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This blog will provide you with all of the latest information about Ms. Wilson's Spanish classes. Each day you will see a summary of what we did in class and a list of any homework assignments. There will also be special announcements about projects, tests and school information.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Blocks 1 & 2  Spanish 3-4:
-Students completed any remaining work on final exam reviews 1- 4.
-Students completed final exam review #5, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #5
Spanish 3-4

  1. Make a T chart for escuchar and escribir in the imperfect.  P. 203.

  1. Identify the 3 irregular verbs in the imperfect.  Make a T chart for at least 1 of them.  P. 203.


  1. In your own words, explain the difference between the preterit and the imperfect.  P. 208.

  1. Make a list of at least 10 words that relate to talking about legends in Spanish and in English.  P. 217.


  1. List the spelling changes that take place in CAR, GAR, ZAR verbs in the yo form only in the preterit.  Make a T chart for sacar, jugar and comenzar.  P. 227.

  1. List the irregular stems for venir, querer, decir and traer. Make a T chart for any two of these.  P.  232.


  1. Make a list of at least 8 words related to ancient civilizations in Spanish and in English.  P. 241.

  1. Make a list of at least 8 words related to modern civilizations in Spanish and in English.  P. 241.


-Important web sites/addresses:  
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog:  bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com 
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com

Homework:
-Due tomorrow:  No new written assignment.



Block 4  Spanish 3-4 Honors:
-Students completed any remaining work on final exam reviews 1 - 4.
-Students completed final exam review #5, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #5
Spanish 3-4

  1. Make a T chart for escuchar and escribir in the imperfect.  P. 203.

  1. Identify the 3 irregular verbs in the imperfect.  Make a T chart for at least 1 of them.  P. 203.


  1. In your own words, explain the difference between the preterit and the imperfect.  P. 208.

  1. Make a list of at least 10 words that relate to talking about legends in Spanish and in English.  P. 217.


  1. List the spelling changes that take place in CAR, GAR, ZAR verbs in the yo form only in the preterit.  Make a T chart for sacar, jugar and comenzar.  P. 227.

  1. List the irregular stems for venir, querer, decir and traer. Make a T chart for any two of these.  P.  232.


  1. Make a list of at least 8 words related to ancient civilizations in Spanish and in English.  P. 241.

  1. Make a list of at least 8 words related to modern civilizations in Spanish and in English.  P. 241.


-Important web sites/addresses:
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog: bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com
 
Homework:
-Due tomorrow: No new written assignment.


Monday, December 16, 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

Blocks 1 & 2  Spanish 3-4:
-Students presented their slides for the famous people of their choice. 
-Some students took the speaking final exam.  
-Students turned in their December homework calendars. 
-Students completed final exam review #4, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #4
Spanish 3-4

  1. List the irregular present tense yo form for each of the following verbs: hacer, poner, salir, traer, decir, venir, tener, conocer, dar, saber and ver.  P.  149.

  1. List at least 5 clothing and accessories vocabulary words in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.


  1. List at least 5 vocabulary words related to clothing fit and fashion in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.

  1. List at least 5 vocabulary words for places that you shop in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.


  1. List at least 5 vocabulary words for expressing preferences and opinions in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.

  1. Make a T chart for estar, poner and saber in the preterit.  P. 173.


  1. Make a T chart for preferir and dormir in the preterit.  P. 178.

  1. List at least 7 vocabulary words for items at the market in Spanish and in English.  P. 187.

  1. List at least 5 expressions of courtesy in Spanish and in English.  P. 187.

-Important web sites/addresses:  
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog:  bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com 
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com

Homework:
-Due tomorrow:  No new written assignment.




Block 4  Spanish 3-4 Honors:
-Students presented their slides for the famous people of their choice. 
-Students turned in their December homework calendars.
-Some students completed the speaking final exam.
-Students completed final exam review #4, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #4
Spanish 3-4

  1. List the irregular present tense yo form for each of the following verbs: hacer, poner, salir, traer, decir, venir, tener, conocer, dar, saber and ver.  P.  149.

  1. List at least 5 clothing and accessories vocabulary words in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.


  1. List at least 5 vocabulary words related to clothing fit and fashion in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.

  1. List at least 5 vocabulary words for places that you shop in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.


  1. List at least 5 vocabulary words for expressing preferences and opinions in Spanish and in English.  P. 163.

  1. Make a T chart for estar, poner and saber in the preterit.  P. 173.


  1. Make a T chart for preferir and dormir in the preterit.  P. 178.

  1. List at least 7 vocabulary words for items at the market in Spanish and in English.  P. 187.

  1. List at least 5 expressions of courtesy in Spanish and in English.  P. 187.

-Important web sites/addresses:
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog: bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com
 
Homework:
-Due tomorrow: no new written assignment.


