Monday 12 - Today we did vocabulary review games in preparation for our test on Wednesday. Homework: study your Lesson 8 flash cards and review sheet for the test Weds.
Tuesday 13 - Today we played a review game in preparation for our test tomorrow. Homework:study your Lesson 8 flash cards and review sheet for the test Weds.
Wednesday 14 - Today we took our Lesson 8 test. If you were absent today, you must make it up some time with me before tomorrow at 1:00 pm. I have to submit grades at that time and I will submit whatever I have to, be it a zero for your test or partial credit. If you know you'll be absent for today, come see me to take the test in advance.
Thursday 15 - Today was a 1/2 day and we did community classroom activities. Homework: Enjoy your winter break!
Friday 16 - No school. Winter Break. See you in January!
Friday
Week of December 5-9, 2011
Monday 5 - Today I gave out grades and checked for your new Lesson 8 flash cards being completed. We did vocabulary activities in order to learn these new words. Homework: finish your Lesson 8 word search, due tomorrow.
Tuesday 6 - Today I checked your word searches. We played a flash card game and began working on translating the scripts I passed out for our skit. No homework.
Wednesday 7 - Today we continued working on translating our scripts and I placed the students in groups to start practicing our skit. Homework: practice your lines for Friday.
Thursday 8 - Today we played a flash card game and we practiced our skits for tomorrow. Homework: be prepared to perform skits tomorrow.
Friday 9 - Today we performed our skits for a grade. No homework, though the test over this lesson is next Wednesday.
Tuesday 6 - Today I checked your word searches. We played a flash card game and began working on translating the scripts I passed out for our skit. No homework.
Wednesday 7 - Today we continued working on translating our scripts and I placed the students in groups to start practicing our skit. Homework: practice your lines for Friday.
Thursday 8 - Today we played a flash card game and we practiced our skits for tomorrow. Homework: be prepared to perform skits tomorrow.
Friday 9 - Today we performed our skits for a grade. No homework, though the test over this lesson is next Wednesday.
Monday
Week of November 28 - December 2, 2011
Monday 28th - Today we played a flash card activity to review our classroom objects vocabulary, and we did a short project by drawing objects into a "mochila magica." Homework: finish mochila for tomorrow and study for your test.
Tuesday 29 - Today I collected the projects from yesterday, we discussed the format for tomorrow's test, and we did a review game for it. Homework: study for your test!
Wednesday 30 - Today we had our Lesson 7 test. No homework.
Thursday 1 - Today I passed out the Lesson 8 vocabulary sheets and we began learning our new words. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Friday 2 - Today I checked flash cards and we did activities to help us learn the new vocabulary phrases. No homework.
Tuesday 29 - Today I collected the projects from yesterday, we discussed the format for tomorrow's test, and we did a review game for it. Homework: study for your test!
Wednesday 30 - Today we had our Lesson 7 test. No homework.
Thursday 1 - Today I passed out the Lesson 8 vocabulary sheets and we began learning our new words. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Friday 2 - Today I checked flash cards and we did activities to help us learn the new vocabulary phrases. No homework.
Week of November 21-25, 2011
Monday 21 - Today I was absent, but the students continued watching Selena as part of our unit on the contributions of Mexican Americans. No homework.
Tuesday 22 - Today I put grades in planners, I checked last week's bellwork and extra credit, and we finished Selena. Homework: your Selena questions are due tomorrow, so if you were absent and missed a day, copy those answers from a friend.
Wednesday 23 - Today we did various vocabulary activities as part of Lesson 7. No homework.
Thursday and Friday 24-25: Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday 22 - Today I put grades in planners, I checked last week's bellwork and extra credit, and we finished Selena. Homework: your Selena questions are due tomorrow, so if you were absent and missed a day, copy those answers from a friend.
Wednesday 23 - Today we did various vocabulary activities as part of Lesson 7. No homework.
Thursday and Friday 24-25: Thanksgiving Break
Week of November 14-18, 2011
Monday 14 - Today I passed back your Lesson 6 tests, gave out grades, and passed out Lesson 7's vocab sheet. We discussed the new words and made flash cards for them in class. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Tuesday 15 - Today we did TPR with the new vocabulary and did other vocabulary activities to learn our new words. Homework: finish Lesson 7's crossword puzzle, due tomorrow.
