exploratory+Spanish


 * viernes, 3 de junio**

en clase:
 * Continued watching the interactive mystery "Mi Vida Loca" on the BBC languages site. Continue watching by clicking [|here].

la tarea:
 * ¡Feliz verano!


 * jueves, 2 de junio**

en clase:
 * Collected all late work.
 * Began watching the interactive mystery "Mi Vida Loca" on the BBC Languages site. Continue watching [|here].


 * lunes, 31 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed the final Spanish test.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.

la tarea:
 * Check your grade on PowerSchool - bring in all missing work on June 2.


 * viernes, 27 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Distributed grade reports.
 * Collected the study guide for the final test.
 * Began taking the final exploratory Spanish test. We will finish the test on Tuesday.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by Tuesday, May 31.
 * Turn in all missing work by June 2.


 * jueves, 26 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la guitarra = guitar.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Used flashcards on quizlet.com to review for tomorrow's test.

la tarea:
 * Complete your study guide - due Friday.
 * Study for Friday's final test. One way to review is to use the flashcards under exploratory flashcards.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 31.
 * Turn in all missing work by June 2.


 * miércoles, 25 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing free time vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el saxofón = saxophone.
 * Discussed the format of Friday's final test.
 * Played Lotería /used the mini-whiteboards to practice free time vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Complete your study guide - due Friday.
 * Study for Friday's final test. One way to review is to use the flashcards under exploratory flashcards.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 31.
 * Turn in all missing work by June 2.


 * martes, 24 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing free time vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el corno francés = French horn.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Played lotería to practice free time and likes/dislikes vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Complete your study guide - due Friday.
 * Study for Friday's final test.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 31.
 * Turn in all late work by June 2.


 * lunes, 23 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el tambor = drum.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: No entiendo = I don't understand.
 * Listened to Ms. Allen's presentation about tolerance and acceptance.

la tarea:
 * Complete your study guide by Friday.
 * Study for Friday's final test.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by Tuesday, May 31.
 * Check your grade on PowerSchool and turn in late work by June 2.


 * viernes, 20 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day, el clarinete = clarinet.
 * Discussed Zoe Saldana, this week's famous Hispanic person.
 * Worked on the bingo sheet on page 27.

la tarea:
 * Finish page 27 by Monday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 31.
 * Study for the final test on May 27.
 * Turn in all late work by your class period on June 2.


 * jueves, 19 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity answering conversational questions.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la flauta = flute.
 * Finished filling in the Mi Tiempo Libre vocabulary list on page 24.
 * Began filling in the bingo sheet on page 27.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Zoe Saldana. Due tomorrow.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 31.


 * miércoles, 18 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la trompeta = trumpet.
 * Took the clothing words of the day quiz.
 * Began filling in the vocabulary list on page 24 - mi tiempo libre (my free time).

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Zoe Saldana. Due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 31.


 * martes, 17 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el sombrero = hat with a brim.
 * Took the classroom items & phrases quiz.
 * Reviewed the clothing words of the day for tomorrow's quiz.

la tarea:
 * Study for tomorrow's clothing words of the day quiz. Use the flashcards under exploratory flashcards to help you review.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Zoe Saldana.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by May 27.


 * lunes, 16 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing useful classroom phrases.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la gorra = hat/cap.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: Tengo hambre = I'm hungry.

la tarea:
 * Study for tomorrow's classroom items & phrases quiz. Use the flashcards under exploratory flashcards to help you review.
 * Study for Wednesday's clothing words of the day quiz.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Zoe Saldana.


 * viernes, 13 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing useful classroom phrases in Spanish.
 * Checked last night's homework assignment.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los pantalones.
 * Discussed Salvador Dalí and his artwork.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * jueves, 12 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing classroom items.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: una camiseta = a t-shirt.
 * Presented artifacts.
 * Introduced classroom phrases on page 17.

la tarea:
 * Read the handout on school in Mexico and complete the Venn diagram.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Salvador Dalí.


 * miércoles, 11 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing classroom vocabulary items.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: una camisa = a shirt.
 * Daily conversational questions.
 * Used the mini whiteboards to practice drawing the classroom items.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Salvador Dalí.


 * martes, 10 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los calcetines = socks.
 * Finished filling out vocabulary on page 19 (classroom items).
 * Played classroom item Bingo.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of your workbook.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person, Salvador Dalí. This assignment is described on page 5 of your workbook.


