Spanish II 02-09-09

Español II
9 de febrero de 2009

• Warm-up: Translation of 5 sentences written in English, combining various items from the vocabulary and grammar:
A nationality adjective + descriptive adjective + verb + frequency
expression/adverb + place.
• I reviewed warm-up, giving memory tips on vocabulary and advice about word order. Also, I reviewed basic interrogatives, showing how we can use these to “build sentences”.
• Vocabulary review: I used the Quia site from the green vocabulary sheet and students took a practice 10 item self-test using the English side of the flash cards. (Homework from Friday was to make flashcards of these 54 items for today – see Friday’s blog for the website address)
• Verb Conjugation Review:
1. We corrected the white packet section on –AR verbs (finishing the second ½ of page 5 & answering the T/F questions on page 6 was homework for today, too).
2. We continued on going over the notes about –ER verbs, and did the practice on the bottom of page 4.
• Practiced nationality adjectives:
1. Listened to our 2 songs about countries, nationalities, and capital cities – several sang along !! – the best way to learn is to participate (:>)
• Announcements:
1. Lesson Test over Para Empezar on Thursday (I’ll give you a study guide tomorrow)
2. Map Test on Friday: Be able to identify where each of the Spanish Speaking Countries is located in Europe, and in the Americas (North, Central and South And the Carribean) AND to identify each country’s capital city.
Remember to study the maps in the front of your book pp. xix-xxvii
• Tarea:
• Continue working on the –ER verbs in your white packet – pages 5 – top of page 6 (#12).
• Study your vocabulary!