Spanish IV 09-12-08

Spanish IV 09-12-08

• Period 1: We reviewed our statistics collected on Monday regarding the months when our classmates were born. During this activity we reviewed: months of the year, numbers, percentages and 3 forms of comparatives.
• Interactive partner oral #1: students worked with their “Actriz” partner and practiced what public service agency/business they would call in a variety of hypothetical circumstances. Practiced numbers and Latino phone number format, as well as conversational skills.
• Interactive partner oral #2: Exchanging personal contact information in Spanish to establish 3 study buddies each.
• Talking about computers – part of our world of work theme in this unit. See page 6 in the textbook. We reviewed the vocabulary, and practiced using the classroom computer and accessories.
• Homework correction: Review of stem-changing verbs – WB15 &16.
• Introduction of homework – see below.
• Eloise Goes to School – en español - period 1 watched the next scene, period 3 began the movie.
• Tarea:
1. Activity 5, page 6 in the textbook. Write out the sentences, putting them in a logical order for how to download information while doing research on the WEB.
2. Handout (white): Crossword practicing the vocabulary on the white list of professions.
3. Handout (pink): prepare the word games on both sides of the page:
a. ¿A quién conoces? – write 10 different and interesting sentences about people you know, or know of, who practice some of the professions listed. 5 sentences for each of the 2 games.
b. ¿Cuándo vas a ser feliz? Write 10 reasons, using the FUTURO for the verb phrases on the list, for why you will be happy when you will do these things. 5 sentences for each of the 2 games. Refer to the backside of one of your green vocabulary sheets for a review of the FUTURO.