Spanish II – 02-05-08

Spanish II – 02-05-08 (Substitute: Ms. Fowler)

1. Collected homework:

(a) A signed “How to study” Handout and

(b) 8 hand written repetitions of each of the Nacionalidades from the chart on page 6 of their text book.

2. Distributed the YELLOW vocabulary sheet, and used the first section like a homework review test while taking roll. Then went over the answers

3. Partner oral: ¿De dónde es María?

They asked their partners where various people are from and the partner’s side show’s the answer. I wrote in what I’m looking for on #1 of both sheets. Handouts collected when through.

4. Text page 8 + CD#1, track 5. The students read ¿Qué haces? as they listened to the dialogue. Afterwards the students answered questions, based on the dialogue, to confirm their understanding.

5. Actividad 13, page 8 + CD#1, track 6. Students created 2 columns on a piece of paper and followed the instructions to indicate what activities Paula or Pepe did, based on the conversation on the CD.

6. Distributed a PINK verb grid and asked students to refer to their YELLOW vocabulary list for their meanings. Note: the WWW.quia.com/jg/598359.html is a website they can go to and practice this vocabulary.

7. Using the Verb transparency quickly confirmed the basic conjugations of verbs and the students began filling in the verb grid. They were to select: 2 –ar verbs, 2-er verbs, and 2-ir verbs together as a class. Please DO NOT DO the irregular yo verbs: tener – saber.

8. Students practiced for their written and performance test tomorrow on one of the weather poems. They may work in groups of 3, or 4.

9. Tarea:
• Be ready for your POEM memorization test and performance tomorrow.
• Please bring your NUMBERS handout with the activity on the back for Wednesday’s class.