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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 :)

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 :)

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

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

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!

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

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

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 :)

6/1 el miércoles y 6/2 el jueves::Wednesday and Thursday

WE'RE ALMOST THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

6th grade:

We played "fishbowl" and reviewed all vocabulary learned this year.

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:

You completed a grammar worksheet- a culmination of the "guts" of the Spanish language & what we've learned this year. At the end of class, I supplied the answers so you could see how you did.

No tarea

THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY MISSING WORK IS MONDAY, JUNE 6TH. THIS INCLUDES MAKING UP QUIZZES & TESTS

5/27 el viernes y 5/31 el martes::Friday & Tuesday

6th grade:
RED DAY students' schedule:
Computer Lab to type childrens' stories
BLUE DAY students' schedule:
Episodio 9 Exam & Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
Mi Vida Loca & review games

No tarea

5/25 el miércoles y 5/26 el jueves::Wednesday & Thursday

Hola mis estudiantes :)

6th grade:
RED DAY students' schedule-
Episodio 9 Exam & Mi Vida Loca
BLUE DAY students' schedule-
Computer Lab to type childrens' stories

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
You finished your Ch. 4 Exams

No tarea

5/23 el lunes y 5/24 el martes::Monday and Tuesday

6th grade:
Today was a review day for Episodio 9.
You completed the following exercises in your book:
-#56
-#57
-#58
-#59

Anuncio::Announcement: The final day to turn in your Children's Story final draft is Wednesday, 5/25.

Tarea: Study for Episodio 9 Exam (next class!)

7th & 8th grade:
You took the Ch. 4 Exam today

5/19 el jueves y 5/20 el viernes::Thursday and Friday

6th grade:
O.A.: Take a T/F quiz over Version 1 on p.27 (what you read for homework).
You practiced reading with another student; you read Episodio 9.
We read Episodio 9 as a class.
You re-wrote Episodio 9 in the writing section of your binder

No Tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Complete Exercise 2 on p.79 of your textbook.
Individually, we did the Listening Comprehension activity (Exercise 6) on p.81
With a partner, you completed Exercises 7 and 8b.

Tarea: STUDY for the Ch. 4 Exam which is on Monday/Tuesday!!!

Ciao ciao

P.S. DON'T GIVE UP NOW, we are almost finished. You can SEE the finish line!!!!!

5/17 el martes y 5/18 el miércoles::Tuesday + Wednesday

6th grade:
O.A.: I passed back papers & those who needed to, made up the p.25-26 quiz.
New Vocabulary:
preparan: they prepare someone else or something
se preparan: they prepare themselves (get ready)
el poema: the poem
recita: s/he recites
We made up & acted out a class story.

Tarea: Read Version 1 on p.27

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: I passed back papers
This class & the next we'll be reviewing for your Ch. 4 Exam (on either Monday the 23rd or Tuesday the 24th).
We read the story on p.78 of your textbook. Then you completed Exercise #1, Exercise #3, and (some classes) Exercise #6.

Tarea: Study for your Ch. 4 Exam!!!

5/13 el viernes y 5/16 el lunes::Friday and Monday

6th grade:
O.A.: Translate the sentences from Spanish to English.
You took a True/False quiz over your homework (Version 2 on p.25-26)
New Vocabulary:
luce: s/he/it shines
el premio: the prize
gana: s/he wins
With a partner, you read Version 1 on p.26 and then translated it to English.

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Copy the "vocabulario del cuerpo" into the Vocab section of your binder
Complete & turn in Body Vocabulary Test worksheet
Write the a story (minimum of 23 sentences!) to go with the 12 pictures found on pages 76 & 77 of your book. What you finish at the end of class is what you'll be graded on.

No tarea

5/11 el miércoles y 5/12 el jueves::Wednesday & Thursday

6th grade:
O.A.: Translate the sentences from Spanish to English.
New Vocabulary:
la competencia de belleza: the beauty contest
el juez: the judge
qué talento: what talent!/how talented!
We read Version 1 on p.25 of your Stories section.

Tarea: Read Version 2 of today's stories (pgs.25-26)

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Ch. 4 Vocabulary Test
We then read the story on p.75 & completed the activity
We played "pair pictionary" the remainder of class

No tarea

5/9 el lunes y 5/10 el martes::Monday and Tuesday

6th grade:
O.A.: turn in your FINAL DRAFT
We played vocabulary review games & watched Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Translate the 4 sentences from Spanish to English
New Vocab (last words!!!):
ladra: barks
la luna: the moon
el calvo/a: is bald
We used these words in various questions

Tarea: You'll take a matching vocabulary test next class

ciao ciao,
Señora Epple

5/5 el jueves y 5/6 el viernes::Thursday & Friday

Hola :)

6th grade:
O.A.: Cinco de Mayo history lesson
Final Draft Writing Workshop- LAST ONE.

Tarea: Final drafts due MONDAY & TUESDAY

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Turn in your 10 sentences
Cinco de Mayo history lesson
New Vocab:
todo/a: all or the whole
la pluma: the feather
vuela: s/he/it flies
We read Mini-Lectura p.31 Version 1

No tarea

5/3 el martes y 5/4 el miércoles::Tuesday & Wednesday

6th grade:
O.A.: Word Scramble worksheet
Today I met with you one-on-one concerning your rough draft corrections and we discussed how to improve your children's stories.
Next class will be the final writing workshop.
Your FINAL DRAFTS are due: Monday (red day) or Tuesday (blue day)

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Double quiz: vocabulary & p.30 Version 2
In your writing section, you re-wrote Mini-Cuento 3: Pobre Perro
We read El Nuevo Houdini together, aloud

Tarea: Write 10 sentences using all 18 Ch. 4 vocabulary structures. If you need to write more than 10 sentences in order to use all words, you may. Do NOT turn in fewer than 10 sentences. Please underline all used words.