 * lunes, 9 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity answering conversational questions.
 * Returned the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals quiz.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los zapatos = shoes.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: ¿Puedo usar...? = Can I use...?
 * Discussed the famous person from last week, Lorena Ochoa.
 * Introduced new vocabulary (classroom items).

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of your workbook.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person, Salvador Dalí. This assignment is described on page 5 of your workbook.


 * viernes, 6 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Took the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals quiz.
 * Made cards for el Día de la Madre (Mother's Day).
 * Filled out this week's participation rubric.

la tarea:
 * Bring your information about Lorena Ochoa to class on Monday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of the workbook.


 * jueves, 5 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las sandalias = sandals.
 * Sang the countries song.
 * Played matamoscas to review the Spanish-speaking countries.
 * Discussed the Cinco de Mayo information sheet.

la tarea:
 * Study the **Spanish-speaking countries and capitals for Friday's quiz**. Use these flashcards to help you review. [|Click here for review games!]
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: **Lorena Ochoa.** This assignment is described on page 5 of the workbook, and is due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of the workbook.


 * miércoles, 4 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Took the vegetable theme words of the day quiz.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los pantalones cortos = shorts.
 * Played bingo to review the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals.

la tarea:
 * Study the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals for Friday's quiz. Use these flashcards to help you review.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Lorena Ochoa. This assignment is described on page 5 of the workbook, and is due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of the workbook.


 * martes, 3 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los hongos/champiñones = mushrooms.
 * Used the mini-whiteboards to review the vegetable words of the day for tomorrow's quiz.

la tarea:
 * Study the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals for Friday's quiz. Use these flashcards to help you review.
 * Study your vegetable words for Wednesday's quiz. Click on exploratory flashcards to review these words.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Lorena Ochoa. This assignment is described on page 5 of the workbook, and is due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of the workbook.


 * lunes, 2 de mayo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity labeling South American countries.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: una remolacha = a beet.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: ¿Cómo se dice...? = How do you say...?
 * Finished filling in the song lyrics to //Razas de mil colores//.

la tarea:
 * Study the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals for Friday's quiz. Use these flashcards to help you review.
 * Study your vegetable words for Wednesday's quiz. Click on exploratory flashcards to review these words.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Lorena Ochoa. This assignment is described on page 5 of the workbook, and is due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. This assignment is described on page 4 of the workbook.


 * viernes, 29 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la cebolla = onion.
 * Discussed Ricky Martin.
 * Listened to //Razas de mil colores// by Ricky Martin and filled in the song lyrics.
 * Filled out this week's participation rubric.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * jueves, 28 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing vegetable words.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el apio = celery.
 * Finished labeling the map of the Spanish-speaking world and colored the maps.

la tarea:
 * If you'd like to retake your Spanish alphabet quiz, you may do so after school today.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Ricky Martin. Due tomorrow!
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * miércoles, 27 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing Holy Week and Cinco de Mayo vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las papas/patatas = potatoes.
 * Filled in the map of the Spanish-speaking countries of the world.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Ricky Martin. Due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * martes, 26 de abril**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un pimiento = a bell pepper.
 * Read about Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Cinco de Mayo, and then answered compare/contrast questions about these holidays.

la tarea:
 * If you'd like to retake your Spanish alphabet quiz, you may do so after school on Thursday.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Ricky Martin. Read page 5 for a description of this assignment.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. See page 4 for a description of this assignment.


 * lunes, 25 de abril**

en clase:
 * Practiced some of the more difficult alphabet letters.
 * Discussed the new participation rubric and glued a copy inside our notebooks.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un pepino = a cucumber.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: ¡A comer! = Come and eat!
 * Took the Spanish alphabet quiz.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Ricky Martin. Read page 5 for a description of this assignment.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. See page 4 for a description of this assignment.


 * miércoles, 20 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity writing down alphabet words.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la lechuga = lettuce.
 * Discussed Marc Gasol.
 * Took a practice quiz in preparation for Monday.

la tarea:
 * Study the alphabet letters (page 13) and alphabet words (pages 14 & 15) for Monday's quiz.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * martes, 19 de abril**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el maíz = corn.
 * Answered conversational questions.
 * Used the mini-whiteboards to practice spelling words in Spanish.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Marc Gasol. Due tomorrow (Wednesday).
 * Study your Spanish alphabet letters on page 13 for Monday's quiz. For your quiz, Sra. Russo will spell aloud 10 words from pages 14 & 15.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * lunes, 18 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing the spring words of the day.
 * Passed back the greetings/emotions quiz that we took on Friday.
 * Took the spring words of the day quiz.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las zanahorias and the phrase of the week: ¡Come tus verduras! = Eat your vegetables!

