What we learned today: We practiced with ER & IR verbs and took the quiz.  We also reviewed the verbs gustar and encantar.

Homework: Read Chapter 2 of Secret Agents book - due Tuesday 12/4
                    Class work packet section: Una Tarjeta Postal

Important Dates:
Q: 3A  Vocab & Grammar               Mon 12/3/12

What we learned today: Students started reading a chapter book in Spanish called Agentes Secretos y el mural de Picasso (Secret Agents and the mural of Picasso).  We also practiced with conjugating ER & IR verbs in the present tense.

Homework: Read Chapter 2 of Secret Agents book - due Tuesday 12/4

Important Dates:
Q: ER & IR verb conjugation               Fri 11/30/12
Q: 3A  Vocab & Grammar                   Mon 12/3/12

What we learned today: Student took a vocabulary quiz.  We learned about and practiced with how to conjugate ER & IR verbs in the present tense. 

Homework: Workbook pg. 3A-4 & 3A-5

What we learned: Students practiced with new vocabulary words.  We completed writing, speaking, and listening activities.

Homework: Workbook pg. 3A-3 

Important Dates:
Q: 3A Vocabulary (Recognition)         Wed 11/28/12
Q: ER & IR verb conjugation              Fri 11/30/12
Q: 3A Vocab & Grammar                   Mon 12/3/12

What we learned: We started our new chapter today in class.  The new chapter includes breakfast and lunch vocabulary.   Students completed a picture ID sheet and two listening activities.  We also watched a video.

Homework: Workbook pg. 3A-1 & 3A-2

Important Dates:
Q: 3A Vocabulary (Recognition)        Wed 11/28/12
Q: ER & IR verb conjugation              Fri 11/30/12
Q: 3A Vocab & Grammar                   Mon 12/3/12

What we did today in class:

Homework: read article (Meal Times in Spain) and complete reading activity. 

What we learned today in class: Today students took a quiz on plurals in Spanish.  We also discussed the basics of the Spanish Civil War and Picasso's Guernica.  After Thanksgiving Break, we will begin reading a chapter book which takes place during the La Guerra Civil Española. Students learned about the key people on both sides of the war and about the devastation of the bombing of Guernica.

Homework: Workbook pg. 2B-7 & 2B-8

Important Dates:
Q: Vocabulary                     Mon 11/19/12
T: Chapter 2B Test              Tues 11/20/12

Video about the Spanish Civil War:

What we learned today in class: Students practiced with the verb estar and prepositions. We also played a vocab game.

Homework: Workbook pg. 2B-5

Important Dates:
Q: Nouns and Plurals           TOMORROW!
Q: Vocabulary                     Mon 11/19/12
T: Chapter 2B Test              Tues 11/20/12

What we learned today: Students practiced with plurals of nouns and articles today.  We also played a game to practice vocabulary.

Homework: Guided Practice pg. 79 & 80

Important Dates:
Q: Nouns and Plurals           Fri 11/16/12
Q: Vocabulary                     Mon 11/19/12
T: Chapter 2B Test              Tues 11/20/12

What we learned today in class: We learned new words in class today.  Students practiced new words by completing a picture sheet, learning a song, and playing a game.  We also reviewed how to make articles and nouns plural.

Homework: Workbook pg. 2B-1 & 2B-2

Important Dates: 
Q: Nouns and Plurals           Fri 11/16/12
Q: Vocabulary                     Mon 11/19/12
T: Chapter 2B Test              Tues 11/20/12