4/29 el viernes y 5/2 el lunes::Friday and Monday

6th grade:
O.A.: You turned in the Grmmar W.S. you finished for homework.
I graded your W.S. and handed them back to you to do corrections. If you made the corrections, I added 5 points to your grade.
Any extra time we had in class was spent on writing your final drafts.

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Unscramble the Ch. 4 vocabulary words
New Vocabulary:
mira: s/he looks or watches
el pelo largo y liso: long & straight hair
la mañana: the morning
We read the story & answered the five ?'s on p.74 of your text.

Tarea: Read p.30 Version 2

4/27 el miércoles y 4/28 el jueves::Wednesday and Thursday

6th grade:
O.A.: passed back graded rough drafts
Grammar lesson on
-articles: masculine vs. feminine & singular vs. plural
-subject-verb agreement

Tarea: finish the worksheet we started in class (except class 6-2)

7th & 8th grade:
No O.A.
Envelope Activity

No tarea

4/25 el lunes y 4/26 el martes::Monday & Tuesday

Hola :)

6th grade:
O.A.: Went over requirements for Children's Story
Played vocabulary review games
Watched Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: took T/F quiz over p.29 Version 2 (you read it for homework last week)
We reviewed Ch. 4 vocabulary learned thus far
Watched Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

4/21 el jueves y 4/22 el viernes::Thursday & Friday

6th grade:
O.A.: Turn in your rough draft!
Envelope Activity

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Read Version 1 on p.28 of your stories section. Then answer the questions in Spanish.
New Vocabulary:
corta: s/he cuts
las tijeras: the scissors
el pelo rizado: curly hair
We read Version 1 of today's story on p.29

Tarea: Read Version 2 on p.29 (You'll have a quiz next class)

4/19 el martes y 4/20 el miércoles::Tuesday and Wednesday

Buenos, mis estudiantes :)

6th grade:
Final writing workshop
Rough Draft is DUE this Thursday/Friday

Tarea: finishing touches on rough draft

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Look over previous 6 vocabulary structures; take Vocab Test #2
You wrote out Mini-Cuento 2 (on p.73 of your book) with a partner
We read a couple chapters of El Nuevo Houdini
If we had extra time, we played games

No tarea

Hasta pronto,
Señora Epple

4/15 el viernes y 4/18 el lunes::Friday and Monday

Hola chicos :)

6th grade:
Writing Workshop.
Your ROUGH DRAFT IS DUE this Thursday (red day) or Friday (blue day)!!!

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Take T/F quiz over Version 2 on p.27- your homework was to read this
New Vocabulary:
se siente mal: s/he feels bad
crece: s/he/it grows
no puede salir: s/he can't leave
We read the story & answered the ?'s on p.73 of your book.

Tarea: If you didn't finish the ?'s on p.73 you need to have them completed before next class

Ciao ciao

4/13 el miércoles y 4/14 el jueves::Wednesday & Thursday

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Read Version 1 on p.26. Then answer the questions V (Verdadero) or F (Falso).
New Vocabulary:
entre la cama y la pared: between the bed and the wall
el dormitorio: the bedroom
pone: s/he puts
We read the mini-lecture on p. 27 together

Tarea: Read Version 2 on p. 27

6th grade:
No O.A.
Writing Workshop for your Children's Book
Your ROUGH DRAFT is due on Thursday/Friday the 21st or the 22nd

No tarea

4/11 el lunes y 4/12 el martes::Monday & Tuesday

Hola chicos :)

6th grade:
O.A.: Practice writing verbs in 1st person- the "yo" form.
You're working on the following:
-finishing Brainstorming Boxes
-"choosing" your storyline
-forming a list of words you might use in your story
-beginning to write the rough draft

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Translate the sentences.
1. El perro tiene una lengua muy larga y morada. Qué sorpresa!
2. Cuando tú tienes una pesadilla, te despiertas y lloras?
3. Todos mis estudiantes no tienen cabello. Qué raro!

We read Mini-Cuento 1 (pgs. 26-27)
You discussed the story with a partner.
You & this partner answered 10 questions about the story. (You turned this in)

We read El Nuevo Houdini novel with our extra time.

No tarea

Ciao ciao,
Señora Epple :)

4/7 el jueves y 4/8 el viernes::Thursday & Friday

7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Use each word in a sentence.
-la pesadilla
-qué sorpresa
-el cabello
New Vocabulary:
la lengua: the tongue/language
se despierta: s/he wakes up
el perro: the dog
We read the story on p. 72 of your book & completed the activity

Tarea: Vocabulary Test #1 next class

6th grade:
No O.A.
We did "Brainstorming Boxes" for your children's book project. You brainstormed for:
-characters
-settings
-problems & resolutions
-days of the week
-titles

No tarea

I'm due for a post!

Welcome back, spring breakers :)

Monday, 4/4/11 and Tuesday, 4/5/11
6th grade: this was just Monday's lesson
O.A.: Two Truths and a Lie game
We started Episodio 9 today
Read the 1st mini-lectura

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7th & 8th grade:
O.A.: Two Truths and  a Lie game
We began Ch. 4! New Vocabulary:
-el cabello: the hair (on your head)
-la pesadilla: the nightmare
-qué sorpresa: what a surprise
We read the 1st mini-lectura (p. 25)

No tarea

Wednesday, 4/6/11
6th grade: this was Tuesday's & Wednesday's lesson
No O.A.
Explaination of our project that we'll be working on for the next month or so: Children's Books
You are writing and illustrating a children's book. You'll do the writing in Spanish class, and the illustrating in your Art class with Ms. Bullers. Here are the expectations and requirements:

• All writing must be in Spanish
• You may use your textbook, any notes you've taken, or previously learned Spanish vocabluary as your ONLY resouces
• Write 5-7 paragraphs, with 6 sentences in each paragraph
• Must include a title
• Include 3-5 characters
• Include 3 different settings/places in the story
• Include a clear problem & a clear resolution
• You must use the 1st person in your story (the yo form)

We then practiced using 1st person (the yo form). You turned in this practice.

