"el mundo está oscuro, ilumina tu parte::the world is dark, light up your part"-graffiti along a stone wall in Spain

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

7th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 8/31 - 9/1

A.I.
Without using your notes, match the vocabulary words with their English meaning.

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-está feliz: s/he is happy
-vive: s/he lives
-la montañana: the mountain

  • TPR
  • PQA
  • We made up a story as a class
No tarea

6th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 8/31 - 9/1

A.I.
1. Open your textbook to p. 22 (Exercise #30)
2. While I am checking Exercise #30, match the vocabulary words with their English meaning

Class Work
  • Individually, you completed Exercise #31
  • With a partner, you began Exercise #32
Tarea: Study your vocabulary words & Episodio 5; your test is on Tuesday 9/6/Wednesday 9/7!

Español I, el martes 8/30 y el miércoles 8/31

Hola,

A.I.
Using mostly Ch. 5 vocabulary structures, write 5 sentences in Spanish; they must be RIDICULOUS :)

Class Work
On Tuesday:
In pairs, you re-wrote the story from p. 100 in your textbook. With your partner, you used the pictures on p. 98-99 as a guide.

On Wednesday:
You completed the following from your textbook-
  • Exercise 4
  • Exercise 6
  • Exercise 7
Tarea: Exercise 10a & 10b on pgs. 110-111. Illustrate & Narrate a story

Anuncio Importante: YOUR CH. 5 EXAM IS TOMORROW, THURSDAY, 9/1

Monday, August 29, 2011

8th Grade, el lunes - el martes, 8/29 - 8/30

A.I.
1. Turn in your 4-Square Packet
2. Look over the previous 6 vocabulary structures
3. Take Vocab Quiz #2

Class Work
  • You broke into 2 groups; we played Pictionary to review Ch. 5 vocabulary learned thus far
Tarea: Finish 4-Square Packet (it's late). If you already turned this in, you don't have any homework.

7th Grade, el lunes- el martes, 8/29 - 8/30

A.I.
1. Look over the previous 6 vocabulary structures
2. Take Vocab Quiz #2

Class Work
  • We reviewed Ch. 5 vocabulary by playing Pictionary
  • We watched an Episode of Mi Vida Loca
No tarea

6th Grade, el lunes - el martes, 8/29 - 8/30

A.I.
Clear your desk of everything

Class Work
  • We broke into 2 teams & played Pictionary to review Episodio 5 vocabulary
  • In your textbook, you completed: Exercise #28, #29, and #30
Tarea: Finish Exercise #30 on p. 22 of your textbook

Español I, el lunes, 8/29

A.I.
1. Study mini-cuento 4 words
2. Take Vocab Quiz #4

Class Work
  • Individually, complete Exercise #2 on p. 101
  • With a partner, fill in one of the additional blanks to creatively "adjust" the story
  • With the same partner(s), being Exercise #3 on p. 101
Tarea: Finish answering the questions from Exercise #3

Anuncio Importante! Your Ch. 5 Exam will be this Thursday, 9/1

Friday, August 26, 2011

Español I, el viernes, 8/26

A.I.
Tell me one thing you will be doing this weekend.

Class Work
  • We finished reading the final story of Ch. 5 (on p. 100 of your textbook)
  • Independently, you answered the true/false questions (Exercise 1)
  • We watched Episodio 15 of Mi Vida Loca
Tarea: Study all Ch. 5 vocabulary words

Thursday, August 25, 2011

8th Grade, el jueves - el viernes, 8/25- 8/26

A.I.
Write the sentences in English.

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-qué molestia: what a bother
-está agotado/a: s/he is fed up with
-no deja de hablar: s/he doesn't stop talking
  • I passed out the 4-square packet & explained how to correctly complete it
Tarea: complete the 4-square pack for the next class

7th Grade, el jueves - el viernes, 8/25 - 8/26

A.I.
1. Re-read version 1 on p. 3 from the"Cuentos" section of your binder (we read this in class/you finished reading it for homework)
2. Take a V/F quiz over above story

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-grita: s/he yells or shouts
-está furioso/a: s/he is furious
-otra vez: again
  • We read the story on p. 3 of your textbook as a class
  • Independently you completed the activity on p. 3
  • We played a game with any extra time
No tarea

6th Grade, el jueves - el viernes, 8/25 - 8/26

no A.I.

