Go to Modal Verbs to complete the activity on your paper
Be ready to say in Spanish three things you did yesterday and three things you are going to do today. See the following links Preterite ChartVerb Tense Chart
Go to Numbers to see how to spell numbers in Spanish
Go zzi.sh to play the interactive game. Use your class code to enter
Go to Around Town to practice reading town related vocabulary in Spanish
Go to Map 1 and Map 2 to see images of a town map then draw a map of your own labeling buildings in a town then be ready to say what is in a town in Spanish for the class.
Go to Daily Routine to continue working on telling time in Spanish
Go to Writing Practice to complete the school vocabulary and writing assignment on your own paper. Be ready to say aloud for the class without your paper
Go zzi.sh to play the interactive game. Use your class code to enter: See Alternative Games List Below for Smart TV
On your paper write a paragraph in Spanish what you did over the Christmas break. To see examples go to the Preterite chart. For more practice with saying things you did over the break go to Quizlet
Go to Resoluciónes to see a list of resolutions in Spanish then complete the New Years resolution hand out and be ready to answer questions aloud for the class.
Go to Pre Test to take the practice online house vocabulary assessment. This is a practice test. When you are ready you can take the full version for a grade.
Go to Reading House Phrases to read the phrases aloud with the class. Watch your vowels, qu, h and stressed syllables.
Go to Super Bowl Vocabulary to see a list of common football terms in Spanish then complete the word search handout
Spanish 1
On your paper write a paragraph in Spanish what you did over the Christmas break. To see examples go to the Preterite chart. For more practice with saying things you did over the break go to Quizlet
Go to Daily Routine to complete the telling time activity on your own paper
Go to Writing Practice to complete the school vocabulary and writing assignment on your own paper. Be ready to say aloud for the class without your paper
Go zzi.sh to play the interactive game. Use your class code to enter:
Alternate Games Smart TV: Go to the links below to practice vocabulary for this unit
Go to Avancemos Text Online to watch video clips that accompany your text book lessons.
For the semester exam make sure you can tell about you, your age, family, hobbies, personality, where you live, favorite color, favorite food, your daily routine, what you do after school, what you like to do in your spare time, what you did over the weekend, what you are going to do this weekend….See links below
Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to find the lyrics for the Christmas songs in Spanish to sing with the class.
Go to Navidad Radio Latina to listen to some Spanish Christmas songs live then write down the words in Spanish you hear and understand. Also go to NPR to listen to Christmas music from Puerto Rico and Slacker to listen to Christmas music from Mexico
Go to Tarjeta de Navidad to see a list of words and phrases to make a Christmas card in Spanish.
Go to Spanish Christmas Stories yo choose a story to read a passage aloud for a grade. Watch your vowels.
Christmas Cookies: Do a search for Christmas cookies in Spanish then write a list of ingredients in Spanish. Click on Bilingual Ingredients to see a list of ingredients in Spanish
Marzipán: Go to Origins of Marzipán to write a summary of the sweet Marzipán. What city in Spain does Marzipán come from? What about Toledo and Leonardo da Vinci? Why did the nuns make Marzipán during the Arab rule? What are the main ingredients? Go to Receta to find an easy traditional marzipan recipe.
Turrón: Go to Romantic Turrón Story and Turrón Traditional Sweet to learn about the dessert from Spain then write notes and anything interesting you can find to your culture book. See Receta 1 and Receta 2to watch the videos on how to prepare Turrón. Answer questions like when did the idea of Turrón come to Spain? What are the main ingredients of Turrón? Who were the Moors and why were they in Spain? For how long? What is the story of the snow and planting almond trees?
Polvorones: What are polvorones? What does polvo mean? Do a search to find a recipe of polvorones to share with the class. Go to the links to see how to make polvorones: Receta PolvoronesSpanish Receta Polvorones
Tronco de Navidad: What is it? Go to Receta to see how to make a tronco de navidad then write the ingredients and directions in English.
What is under the Christmas tree in Mexico? What is placed under the tree at midnight? What do some house holds fix for dinner on :Christmas Eve? What do the families do each year on this night in Mexico? See Christmas Eve in Mexico for more information.
16. Dec 21 – Las hogueras. Go to Las Hogueras Fire Jumping to answer the following questions on your own paper. What does it mean ‘las hogueras’? When does it take place? What do the people do during this time and why?
17. Dec 22 – El gordo. Go to Video to learn about El gordo. Who sings the winning numbers?
Where is El Gordo played? How many people can play? What town did all but one residents win? How many hours does the game take place? What do the people do during the drawings?
18. Dec 24 Nochebuena. Misa del Gallo? What about the rooster?
19. Dec 25 Día de navidad. Papá Noel and the Reyes Magos. Who brings gifts and when? January 6? What do the people of Spain eat? Truffles in the turkey?
20. Dec 25 – Jan 5 Twelve days of Christmas. Go to 12 Days of Christmas to see traditions of countries around the world then write a summary of what you find. When does it begin and when does it end? What celebration starts the following day? What takes place on the 12th night and what is the cake eaten? How do people celebrate? What activities take place? How does this relate to Saint Nicholas Day and December 6?