Friday, December 13, 2013

Blocks 1 & 2  Spanish 3-4:
-Students took the famous Hispanic individuals test. 
-Some students took the speaking final exam. 
-Students completed Final Exam Review #3, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #3
Spanish 3-4

  1. Make a list of at least 5 question words in both Spanish and English.  P. 64.

  1. Make a list of at least 7 words related to sports in both Spanish and English.  P. 109.

  1. Make a list of at least 4 words related to staying healthy in both Spanish and English.  P. 109.


  1. Explain what a reflexive verb is and how you would conjugate it.  P. 119.


  1. Make a T chart for bañarse in the present tense, the preterit tense and the imperfect tense.  Pages 119, 65 and 203.

  1. Explain the present progressive tense in your own words.  Write out the “ndo” form for each of the following verbs: comprar, beber, escribir, leer, dormir and decir. P. 124.


  1. Make a T chart for bañarse in the present progressive.  P. 119 and P. 124.


  1. Make a list of at least 5 body parts in both Spanish and English.  P. 133.

  1. Make a list of at least 7 words related to your daily routine in both Spanish and English.  P.  133.


  1. Make a list of at least 5 personal care items in both Spanish and English.  P.  133.

-Important web sites/addresses:  
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog:  bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com 
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com

Homework:
-Due Monday: No new written assignment.




Block 4  Spanish 3-4 Honors:
-Students took the famous Hispanic individuals test.
-Some students took the speaking final exam.
-Students completed final exam review #3, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #3
Spanish 3-4

  1. Make a list of at least 5 question words in both Spanish and English.  P. 64.

  1. Make a list of at least 7 words related to sports in both Spanish and English.  P. 109.

  1. Make a list of at least 4 words related to staying healthy in both Spanish and English.  P. 109.


  1. Explain what a reflexive verb is and how you would conjugate it.  P. 119.


  1. Make a T chart for bañarse in the present tense, the preterit tense and the imperfect tense.  Pages 119, 65 and 203.

  1. Explain the present progressive tense in your own words.  Write out the “ndo” form for each of the following verbs: comprar, beber, escribir, leer, dormir and decir. P. 124.


  1. Make a T chart for bañarse in the present progressive.  P. 119 and P. 124.


  1. Make a list of at least 5 body parts in both Spanish and English.  P. 133.

  1. Make a list of at least 7 words related to your daily routine in both Spanish and English.  P.  133.


  1. Make a list of at least 5 personal care items in both Spanish and English.  P.  133.

-Important web sites/addresses:
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog: bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com
 
Homework:
-Due Monday: no new written assignment.


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Blocks 1 & 2  Spanish 3-4:
-Students took the writing final exam for the course.
-Students turned in their homework from last night. 
-Students completed Final Exam Review #2, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #2
Spanish 3-4

  1. Explain how you conjugate a stem-changing verb in the present tense.  Make a T Chart for pensar and almorzar. P. 25

  1. Make a list of at least 5 food vocabulary words in Spanish and in English. P 29.

  1. List the direct object pronouns used in Spanish.  Explain how they are used. P. 41.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for items you might need for traveling in Spanish and in English. P. 55.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for things you might do before departure and after arrival in Spanish and in English.  P. 55.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words that relate to planning to travel in Spanish and in English.  P. 55.

  1. Make a T Chart for each of the following regular verbs in the preterit tense:  mirar, beber, and vivir.  P. 65 and p. 95.

  1. Make a T Chart for ser in the preterit.  P.  70.

  1. Make a T Chart for hacer in the preterit.  P. 70.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words that relate to vacation activities in Spanish and in English.  P. 79.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for vacation lodgings in Spanish and in English.   P. 79.
 

-Important web sites/addresses:  
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog:  bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com 
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com

Homework:
-Due tomorrow:  No new written assignment.
-Nydia Velazquez biography email due by 7:30 AM,  Friday, December 13, 2013.  This must be submitted using pvlearners.  Remember to explain why Ms. Velazquez's work is important to you.  You can always look back at the sample paragraph on the blog.
-Study for the timed verb pretest over verbs in the imperfect tense on Friday.
-Famous Hispanic Individuals Test on Friday.
-Begin speaking finals on Friday.
-Student choice famous Hispanic individual slide due by midnight on Friday, December 13, 2013.





Block 4  Spanish 3-4 Honors:
-Students took the writing final exam for the course.
-Students turned in their homework from last night.  
-Students completed Final Exam Review #2, which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #2
Spanish 3-4

  1. Explain how you conjugate a stem-changing verb in the present tense.  Make a T Chart for pensar and almorzar. P. 25

  1. Make a list of at least 5 food vocabulary words in Spanish and in English. P 29.

  1. List the direct object pronouns used in Spanish.  Explain how they are used. P. 41.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for items you might need for traveling in Spanish and in English. P. 55.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for things you might do before departure and after arrival in Spanish and in English.  P. 55.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words that relate to planning to travel in Spanish and in English.  P. 55.

  1. Make a T Chart for each of the following regular verbs in the preterit tense:  mirar, beber, and vivir.  P. 65 and p. 95.

  1. Make a T Chart for ser in the preterit.  P.  70.

  1. Make a T Chart for hacer in the preterit.  P. 70.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words that relate to vacation activities in Spanish and in English.  P. 79.