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Marc Gasol (due WEDNESDAY this week).
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * viernes, 15 de abril**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la hierba = grass.
 * Took the emotions and greetings quiz.
 * Discussed Isabel Allende.

la tarea:
 * Study for Monday's spring words of the day quiz. Use these flashcards to help you review.
 * Research next week's famous Hispanic person of the week: Marc Gasol (due Wednesday).
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * jueves, 14 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing greetings vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el viento = wind.
 * Played bingo to practice the Spanish alphabet letters.

la tarea:
 * Study for tomorrow's quiz on greetings and emotions vocabulary. Use these flashcards to help you review.
 * Bring in your information about Isabel Allende tomorrow, with three facts highlighted. See page 5 in your workbook for a description of this assignment.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. See page 4 in your workbook for a description of this assignment.


 * miércoles, 13 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity practicing greetings vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los pájaros = birds.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Sang the Spanish alphabet song.
 * Played Spanish alphabet bingo.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Isabel Allende. Due Friday. See page 5 in the workbook for a description of this assignment.
 * Study for Friday's quiz: emotions (from your notes) and greetings/farewells (pages 10 and 11 in the workbook).
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. See page 4 in the workbook for a description of this assignment.


 * martes, 12 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity classifying greetings and farewells.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las mariposas = butterflies.
 * Completed a name activity finding Spanish words beginning with each letter.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Isabel Allende. Due Friday. See page 5 in the workbook for a description of this assignment.
 * Study for Friday's quiz: emotions (from your notes) and greetings/farewells (pages 10 and 11 in the workbook).
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. See page 4 in the workbook for a description of this assignment.


 * lunes, 11 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity putting a conversation in the correct order.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un árbol = a tree.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: Hace mucho viento = It's really windy.
 * Wrote down the pronunciations of the letters in the Spanish alphabet and listened to/sang the alphabet song.

la tarea:
 * Study emotions (from your notes) and greetings (from pages 10 & 11) vocabulary for Friday's quiz.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Isabel Allende. Due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * jueves, 7 de abril**


 * Completed a warm-up activity filling in the blanks in a conversation.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las nubes = clouds.
 * Answered conversational questions.
 * Used the mini-whiteboards to practice new vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Tony Peña, Jr. This assignment is due tomorrow (Friday). Please see page 5 in your workbook if you don't know what to do.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * miércoles, 6 de abril**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm up activity reviewing Spanish emotion words.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las flores = flowers.
 * Presented articles & artifacts.
 * Answered daily conversational questions.
 * Introduced greetings vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Tony Peña, Jr.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3.


 * martes, 5 de abril**

en clase: la tarea:
 * Completed a warm-up activity practicing Spanish emotion words.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la lluvia = rain.
 * Answered daily conversational questions about the day, date, weather, etc.
 * Discussed the articles and artifacts assignment (page 4).
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Tony Peña, Jr (due Friday). Please see page 5 for a description of this assignment.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by June 3. Please see page 4 for a description of this assignment.


 * lunes, 4 de abril**

en clase (in class):
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la primavera = spring.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: Está lloviendo. = It's raining.
 * Took notes on various emotion words.
 * Discussed the weekly famous Hispanic assignment (page 5).
 * Discussed the articles and artifacts assignment (page 4).

la tarea (homework):
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person (Tony Peña, Jr). See page 5 for a description of this assignment.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the year. See page 4 for a description of this assignment.


 * viernes, 25 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Discussed language experiences.
 * Introduced ourselves using the new Spanish names.
 * Played name bingo to learn classmates' new Spanish names.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation/school year. See page 4 in your workbook for a description of this assignment, or look under class documents on this website.
 * Have a safe and fun spring break!


 * jueves, 24 de marzo**

en clase (in class):
 * Selected Spanish names to use for the nine weeks of class.
 * Made name tags using the Spanish names.

la tarea (homework):
 * Get page 3 in your workbook signed by a parent/guardian. Due tomorrow.
 * Get your materials ASAP (notebook, folder, dry erase marker, pen/pencil).


 * miércoles, 23 de marzo**

en clase (in class):
 * Discussed class information on pages 1-3 of the workbook.
 * Filled in the student inventory on pages 8 and 9 of the workbook.

la tarea:
 * Finish pages 8 & 9 in your workbook - due tomorrow.
 * Get page 3 in your workbook signed by a parent/guardian by Friday.
 * Check out the discussion tab above for an extra credit opportunity.