Wednesday 16 - Today I checked your crossword puzzles and we did vocabulary activities. No homework.
Thursday 17 - Today we did partner work with our vocabulary words. No homework.
Friday 18 - Today we began watching Selena and doing video notes. Selena is part of our unit on Mexican Americans in the United States. No homework.
Tuesday 15 - Today we did TPR with the new vocabulary and did other vocabulary activities to learn our new words. Homework: finish Lesson 7's crossword puzzle, due tomorrow.
Wednesday 16 - Today I checked your crossword puzzles and we did vocabulary activities. No homework.
Thursday 17 - Today we did partner work with our vocabulary words. No homework.
Friday 18 - Today we began watching Selena and doing video notes. Selena is part of our unit on Mexican Americans in the United States. No homework.
Friday
Week of November 7-11, 2011
Monday November 7th - Today I checked and graded the Lesson 6 project, which was illustrating the flash cards. We also did a communicative activity using the worksheet provided. Homework: finish crossword puzzle, due tomorrow
Tuesday November 8th - Today I checked your crossword puzzle homework, we discussed the format of the test Thursday (with notes), and we did flash card activities. Homework: study for your test Thurs.
Wednesday 9th - Today we played a review game with sample test questions in preparation for our test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test Thurs.
Thursday 10 - Today we had our Lesson 6 test. If you were absent, you have a week to make it up or it will be a zero. No homework.
Friday 11 - No school due to Veteran's Day. Have a great 3 day weekend!
Tuesday November 8th - Today I checked your crossword puzzle homework, we discussed the format of the test Thursday (with notes), and we did flash card activities. Homework: study for your test Thurs.
Wednesday 9th - Today we played a review game with sample test questions in preparation for our test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test Thurs.
Thursday 10 - Today we had our Lesson 6 test. If you were absent, you have a week to make it up or it will be a zero. No homework.
Friday 11 - No school due to Veteran's Day. Have a great 3 day weekend!
Saturday
Week of Oct 31 - November 4
Monday Oct 31 - Today we learned about Day of the Dead and Hispanic legends. Homework: Happy Halloween - go and get some candy!
Tuesday Nov 1 - Today I passed back the Lesson 5 tests and we discussed them. I passed out the Lesson 6 packet, which is about the weather and seasons. We learned about these new words and phrases and made flash cards. Homework: finish flash cards for tomorrow
Wednesday Nov 2 - Today I checked the Lesson 6 flash cards and we did some activities to help us learn the new words. Homework: study flash cards 7 min.
Thursday Nov 3 - We played the fly swatter game today and students began their Lesson 6 project - flash card illustration. For this assignment, students will illustrate each of their flash cards on the Spanish side to help them learn the phrases. No homework.
Friday 4 - Today we continued illustrating our flash cards and we also did a communicative activity in class. No homework. See you at the fall festival this afternoon!
Tuesday Nov 1 - Today I passed back the Lesson 5 tests and we discussed them. I passed out the Lesson 6 packet, which is about the weather and seasons. We learned about these new words and phrases and made flash cards. Homework: finish flash cards for tomorrow
Wednesday Nov 2 - Today I checked the Lesson 6 flash cards and we did some activities to help us learn the new words. Homework: study flash cards 7 min.
Thursday Nov 3 - We played the fly swatter game today and students began their Lesson 6 project - flash card illustration. For this assignment, students will illustrate each of their flash cards on the Spanish side to help them learn the phrases. No homework.
Friday 4 - Today we continued illustrating our flash cards and we also did a communicative activity in class. No homework. See you at the fall festival this afternoon!
Friday
Week of October 24-28, 2011
Finally! Back to a nice and normal week here at AOTMS. Here's what's going on in the 7th grade.
Monday 24 - Today we continued to work on our zoo posters as partners. No homework.
Tuesday 25 - Today was our last day of our zoo posters. They are due tomorrow first thing, so partners may need to finish them in study skills today. I also passed out the information sheet for our binder check. It has a requisition form on the bottom so you can get a replacement for any vocab sheet you lost. Homework: fill out requisition form, if needed. Zoo posters due tomorrow.