Class Work
  • We continued talking out Episodio 5 together as a class
  • You wrote your own version in the "Escritura" section of your binder
    • I will be checking for Episodio 5 when I do a binder check- keep an organized binder & you'll have it ready to go!
  • We began working in your textbook- we began Exercise #28
No tarea

Español I, el jueves, 8/25

A.I.
1. Turn in your 4-Square Work Packet
2. Silently study Ch. 5 vocabulary structures

Class Work
  • We played "fishbowl" to review all Ch. 5 vocabualry structures
  • We began to read the story on p. 100 of your texbook
I was somewhat disappointed today with the amount of students who seem to not know their vocabulary. Please take extra time this weekend to study; your test will be here shortly & if you do not know your vocabulary you will not be successful.

No tarea

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Español I, el miércoles, 8/24

A.I.
Vocab Race with a partner for extra credit :)

Class Work
  • I passed back some quizzes; you may either take them home, store them in your Spanish binder, or recycle them.
  • We read the story on p. 97 of your text and completed the activity
  • You began your 4-square work packet: Choose 5 vocabulary structures from Ch. 5 and complete a 4-square for each word
Tarea: Finish 4-square work packet; they are due Thursday

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

8th Grade, el martes - el miércoles, 8/23 - 8/24

A.I.
In the A.I. section of your binder, write the sentences in English.

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-no puede dormir: s/he can't sleep
-(no) sirve: it (doesn't) work
-puede oír: s/he can hear

We practiced TPR & PQA with the above words.

Tarea: Read Version 1 on p. 35

7th Grade, el martes - el miércoles, 8/23 - 8/24

A.I.
In the A.I. section of your binder, write the sentences in English.

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-cuida: s/he takes care of
-el pastor: the shepherd
-la oveja corre: the sheep runs

TPR & PQA with the above vocabulary structures

We read (as a class) Version 1 on p. 3 of your "Cuento" handout

No tarea

6th Grade, el martes - el miércoles, 8/23 - 8/24

A.I.
In the A.I. section of your binder, translate the sentences from Spanish to English.

Class Work
  • We reviewed all Episodio 5 vocabulary structures
  • We read Episodio 5 together as a class
  • I pulled up the illustrations from Episodio 5 and you told me vocabulary words that went with each picture
  • You began writing Episodio 5 independently in the "Escritura" section of your binder
No tarea

Español I, el martes, 8/23

A.I.
1. Take Vocab Quiz #3 (over Mini-Cuento 3 words)
2. Read Version 1 on p. 39
3. Answer the questions about the story on p. 39

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-se pone las patas arriba: s/he stands on their head
-está desesperado/a: s/he is desperate
-tiene hipo: s/he has the hiccups

We used these words in different situations.

No tarea

Monday, August 22, 2011

8th Grade, el viernes - el lunes, 8/19 - 8/22

A.I.
Take Vocab Quiz #1 (over Mini-Cuento 1 words).

 
Class Work
  • I pulled up the illustrations from Mini-Cuento 1 (p. 94 from your textbook).
  • I re-told the story.
  • As a class, you told me the story & I wrote it out on the board.
  • In the "Escritura" section of your binder, you wrote the story independently. 
We read from El Nuevo Houdini as a class.

