing verb in the "pretérito". They used the notes to complete a listening comprehension activity and to practice verb conjugation. Absent students: I've attached the notes and listening comprehension activity. Please print or copy down the information from the notes. Then watch the video and answer the 3 follow up questions in Spanish. 

Today students applied their new knowledge of Chapter 5A to translate a story about an accident with a family pet and the owner's trip to the emergency room. They also completed a worksheet to practice verb conjugation and reading comprehension. Absent students: Please translate the story in the attached presentation from Spanish to English. Use your Chapter 5A vocabulary list and grammar notes. I've also attached the worksheet. You can print it from home or pick it up when you return to class. 

Today all students completed the Chapter 4B quiz. They were given one week of notice prior to the quiz taking place. After the quiz, they translated new words from Chapter 5A from Spanish to English. Absent students: When you return, please schedule a date and time to make up the Chapter 4B quiz. I've also attached the Chapter 5A vocabulary list, or you can pick it up when you return to school. Gracias. 

Today was the last day of review for Chapter 4B. Students continued to practice using the preterite and imperfect tenses along with 4B vocaulary to prepare for the quiz on Monday. Absent students: You are still required to take the quiz on Monday. No new material has been introduced this week. Please use the attached document to help you format a paragraph about your weekend. Write 5 complete sentences using the "pretérito" and "imperfecto". 

Today was a review of Chapter 4B in preparation for the quiz on Monday 2/26. Students read a story that incorporated 4B vocabulary and the contextual uses of the "preterite" and "imperfect" tenses. They also completed a review worksheet. Absent students: I've attached the review worksheet. 

Today students continued to use the "preterite" and "imperfect" tenses to express past actions. They completed a fill in the blank practice activity and a worksheet. Absent students: Please pick up the worksheet when you return to class. We also did a Quizlet practice activity. Use this link to access the activity from home. Please fill in each blank with a conjugated verb using the preterite or imperfect tense. Gracias. 

Today students continued to practice conjugating using the "preterite" and "imperfect" tenses. It was also announced that the Chapter 4B quiz is scheduled for Monday 2/26. Absent students: Please complete the attached activity. You can print it or write your answers on a piece of lined notebook paper with your name and today's date. Gracias. 

Today students will continue to review the "preterite" and "imperfect" tenses. Absent students: I've attached your assignment. 

Today students will continue to practice using the two past tenses, the "preterite" and "imperfect". They will complete a grammar worksheet and also will be reading a story about "Superhombre" in Spanish to help their understanding of the contextual uses of both tenses. Absent students: I've attached both assignments. You can print them and complete them from home, or pick them up when you return to class. Gracias. 

Today students practiced identifying the uses of two different past tenses: the "preterite" and the "imperfect". They also wrote short paragraphs in Spanish describing a childhood activity they used to enjoy. Absent students : Please use the attached hand out to write a 5 sentence paragraph using the imperfect about a childhood activity, routine, or family tradition that you used to enjoy. Gracias. 

Today students will learn how to choose when to use the "preterite" versus the "imperfect" tense. They will be completing several guided practice activities. Absent students: Please print or pick up the attached set of rules to help you decide when to use which past tense. Also, there is a writing assignment (see attached) to complete using the imperfect tense. 

Today was a comprehensive review of the "preterite" and "imperfect" tenses. Students reviewed the contextual uses of both tenses and also the conjugation process. They also completed a worksheet. Absent students: I've attached the practice worksheet. You can print it out or pick it up when  you return to school. 

Today all students will complete the Chapter 4A grammar and vocabulary quiz. Students are always given at least one week of notice prior to a quiz being scheduled. After completing the quiz, students translated the new Chapter 4B vocabulary list. Absent students: When you return to school, please schedule a date and time to make up the quiz. I've attached the new vocabulary list. 

Today was the last day of review in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. Students reviewed Chapter 4A vocabulary, the "preterite" tense, and the "imperfect" tense. Students absent today are still required to take the quiz tomorrow. No new information was introduced. Absent students: Your make up work (if you want participation points) is a review crossword puzzle. Please pick it up when you return to school. Thanks. 

Today students discussed Latin American and North American childhood traditions such as birthday celebrations and Quinciñeras ("sweet 15"). Absent students: Please complete the activities in the attached power point on a piece of notebook paper. 

Today students will be creating interview questions to ask their classmates in order to determine who was the "más travieso" as a child. They will use the imperfect tense and Chapter 4A vocabulary to create their questions, and write a summary of the interview results. Absent students: I've attached the handout you will need to complete today's activity. You can write your questions on a piece of notebook paper or pick up the assignment when you return to school. Gracias. 

Today students will be using the "imperfect" tense and Chapter 4A vocabulary to describe their personalities as children and discuss childhood hobbies. Absent students: Please complete the activities in the attached power point on a piece of notebook paper. Don't forget to use the Chapter 4A vocabulary list and "imperfect" notes. Gracias. 

Today students will learn about the irregular verbs of the "imperfect" tense and will also describe their childhood personalities and hobbies. Absent students: Please complete "Actividad 11" on page 192 of the Realidades textbook using the attached power point as a guide to structure your responses. Use the second power point to take notes pertaining to the 3 irregular verbs of the imperfect tense. 

Today students translated the Chapter 4A vocabulary lists from Spanish to English to begin the new unit. They also learned about the "imperfect" tense and completed a grammar and vocabulary practice worksheet. Absent students: I've attached both assignments, or you can pick them up when you return to class. Gracias.