Wednesday 26 - Today we turned in any requisition forms so that I can get those copies to anyone who needs them by Friday's binder check. We did a listening activity and group games with our animal words, and we inspected each other's zoo posters. Homework: study for your animal test on Friday, and get your binders ready.
Thursday 27 - Today we played a review game for the test and I passed out any vocab sheets that were requisitioned for the binder check tomorrow. We discussed the binder check and how to be ready for it tomorrow. Homework: get binders ready and study for your test!
Friday 28 - Today I did the binder check and we took our Lesson 5 test. If you missed either, you will need to make an appointment with me to make them up. No homework.
Monday 24 - Today we continued to work on our zoo posters as partners. No homework.
Tuesday 25 - Today was our last day of our zoo posters. They are due tomorrow first thing, so partners may need to finish them in study skills today. I also passed out the information sheet for our binder check. It has a requisition form on the bottom so you can get a replacement for any vocab sheet you lost. Homework: fill out requisition form, if needed. Zoo posters due tomorrow.
Wednesday 26 - Today we turned in any requisition forms so that I can get those copies to anyone who needs them by Friday's binder check. We did a listening activity and group games with our animal words, and we inspected each other's zoo posters. Homework: study for your animal test on Friday, and get your binders ready.
Thursday 27 - Today we played a review game for the test and I passed out any vocab sheets that were requisitioned for the binder check tomorrow. We discussed the binder check and how to be ready for it tomorrow. Homework: get binders ready and study for your test!
Friday 28 - Today I did the binder check and we took our Lesson 5 test. If you missed either, you will need to make an appointment with me to make them up. No homework.
Thursday
Week of October 17-21
Every day this week is early dismissal, with the students being released at 12:15. It is parent teacher conference week and these conferences are mandatory. Students, make sure to bring your planners, your parents, and yourselves to the conference.
Monday 17th - Today I passed back your Lesson 4 tests. I also passed out Lesson 5, which is about animals. We went over the new words and began making flash cards for them. Homework: complete crossword puzzle (on back of L.5) by Weds.
Tuesday 18th - Today we finished making our flash cards and did some games with them to start learning our words. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes. Finish crossword by tomorrow.
Wednesday 19th - Today we chose our partners and I explained the procedure for making our zoo posters project. We got our butcher paper measured out and started working. No homework.
Thursday 20th - Today we continued working on our zoo posters. Homework: study flash cards 7 minutes.
Friday 21 - Today we worked on our zoo posters, which will probably be due at the end of class on Monday. No homework.
Monday 17th - Today I passed back your Lesson 4 tests. I also passed out Lesson 5, which is about animals. We went over the new words and began making flash cards for them. Homework: complete crossword puzzle (on back of L.5) by Weds.
Tuesday 18th - Today we finished making our flash cards and did some games with them to start learning our words. Homework: finish flash cards and study 7 minutes. Finish crossword by tomorrow.
Wednesday 19th - Today we chose our partners and I explained the procedure for making our zoo posters project. We got our butcher paper measured out and started working. No homework.
Thursday 20th - Today we continued working on our zoo posters. Homework: study flash cards 7 minutes.
Friday 21 - Today we worked on our zoo posters, which will probably be due at the end of class on Monday. No homework.
Wednesday
2nd Quarter Extra Credit Opportunities
During 2nd Quarter, I would like my students to be able to notice the Spanish in the world around them and to try to translate it. To help with this, I am offering an extra credit opportunity. Students, you may do this extra credit assignment up to 3 times this quarter. Each time you turn it in, I will give you a 5 points extra credit certificate to be used on any test, quiz, or worksheet.
Each week I will write a Spanish message somewhere around the school. It will usually be handwritten, but sometimes it might be typed. There will only be one message per week. The message will be "good" from Monday to Friday. On Friday I will tell each class where the message was and what it meant. They will usually be funny or random messages.
For the extra credit, you will need to find the week's Spanish message sometime before Friday, as extra credit will be due then. Once you find it, on a sheet of paper, first write the message down in Spanish. Then, use any resource you can think of in order to translate it to English on your paper. Write the translation. Third, tell me which resources you used to translate it. Finally, tell me on your paper where you found the message. Make sure your name is on it and turn it in to me sometime during the week. If everything is correct, you will get your 5 points extra credit certificate.
