Spanish II 09-06-07

Spanish II 09-06-07

• Completed the “Datos Personales” handout – turned it in at the end of class as the “Ticket out the door”.
• 2 Power Points: (1) Introducing me (2) “Bienvenidos a la clase de Español” – outlining the course procedures, expectations, rewards and grading policies.
• Went to the library and checkout our textbook, Realidades 2 AND picked up a book cover.
• Wrote our names in ink on the inside cover of the textbook with “Thurber” in parenthesis.
• Introduced our textbook cover contest: Most creative design, Most artistic and Best use of Spanish. All covers will demonstrate good taste.
• “How to cover your book” workshop: I demonstrated how to cover your text using the free book covers.
• Distributed SEVERAL handouts regarding class and grades.
1. Bienvenidos a la clase de Español (gold colored)– the syllabus. We filled in the 3 study buddies’ (from class) names and contact information.
2. Parent letter/contact information and workbook choice (golden – stapled to syllabus)
3. Participation Grades Guidelines (pink) – descriptors for each letter grade. Back has point charts and grids to keep track of your own weekly grades.
4. Make-up Opportunities for oral points (pink).
5. Make-up Oral Points Reporting sheet (blue).
6. Helpful Practice Web sites (white)
• Tarea:
1. Write 5 intelligent questions based on the information on the syllabus to ask classmates tomorrow.
2. Have your parent/guardian complete and sign their letter attached to the syllabus.
3. Have your textbook covered tomorrow.