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7th & 8th grade:
We read Version 2 of the mini-lectura (p. 25)
With a partner, you summarized the story in English
With that same partner, you answered 8 questions about Version 2 in Spanish
You turned this work in for credit

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3/23 miércoles y 3/24 jueves::Wedensday and Thursday

You're almost to Spring Break! ...But not quite. Hang in there and finish STRONG.

6th grade:
O.A.: Pass back Episodio 8 examenes, show grades.
Writing Workshop: With a partner, compose a creative story following these parameters:

• 4 characters: 1 ICMS teacher, 1 student from our class, 1 famous person, and you choose the last
• 2 locations
• 1 problem
• 1 resolution
• 1 page, skipping lines

Games

7th grade:
You took the Ch. 3 Test today.

8th grade:
O.A.: Show final grades.
Watched Mi Vida Loca
Games

3/18 viernes y 3/21 lunes::Friday & Monday

6th grade:
You took the Episodio 8 Test today.
For the remainder of class we watched Mi Vida Loca.

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: Complete Ex. 2 on p.57
We're reviewing & preparing for your test on Tuesday/Wednesday
We completed: Ex. 3 (p.57), Ex. 6 (p.59), and Ex. 7 (p.60-61)

Tarea: STUDY Ch. 3 VOCABULARY!

8th grade:
O.A.: Talk about Obritas
Verb Activity
Obrita workshop for remainder of class
Obrita presentations are next week Monday & Tuesday!!!

Tarea: Finish scripts, pull together outfits, props, etc.

Buen fin de semana::Have a good weekend :)

3/16 miércoles y 3/17 viernes::Wednesday & Thursday

6th grade:
O.A.: For each Episodio 8 word, write 1 sentence- total of 10 sentences.
We are reviewing for your Episodio 8 test.
We completed Ex. 53 & 55 from your textbook.

Tarea: Study Episodio 8 vocabulary. Test on Monday/Tuesday

7th grade:
O.A.: Take Vocab Test #4
You wrote words from the slides (p. 54-55) of your text.
We completed Ex. 1 on p.56

No tarea

8th grade:
You are performing your Obritas next week: Monday/Tuesday

Today was a script-writing, prop-preparing, run-through class.
You'll turn in your polished scripts on the performance day

Tarea: pull together last details for your Obrita

Hasta pronto,
Señora Epple :)

3/14 lunes y 3/15 martes::Monday (pi day!) & Tuesday

Hola :)

6th grade:
No O.A.
We're finished learning vocabulary for Episodio 8.
We read Episodio 8 and re-wrote it using pictures.
We completed Exercises 51 & 52 on pgs. 36-37 of your text.

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: I passed back your Monstruo rubrics. Your grades are updated on PowerSchool.
If you chose to not complete your Monstruo paper, you have chosen to FAIL 3rd quarter. There is still time for you to turn it in. The highest grade you will receive (because it is so late) is a 56% F, however, this is a huge step up from a 0% F. New Vocabulary:
persigue: s/he chases
el gato: the cat
nuevo/a: new
We ready the story & completed the activity on p.53

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: I passed back your Ch 3 Exams
Today was a writing workshop. You wrote out the script for your Obrita.
You turned in what you completed so I can give you credit for your work thus far.

No tarea

3/10 jueves y 3/11 viernes::Thursday & Friday

6th grade:
O.A.: Answer the four statements V (true) or F (false), based on Version 1 on p.23
1. El chico es pobre.
2. Los garajes son muy pequeños.
3. El chico no sale en sus carros sino que en su bicicleta.
4. Al final, el chico está feliz porque ahora tiene un control remoto.
New Vocabulary (last 3 of Episodio 8):
el domingo: Sunday
se prenden: they turn (themselves) on
se apagan: they turn (themselves) off
We did a wordsearch competition, reviewing all Episodio 8 vocabulary.

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: Translate from English to Spanish.
1. Mrs. Dillard blows a big bubble from gum, rises, and floats in the air for 5 days.
2. The family of mice are afraid of the city and so they return to the country.
3. The door of the house is not open and so she searches for a window.
New Vocabulary:
la ciudad: the city
hace: s/he does
la fábrica: the factory
We made up a story, using student actors & props.

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8th grade:
O.A.: I passed back your brainstorming webs for "Las Obritas"
Individually, you worked on a verb activity, writing high frequency verbs in different forms.
You had 15-25 minutes to begin writing the script for your "Obrita".

No tarea

Buen fin de semana :)

3/8 martes y 3/9 miércoles:Tuesday and Wednesday

6th grade:
O.A.: Translate from English to Spanish:
1. The Spanish class leaves school and walks to Dairy Queen.
2. Ms. Shariff arrives to school and puts on the student's clothing. How strange!
3. There are strange houses and strange people in my neighborhood.
New Vocabulary:
el garaje: the garage
se abren: they open (themselves)
se cierran: they close (themselves)
el control remoto: the remote control

Tarea: Read Version 1 on p.23

7th grade:
O.A.: Look over the previous 6 vocabulary structures. Vocab Test #3 today.
We took a break from learning vocabulary today and...
Wrote out Mini-Cuento 3 in our binders
Read Mini-Cuento 3 (p.52) out of your text and answered the questions with partners

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: Use each word in a sentence:
-tenemos
-quieres hablar
-van a
-quiero comer
-toma
We continued our Quarter 3 Project: "Las Obritas"
You had a block of 20-25 minutes to complete and turn in your group's Brainstorming Web. This will be the first grade for this project

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3/4 viernes y 3/7 lunes::Friday & Monday

Hola chicos :)

6th grade:
O.A.: For each word, write one sentence-
-llora
-está sucio
-suena
-se duerme
-se pone
We began Episodio 8. New Vocabulary:
sale: s/he leaves
qué curioso: how strange
la vecindad: the neighborhood
We read Version 1 of the story on p.22 & you read Version 2 individually

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: For each word, write one sentence-
-toma
-el ratoncito
-tiene miedo
-va a
-se eleva
You wrote Mini-Cuento 2: La Oveja y el Lobo using the illustrations only
New Vocabulary:
se escapa: s/he escapes
entra: s/he enters
hace una burbuja: s/he makes a bubble

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: Tell me two things you will do/did this weekend
We are taking a break from our books, and spending the rest of quarter 3 on a project: Las Obritas::The Skits. You chose your own group (4-5 students in each) and you are working on creating & performing a short skit in front of our class. More details to come!

