week of Nov.18-22

We have been working with the preterite tense this week. All students received a packet that has all of the Preterite irregulars in it. We will work with this through conversation and writing about a trip. Next week the students will have a quiz on the basic verb endings and stem changers.

Oct. 21-Oct. 25th

This week we will be working on Direct and Indirect object pronouns. We have taken notes in class on the placement and uses of these. We will also be practicing our listening and reading skills in class.

week of 9/14-9/17

This week is Spanish class students are completing a verbal presentation on travel arrangements. We will also be talking about direct object pronouns and completing practice activities in listening and reading. Next week we will begin Lección 2 in Chapter 1 which relates to indirect object pronouns, Preterite tense and more Costa Rican Culture.

week of Oct.7-11

We have started to work with formal and informal commands and are trying to apply this to our current vocabulary. Our goal is to be able to talk about planning a trip and about air travel. Also this week we will be starting object pronouns and applying these to commands both affirmative and negative.

On Thursday of this week, October 10th students will be having a vocabulary quiz on the words below.

Below is a link to our current packet of activities and grammar.

Chapter 1- talking about a trip and making travel plans

week of 9/22-9/26

We are finishing up with our present tense unit. In this unit we covered a review of the present tense, gustar like verbs, stem changing verbs and present tense irregulars. Last week (period 7) had a stem changing verb quiz and a listening quiz too. Period 8 will be doing their quiz on Tuesday.

This week we will get in another speaking assignment where students use the present tense verbs in conversation.

On Thursday I hope to quiz the students one more time on the verb meanings. Attached is the PDF of the packet that students have. Students should review and know all meaning of the verbs on pages 3 and 4.

http://teachers.natickps.org/webpages/npsktavares/files/sp2%20honors%20packet.pdf

week of 9/9-9/13

Students will be having a verb definitions quiz this week (Tuesday). Also do on Tuesday is the "shape poem". On (Thursday) students will be completing a presentation about their interests/family. We will be moving on in the packet and working with stem-changing verbs this week

miércoles, el 28 de agosto

Agenda
Go over course expectations   ***Get this signed by parent or guardian
How does the communication work?
(Email, Edmodo, Blogger differences)
Carteles con fotos (preguntas para la profesora)

Actividad 1- Contestan las preguntas: ¿Cuál es tu opinion de la importancia de la lengua de español? ¿Cuáles son unos ejemplos de la importancia o influencia de la lengua o cultura en su vida y en el mundo?

Course Expectations 2013-2014

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español dos honores!                                                 

This year we will be focusing on improving your Spanish skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening!  The class will be taught in the target language and students will be asked to participate and ask questions as well in the target language.  It is essential that students be willing to prepare daily homework assignments and look over Spanish materials on a nightly basis.  Also we ask that if a student feels they do not understand a particular concept that they take it upon themselves to come for extra help and clarification.  We look forward to a year of Spanish language and cultural exploration. 

Performance Based Grading:

This year I will be using a performance based grading system. Under this system of assessment students will be evaluated on a daily basis in the categories of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  Instead of students being graded on ‘participation,’ activities in class will fall into one of the four categories.  Each of the above mentioned categories will represent 25% of students’ grades, with assignments of varying weights in each representing traditional ‘homework’, ‘quiz’, ‘test’, and ‘project’ grades. 

The grade will be derived on a points system within the following parameters:

Assignments done at home: 10 -20 points

In class assignments: 10-30 points

Quizzes: 30 + points

Tests: 75+ points

Projects: 50 + points

Other key grading information:

*No late homework will be accepted.  If a student is absent the homework is due the day the student returns to school. 

*Projects will carry a weight of at least 50 points and up to 100 points depending on the size and difficulty of the assignments.

**Late projects will be accepted for 5 days following the due date with 10 points taken off for every school day late.  If a student is absent, the project is due the day the student returns to school.

****The use of google translate on any assignment will result in loss of credit for the assignment.

Classroom Expectations

●      Respect yourself and others.

●      Use school-appropriate language.

●      Arrive on time.

●      Come prepared with your binder, and homework.

●      No cell phones or i pods*.  They must be turned off and out of sight when in the classroom. 

Failure to comply with the classroom expectations may result in a teacher or office detention.

Supplies:

Each unit is centered on a packet that contains all the notes and assignments for the unit.  A 3-ring binder is the best system for keeping track of these packets and any additional handouts you may receive.  Also, please buy a Spanish-English dictionary.