 * martes, 22 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Took the final exploratory test.

la tarea:
 * Check your grades on [|PowerSchool] and make sure to turn in any missing work by 3:45 p.m. today!
 * Go to technology in room D202 with Ms. Kelleher tomorrow.


 * lunes, 21 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing free time vocabulary.
 * Played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's final exploratory test.

la tarea:
 * STUDY for tomorrow's final test (complete your study guide). You can also access the flashcards for the Mi Tiempo Libre unit via useful links!
 * Check your grades on [|PowerSchool] and make sure to turn in any missing work by March 22 (tomorrow)!
 * Go to technology in room D202 on March 23.


 * viernes, 18 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity answering conversational questions in Spanish.
 * Took the spring words of the day quiz.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.

la tarea:
 * Check your grades on [|PowerSchool] and make sure to turn in any missing work by March 22!
 * Study for Tuesday's final test (complete your study guide). You can also use flashcards to practice by clicking on useful links! to the left, and then finding the appropriate link.
 * Periods 5 & 7: Remember to bring in the items that you signed up for!


 * jueves, 17 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing the spring words of the day for tomorrow's quiz.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: los pájaros = birds.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Played bingo to practice the free time vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Check your grades on [|PowerSchool] and make sure to turn in any missing work by March 22!
 * Study for Friday's word of the day quiz (spring words: los pájaros, la hierba, un árbol, el sol, la lluvia, las nubes, las flores, las mariposas, el viento, la primavera).
 * 2 articles and 2 artifacts due FRIDAY (tomorrow). Remember to write a summary on a note card!
 * Study for Tuesday's final test (complete your study guide).


 * miércoles, 16 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity practicing new vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el sol = the sun.
 * Presented and discussed articles and artifacts.
 * Filled out the bingo card on page 29.

la tarea:
 * Study for Friday's word of the day quiz (spring words: la hierba, un árbol, el sol, la lluvia, las nubes, las flores, las mariposas, el viento, la primavera).
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by FRIDAY. Remember to write a summary on a note card!
 * Study for Tuesday's final test (complete your study guide).


 * martes, 15 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing the names of various activities in Spanish.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la lluvia = rain.
 * Used the mini-whiteboards to practice the free time vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Complete page 28 in your workbook.
 * Study for Tuesday's final test and complete the study guide handed out in class. If you lost your copy, click on class documents to see the file.
 * Bring in your articles and artifacts by Friday. See page 5 in your workbook for more details.
 * Don't forget to wear and pack red tomorrow for PACK week!


 * lunes, 14 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing the names of various activities in Spanish.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las nubes = clouds.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: ¡Buena suerte! = Good luck!
 * Distributed and discussed the study guide for next week's test.
 * Answered conversational questions in Spanish.

la tarea:
 * Study for Tuesday's final test.
 * Bring in your articles and artifacts by Friday. See page 5 in your workbook for more details.
 * Don't forget to wear and pack white tomorrow for PACK week!


 * viernes, 11 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la hierba = grass.
 * Discussed Felipe Calderón.
 * Used the netbooks to go to Quizlet.com to practice vocabulary. Go to useful links! to find the flashcards again.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.

la tarea:
 * Study for your final test on Monday, March 21.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by Friday, March 18.


 * jueves, 10 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las mariposas = butterflies.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Introduced vocabulary to talk about free time activities and filled in the vocabulary list on page 26.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Felipe Calderón. Due tomorrow!
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 18.


 * miércoles, 9 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing information about //Las Fallas.//
 * Wrote down the word of the day: el viento = the wind.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Introduced free time vocabulary.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Felipe Calderón.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 18. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!
 * Begin studying for your final test on March 21.


 * martes, 8 de marzo**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing the famous Hispanics we have studied in class.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: las flores = flowers.
 * Wrote down the phrase of the week: Hace fresco. = It's cool/brisk.
 * Discussed Las Fallas, a celebration that takes place in Valencia, Spain every March.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Felipe Calderón.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 18. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!
 * Begin studying for your final test on March 21.