As of Wednesday, Oct 12, the first message is already up. It's good until Friday the 17th. Good luck!
Each week I will write a Spanish message somewhere around the school. It will usually be handwritten, but sometimes it might be typed. There will only be one message per week. The message will be "good" from Monday to Friday. On Friday I will tell each class where the message was and what it meant. They will usually be funny or random messages.
For the extra credit, you will need to find the week's Spanish message sometime before Friday, as extra credit will be due then. Once you find it, on a sheet of paper, first write the message down in Spanish. Then, use any resource you can think of in order to translate it to English on your paper. Write the translation. Third, tell me which resources you used to translate it. Finally, tell me on your paper where you found the message. Make sure your name is on it and turn it in to me sometime during the week. If everything is correct, you will get your 5 points extra credit certificate.
As of Wednesday, Oct 12, the first message is already up. It's good until Friday the 17th. Good luck!
Sunday
Week of October 10-14
Monday 10 - Today we went over our telling time worksheet and turned it in. We practiced our vocabulary for the days of the week and used our clocks to work on telling time orally. Homework: study lesson 4 for your test on Wednesday.
Tuesday 11 - Today we went over what to expect on the test tomorrow and played a review game. The test will cover telling time and the days of the week. Homework: study for your test tomorrow.
Wednesday 12 - Today we had our Lesson 4 test, and that wraps up Quarter 1. No homework. Enjoy your Fall Break and see you Monday. Remember that all next week are 1/2 days due to parent teacher conferences!
Tuesday 11 - Today we went over what to expect on the test tomorrow and played a review game. The test will cover telling time and the days of the week. Homework: study for your test tomorrow.
Wednesday 12 - Today we had our Lesson 4 test, and that wraps up Quarter 1. No homework. Enjoy your Fall Break and see you Monday. Remember that all next week are 1/2 days due to parent teacher conferences!
Monday
Week of October 3-7, 2011
Monday 3 - Today we had our Lesson 3 test. No homework tonight. If you missed the test, remember you have a week to make it up or it's a zero!
Tuesday 4 - Today I passed out the Lesson 4 packets, which are about telling time. We went over the new words and made flash cards. Homework: finish L.4 flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Wednesday 5 - Today we had a craft day to make clocks in Spanish with paper plates. Homework: No homework!
Thursday 6th - Today we went over our notes in the Lesson 4 packet as we learned how to tell time. We practiced with our whiteboards and our clocks from yesterday. We also finished our clocks. Homework: complete part A of telling time worksheet, due tomorrow.
Friday 7th - Today we continued to learn how to tell time, with more whiteboard work. We also worked on the worksheet. Homework: complete part B of telling time worksheet, due Monday.
Tuesday 4 - Today I passed out the Lesson 4 packets, which are about telling time. We went over the new words and made flash cards. Homework: finish L.4 flash cards and study 7 minutes.
Wednesday 5 - Today we had a craft day to make clocks in Spanish with paper plates. Homework: No homework!
Thursday 6th - Today we went over our notes in the Lesson 4 packet as we learned how to tell time. We practiced with our whiteboards and our clocks from yesterday. We also finished our clocks. Homework: complete part A of telling time worksheet, due tomorrow.
Friday 7th - Today we continued to learn how to tell time, with more whiteboard work. We also worked on the worksheet. Homework: complete part B of telling time worksheet, due Monday.
Extra Credit Opportunity - due Friday 30th
For a 5 point extra credit certificate good for any test or quiz, do the following and turn it in to me by this Friday:
On a sheet of paper, write up a situation in which you have used your budding Spanish skills outside of class. This can include actually speaking Spanish to someone else, being able to read written Spanish somewhere, or understanding parts of someone else's Spanish conversation. You should write about 1 paragraph of 8-10 lines. If your information about one experience doesn't fill up that much, include multiple experiences if possible.
Some things to ponder and maybe include are: Where were you? To whom did you speak, or who was speaking? What did you say? What vocabulary did you use? What did you understand? How did it make you feel to use your Spanish - frustrated? Excited? Good? Basically describe the whole experience to me in as much detail as you can.