 
No tarea

Español I, el lunes, 8/22

A.I.
1. Turn in your homework (summary in English of p. 38 Version 1)
2. Study Ch. 5 vocabulary words & their meanings

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-no puede cantar: s/he can't sing
-sigue el consejo: s/he follows the advice
-necesita un consejo: s/he needs advice

We made up a class story

No tarea

Friday, August 19, 2011

7th Grade, el viernes 8/19 - el lunes 8/22

A.I.
Take Vocab Quiz #1 (over Mini-Cuento 1 words)

Class Work
I pulled up the illustrations from Mini-Cuento 1 (p. 2 from your textbook).
  • I re-told the story
  • As a class, you told me the story & I wrote it on the board
  • Independently, you wrote the story in the "Escritura" section of your binder
We began reading El Nuevo Houdini as a class.

No tarea

6th Grade, el viernes 8/19, el lunes 8/22

A.I.
1. Take out p. 11-12 from the "Cuentos" section of your binder.
2. Take out a blank sheet of paper.
3. In English, write a 5 sentences (or more) summary of Version 1 on p.12- you read this for homework.
4. Turn it in to your class drawer.

Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-la muchacha/el muchacho: the girl/the boy
-es inteligente: he/she is smart
-es biencriado/a: he/she is well-behaved

We practiced using these words in different situations.

No tarea

Español I, el viernes, 8/19

A.I.
Sit in your performing groups & listen for instructions.

Class Work
Each group (except one, who will be performing on Monday) performed their short story for the class. You were all hilarious! :)

We read chapter 8 out of El Nuevo Houdini

Tarea: Read Version 1 on p. 38 of your cuento handouts, summarize in ENGLISH for Monday's class.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Español I, el jueves, 8/18

A.I.
Open your textbook to p.96. I graded your homework.

Class Work:
We played Pictionary to review Ch. 5 vocabulary structures.

In a group, you composed a short story in Spanish using Ch. 5 vocabulary structures. Tomorrow, you will act out your story in front of class. :)

No tarea

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

8th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 8/17 - 8/18

A.I.
1. Pick up a cuento page.
2. Read version 1 on p.33.
3. Answer the following questions true (V) or false (F).
  • El lobo no puede comer comida normal.
  • El lobo no puede comer porque la comida no cabe en la boca.
  • En el refrigerador hay una albóndiga grande.
  • Cuando el lobo parte en pedazos la albóndiga, puede comerla.
Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-trata de comer: s/he tries to eat
-la solución: the solution
-la rana: the frog

We read the story on p. 93 of your textbook & completed the activity that went along with it.

No tarea

7th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 8/17 - 8/18

A.I.
1. Turn in your homework (3 sentences using vocabulary)
2. Pick up a cuento page.
3. Read Version 1 on p. 1
4. Answer the questions true (V) or false (F).
  • La familia es rara y es famosa.
  • El papá es doctor famoso.
  • La mamá está triste.
  • El papá está enojado.
Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-el lobo: the wolf
-come: s/he eats
-llora: s/he cries
We read the story on p. 2 of your textbook & completed the activity that went along with it.

No tarea

6th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 8/17 - 8/18

A.I.
1. Pick up a cuentos sheet.
2. Read version 1 on p.11 (at the bottom of the page)
3. Answer the questions true (V) or false (F)
  • En Narizlandia, hay cinco amigos.
  • Las narices de los amigos son perfectas.
  • Un amigo tiene una nariz muy pequeña.
  • Los amigos van a la casa de Cinderella el viernes.
Class Work
New Vocabulary:
-el examen: the test
-la escuela: the school
-qué verguenza: how embarrassing

We began reading version one on p. 12 as a class.

Tarea: finish reading version one on p.12 (at the bottom of the page)

Español I, el miércoles, 8/17

A.I.
1. Pick up a cuento page.
2. Read version 1 on p. 37
3. Answer the following questions in Spanish
  • ¿A dónde se fue el niño?
  • ¿Qué gritó el niño?
  • ¿Por qué contuvo la respiración el niño?
  • Al final, ¿La mamá le dio el juguete al niño o no?
Class Work:
New Vocabulary
-exige: s/he demands
-hasta que se desmaya: until s/he faints
-se cae para atrás: s/he falls backwards

We read the story in your textbook on p. 96.