 * viernes, 4 de marzo**

en clase (periods 4 & 5):
 * Completed a warm-up activity discussing information about Shakira.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un árbol = a tree.
 * Introduced and danced the line dance to //Waka waka.//

period 7:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing the items on the table words of the day.
 * Wrote down the words of the day: la primavera = spring; un árbol = a tree.
 * Took the "items on the table" words of the day quiz.
 * Introduced and danced the line dance to //Waka waka.//

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * jueves, 3 de marzo (periods 4 & 5 only)**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing the items on the table words of the day.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: la primavera = spring.
 * Took the "items on the table" words of the day quiz.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Shakira - due tomorrow!
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * miércoles, 2 de marzo (periods 4,5,7)**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity answering questions in Spanish.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: una servilleta = a napkin.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Used the mini-whiteboards to review the words of the day for Thursday's quiz (Friday for period 7 students).

la tarea:
 * Study your "items on the table" words of the day quiz on Thursday (Friday for students in period 7).
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Shakira - due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * martes, 1 de marzo (periods 4 & 5 only)**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity reviewing information about //Carnaval.//
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un jarro = a pitcher.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Presented the ¡Yo soy yo! Glog projects.

la tarea:
 * Study your "items on the table" words of the day quiz on Thursday.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Shakira - due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * lunes, 28 de febrero**

en clase:
 * Completed a warm-up activity to practice vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un platillo = a saucer and the phrase of the week: ¡Buen provecho! = Enjoy the meal!
 * Presented and discussed articles and artifacts. //(Remember, these are due by March 22!)//
 * Read about and discussed //Carnaval.//

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Shakira - due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * viernes, 25 de febrero**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un bol/tazón = a bowl.
 * Discussed the famous Hispanic person of the week, Eva Perón.
 * Worked on the ¡Yo soy yo! Glog projects using the netbooks. Today is the last day to work on the projects; they are due by 5:00 pm today.

la tarea:
 * Finish your Glog by 5:00 pm today.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * jueves, 24 de febrero**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un plato = a plate.
 * Worked on the ¡Yo soy yo! Glog projects using the netbooks. These will be due by the end of the school day on Friday, February 25.

la tarea:
 * Finish your Glog project by the end of the day on Friday.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Eva Perón (due Friday!).
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * miércoles, 23 de febrero**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un vaso = a glass.
 * Worked on the ¡Yo soy yo! Glog projects using the netbooks. These will be due by the end of the school day on Friday.

la tarea:
 * Finish your Glog project by the end of the day on Friday.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Eva Perón.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card!


 * martes, 22 de febrero**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: una taza = a cup/mug and the phrase of the week: ¡Tengo mucho hambre!
 * Worked on the ¡Yo soy yo! glog projects.

la tarea:
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Eva Perón. Due Friday.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22. Don't forget to write a summary on a note card.
 * Finish your glog project by Friday at the end of the day.


 * viernes, 18 de febrero**

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: una cuchara = a spoon.
 * Discussed Javier Bardem.
 * Worked on the ¡Yo soy yo! Glog projects.

la tarea:
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 22. This assignment description is located on page 5 of your workbook.
 * Your Glog project will be due on Friday, February 25 at the end of class.


 * jueves, 17 de febrero **

 en clase: la tarea:
 * Completed a warm-up activity practicing vocabulary.
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un cuchillo = a knife.
 * Presented articles and artifacts.
 * Played Bingo to practice new vocabulary.
 * Discussed the upcoming Glog project.
 * Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Javier Bardem. Due tomorrow.
 * Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 22.


 * miércoles, 16 de febrero **

en clase:
 * Wrote down the word of the day: un tenedor = a fork.
 * Took the Superbowl words of the day quiz.
 * Filled in the Bingo sheet using words from the ¡Yo soy yo! list.

la tarea:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finish filling in your Bingo sheet.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 22. Remember to write a summary on a note card.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Javier Bardem. Bring in a copy of the information you find with three facts highlighted.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">martes, 15 de febrero **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">en clase:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Completed a warm-up activity writing the Superbowl words of the day in Spanish.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wrote down the word of the day: el juego = the game.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Answered daily conversational questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Used the mini-whiteboards to practice the Superbowl words of the day.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">la tarea:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Study for tomorrow's Superbowl words of the day quiz.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Javier Bardem.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by the end of the rotation on March 22.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">lunes, 14 de enero (¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!) **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">en clase:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wrote down the word of the day: la televisión and the phrase of the week: Sé mi valentín.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Answered daily conversational questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Used the mini-whiteboards to practice vocabulary.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">la tarea:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you'd like to retake your countries/capitals quiz, you may do so on TUESDAY at 3:30 p.m.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Research this week's famous Hispanic person: Javier Bardem. (due Friday)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bring in 2 articles and 2 artifacts by March 22.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Study for the Superbowl words of the day quiz on Wednesday.