  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for vacation lodgings in Spanish and in English.   P. 79.

-Important web sites/addresses:
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog: bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com
 
Homework:
-Due tomorrow: No new written assignment.
-Nydia Velazquez biography email due by 7:30 AM, Friday, December 13, 2013.  This must be submitted using pvlearners.  Remember to explain why Ms. Velazquez's work is important to you.  You can always look back at the sample paragraph on the blog.
-Study for the timed verb pretest over verbs in the imperfect tense on Friday.
-Famous Hispanic Individuals Test on Friday.
-Begin speaking finals on Friday.
-Student choice famous Hispanic individual slide due by midnight on Friday, December 13, 2013.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Blocks 1 & 2  Spanish 3-4:
-Students turned in their warm ups from last week and Monday & Tuesday of this week.
-Students participated in a class discussion about Carlos Noriega and took notes on his accomplishments.
-Students quizzed a partner over the famous Hispanic individuals that we have studied this semester.  Students also discussed the two people on the list that they felt made the most important contributions.
-Students turned in last night's homework. 
-Students completed Final Exam Review #1 which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #1
Spanish 3-4


  1. List at least 5 adjectives to describe people in both Spanish and English.  P. 29.


  1. List at least 5 words to describe how you feel in both Spanish and English.  P. 29.



  1. Make a T Chart for the verb Ir in the present tense. P. 16


  1. Explain the difference between definite and indefinite articles, in your own words.  P. 4.



  1. Make a T Chart for the verb tener in the present tense.  P. 9.


  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for the places you go.  P. 29.



  1. Make a T Chart for the verb ser in the present tense.  P. 5.


  1. In your own words, explain the concept of adjective agreement.  P. 8.



  1. Explain how to conjugate the verb gustar and then write 2 sentences about things you like and 2 sentences about things you don’t like.  P. 12.


  1. Explain the difference between ser and estar.  P. 21.



  1. Make a T Chart for each of the following regular verbs in the present tense: mirar, beber, vivir.  P. 24.

-Important web sites/addresses:  
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog:  bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com 
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com

Homework:
-Due tomorrow:  Solve student created word search using vocabulary from Unit 4 Lesson 2.
-Nydia Velazquez biography email due by 7:30 AM,  Friday, December 13, 2013.  This must be submitted using pvlearners.  Remember to explain why Ms. Velazquez's work is important to you.  You can always look back at the sample paragraph on the blog.
-Study for the timed verb pretest over verbs in the imperfect tense on Friday.
-Writing Final Exam on Thursday.
-Famous Hispanic Individuals Test on Friday.
-Begin speaking finals on Friday.
-Student choice famous Hispanic individual slide due by midnight on Friday, December 13, 2013.





Block 4  Spanish 3-4 Honors:
-Students turned in their warm ups for last week and Monday & Tuesday of this week.
-Students participated in a class discussion about Carlos Noriega and took notes on his accomplishments. 
-Students quizzed a partner over the famous Hispanic individuals that we have studied this semester.
-Students discussed the two people from the list that they felt made the most important contributions.
-Students turned in their homework from last night.  
-Students completed Final Exam Review #1 which is pasted below.

Final Exam Review #1
Spanish 3-4


  1. List at least 5 adjectives to describe people in both Spanish and English.  P. 29.


  1. List at least 5 words to describe how you feel in both Spanish and English.  P. 29.



  1. Make a T Chart for the verb Ir in the present tense. P. 16


  1. Explain the difference between definite and indefinite articles, in your own words.  P. 4.



  1. Make a T Chart for the verb tener in the present tense.  P. 9.


  1. Make a list of at least 5 vocabulary words for the places you go.  P. 29.



  1. Make a T Chart for the verb ser in the present tense.  P. 5.


  1. In your own words, explain the concept of adjective agreement.  P. 8.



  1. Explain how to conjugate the verb gustar and then write 2 sentences about things you like and 2 sentences about things you don’t like.  P. 12.


  1. Explain the difference between ser and estar.  P. 21.



11.  Make a T Chart for each of the following regular verbs in the present tense: mirar, beber, vivir.  P. 24.


-Important web sites/addresses:
  1.  my email: wwilson@pvlearners.net
  2.  class blog: bienvenidospvhs.blogspot.com
  3.  Twitter: @bienvenidospvhs
  4.  Infinite Campus: https://ic.pvschools.net
  5.  text site:  www.classzone.com
 
Homework:
-Due tomorrow: Solve the student created word search using vocabulary from Unit 4 Lesson 2.
-Nydia Velazquez biography email due by 7:30 AM, Friday, December 13, 2013.  This must be submitted using pvlearners.  Remember to explain why Ms. Velazquez's work is important to you.  You can always look back at the sample paragraph on the blog.
-Study for the timed verb pretest over verbs in the imperfect tense on Friday.
-Writing Final Exam on Thursday.
-Famous Hispanic Individuals Test on Friday.
-Begin speaking finals on Friday.
-Student choice famous Hispanic individual slide due by midnight on Friday, December 13, 2013.