Tarea: Answer questions 1-4 in Spanish on p. 96 of your textbook

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Español I, el martes, 8/16

Hola chicos,

A.I.
Write what each word means (without using your notes) :)
-no puede oír
-la solución
-no cabe
-puede dormir
-trata de comer
-no puede comer
-la rana
-qué molestia
-sirve
-no deja de hablar
-está agotado/a
-parte en pedazos

Class Work:
New Vocabualry
-contiene la respiración: s/he holds his/her breath
-se niega a dárselo: s/he refuses to give him/her it
-dámelo: give me it/give it to me

We made up a class story

No tarea

Monday, August 15, 2011

8th Grade, el lunes-el martes, 8/15 and 8/16

A.I.
1. Turn in your homework- Los Números worksheet- if you haven't already.

2. Read the following story.
3. Answer the following questions in SPANISH. One word answers are just fine.
Story:
En Indianapolis, vive una familia. Es una familia de gorilas. Las gorilas tienen un problema. A las 8:00 de la mañana la casa de las gorilas explota. ¡Qué horrible! La familia está furiosa.

Class Work:
New Vocabulary
-no cabe: doesn't fit
-no puede comer: s/he can't eat
-parte en pedazos: s/he/it breaks into pieces

We practiced using these new words in different situations

No tarea :)

7th Grade, el lunes-el martes, 8/15 and 8/16

A.I.
1. Turn in your homework- Los Números worksheet- if you haven't already.
2. Read the following story.
3. Answer the following questions in SPANISH. One word answers are just fine.
Story:
En Indianapolis, vive una familia. Es una familia de gorilas. Las gorilas tienen un problema. A las 8:00 de la mañana la casa de las gorilas explota. ¡Qué horrible! La familia está furiosa.

Class Work:
New Vocabulary
-la familia: the family
-está triste: s/he is sad
-está enojado/a: s/he is mad or angry

We practiced using these words in different situations.

Tarea: Use each vocabulary word it it's own sentence (write 3 sentences total). Use ONLY SPANISH.



6th Grade, el lunes-el martes, 8/15 and 8/16

A.I.
1. Turn in your homework- Los Números worksheet- if you haven't already.
2. Read the following story.
3. Answer the following questions in SPANISH. One word answers are just fine.
Story:
En Indianapolis, vive una familia. Es una familia de gorilas. Las gorilas tienen un problema. A las 8:00 de la mañana la casa de las gorilas explota. ¡Qué horrible! La familia está furiosa.

Class Work:
New Vocabulary
-la nariz: the nose
-el amigo/la amiga: the friend
-el viernes: Friday

We practiced using these words in different situations.

We read the story at the bottom of p. 11 on the "cuento" handout I gave you.

No tarea :)

Español I, el lunes, 8/15

Hola, feliz lunes :)

A.I.
Summarize in ENGLISH the story you read for homework (Version 2 on page 36). Turn this in.

Class Work:
Took quiz #2 over all six words from Ch.5 Mini-Cuento 2

I pulled up the illustrations that went along with Mini-Cuento 2 and re-told the story to you. You then (on the board, as a class) wrote the story in your own words.

We played "Matamosa" to review Ch. 5 vocabulary structures

No Tarea :)

Friday, August 12, 2011

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade, el jueves 8/11 & el viernes 8/12

Hola a todos :: Hey everyone

The previous two days (Thursday & Friday) we have covered the following:

-Numbers 1-100 (we completed a worksheet to practice)
-Question Words
  • Qué: What
  • Quién: Who
  • Cuándo: When
  • Dónde: Where
  • Por qué: Why
  • Cómo: How
-How to use the above question words to create a simple (but great!) story in Spanish

Tarea: Finish the Los Números worksheet if you didn't already turn it in during class

Español I, el viernes, 8/12

A.I.
Turn in your homework
Take the next Cuento handout & read Version 1 on p. 35

