8th Grade

Here's an update on what we've been studying & learning in 8th grade Spanish...

Vocabulary:
-no puede comer: s/he can't eat
-cabe: it fits
-parte en pedazos: it breaks into pieces
-la rana: the frog
-la solución: the solution
-trata de comer: s/he tries to eat

Other important things to note:
-We've completed p. 94 in the textbook (read story)

Tarea (homework): compete the activity on p. 94 of the textbook

You'll have a vocabulary quiz on Wed/Thurs. over Mini-Cuento 1 words.

-Sra. Epple

Spanish I Update

My apologies for not updating more often; I'm still getting into the routine.

Here's an update on what we've been studying & learning in Spanish I...

Vocabulary:
Mini-Cuento 1-
-no puede comer: s/he can't eat
-cabe: it fits
-no puede dormir: s/he can't sleep
-la rana: the frog
-la solución: the solution
-trata de comer: s/he tries to eat

Mini-Cuento 2-
-puede oír: s/he can hear
-no puede dormir: s/he can't sleep
-sirve: it works
-qué molestia: what a bother
-no deja de hablar: s/he doesn't stop talking
-está agotada/o: s/he is fed up with

Mini-Cuento 3-
-dámelo: give me it
-contiene la respiración: s/he holds their breath
-se niega a dárselo: s/he refuses to give it to him/her

Today we learned:
Mini-Cuento 3 (continued)
-exige: s/he demands
-hasta que se desmaya: until s/he faints
-se cae para atrás: s/he falls backward

Other important things to note:
-We are 3/4 of the way through Ch. 5
-Today I did a Binder Check
-We've completed pgs. 94 & 95 from your textbook

You have a vocabulary quiz over Mini-Cuento 3 words tomorrow.

-Sra. Epple

Español I

Tuesday, 8/7

Today in class we:
-took a vocabulary quiz over Mini-Cuento 1 words
-wrote a creative version of Mini-Cuento 1 using pictures as a guide
-listened to a few volunteers read their story
-started reading Piratas, a Spanish novel

No tarea

Español I

Friday, 8/3 & Monday, 8/6

New Vocabulary:
-no puede comer: can't eat
-no cabe: doesn't fit
-parte en pedazos: breaks into pieces
-la rana: the frog
-la soluci&o;n: the solution
-trata de comer: tries to eat

On Friday in class, we:
-practiced using the new vocabulary
-read Version 1 on p. 33 (mini-lecturas book) as a class

-Tarea: read Version 2 on pgs. 33-34

On Monday in class, we:
-took a T/F quiz over Version 2 on pgs. 33-34 (mini-lecturas book)
-practiced using the new vocabulary
-read Mini-Cuento 1 on p. 94 of your textbook
-completed the activity on p. 94 of your textbook

-Tarea: vocabulary quiz (Mini-Cuento 1 words)

The First Days...

All Spanish students will learn & practice the following before we dive into our subject material for the year:

• Classroom Procedures & Routines such as turning in work, entering class, beginning class, filling out agendas, heading papers, etc.
• Where to locate certain items in my classroom such as the academic calendar, Spanish-English dictionaries, class objectives, props, etc.
• Classroom Rules & Expectations
1. Listen to & follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Respect everyone with your actions & words.
3. Raise your hand before speaking & before leaving your seat.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Come to class prepared & ready to learn.
• Consequences, both positive (RIM, classroom trophy, academic shout-outs) & negative (warning, Passport signature, MIR, referral)
• How to use our class blog

Students will also organize their Spanish binder, receive a textbook, and choose a Spanish name for the year.
Three cheers for starting the school year successfully!

-Sra. Epple

Materials Check

Hola a todos:

Beginning on Monday (and for the remainder of the school year), all Spanish students are expected to bring the following items to class:

• 1 three-ring binder (used only for Spanish)
• 5 tabbed dividers
• 1 pack of loose-leaf notebook paper
• Agenda
• Pencil and/or pen

It will be helpful (but not necessary) for each student to also have:

• 1 pocket folder (with 3 holes to place inside binder)
• 1 package of notecards (to create vocabulary flashcards)

-Sra. Epple

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

All 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Students:

Welcome to a NEW school year, a FRESH beginning! I am excited for the year to start & to see you GROW in your knowledge of the Spanish language!