On a sheet of paper, write up a situation in which you have used your budding Spanish skills outside of class. This can include actually speaking Spanish to someone else, being able to read written Spanish somewhere, or understanding parts of someone else's Spanish conversation. You should write about 1 paragraph of 8-10 lines. If your information about one experience doesn't fill up that much, include multiple experiences if possible.
Some things to ponder and maybe include are: Where were you? To whom did you speak, or who was speaking? What did you say? What vocabulary did you use? What did you understand? How did it make you feel to use your Spanish - frustrated? Excited? Good? Basically describe the whole experience to me in as much detail as you can.
Week of September 26-30, 2011
Monday 26th - Today we did a flash card game and finished working on our story strips. Homework: finish story strip, due tomorrow.
Tuesday 27th - Today we shared our story strips with the class. I then passed out the interview questionnaires and had students pair up. As partners they began filling out the interview questions in preparation for our TV interview skits. No hay tarea
Wednesday 28th - Today we practiced as partners for our TV interviews tomorrow. Homework: bring props and be prepared for our interviews!
Thursday 29th - Today we performed our TV interview skits for the rest of the class. Homework: begin studying for your Lesson 3 test, which will be Monday.
Friday 30th - Today we wrapped up any skits we missed yesterday and played a review game in preparation for our test, which will cover lesson 3 vocabulary. Homework: be ready for your test Monday!
Tuesday 27th - Today we shared our story strips with the class. I then passed out the interview questionnaires and had students pair up. As partners they began filling out the interview questions in preparation for our TV interview skits. No hay tarea
Wednesday 28th - Today we practiced as partners for our TV interviews tomorrow. Homework: bring props and be prepared for our interviews!
Thursday 29th - Today we performed our TV interview skits for the rest of the class. Homework: begin studying for your Lesson 3 test, which will be Monday.
Friday 30th - Today we wrapped up any skits we missed yesterday and played a review game in preparation for our test, which will cover lesson 3 vocabulary. Homework: be ready for your test Monday!
Week of September 19-23, 2011
Monday 19 - Today I gave weekly grades and passed out our new Lesson 3 vocabulary sheet, which is about giving a personal interview in Spanish. We went over the new words and made flash cards for them. Homework: finish your flash cards and study them 7 minutes by tomorrow.
Tuesday 20 - Today I checked your flash cards and we did a game with them. We learned how to use a Spanish/English dictionary and used the dictionaries provided in class to begin the worksheet on the back of Lesson 3. Homework: study flash cards 5 minutes. The worksheet is NOT homework yet.
Wednesday 21 - Today we continued to use the dictionaries to finish our worksheet and we did flash card activities. Homework: finish the worksheet on the back of lesson 3, due tomorrow.
Thuesday 22 - Today we used our completed worksheet to create our Lesson 3 project, which is a story strip (kind of like a comic strip) illustrating an interview, with questions and answers in Spanish. We took notes about how to do this assignment and began working. No homework.
Friday 23 - Today we continued working on our story strips, which will be due Monday. If you didn't finish them in class today, they're homework!
Tuesday 20 - Today I checked your flash cards and we did a game with them. We learned how to use a Spanish/English dictionary and used the dictionaries provided in class to begin the worksheet on the back of Lesson 3. Homework: study flash cards 5 minutes. The worksheet is NOT homework yet.
Wednesday 21 - Today we continued to use the dictionaries to finish our worksheet and we did flash card activities. Homework: finish the worksheet on the back of lesson 3, due tomorrow.
Thuesday 22 - Today we used our completed worksheet to create our Lesson 3 project, which is a story strip (kind of like a comic strip) illustrating an interview, with questions and answers in Spanish. We took notes about how to do this assignment and began working. No homework.
Friday 23 - Today we continued working on our story strips, which will be due Monday. If you didn't finish them in class today, they're homework!
Week of September 12-16, 2011
Monday 12 - Today we learned about the numbers 21-100, including how to form compound numbers. We made 8 more flash cards for our new words and added them to our lesson 2 cards. We also started working on the numbers worksheet, which is homework if you don't complete it in class.
Tuesday 13 - Today we went over the numbers worksheet and vocabulary. We also completed our Lesson 2 comprehensive worksheet by asking 10 people their phone numbers using our new vocabulary and our old vocabulary. I explained the lesson 2 project, which is to make a phone book of our class. We began working on this project. No homework.