Class Work:
New Vocabulary
-no deja de hablar: s/he doesn't stop talking
-qué molestia: what a bother
-está agotado: s/he is fed up (with something or someone)

With a partner, you read & compared both short stories on p. 95 of your textbook

Tarea: Read Version 2 on p. 36

Buen fin de semana :)

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Español I, el jueves, 8/11

Hola estudiantes,

A.I.
Quiz over all 6 Mini-Cuento 1 vocabulary structures

Class Work:
New Vocabulary
-puede oír: s/he can hear
-no puede dormir: s/he can't sleep
-(no) sirve: it (doesn't) work

We made up & acted out our class story

Tarea: Use each of today's words in one sentence

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

For All Students

We've learned numbers 1-100 in Spanish. You can visit this website to hear correct pronunciations from native speakers and to check for correct spelling.

6th Grade, el miercoles, 8/10

A.I.:
Spell numbers 1-15 in Spanish.

Class Work:
We learned numbers 16-100 as a class.

We learned how to use the class blog.

Tarea: none

Español I el miércoles 8/10

A.I.:
Summarize (in English) the story you read for homework (p.34 Version 1). Try to use 25 or fewer words.

Class Work:
We reviewed Ch. 5 Mini-Cuento 1 vocabulary by acting out motions for each word.

We read the story on p.94 of your textbook & completed the V/F activity.

Individually, you re-wrote the story from p.94 using only the illustrations. You turned this story in as your "Exit Slip".

Tarea: Next class you will take a quiz over the 6 vocabulary strucutres from Mini-Cuento 1

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Nombres Españoles :: Spanish Names

Here is the website where you can look at all different Spanish names. Be sure to have your name tag ready for our next class!

-Señora Epple :)

Español I 8/9 el martes

A.I.:
Re-read version 2 on p.33-34. You're taking a V/F quiz over this story today.

Vocabulario Nuevo:
la rana: the frog
trata de comer: tries to eat
la solución: the solution

We made up a class story.

Tarea: read Versión 1 on p.34

Ciao!

Monday, August 8, 2011

Español I 8/8 el lunes

A.I.:
Copy down the Question Words from the Question Word Poster. Then write down the "Tarea" for today.

We began ch. 5 today.

New Vocabulary:
no puede comer: s/he can't eat
no cabe: it doesn't fit
parte en pedazos: s/he/it breaks into pieces

We then read Versión 1 on p.33

Tarea: read Versión 2 on p.33-34

Friday, August 5, 2011

El Alfabeto

Hola a todos :)

Here is the video from YouTube of the alphabet song if you'd like to practice.

Feliz fin de semana::Happy weekend!

-Señora Epple

Monday, August 1, 2011

The Beginning, for ALL students

Hi everyone,

The past few days we have covered the following:

-Who I am
-Who you are
-How to succeed in my class
-My expectations: behaviorally, academically, and personally
-My classroom rules (the Irvington Way)
-The consequences for not following the Irvington Way (Passport signatures & M.I.R.s)
-Important procedures in my classroom
  • Turning in work
  • Turning in late work
  • How to begin class
  • Filling out your Agenda
  • Finding homework
  • What to do if you are tardy to class & when you are considered tardy to my class
  • What to do if you miss a class
  • Where to store your book
  • What you need for this class (a 3-ring binder with 5 dividers)
-Took a quiz over the above procedures
-Organized your Spanish Binder & learned how to keep it neat
-Received your Spanish textbook & learned where to store it

Please let me know if you have a question. I am VERY excited about this school year :)

-Señora Epple

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR!

This is your new start. A clean slate. Take responsibility for your actions & your academics. Let's make it a GREAT year!!!

This blog will serve as a very useful tool for you throughout this year. Use it as a reference or to help you catch up if you miss a class. Be sure to read your class information as I teach 3 separate classes: 6th grade, 7th & 8th grade, and Spanish I. If you have a question about a certain post, you can comment and I will respond to you.

Here's to a new beginning!

-Señora Epple :)