No tarea

Ciao ciao,
Señora Epple ;)

3/2 miércoles y 3/3 jueves::Wednesday & Thursday

6th grade:
O.A.: Say something encouraging to someone else.
Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: Look over previous 6 vocabulary structures; you're taking Vocab Quiz #2.
New Vocabulary:
toma: s/he takes
el ratoncito: the mouse
tiene miedo: s/he is scared or afraid
We read Version 1 of the mini-story on p. 21

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8th grade:
O.A.: Say something encouraging to someone else.
You wrote a story in pairs. Here are the requirements:

• 1 page written, skipping lines
• use only vocabulary we've learned in class & O.O.B. words
• include 4 characters- one ICMS teacher & one student from our class, you pick the other two
• include 3 different locations
• include a dialogue, using the YO form
• include a problem

No tarea

2/28 lunes y 3/1 martes::Monday and Tuesday

Hola :)

This week is ISTEP week. You won't be receiving homework.

6th grade:
No O.A.
Word search W.S.
Review game
Mi Vida Loca

7th grade:
O.A.: Read Version 1 on p.19. Summarize in ENGLISH in your binder.
BINDER CHECK
New Vocabulary:
flota en el aire: floats in the air
sopla: blows
se eleva: rises
We read the stories on p. 51 of your text

8th grade:
Finish Ch. 3 exam from last week
Mi Vida Loca

2/24 jueves y 2/25 viernes::Thursday & Friday

Hola estudiantes,

6th grade:
No O.A.
Took Episodio 7 Test
Watched Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: Translate sentences from English to Spanish
Take Ch. 3 Vocab Test #1
We re-wrote the story from p.50 in your text in the writing section of your binder
New Vocabulary:
la ventana: the window
está abierto/a: it is open
el campo: the country
busca: s/he searches for

No tarea

8th grade:
No O.A.
You took the Ch. 3 Test

No tarea

Ciao ciao :)

2/22 martes y 2/23 miércoles::Tuesday and Wednesday

6th grade:
No O.A.
We completed Exercises 45, 46, 47, 48, and 50 from pgs. 32-35 of your textbook.

Tarea: STUDY your Episodio 7 vocabulary; YOUR TEST IS NEXT CLASS

7th grade:
O.A.: Translate sentences from Spanish to English.
1. La familia va a Disneyland en vacacciones.
2. Qué tipo de chicle prefieres tú?
3. Los estudiantes mastican chicle en la escuela.
New Vocabulary:
quiere hablar: s/he wants to talk
regresa: s/he returns
durante tres horas: for 3 hours
We read the story & completed the exercise on p. 50 of your textbook

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: In your agenda, write when the Ch. 3 test is (Thursday/Friday)
We completed Exercise 10a & 10b on pgs. 66-67 in your textbook.
We played basurabol the rest of class

Tarea: STUDY for the Ch. 3 Test- vocabulary AAAAND grammar

2/16 miércoles y 2/17 jueves::Wednesday and Thursday

8th grade:
No O.A.
p. 59 Ex. 6 Listening Comprehension
p. 60-61 Ex. 7 Reading Comprehension
p. 64-65 Ex. 9 Fill in the blanks
Write story using slides.

No tarea

7th grade:
If you have one of my Spanish-English dictionaries, would you PLEASE return it? Thank you :)
We are back in our books, Ch. 3!
New Vocabulary:
mastica: s/he chews
el chicle: the gum
va a la casa: s/he goes to the house
We read the mini-lectura (Version 1) on p. 17

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6th grade:
O.A.: Turn in your 18 setences (two for each Ep. 7 word)
We read Episodio 7 as a class
I pulled up the illustrations that go along with Episodio 7. You re-wrote the story individually
We played a vocabulary "race"; whoever won earned 1 extra credit point toward their grade :)

No tarea

Enjoy the long weekend :)

Señora Epple

2/14 lunes y 2/15 martes::Monday and Tuesday

6th grade:
O.A.: Your homework was to read Version 2 on p. 20. You answered 4 questions true or false, based on that story.
New Vocabulary:
toma: s/he takes
el sábado: Saturday
qué travieso/a: how mischievious
We read Version 1 on p. 20

Tarea: Use each Episodio 7 word in two sentences in Spanish (total of 18 sentences)

7th grade:
Class 7-2 your Monstruo was due TODAY, 3/15.
We watched Mi Vida Loca :)

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: You turned in your 25 sentences! Complete Ex. 4 on p. 58
We completed Ex. 2, 3, and 6 out of your textbooks. We are getting ready for your Ch. 3 Test which will be either Thursday 3/24 or Friday 3/25.

No tarea

2/10 jueves y 2/11 viernes:Thursday & Friday

6th grade:
O.A.: Use each word in a sentence: camina, la clase, se sienta.
Your homework was to read Version 2 on p.18-19. You took a T/F quiz over this.
New Vocab:
tiene: s/he has
engaña: s/he tricks
el pupitre: the desk
We read Version 1 on p. 19

Tarea: Read Version 2 of today's story (p.20)

7th grade:
You turned in your Monstruo papers today. (With the exception of my 7-2 class: your papers are due TUESDAY. We'll be in the lab on Friday).
We watched Mi Vida Loca

Important Reminder! Every day your paper is not turned in, YOU LOSE POINTS. Get them in!