Wednesday 14 - Today we played a flash card game and finished working on our phone books. We also took notes on what to expect on the test Friday. Homework: finish phone book if you didn't in class and study for your test.
Thursday 15 - We shared our phone books and turned them in today, and we played a review game in preparation for our Lesson 2 test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test!
Friday 16 - We had our lesson 2 test today. No homework. If you missed the test, remember to come see me to make it up within a week from today. Otherwise it is a zero.
Tuesday 13 - Today we went over the numbers worksheet and vocabulary. We also completed our Lesson 2 comprehensive worksheet by asking 10 people their phone numbers using our new vocabulary and our old vocabulary. I explained the lesson 2 project, which is to make a phone book of our class. We began working on this project. No homework.
Wednesday 14 - Today we played a flash card game and finished working on our phone books. We also took notes on what to expect on the test Friday. Homework: finish phone book if you didn't in class and study for your test.
Thursday 15 - We shared our phone books and turned them in today, and we played a review game in preparation for our Lesson 2 test tomorrow. Homework: study for your test!
Friday 16 - We had our lesson 2 test today. No homework. If you missed the test, remember to come see me to make it up within a week from today. Otherwise it is a zero.
Friday
Week of September 5-9, 2011
Monday 5 - No school today due to Labor Day
Tuesday 6 - Today we finished up our lesson 2 flash cards and did an activity with them. We also practiced orally asking for and giving phone numbers using numbers 1-20. Homework: study your new flash cards 7 min.
Wednesday 7 - Today we started a group skit on asking/responding with phone numbers. I passed out the script and students translated it in groups. Homework: complete lesson 2 crossword, due tomorrow
Thursday 8 - I checked your crosswords today and we finished practicing our skits. We performed the skits for the rest of the class. I also passed out the vocabulary/worksheet for the 2nd half of lesson 2 - numbers 21-100. We made flash cards for these new numbers. Homework: finish new flash cards by tomorrow.
Friday 9 - Today I checked your flash cards and we did a game with them. We learned how to build compound numbers and did some practice in class. We learned how to say phone numbers using our bigger numbers. We also started the numbers worksheet. Homework: numbers worksheet due on Monday.
Tuesday 6 - Today we finished up our lesson 2 flash cards and did an activity with them. We also practiced orally asking for and giving phone numbers using numbers 1-20. Homework: study your new flash cards 7 min.
Wednesday 7 - Today we started a group skit on asking/responding with phone numbers. I passed out the script and students translated it in groups. Homework: complete lesson 2 crossword, due tomorrow
Thursday 8 - I checked your crosswords today and we finished practicing our skits. We performed the skits for the rest of the class. I also passed out the vocabulary/worksheet for the 2nd half of lesson 2 - numbers 21-100. We made flash cards for these new numbers. Homework: finish new flash cards by tomorrow.
Friday 9 - Today I checked your flash cards and we did a game with them. We learned how to build compound numbers and did some practice in class. We learned how to say phone numbers using our bigger numbers. We also started the numbers worksheet. Homework: numbers worksheet due on Monday.
Monday
Week of August 29 - September 2
Monday 29 - Today in class we finished working on our t-shirts. We also did some vocabulary listening and practice. Homework: finish your t-shirt and bring to class tomorrow.
Tuesday 30 - Today we had our fashion show, so students should have brought their t-shirts. The students walked down a red carpet and read off their shirts in Spanish as part of their grade. If you were absent today, you will need to read your shirt to me when you get back. You will not have an opportunity to walk the red carpet though. Homework: study your flash cards for the test Thursday.
Wednesday 31 - Today we played a review game in preparation for our test tomorrow over Lesson 1. Homework: study for your test and practice pronouncing the words!
Thursday 1 - Today we took the Lesson 1 test. No homework. If you were absent, you MUST come see me to schedule a time during study skills or after school to make up the test within a week. Otherwise it will be a zero!
Friday 2 - Today we began lesson 2. The students already have the lesson 2 vocabulary sheet, which is on numbers. It's in their vocab section. We made flash cards for the new words. No homework.
