Spanish II 02-13-09

Español II
13 de febrero de 2009

• Reviewed the countries and capitals – using the interactive web site on yesterday’s blog.
• Took the map quiz = matching first the country’s name with a letter on a map, and then matching a list of capital cities with their countries.
• Corrected the quiz.
• Introduced the lesson project – due on Tuesday: Mi poema diamante. Refer to page 13 in your book AND the blue ½ sheet handout distributed today.

Poem criteria = Your Work Demonstrates Your Pride in a Quality Product:
1. Include all of the 7 lines as described under item #1 on page 13.
2. Every line has a verb.
3. Accurate use of Verbs (subject=form) & Adjectives (form = person described)
4. Visual is tasteful and appropriate for school.
5. Visual is attractive, neat, and contains visuals to support the themes of your script.
6. You are well-rehearsed and ready to perform.
7. Your poem is 8 ½ inches X 11 inches (standard paper size).

• Students had time to do their rough drafts of the poem.
• Various Valentine’s Day Activities: I gave out Valentine Pencils and Conversation Hearts in Spanish. We also had vocabulary handouts and card-making.
• Tarea:
You are prepared to present AND have the final copy of Mi poema diamante. Be ready to turn in:
1. Final edited copy of your poem.
2. Rough draft of your poem.