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: Look over previous 6 vocabulary structures; you have your last Vocab Test today.
We are finished learning new vocab for Ch. 3
We went through the story on pgs. 54 & 55 in slides; you wrote down vocabulary words for each slide in the writing section of your binder.
We then read the story El Ratoncito del Campo on p. 56
We completed Ex. 1 together

Tarea: Finish your 25 sentences- one per Ch. 3 vocabulary structure

Hasta pronto,
Señora Epple :)

2/8 martes y 2/9 miércoles::Tuesday and Wednesday

6th grade:
O.A.: Write four sentences in Spanish about whatever you'd like!
We started Episodio 7 today :) New Vocabulary:
camina: s/he walks
la clase: the class
se sienta: s/he/it sits
In class we read & went over Version 1 of the story on p.18

Tarea: Read (and understand) Version 2 (p.18-19) and be ready for a T/F quiz next class

7th grade:
LAST DAY IN THE COMPUTER LAB! Your project is due either Thursday (2/10 red) or Friday (2/11 blue) Turning in a paper after these dates will result in an automatic loss of points.

When you turn in your paper, you may:

• turn it in on a flash drive
• print it out and give me a hard copy
• save your finished paper to my flash drive

I look forward to reading about you as a monstruo :) If you are typing at home, here are the requirements:

• font size 12, times new roman or calibri
• double-spaced
• 1" margins on every side
• length must be a minimum of 3/4 page; if it is longer you will NOT lose points

Please come see me if you have questions

8th grade:
O.A.: Read the story on the board, summarize in English (at least 5 sentences) in the writing section of your binder
New Vocab:
el gato: the cat
persigue: s/he chases
nuevo/a: new
We completed the activity on p. 53 of your textbook

Tarea: Write one Spanish sentence for each Ch. 3 vocab structure- total of 25 sentences

1/31 lunes y 2/7 lunes::Monday & (the following) Monday

HOLA, bienvenido del descanso::Hi there, and welcome back from the "break" :)

Last Monday, the 31st was a red day. We picked up today right where we left off. Today is a blue day.

6th grade:

O.A.: Look up new words from Exercise 35 on p. 25 of your textbook.

With a partner, you completed Exercises 36 and 38.

No tarea

7th grade:

We are working in the computer lab, finishing your Monstruo papers. I extended the due date to this Thursday (red day) & Friday (blue day). You will have one more day in the lab.

Tarea: finish your draft

8th grade:

O.A.: Look over the previous 6 vocabulary structures; you have a quiz today.

You answered the questions on p. 52 of your textbook

New Vocab:

la cuidad: the city

la fábrica: the factory

hace: s/he does (or makes)

No tarea

1/27 jueves y 1/28 viernes::Thursday and Friday

6th grade:
O.A.: Using Episodio 6 vocabulary, write 5 original sentences in Spanish. Use at least one Ep. 6 word in each sentence.
We took a break from learning new vocabulary and worked in your textbook. We read the story "El mono malcriado" on p. 24 and completed Exercises 33, 34, and 35 on p. 25

No tarea

7th grade:
No O.A.
We were in the computer lab typing your Monstruo papers.

Tarea: Put finishing touches on your paper. If you didn't start to type today, make sure your paper is ready for our next class; our next class is your last day in the computer lab!

8th grade:
O.A.: Translate from Spanish to English:
1. En una casa muy pequeña, en el medio del campo, vive un ratoncito se llama Federico.
2. Mis amigo y yo tenemos miedo de la clase de español.
3. Si una person tome tu Snickers y se lo come, estás tú enojado?
New Vocabulary:
-entra: s/he enters
-se escapa: s/he escapes
-(hace) una burbuja: (s/he makes) a bubble
We worked on p. 52 of your textbook. We read the story and translated questions 1-5.

No tarea

1/25 martes y 1/26 miércoles::Tuesday and Wednesday

Hola :)

6th grade:
O.A.: Review Episodio 6 vocabulary & story. Take Episodio 6 test.
We watched an episode of Mi Vida Loca :)

No tarea

7th grade:
Today was your LAST drafting day in class. I edited your papers and gave you pointers on how to add length to your paper.
Remember: We'll be in the lab next class. If you have writing to do, you need to get it DONE soon!

Tarea::Homework- CONTINUE WRITING YOUR MONSTRUO DRAFTS.

8th grade:
O.A.: Using Ch. 3 vocabulary, write 6 sentences in Spanish.
New Vocabulary:
toma: s/he takes
el ratoncito: the mouse
tiene miedo: s/he is afraid
We used each vocabulary word in various situations and then made up a class story.

Tarea::Homework- Read version one of the story on p. 21 (I handed this out in class)

Hasta luego,
Señora Epple

1/20 jueves y 1/24 lunes::Thursday and Monday

Here's what we did on Thursday and Monday (school was closed Friday, Jan. 21st)

6th grade:
No O.A.
We discussed what you did with the sub last Tuesday/Wednesday, and went over the activities you completed in your books.
You completed Exercise #44 individually, and with a partner, you started on Exercise #42.

No tarea.

7th grade:
No O.A.
We discussed what you did with the sub last Tuesday/Wednesday.
You had a guided writing workshop.

Tarea: finish looking up any words you need and continue to work on your Monstruo draft.

8th grade:
No O.A.
We discussed what you did with the sub last Tuesday/Wednesday.
We reviewed all Ch. 3 vocabulary words.
Mini-grammar lesson & corrections of the Grammar W.S. you did with the sub.
Write Mini-Cuento 1 & 2 in the Writing section of your binders.

No tarea.

BINDER CHECKS HAPPENING SOON!

