Marie Bruner

OPEN HOUSES: Sophomores & Seniors (Tuesday, Aug. 26) and Juniors & Freshmen (Thursday, Aug. 28). Students receive 50 pesos if teachers and parents meet at Open House.

LUNES--MONDAY (el 25 de agosto)
1. Students began class by doing activities 25 and 26 on page 30 as well as translating the 4 introduction paragraphs on page 31.
2. Captains and teams were chosen. Students moved into their teams, went over numbers, and played slaps for team points.
3. Sra. Bruner and Sra. Kirkland went over the "gustar" structure and asked questions about likes and dislikes for team points.
LA TAREA: Do activities 6-9 on pages 40 and 41.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 26 de agosto)
1. Students received and cut out flash cards for both countries & capitals as well as those for likes & dislikes.
2. Students worked on pages 8-12 in the workbook. Sra. Kirkland went over the forms of tener and ser. A review of this is on pages 27 and 28.
3. Students in 3rd period were able to play slaps; 2nd period needs to work on "self-control".
4. Students received back their grades and were informed about the next verbal quiz which is a "verbal self-portrait".
LA TAREA: Students are to write a rough draft of their self-portrait and translate Sra. Bruner's self-portrait. Click HERE for a doc file or HERE for a pdf file.

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 27de agosto)
1. As a warm-up, students did activities 1-6 on page 44; what they did not finish in class must be done for homework.
2. Sra. Bruner went over several of the workbook pages before Sra. Kirkland did a homework check.
3. Students were given a second chance to get Sra. Bruner's biography (under MARTES) and translate it. It is due on Thursday.
4. We did several listening activities and Sra. Kirkland went over them afterwards.
5. Sra. Bruner went over countries and capitals for participation and Sra. Kirkland led the class in a game of slaps.
LA TAREA: Students are to prepare their own biography/self-portrait and be prepared to talk about it on Thursday. This ia both a VERBAL and WRITING assignment. There will be verbal quizzes beginning on Tuesday of next week and the writing assignment is due on Friday of this week. The written biography should include a picture of the student as well as artwork that represents the information presented in the paragraph.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 28 de agosto)
1. Students reviewed geography flash cards before playing slaps for team points.
2. We went over the homework from last night and then completed a homework check.
3. We reviewed how to use gustar and gave students a worksheet to list their likes/dislikes
4. Students received animal partners and practiced their monologues (Due Wed. 9/3) with a partner.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE TOMORROW (-20 points for each day it is late)
The writing assignment and speaking quiz/monologue have essentially the SAME information.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 29 de agosto)
1. Students received a grammar activity review worksheet which they completed as a warm-up. We went over it afterwards for team points and it was #8 on the homework check.
2. Students turned in their writing assignments; we reviewed geography and played slaps for participation.
3. Students reviewed the components for the verbal quiz (Wed. 9/3) for participation points.
4. Students had the opportunity to practice their verbal with two partners.
IF YOU DID NOT TURN IN YOUR WRITING ASSIGNMENT, MAKE SURE THAT YOU TURN IT IN TUESDAY. I will have a sub, but make sure that Sra. Kirkland gets your work.

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LUNES--MONDAY (el 18 de agosto)
1. Sra. Kirkland checked everyone's presentation notes for La Tarea #1-5. Students reviewed number flash cards during the check.
2. We played SLAPS with the number flash cards.
3. Students chose Spanish names (out of the book on page 5) and we went over the alphabet; they had to spell the names to keep them.
4. Students filled out a seating chart with everyone's Spanish names and then found out the birthdates for at least five classmates.
5. Students reviewed greeting vocabulary by playing slaps.

La Tarea:
BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY!!!
Do 1-5 on page 3 in the book as well as Activity #7 on page 7 and Activities 10 and 12 on page 9.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 19 de agosto)
1. Students cut out alphabet and color flash cards and colored the circles relating to the Spanish words on the back.
2. Students received workbooks that they may write in, but MUST return at the end of the semester or they will be financially responsible to replace them.
3. Sra. Bruner finished going over classmate birthdays and Sra. Kirkland went over last night's homework.
4. There was a homework check while students began working on tonight's homework.

La Tarea:
BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY!!!
Do pages 1-7 in the workbook.

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 20 de agosto)
1. Students read (and listened to) the dialogue on pages 18 and 19 and completed activities 1-5 on page 20 for a "La Tarea" assignment.
2. We played slaps using the alphabet cards.
3. Sra. Kirkland went over the workbook pages that had been assigned for homework.
4. There was a homework check.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 21 de agosto)
1. Students received a worksheet on math problems using numbers to 100 (they can be found on page 62) and numbers to 1.000 (found on page 247).
2. We went over the worksheet and spelled out the numbers for alphabet practice.
3. Sra. Kirkland collected the La Tarea #1 sheet after checking the math worksheet for credit. While she collected, students reviewed the alphabet using flashcards.
4. We played Alphabet Bingo for pesos.
5. Students had time to get started on their homework after doing the listening activity on page 2; students are to do activities 10 & 11 on page 23.
***WE WILL BE TAKING THE PRE-TEST FOR SPANISH I TOMORROW---COME TO CLASS PREPARED WITH A #2 PENCIL!!!

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 22 de agosto)
1. Students went over homework with Sra. Kirkland.
2. Students took the Spanish I pre-test.
3. Students completed activities 1-5 on pages 38 and 39.