Tuesday 30 - Today we had our fashion show, so students should have brought their t-shirts. The students walked down a red carpet and read off their shirts in Spanish as part of their grade. If you were absent today, you will need to read your shirt to me when you get back. You will not have an opportunity to walk the red carpet though. Homework: study your flash cards for the test Thursday.
Wednesday 31 - Today we played a review game in preparation for our test tomorrow over Lesson 1. Homework: study for your test and practice pronouncing the words!
Thursday 1 - Today we took the Lesson 1 test. No homework. If you were absent, you MUST come see me to schedule a time during study skills or after school to make up the test within a week. Otherwise it will be a zero!
Friday 2 - Today we began lesson 2. The students already have the lesson 2 vocabulary sheet, which is on numbers. It's in their vocab section. We made flash cards for the new words. No homework.
Friday
T-shirt Fashion Show Project Information
Hola parents! As you may know, we started making Spanish t-shirts on Thursday the 25th and we're working on them in class Friday the 26th and Monday the 29th. On Tuesday during class they should have their completed t-shirts ready and with them for our fashion show.
The students are using sharpie markers or crayola fabric markers on their shirts. To make sure their shirts don't get ruined (or they don't ruin other clothes), you should put the shirt by itself in the dryer for 30 minutes on high heat. If you don't have a dryer you can iron both sides on high for 4-5 minutes each. This will set the colors. Do not attempt to wash the shirt without doing this first, as it will most likely bleed colors.
On Tuesday the students will walk down a red carpet and show off their shirt to the class. They will say all the Spanish words too. Thanks for your help with making this a fun learning opportunity for the students.
The students are using sharpie markers or crayola fabric markers on their shirts. To make sure their shirts don't get ruined (or they don't ruin other clothes), you should put the shirt by itself in the dryer for 30 minutes on high heat. If you don't have a dryer you can iron both sides on high for 4-5 minutes each. This will set the colors. Do not attempt to wash the shirt without doing this first, as it will most likely bleed colors.
On Tuesday the students will walk down a red carpet and show off their shirt to the class. They will say all the Spanish words too. Thanks for your help with making this a fun learning opportunity for the students.
Monday
Week of August 22-26
Monday 22 - Today I passed out our Lesson 1 vocabulary sheet and other lesson 1 materials. We put them in our binders. We went over our lesson 1 words and the procedure for making flash cards. We started making flash cards. Homework: finish flash cards and study 5 minutes. ALSO: Bring a blank t-shirt on Thursday for our Spanish fashion show project.
Tuesday 23 - Today we reviewed our words and I checked flash cards. We did activities and practiced our new words. We also started our lesson 1 crossword puzzle. Homework: finish your crossword puzzle and bring your t-shirt Thurs.
Wednesday 24 - We went over our crossword puzzles today and played a flash card game. We also completed our Lesson 1 in-class worksheet. Homework: Study flash cards 7 minutes and bring T-shirt tomorrow.
Thursday 25 - Today I checked for flash card study and we began our Lesson 1 Project, a fashion show. The project is to create your own t-shirt using a few of the greeting phrases we've learned. Today we used pencil to write on our shirts. Tomorrow we will use markers. No homework.
Friday 26 - Today we continued working on our t-shirts for our fashion show. Homework: complete your t-shirt for the runway fashion design show next Tuesday.
Tuesday 23 - Today we reviewed our words and I checked flash cards. We did activities and practiced our new words. We also started our lesson 1 crossword puzzle. Homework: finish your crossword puzzle and bring your t-shirt Thurs.
Wednesday 24 - We went over our crossword puzzles today and played a flash card game. We also completed our Lesson 1 in-class worksheet. Homework: Study flash cards 7 minutes and bring T-shirt tomorrow.
Thursday 25 - Today I checked for flash card study and we began our Lesson 1 Project, a fashion show. The project is to create your own t-shirt using a few of the greeting phrases we've learned. Today we used pencil to write on our shirts. Tomorrow we will use markers. No homework.
Friday 26 - Today we continued working on our t-shirts for our fashion show. Homework: complete your t-shirt for the runway fashion design show next Tuesday.
Friday
Week of August 15-19, 2011
Monday 15 - Today we learned about how to be proactive and to make goals for this academic year. We learned about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and made some goals. No homework.
