Marie Bruner tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33 2008-10-20T12:19:11Z Movable Type 3.2 SEMESTER PLAN & ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.39422 2008-12-23T00:23:40Z 2008-10-20T12:19:11Z Click on SEMESTER PLAN to find out the themes and major assessment dates for the Fall Semester 2008 of SPANISH I. Below are listed the Essential Questions for each theme: Theme I – Conversation Basics What are basics that are... Marie Bruner Click on SEMESTER PLAN to find out the themes and major assessment dates for the Fall Semester 2008 of SPANISH I. Below are listed the Essential Questions for each theme:

Theme I – Conversation Basics
What are basics that are needed in order to communicate in Spanish?

Theme II– Countries & Cultures
How is life in Spanish-speaking countries different than that of life in the United States?

Theme III – Describing Self & Others
What do I need to know to talk about myself and others in Spanish?

Theme IV – Leisure Activities
What do Hispanic teens like to do in their spare time?

Theme V – School & Home
What would it be like to live in a Spanish-speaking country and go to school there?

Theme VI – Food & Meals
What would I need to know to order food in a restaurant in a Spanish-speaking country?

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #16--el 1 a 5 de diciembre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.42606 2008-12-01T17:09:32Z 2008-12-01T22:13:43Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 1 de diciembre) 1. Students turned in their family and friend projects. Projects will be accepted late; however, 10 points will be deducted for each day that it is late. 2. Students watched the Pixar Movie "Cars" and... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 1 de diciembre)
1. Students turned in their family and friend projects. Projects will be accepted late; however, 10 points will be deducted for each day that it is late.
2. Students watched the Pixar Movie "Cars" and filled out a worksheet with sentences with "ser" and "estar" as well as a crossword puzzle reviewing the vocabulary and characters of the film.
HOMEWORK: Make sure that you complete the Cars Worksheet. You don't have to finish watching the movie to complete the ser/estar side.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 2 de diciembre)

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 3 de diciembre)

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 4 de diciembre)

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 5 de diciembre)

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #15--el 17 a 21 de noviembre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.42285 2008-11-19T18:20:59Z 2008-11-19T18:47:55Z For extra pesos, go to Sra. Kirkland's blog and/or bring in cans for "Can the Man!" LUNES--MONDAY (el 17 de noviembre) 1. Students had the opportunity to practice their verbal questions with partners. The verbal tests begin on Wednesday.... Marie Bruner For extra pesos, go to Sra. Kirkland's blog and/or bring in cans for "Can the Man!"

LUNES--MONDAY (el 17 de noviembre)
1. Students had the opportunity to practice their verbal questions with partners. The verbal tests begin on Wednesday.
2. Students began writing 20 sentences about the following picture; if not completed in class--the picture is below! This picture will be used with descriptive sentences for a portion of the reading section on the test.
3. Sra. Kirkland went over the homework and did a homework check; the gold sheets were collected.
4. Students received flash cards with household chore vocabulary and we played slaps.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 18 de noviembre)
Sra. Kirkland was absent...we missed her;-(
1. Students worked on a practice quiz (5-1B) with partners and we went over it.
2. We went over what will be on the cumulative test that will be held on Friday, November 21st.
3. We had a paired practice for the verbal test and students were graded both as listeners and speakers for a quiz grade.
4. We played slaps with the household chore vocabulary.
5. We went over the 20 sentences that should have been written about the paragraph; if you have not finished, make sure that you do so before the homework check tomorrow!
HOMEWORK: Activities 1-4 on page 166 and finish NiceNet postings. The due date for the project has been moved to December 1st so that they will be fenomenal;-D

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 19 de noviembre)
VERBAL TEST #3
1. Sra. Kirkland went over activities 1-4 on page 166 and then did a homework check.
2. Students were graded as listeners and speakers as they prepared for the verbal test.
3. Sra. Bruner explained the delay in the test and projects.
4. Students received review packets for Chapters 1 and 2.
Attached is a list of TOPICS and location for studying purposes for the test on Friday. If you download and print and bring to class with your name written in INK on the review sheet, it is worth 25 pesos to you...don't forget to CAN THE MAN!!! Also worth 25 pesos.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 20 de noviembre)
VERBAL TEST #3

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 21 de noviembre)
TEST #3 (Reading & Listening Comprehension)
VERBAL TEST #3

NICENET DEADLINES:
Paragraph #9 DUE BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, AT 10:00P.M.
Paragraph #10 DUE BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, AT 10:00P.M.

PROJECT DUE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST. THIS IS YOUR WRITING ASSESSMENT FOR THIS THEME; IT WILL BE A COMPILATION OF THE PARAGRAPHS WITH PICTURES IN EITHER A BOOK FORM OR A POWER POINT PRESENTATION.