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LUNES--MONDAY (el 11 de agosto)
1. Sra. Bruner and Sra. Kirkland welcomed students to the class and went over policies and procedures.
2. Students received a green homework check sheet and their first assignment is listed below under "La Tarea".
3. Sra. Bruner discussed the Extra Credit Peso System (outlined on the syllabus) with students and gave detailed explanation. Students have two opportunities to earn up to 100 pesos by tomorrow. (a) baby pictures and (b) a package of card stock or other school supplies.
4. Students worked with basic greeting and well-being vocabulary; third period was cut short due to numerous drills mandated by the county.

La Tarea:
The first homework assignment for this semester is to bring in the signature page from the Course Syllabus. Make sure that you and your parents read the syllabus and bring the signature page (signed by both of you) to class on Tuesday. Click HERE
for a pdf version of the syllabus and HERE
for a Word Document.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 12 de agosto)
1. Sra. Bruner and Sra. Kirkland checked for last night's homework. Students that did not bring in the signature page need to do so or they will lose 50 pesos each day that they forget. Sra. Bruner gave students copies if they were unable to print them last night.
2. Students cut out their first set of flash cards and we played SLAPS with partners. Study this vocabulary; there will be a quiz tomorrow.
3. Students worked on dialogues with partners that will be presented for a verbal quiz grade on Friday. We will have time to work with partners tomorrow after the quiz....did you get that? YOU HAVE A QUIZ TOMORROW!!!!

La Tarea:
Go to my QUIA website and print out or copy the vocabulary list for GREETINGS & LEAVETAKINGS to bring to class; play one of the games and bring in proof that you have done so for extra credit.

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 13 de agosto)
1. Students completed a crossword puzzle on greetings and leavetakings. We went over it for participation points.
2. We played two games of slaps with the vocabulary cards to prepare for the quiz.
3. Students worked on partner presentations and had time to study with vocabulary cards for the quiz.
4. PRUEBA #1--SALUDOS 7 DESPEDIDAS
5. Sra. Bruner introduced numbers 1-31 as well as months of the year. We discussed birthdates.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 14 de agosto)
1. Students received number and interrogative flashcards to cut out. We went over the words with partners adn then played "slaps".
2. Sra. Bruner reviewed how to express birthday and age; students responded for participation points.
3. Students worked with partners on presentation dialogues and they were checked for La Tarea #3.
4. Sra. Bruner reviewed the greeting vocabulary for participation and Sra. Kirkland led a slaps games for students.
5. We played the numbers elimination game...to be continued;-D

La Tarea: Print out and complete a math worksheet for homework. Due on Friday. Don't forget to practice your dialogue because you have a verbal quiz tomorrow.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 15de agosto)
Students presented their "get to know you" skits while everyone took notes on the presenations and we discussed them after each dialogue.

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MONDAY (Aug. 11)
1. Students filled out a Semester Goal sheet and submitted a copy to Mrs. Bruner's box.
2. Students will be responsible for a Leadership Project proposal due on Tuesday, August 12th.
3. Students were asked to wear casual clothing on Tuesday for a team-building activity.
4. Mrs. Bruner outlined the 5 R's of leadership as well as the assignments and grading system.

TUESDAY (Aug. 12)
1. Students were divided into teams and we played our first game of "Ships & Sailors"...Congratulations Aaron and Team 4.
2. Students worked on individual leadership projects.
3. We had to post a new version of the Toilet Paper due to errors.

WEDNESDAY (Aug. 13)
1. We talked about relationships and responsibilities...who does what at Harrison High School. Students were asked to evaluate the needs/personnel that were required to do well on leadership projects.
2. Electrical issues for HOYA Vision: Until further notice, do NOT make copies in 310 if filming is going on.

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TEACHER EXPERIENCE & ADDITIONAL HARRISON RESPONSIBILITIES:

20 years teaching (13 in Cobb County at Harrison)
Wall Sponsor (Student Government organization that oversees social events, the school store, spirit & pride, video announcements, school service, compassion & care, etc. It is comprised of the Executive Board and students who want to make a difference at HHS.)

CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE:

Spanish I -- 2nd & 3rd periods
School Store -- 4th period
Leadership -- 5th period

PREVIOUSLY TAUGHT CLASSES:
I have taught all levels of Spanish (from level 1 to AP), Leadership, Drama, Journalism (Yearbook & Newspaper), and Teacher Cadet (to prepare future teachers).

EDUCATION BACKGROUND & CURRENT STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
B.A. in Theatre from Agnes Scott College ('81); M.Ed. in Spanish from Valdosta State University ('91); currently a PhD student at Georgia State University in Language and Literacy with an emphasis on Integrating Technology into the Foreign Language Curriculum

I have been on the writing team for the Georgia Performance Standards in Modern Languages as well as the Thematic Unit Development team.

I am a presenter for the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG) and have presented at numerous conferences as well as for several school systems. You can find out more about my presentations at www.mariecastrobruner.com.

I was Teacher of the Year for Harrison High School for 2004-05 and I am a National Board Certified Teacher for Spanish.

This is a special year for my family--all of us are teachers. My husband teaches at McClure Middle School and my daughter teaches at Acworth Intermediate. My son and I are both Spanish teachers at Harrison....how cool is that!

***Most importantly, I LOVE what I do...If I wanted to do something else, I would, but this is my PASSION & PURPOSE in life. I enjoy getting to know my students and helping them grow both as students and as people.

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