This blog will be used for all Spanish classes at ICMS. Please check it regularly for important announcements including upcoming tests, quizzes, projects, and homework assignments.

Since I teach four different classes, please be sure to pay attention to the headings & follow the information for your grade/class only.

For Spanish class, ALL students need the following materials:
-1 three-ring binder
-1 pack of lined, loose-leaf notebook paper
-5 tabbed dividers
-1 pocket folder with 3 holes (to place in binder)
-1 package of notecards

Please contact me via email if you have further questions: click here.

Here's to a good year!

-Sra. Epple :)

6th Grade, el martes - el miércoles, 12/13 - 12/14

No A.I.

Class Work

• We watched an episode of Mi Vida Loca
• We played vocabulary games

No tarea

7th Grade, el martes - el miércoles, 12/13 - 12/14

No A.I.

Class Work

• The first half of class was spent on completing your Ch. 2 Exam. For most, this was doing the speaking section of the test. If you did not finish your test, it is YOUR responsibility to come either Wednesday or Thursday after school to finish it.
• We watched an episode of Mi Vida Loca and/or played vocabulary games

No tarea

8th Grade, el martes - el miércoles, 12/13 - 12/14

A.I.
We reviewed Ch. 6 vocabulary.

Class Work

• With one other person, you wrote an original story to go along with the pictures on pgs. 120-121.

No tarea

Español I, el martes, 12/13

A.I.
Traducza las oraciones de español al inglés.

Class Work

• Vocabulario Nuevo
• al llegar: upon arriving
• se va caminando: s/he goes (leaves) walking
• tiene pánico: s/he panics
• PQA & TPR
• Individualmente, lee el cuento en la p. 156

Tarea: Completa la actividad en p. 157 y lee Versión 1 (de la sección "Cuentos" en tu binder) en p. 64

8th Grade, el viernes - el lunes, 12/9 - 12/12

We played vocabulary games.

No tarea

7th Grade, el viernes - el lunes, 12/9 - 12/12

You took the Ch. 2 Exam today.

6th Grade, el viernes - el lunes, 12/9 - 12/12

You took the Episodio 8 Exam today.

Español I, el lunes, 12/12

No A.I.

Class Work

• Individualmente, escribiste el cuento de p. 154 del texto usando verbos en el pasado
• Aprendimos vocabulario nuevo:
• conduce: s/he drives
• el coche (el carro): the car
• no hay más remedio que: there is no choice but to.../there is no alternative but...
• PQA y TPR

No tarea

Español I, el viernes, 12/9

A.I.
Con otra persona, platica sobre la tarea (p. 155)

Class Work

• Observa las diferencias entre las versiónes del cuento en p. 154 y en p. 155
• Haga un círculo alrededor de los verbs en la forma "Nosotros"
• Individualmente, responde a las preguntas en la p. 155

No tarea

Español I, el jueves, 12/8

A.I.
Prueba de vocabulario (Ch. 7 Parte B #2)

Class Work

• Leimos el cuento el páina 154 del texto
• Respondieron a unas preguntas con "Take Off, Touch Down"
• Hicieron un "highlight" en los verbs del cuento

Tarea: Completa la actividad en p. 155

8th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 12/7 - 12/8

A.I.
You took a mock quiz (not for a grade, but rather your own personal knowledge) of all Ch. 6 vocabualry words. I did the motions for each word, and you wrote the word in Spanish.

Class Work

• You then took the Ch. 6 Complete Vocabulary Test

No tarea

7th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 12/7 - 12/8

A.I.
Open your book to Exercise #4 on p. 34. I checked your homework (Ex. 4 & 7)

Class Work

• You corrected your homework
• We completed Ex. 3 (part as a class, part with a partner, part individually) and Ex. 6 (individually)

Tarea: Complete questions 4, 5, & 6 from Exercise #3 on p. 33, and choose EITHER Exercise 10a,b or 11 a,b to complete. You must write until you read the 8th line.

Your Ch. 2 exam is FRIDAY/MONDAY

6th Grade, el miércoles - el jueves, 12/7 - 12/8

A.I.
Open your books to p. 37. I checked your homework (Ex. 51, 52, 53).

Class Work

• You graded your work on p. 37
• Individually, you completed Ex. 54- a timed writing assignment

Tarea: STUDY FOR THE EP. 8 EXAM! (FRIDAY/MONDAY)