Spanish II 09-04-08

Spanish II 09-04-08

• 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 –Prize = 5 bonus points coupon. Categories are: 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 available in the library.
• Distributed SEVERAL handouts regarding class and grades.
1. Bienvenidos a la clase de Español = the syllabus.
2. Parent letter/contact information and workbook choice
3. Daily Performance Grades Guidelines– descriptors for each letter grade. Back has point charts and grids to keep track of your own weekly grades.
4. Packet of three items: Make-up Opportunities for oral points, Helpful Practice Web sites (white), Make-up Oral Points Reporting sheet.
• Tarea:
1. Write a 5-question quiz (in English) based on the information on the syllabus, AND their answers. You’ll ask classmates these questions tomorrow.
2. Have your parent/guardian complete and sign their letter & select what option they prefer for your workbook.
3. Have your textbook covered tomorrow = Criteria: Heavy paper / Knit cover. Book to remain covered throughout the entire course. Cover needs to protect the corners, edges, and binding of your textbook.
4. Write 5 typical questions in Spanish used to get to know someone.