Week of September 29th

Welcome to the Spanish Blog! As you can see, I have been keeping up with our classes and this is your new way of knowing what happens during class and what you need to do for homework as well. Plus, if you are absent from one of my classes, you now have the ability to go on-line and find out what we did. Needless to say, you will be responsible for the work even if you are absent because there are a number of ways you can get in touch with me to find out what we did.

1. Check the blog.
2. Send Ms. Anne an e-mail (ms.anne.watson@gmail.com)
3. Ask me during school (but not when I am teaching)
   
4. Put a note in my mailbox in the main office
5. Call the main office and leave me a message (718-617-5046)

Vocabulary Note Cards

1. Spanish vocabulary word on one side in Spanish
2. Definition in English on the back OR a picture of the word if Spanish vocabulary word is a noun.
   

HOMEWORK:

1. Start making flashcards for the Spanish vocabulary from the Saludos y Despedidas worksheet. "Saludos" and "Expressions that can be used as greetings and farewells" vocabulary words need to be completed by next class.
   
2. Complete missing work such as:
1. Student Information Sheet (Document link below)
   
2. Spanish Assessment (Document link below)
   
3. Student Survey (Document link below)
   
4. HW #1- Write a paragraph about what you expect of a good teacher.
5. HW #2- Write or draw (and explain) why it is important to be organized.
   
3. Send Ms. Anne an e-mail with the following items:
1. Your top three reasons for wanting to learn Spanish
2. Your first and last name on the e-mail

Saludos y Despedidas
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd83pmzd_2nnm4dqwv

Student Information Sheet
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd83pmzd_1hkvjkjgp

Spanish Assessment Link
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dckkdknq_1gw3x9sdt

Student Survey
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd83pmzd_03qzbgcd7

Week of September 22nd

Chris Brown, Rihanna, Barack Ombama, John McCain... oh my! This week was all about introducing new vocabulary in a fun and entertaining way. The next few weeks we will be focusing on learning greetings, introductions, asking and saying how we feel, and conveying where we are from. Plus, just as I did the skit with the puppets, you can look forward to doing similar skits for the class with your new vocabulary. As for now, keep reviewing the new vocabulary words we reviewed in class.

Homework: HW #3 Review and study the new vocabulary words.

Journal Response/Exit Slip: #1 What did you like or dislike about the lesson? How would you improve the lesson? Is there anything you are still confused on?

Next Class: Mini quiz on new vocabulary after in class review.

Mini Quiz: 3-5 questions from the previous classes.

Week of September 15th

Organization, organization, organization! That is the theme for this week. In class you will be receiving the Hagan Ahora (Do Now) worksheet along with the Tarea log (Homework Log) for Spanish class.

Things to remember:

1. Every time you come to class, take out your Hagan Ahora sheet and work on the new Hagan Ahora by answering the question or prompt.
   
2. Number each Hagan Ahora rather than writing out the whole question.
3. Don't forget to write your new homework on your homework log.
   

Homework for this week: HW #2 Write a paragraph or draw (and explain if you draw) why it is important to be organized.

¡Bienvenidos/bienvenidas a la clase de español! Welcome to Spanish class!

Welcome Back!

I am sure most of you are excited to be back at school and I am thrilled to have all of you in my class. This website is designed for you to use in order to stay on top of your Spanish work. I will always post class or homework assignments online and you will be able to download those items in order to complete them on time for class. Also, if you miss a day of class, it is your responsibility to either visit this website for what we did, ask a classmate, or look in the HW log at school. Additionally, if you have any questions for me, please feel free to e-mail me at ms.anne.watson@gmail.com.

The week of September 8th

Classwork

• Student Information Sheet
• Spanish Assessment
• Student Survey 2008

Homework- Due the week of September 15th

• A paragraph on what your expectations are for a good teacher.
• Have your Spanish section in a three-ring binder