Tuesday 16 - Today we discussed in groups the importance of learning Spanish and why it is a required course. I also passed out my Class Information sheet and we went over some of it. Homework: student and parent must sign the class info sheet by Thursday.
Wednesday 17 - Today we learned about the importance of being organized and how to stay organized in Spanish class with the class binder. We went over how to create the binder and keep it organized. Homework: get your binder organized and ready by Friday and make sure your class info sheet is signed by tomorrow.
Thursday 18 - Today I checked to make sure everyone had their class info sheets signed. We reviewed the school and class rules and did group skits to illustrate them. Homework: binders must be ready tomorrow - bring to class!
Friday 19 - Today I did a binder check for 50 points. If you were absent, make sure to get me to check it when you return. No homework.
Tuesday 16 - Today we discussed in groups the importance of learning Spanish and why it is a required course. I also passed out my Class Information sheet and we went over some of it. Homework: student and parent must sign the class info sheet by Thursday.
Wednesday 17 - Today we learned about the importance of being organized and how to stay organized in Spanish class with the class binder. We went over how to create the binder and keep it organized. Homework: get your binder organized and ready by Friday and make sure your class info sheet is signed by tomorrow.
Thursday 18 - Today I checked to make sure everyone had their class info sheets signed. We reviewed the school and class rules and did group skits to illustrate them. Homework: binders must be ready tomorrow - bring to class!
Friday 19 - Today I did a binder check for 50 points. If you were absent, make sure to get me to check it when you return. No homework.
Tuesday
Welcome 7th Grade Spanish Students and Parents!
Saludos to my new 7th Grade Spanish class and their parents or guardians! Welcome to a new year here at the Academy of Tucson Middle School. I have created this class blog so that you may see what we are working on in class, get homework if you're absent, and occasionally get extra credit opportunities. I update this blog every Monday morning for that upcoming week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at jmiller@atmschool.net. Muchas gracias.
Supplies for Spanish Class and How to Make the Binder
For Spanish class this year you will need to buy the following. This is the same information found on the Master Supply List that the office distributed during the summer:
1. 3 ring binder with inside pockets, 1 inch wide
2. 5 binder dividers
3. 300 3x5 index cards, lined (colored or white)
4. 15 sandwich sized Ziploc bags (they must zip closed)
5. A package of colored pencils OR markers to contribute to the class supply
Bring the index cards, bags, and colored pencils (or markers) to school as soon as you can and I will put them into our class supplies.
For the class binder,never put materials for other classes in your binder. Your binder needs to be organized and ready to go by Friday, August 19. On that day I will do a binder check for points. To make your binder, on the outside front cover write Spanish and your name. Write the same along the spine. You may decorate it as you like or leave it undecorated. Label your dividers as follows and click them in the following order into your binder’s rings. Make sure to have 30 pieces of paper behind each of the first three sections only.
1) Bellwork (in this section we will do weekly bellwork sheets. They are very important!)
2) Classwork (this is where we write notes or do writing and listening activities in class)
3) Vocabulary (this is where you store vocabulary sheets I give you and write new words)
4) Worksheets (this is where you store all worksheets I give you)
5) Old Tests (this is where you store old quizzes and tests for reference)
1. 3 ring binder with inside pockets, 1 inch wide
2. 5 binder dividers
3. 300 3x5 index cards, lined (colored or white)
4. 15 sandwich sized Ziploc bags (they must zip closed)
5. A package of colored pencils OR markers to contribute to the class supply
Bring the index cards, bags, and colored pencils (or markers) to school as soon as you can and I will put them into our class supplies.
For the class binder,never put materials for other classes in your binder. Your binder needs to be organized and ready to go by Friday, August 19. On that day I will do a binder check for points. To make your binder, on the outside front cover write Spanish and your name. Write the same along the spine. You may decorate it as you like or leave it undecorated. Label your dividers as follows and click them in the following order into your binder’s rings. Make sure to have 30 pieces of paper behind each of the first three sections only.
1) Bellwork (in this section we will do weekly bellwork sheets. They are very important!)
2) Classwork (this is where we write notes or do writing and listening activities in class)
3) Vocabulary (this is where you store vocabulary sheets I give you and write new words)
4) Worksheets (this is where you store all worksheets I give you)
5) Old Tests (this is where you store old quizzes and tests for reference)
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