1/18 martes y 1/19 miércoles::Tuesday & Wednesday

I was out Tuesday and Wednesday. Here's what you did with the substitute:

6th grade:
O.A.: Write 4 sentences in Spanish using as many Episodio 6 words as possible.
Finish writing the story of Episodio 6 in the Writing section of your binders.
Complete Exercises #39, 40, 41, & 43 on pgs. 28-30 of your textbook.

Tarea: Study Episodio 6 vocabulary as you will have a test soon!

7th grade:
O.A.: Hand in the Gramática: Yo form worksheet (if you didn't already last class).
You had a writing workshop. You began writing the 1st draft of your Monstruo papers. Skip lines, please!

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: Look over Ch. 3 vocabulary. Take vocab test #2.
You completed a worksheet on grammar. You were able to work with your partner. You turned this in before you left class.
You read individually from El Nuevo Houdini.

No tarea

Ciao ciao :)

1/13 jueves y 1/14 viernes::Thursday and Friday

6th grade:
O.A.: Translate each sentence to Spanish.
1. The student explains the problem over the phone.
2. At school, students wear red & blue clothing.
3. Thomas puts on his favorite green hat.
4. How tricky!
5. When she is desperate, she cries.
6. He puts on his favorite clothing and jogs to school.

We've finished Episodio 6 vocabulary. We read Episodio 6 and discussed it. You rewrote the story in the Writing section of your binder.

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: Write 4 sentences about YOU as a monster. Verbs in the YO FORM!
You completed a grammar worksheet that has all verbs you are allowed to use in your Monstruo paper. You wrote each verb in the yo form.
You had the rest of class (after you completed & turned in the W.S.) to look up additional words you'll need to write your paper.

Tarea: Finish the worksheet you started in class (if you didn't already turn it in).

8th grade:
O.A.: Study Ch. 3 vocabulary; you have a short test today. Take test.
New Vocabulary:
flota en el aire: floats in the air
sopla: blows
se eleva: rises
We read & compared the stories on p. 51 of your textbook (1st person vs. 3rd person).

No tarea

1/11 martes y 1/12 miércoles::Tuesday and Wednesday

6th grade:
O.A.: Write one sentence for each word listed.
-llama por teléfono
-se pone
-explica
-está desesperado/a
-la ropa
New Vocabulary:
qué engañoso/a: how tricky
preferido/a: favorite
llora: s/he cries
el sombrero: the hat
We read a mini-story

Tarea: finish reading Version Uno of the story handout

7th grade:
O.A.: Write 4 sentences about YOU as a monster, verbs in YO form.
I gave you a block of 25 minutes to work on your Monstruo Project.
We read El Nuevo Houdini for 10 minutes.

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: Write one sentence for each vocab structure listed.
-quiere hablar
-durante tres horas
-regresa
-mastica
-va a
New Vocabulary:
el campo: the country
está abierto/a: it is open
busca: s/he searches for
una ventana (abierta): a (open) window
We read Version 1 of a story together

No tarea

Adiós

1/7 viernes y 1/11 lunes:: Friday & Monday

Hola,

6th grade:
O.A.: Translate to English:
1. En la escuela los estudiantes llevan ropa azul y roja.
2. Cuando Sr. McFadden llama a la mamá de Eduardo por teléfono, él está nervioso.
3. Ella explica su problema a la Sra. Epple.
New Vocab:
se pone: s/he puts on
está desesperado/a: s/he is desperate
trota: s/he/it trots or jogs
Read version one of the mini-story on p. 16, discuss with parter, answer question on board T or F.

No tarea

7th grade:
O.A.: First, identify the subject for each verb. Then write each verb in the YO form.
1. vive
2. respondes
3. comemos
4. gritan
5. escuchas
We went over the rubric for your Monstruo Project
You had roughly 30 minutes for independent work on your project.

No tarea

8th grade:
O.A.: Translate sentences to English.
New Vocab:
quiere hablar: s/he wants to talk
durante tres hours: for 3 hours
regresa: s/he returns (from somewhere)
We read the story on p. 50 and completed the activity.

No tarea

Hasta pronto.

1/5 miércoles y 1/6 jueves

6th grade:
O.A.: Clean out your binder of all Q1 and Q2 papers.
We started Episodio 6 today...
New Vocabulary:
llama por teléfono: s/he calls on the phone
la ropa: clothing
explica: s/he explains
We read a story together.

No tarea.

7th grade:
O.A.: Clean out your binder of all Q1 and Q2 papers.
Review & practice the "yo" form
Begin MONSTRUO project
Brainstorm "web"
Rubric to come!

No tarea.

8th grade:
O.A.: Clean out your binder of all Q1 and Q2 papers.
We began Ch. 3...
New Vocabulary:
mastica el chicle: s/he chews gum
habla: s/he speaks or talks
va a la casa: s/he goes to the house or goes home
We read a story together, you answered true & false questions with a partner.

No tarea.

Ciao ciao,
Señora Epple

1/3/11 lunes y 1/4/11 martes::Monday & Tuesday 2011

Hola y Bienvenido de nuevo::Hello & Welcome back

Quarter 3 here we go!!!



6th, 7th, & 8th grades:

O.A.: Share your favorite part of winter break

Anuncio::Announcement: You'll have new seats for quarter 3 next class

7th and 8th graders, I passed back your Ch. 2 Test for you to look at

You all worked on the "envelope activity"

At the end of class, I showed you what grade you earned for quarter 2.

CONFERENCES WILL BE TUESDAY & THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK. See you there!

Hasta pronto::See you soon

Señora Epple

Feliz Navidad::Merry Christmas & Felices Fiestas::Happy Holidays

Hola a todos,

Espero que tengan una Navidad llena de amor, alegría, familia y amigos::I hope your Christmas is full of love, joy, family & friends.

y un Feliz Año Nuevo::and a Happy New Year

Hasta luego::See you,

Señora Epple

:)

12/13 lunes y 12/14 martes::Monday & Tuesday

You're almost there! :)

6th Grade:
Wednesday is your "make up" day for any missing work. I'll be bringing you any outstanding Spanish work.
We watched Mi Vida Loca & played a game.

No homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
If you still need time on your test, you'll have time today to finish.
We watched Mi Vida Loca & played a game.

No homework.

Hang in there, DON'T get crazy, you only have 2 more days! End Q2 on a GREAT note!

Señora Epple :)

12/10 viernes y 12/13 lunes::Friday & Monday

YOU MADE IT! Only 4 more days until you get a break :) Make SURE you've made up any missing assignments as they will be permanent zeros as of this Thursday.

6th Grade:
We're watching 2 episodes of Mi Vida Loca & doing a couple vocabulary activities from Episodio 5.

No tarea::No homework :)

7th & 8th Grade:
You are taking your Ch. 2 Exam today. It will take the entire class.

No tarea::No homework :)

Señora Epple

12/8 miércoles y 12/9 jueves::Wednesday & Thursday

Hola estudiantes,

6th Grade:
O.A.: Spend 2 minutes reviewing vocabulary words.
Take Episodios 1-5 EXAM.
Complete Exercises 30 + 31 on p. 22 of your textbook.
Review game.

No tarea::No homework :)

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Timed race to see who can list the most Ch. 2 vocabulary in 3 minutes. 1st place earned 1 pt. extra credit.
pgs. 42-45 Exercises 10a/10b or 11a/11b. You chose one of these writing activities to complete in a block of 15 minutes.
Grammar review
Review game

Tarea::HW- STUDY FOR CH. 2 EXAM (Friday/Monday)!!!!!

Señora Epple

12/6 lunes y 12/7 martes::Monday & Tuesday

6th Grade:
O.A.: Re-read p. 13 Version 1. You're taking a T/F quiz today.

We read Episodio #5 as a class. Then, using only the pictures, you wrote vocab words that went with each picture. You completed Exercises 28 & 29 on p. 21 of your texbook.

HOMEWORK: Study for the Episodio 1-5 Test on Wednesday/Thursday!

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Complete Exercise 4 on p. 34 of your textbook.

You completed Exercises 3, 6, & 7 as well.

HOMEWORK: Study Ch. 2 vocabulary. Your test is Friday/Monday!

Ciao ciao :)

12/2 jueves y 12/3 viernes::Thursday & Friday

6th Grade:
O.A.: Create a simple story using all of the following words:
-la nariz
-el viernes
-qué verguenza
-la escuela
-el examen
-el/la amigo/a

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

We told a story as a class.

Homework: Read Version Uno on p.13 of your story handouts. You will have a short T/F quiz over this next class.

::ANUNCIO::

You are taking a "final" exam that covers vocabulary from Episodios 1-5 on Wednesday, December 8th or Thursday, December 9th

7th & 8th Grade:

O.A.: On pgs. 30 & 31, write as many vocab words as you can for each picture you see (13 pictures total).

We're finished learning Ch. 2 vocabulary.

You took Vocab Tests 3 & 4.

We read the story on p. 32 of your book, and comleted Exercises 1 & 2; we started Exercise 4.

Homework: STUDY Ch. 2 vocabulary

::ANUNCIO:: 

The Ch. 2 Test (the BIG one) will be on either Friday December 10th or Monday December 13th

11/30 martes y 12/1 miércoles::Tuesday & Wednesday

6th Grade:
O.A.: Use each of the following words in a sentence (totaling 3 sentences).
-El viernes
-El/La amigo/a
-La nariz

New Vocabulary:
la escuela: the school
el examen: the test
qué verguenza: what a shame

We read mini-lectura B Versión uno as a class. With a parter, you read Versión dos and then answered 8 questions true or false.

No homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Use each of the following words in a sentence (totaling 4 sentences).
-te escondes (you hide)
-yo agarro (I grab)
-nosotros salimos (we leave)
-ustedes levantan (they lift)

New Vocabulary (the LAST words of Ch. 2!):
es inteligente: s/he is smart
espera: s/he waits

We read the story on p.29 and completed the activity. Individually, you finished Ch. 2 Complete Vocabulary Test & I went over the answers with you. Keep this in your binder and use it as a STUDY GUIDE!

ANUNCIO::ANNOUNCEMENT- Your Ch. 2 test will be Friday, December 10th or Monday the 13th.

Ciao ciao :)

11/24 miércoles y 11/29 lunes::Wednesday & Monday

...:::FELIZ día de acción de GRACIAS:::...

...:::Happy Thanksgiving:::...

6th Grade & 7th/8th Grade:
O.A.: List at least 10 things or people you are thankful for. We shared with the class a few things from our lists.

We played either Basurabol or Pair Pictionary & watched Mi Vida Loca.

No homework :)

Señora Epple

11/22 lunes y 11/23 martes::Monday and Tuesday

6th Grade:
O.A.: Try to write as few sentences as possible, while using all the below words:
el jueves
se pega
cierra
abre
la puerta

Today we started new vocabulary for Episodio 5:
el amigo/la amiga: the (male) friend, the (female) friend
el viernes: Friday
la nariz: the nose

We read Versión Uno of the story as a class. You read Versión Dos individually and summarized it your own words (in English).

No homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Finish each verb with the correct ending according to its subject.
yo grit___
tú llora___
mi familia y yo responde___
Sr. Clark le dic___
Los estudiantes se esconde___

New Vocab:
el desierto: the desert
es tonto/a: s/he is silly/dumb
la roca: the rock

We read through version one of the mini-lectura together, and then you went through and changed various verb endings to match a new subject.

No homework.

Hasta luego :)

11/18 jueves y 11/19 viernes::Thursday & Friday

6th Grade:
O.A.: Matamosca :) If you didn't finish your worksheet from last class it was due today.

We completed Exercises 23 & 25 in your book.
You took Episodio 4 Test.
Any extra time was used to finish Exercise 25.

No homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Use the following words in as few sentences as you can:
levanta
tiene
debajo de
el sombrero
pregunta
responde
es curioso/a
el suelo

We read the story on p. 28 of your book. With a partner, you answered the questions (in a complete sentence) on p.28. We went over them together as a class.
Then in the writing section of your binder, you re-wrote the story from p.28 using only the illustrations.

No homework.

Ciao ciao! Feliz fin de semana :)

11/16 martes y 11/17 miércoles::Tuesday & Wednesday

Hola,

6th Grade:
O.A. Grab your book, define each word in the rectangle on p. 15

We completed exercises 20, 21, y 22 on pgs. 14-16.

Individually, you completed the Episodio 4 Vocab worksheet. I gave you points for it and handed it back to you to place in the Vocabulary section of your binder.

No homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Look over Ch. 2 words; you have a test today. Take Ch. 2 Vocab Tests 1 & 2.

New Vocab:
levanta: s/he lifts or picks up
responde: s/he responds
pregunta: s/he asks
es curioso/a: s/he is curious

You had a 15 minute block of time to compose an original story. At the end of the 15 minutes you turned in whatever you had.

No homework.

Ciao ciao,
Señora Epple

11/12 viernes y 11/15 lunes::Friday & Monday

Hola todos,

6th Grade:
O.A.: Translate from Spanish to English.
1. El jueves, Gabi abre la puerta del refrigerador.
2. Cuando Gabi tiene mucha hambre, come imanes.
3. Los imanes se pegan al refrigerador.

We read Episodio #4. Then you wrote your version of the story using only the illustrations and your notes.
Your homework is to finish writing Episodio #4 (if you didn't finish it in class)

Feliz fin de semana :) Happy weekend

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Copy these notes in your Grammar section-
SUBJECT PRONOUNS
Yo: I (-o)
Tú: You (-s)
Él, Ella: He, She (-a, -e)
Nosotros: We (-mos)
Ustedes: They (-n)

New Vocab:
el sombrero: the hat
debajo de: under
tiene: s/he has
el suelo: the floor

Grammar Notes:
(See O.A. notes to help you). Copy the following phrases. Finish the verb with its correct ending. The subjects/subject pronouns are in red.
El estudiante com__...
Sr. Clark y Sr. Foreman se ríe__...
Mi familia y yo grita_____...
Tú quiere__...
Sra. Epple est__...
Yo llor__...

We started Episode 2 of Mi Vida Loca.
No homework.

Ciao ciao :)
Señora Epple

11/10 miercoles y 11/11 jueves

6th Grade:
O.A. Write 4 sentences in Spanish, using vocab from Episodio 4.
New Vocab:
cierra: s/he closes
abre: s/he opens
el refrigerador: the refrigerator
We read V1 on p. 10 of your story handouts. Then individually, you wrote an original story and turned it in before you left class.
No homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A. Translate the sentences from English to Spanish.
1. Mr. Wingett offers Gabi a cactus that eats students.
2. When Jaylen leaves his agenda in class, Mrs. Epple grabs it, and hides it behind the school.
3. Where do you eat when you are hungry?

We reviewed all vocab learned thus far from Ch. 2.
You wrote your own version of Mini-Cuento 2: El Coyote y el Cuervo (in the writing section of your binder)

Homework: Write 12 original sentences using all Ch. 2 words (there are 14). You need to underline each vocabulary word you use. 

11/8 lunes y 11/9 martes::Monday & Tuesday

6th Grade:
O.A.: T/F quiz over Version 1 (p. 9). You can use your story.

New Vocab:
el imán: the magnet
se pega: s/he/it sticks
la puerta: the door

We read Version 1 (at the bottom) on p. 9 together as a class. Then with a partner, you read Version 2 on p. 10 and answered the questions that were on the board. What you didn't finish is homework.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: T/F quiz over Version 1 (p. 11). You can use your story.

New Vocab:
quiere: s/he wants
comer: to eat
agarra: s/he grabs
le ofrece: s/he offers him/her

We read the story on p. 27 of your book and completed the exercise. Then we read version 1 of the story (at the bottom) of p. 11 on the story handout.

No homework.

Ciao ciao :) Señora Epple

11/4 jueves y 11/5 viernes::Thursday and Friday

Buenas,

6th Grade:
O.A.: Translate the sentences from English to Spanish.
1. The maid cleans the dirty house.
2. What a mess! Vacuum!
3. Gabi searches for a green tail.
4. When the maid arrives at the house she plugs in and turns on the radio and cleans.

New Vocab:
el jueves: Thursday
qué ridículo: how ridiculous
tiene (mucha) hambre: s/he is (very) hungry

We made up a class story.

HOMEWORK: Read Versión Uno of the story I passed out (p.9) You'll have a T/F quiz next class.

7th & 8th Grade:
O.A.: Translate the sentences from English to Spanish.
1. When he is hungry, he eats a cactus sandwich.
2. Mr. Foreman hides behind the cactus.
3. When does the student leave school?
4. Where does Mrs. Epple leave her agenda?

New Vocab:
el coyote: the coyote
el pájaro: the bird
ve: s/he sees
We made up a class story together.

HOMEWORK: Read Version 1 of the story I passed out (p.11).

11/1 martes y 11/2 miércoles

Hola,

6th grade:
O.A.: Take a quick look at the vocabulary from Episodio 3.
Take Episodio 3 Vocab Test
Watch Episode 2 & 3 of Mi Vida Loca

No tarea

7th & 8th grade:
-O.A. I passed back your Ch.1 tests. I explained how they were graded.
-We reviewed all Ch.2 vocab learned thus far.
-Read mini-lectura (p.10) Version 1 as a class, Version 2 with a partner. You then answered questions with that partner about Version 2 of the story
-We watched Mi Vida Loca: Episode 1

No tarea

Ciao ciao