Go to Biscochos to watch the video on how to prepare then write down the directions and ingredients in English
21. Dec 28 Día de los inocentes. April fools day? Go to Día de los Inocentes to answer these questions on your own paper. What is Día de los Inocentes? When is it? Why does Spain celebrate Día de los Inocentes? What do the children do on this day?
22. Dec 31 Nochevieja. What do you eat at midnight on the 12 strikes of the clock?
23. Jan 6 – Go to the Video to learn about the three kings cake then do a search to see what you can find about Día de los reyes. Gifts for Christmas? January 6? What is in the bread and what is inside? What is la cabalgata? Go to Receta to see how to make a three king cake (roscón de reyes)
2. Speaking: Go to Past Tense Practice to see a list of activities in the preterite then write three sentences in Spanish saying what you did over the weekend.
3. Grammar: Click on Present Regular Verbs to review the AR, ER and IR present tense Spanish worksheet. Be ready to turn in for a grade.
4. Vocabulary: Christmas
5. Culture: Go to Spanish Christmas Songsto hear some Spanish Villancicos and sing with the class
2. Speaking: Go to Past Tense Practice to see a list of activities in the preterite then write three sentences in Spanish saying what you did over the weekend. Each sentence must have more than just the verb. Example: vi películas sobre la televisión.
3. Grammar: Go to Preterite Regular Verbs to review the AR and ER/IR preterite tense Spanish worksheet.
4. Vocabulary: Go to Around the House to see a list of house related terms then be ready to read aloud
5. Culture: Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to hear some Spanish Villancicos and sing with the class
2. Speaking: Go to page 5 on theStudent Interview to see past tense phrases in Spanish then write five sentences in Spanish telling what you did over the holiday. Be ready to say aloud for the class.
3. Grammar: Click on Present Regular Verbs to complete the AR, ER and IR present tense Spanish worksheet. Be ready to turn in for a grade.
4. Vocabulary: Review time, weather, numbers 1 to 1000
5. Culture: Go to Spanish Christmas Songsto hear some Spanish Villancicos and sing with the class
2. Speaking: Go to page 5 on theStudent Interview to see past tense phrases in Spanish then write five sentences in Spanish telling what you did over the holiday. Be ready to say aloud for the class.
3. Grammar: Go to Preterite Regular Verbs to complete the AR and ER/IR preterite tense Spanish worksheet. Be ready to turn in for a grade.
4. Vocabulary: Go toto seeAround the House to see a list of house related terms.
5. Culture: Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to hear some Spanish Villancicos and sing with the class
1. Reading and Writing: Continue working Thanksgiving Vocabularyto see Thanksgiving related Spanish vocabulary then complete the activities on your own paper. Be ready to say aloud for the class.
2. Speaking: Go to the student interview Getting to Know You to practice with a partner.
3. Grammar: continue practicing ser and estar
4. Vocabulary:
5. Culture: See below
Spanish 2
1. Reading and Writing:
2. Speaking:
3. Grammar: Go to the link below for the guided writing activity
4. Vocabulary: Go toThanksgiving Vocabularyto see Thanksgiving related Spanish vocabulary then complete the activities on your own paper. Be ready to say aloud for the class.
Students are to read and complete two workbook reading activities (leer) and turn in at the end of the class for a grade. If you do not have a substitute you can put your worksheets in my mail box in the office
2. Speaking: Go to the student interview Getting to Know You to practice with a partner.
3. Grammar: continue practicing ser and estar
4. Vocabulary:
5. Culture: See below
Spanish 2
1. Reading and Writing:
2. Speaking:
3. Grammar: Go to the link below for the guided writing activity
4. Vocabulary: Go toNature Vocabularyto see nature related Spanish vocabulary then complete the activities on your own paper. Be ready to say aloud for the class.
2. Speaking: Go to the student interview Getting to Know You to practice with a partner.
3. Grammar: continue practicing ser and estar
4. Vocabulary: Continue working on Basic Vocabularyfor daily practice with the class.
5. Culture: See below
Spanish 2
1. Reading and Writing: With a partner write a dialog shopping at una tienda de ropa. See the Restaurant Activity Packet link below for a list of restaurant words and phrases.
4. Vocabulary: Go to the Shopping and Money Activity Sheet above to see shopping and money related vocabulary then complete the activities on your own paper. Be ready to say aloud for the class.
5. Culture: Go to All Saints Day in Spainto learn about the celebration and take notes. Be ready to discuss with the class.
Go to theHalloween Vocabularydocument so see a list of Spanish English words and phrases.
Culture: Día de los Muertos
Questions: When is the Day of the Dead celebrated? What do the winds blow back? Why is it celebrated? What do they do with the grave sites? What flowers do they decorate with? What is the significance of the butterfly and the marigold? How many days does it take place? Tell about the sand and flower courtyard tapistries. What is the bread called? What are the skulls and skeletons called? What music is played? Who is Calavera Catrina and José Guadalupe Posada? Who is Xoloitzcuintli the hairless dog? Who began the celebration and why?