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]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #14--el 10 a 14 de noviembre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.41974 2008-11-14T12:49:02Z 2008-11-14T16:26:20Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 10 de noviembre) 1. Students began class by reviewing ESTAR and -AR verbs on the worksheet 31/32. 2. Sra. Kirkland went over the worksheet for team points. 3. Sra. Bruner explained how to conjugate -ER and -IR verbs.... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 10 de noviembre)
1. Students began class by reviewing ESTAR and -AR verbs on the worksheet 31/32.
2. Sra. Kirkland went over the worksheet for team points.
3. Sra. Bruner explained how to conjugate -ER and -IR verbs. Students needed to write 10 sentences using vivir with the 10 subjects of their projects.
4. Students worked on Act. 7 on page 146 and Sra. Kirkland did a homework check today!
HOMEWORK: Activities 16 & 17 on pages 150-151. Make sure that you post our first four paragraphs to NiceNet by 10:00p.m. on November 10th (that's tonight!) Your posting for the 5th person is due by Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 10:00p.m.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 11 de noviembre)
1. Students translated the paragraph on page 49 of the workbook and completed the page for classwork; students worked with partners on this activity.
2. Sra. Kirkland went over last night's homework in class and did a homework check.
3. Sra. Bruner went over negative expressions, terms of frequency and more expressions like gustar.
LA TAREA: p. 54 in the workbook and post paragraph #5 on NiceNet.

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 12 de noviembre)
1. Students completed activities 1-5 on pages 160-161.
2. We went to the computer lab to straighten out the NiceNet issues. All incorrectly posted items were deleted. Make sure that you REPLY to topics on the Conferencing section under your class period.
3. Students received a worksheet with practice on the verb IR and subject pronouns.
4. Students received the verbal questions for next Thursday's test.
HOMEWORK: Finish what was not completed in class. For extra pesos, go to Sra. Kirkland's blog and/or bring in cans for "Can the Man!"

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 13 de noviembre)
1. In the computer lab, we will be working in stations today. The groups are as follows:
(1) Review of conjugation and endings with Sra. Kirkland.
(2) Review of writing and paragraph needs/issues.
(3) Take self-tests as a review for where you are with respect to preparation for next Thursday's test.
Click HERE to take the first self-test online. Make sure that you print the results.
Click HERE to take the second self-test. Be sure to print the results.
Go to www.nicenet.org and review your paragraphs, the topic headings and WHEN all your paragraphs are due!
You MUST print out the self-test results so if you did not finish in class today, do these assignments for homework tonight.
2. Sra. Kirkland and Sra. Bruner will go over last night's homework.
3. Students practice with NEW partners for next week's verbal test.
LA TAREA: Study for a verb conjugation quiz tomorrow and make sure that you post to NiceNet tonight!

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 14 de noviembre)
1. Sra. Bruner told everyone about the disabled websites; therefore, what you did in the computer lab yesterday will simply count for extra credit...no worries!
2. Sra. Kirkland played verb relay with teams of four.
3. Students received a practice quiz and worked with new "gorilla" partners on the activity. We went over the activity and the translations that are #1 on the blue homework check sheet.
4. We had a Quiz on -AR, -ER- and -IR verbs...it was basically a matching quiz and very similar to the practice activity.
HOMEWORK: Post on NiceNet by deadlines and work on your verbal questions for next week's test.

NICENET DEADLINES:
Paragraph #7 DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, AT 10:00P.M.
Paragraph #8 DUE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, AT 10:00P.M.
Paragraph #9 DUE BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, AT 10:00P.M.
Paragraph #10 DUE BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, AT 10:00P.M.

PROJECT DUE BY FRIDAY, NOV. 21ST...IT WILL BE A COMPILATION OF THE PARAGRAPHS WITH PICTURES IN EITHER A BOOK FORM OR A POWER POINT PRESENTATION.


]]> WEEK OF NOV. 10-14 tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.41949 2008-11-10T18:05:02Z 2008-11-13T12:13:35Z MONDAY (Nov. 10) Go to www.nicenet.org and join the Leadership Class discussion. Make sure that your user name is your given name and that you provide an email address when you register. Posting online will hold you accountable because it... Marie Bruner MONDAY (Nov. 10)
Go to www.nicenet.org and join the Leadership Class discussion. Make sure that your user name is your given name and that you provide an email address when you register. Posting online will hold you accountable because it has a date/time stamp.

There are two topics to which you MUST respond by Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00p.m. Also, make sure that you clean out your Reflection Folder and put both last week's and the week before in the folder.

P.S. If I forget to tell you all how awesome you are, you are!!!

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #13--el 3 a 7 de noviembre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.41646 2008-11-07T13:37:40Z 2008-11-07T14:16:19Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 27 de octubre) 1. Students translated the four paragraphs on page 122 to English (La Tarea #5) 2. Sra. Bruner went over the -AR verbal questions that people should have had 50 responses for and Sra. Kirkland went... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 27 de octubre)
1. Students translated the four paragraphs on page 122 to English (La Tarea #5)
2. Sra. Bruner went over the -AR verbal questions that people should have had 50 responses for and Sra. Kirkland went over the crossword puzzle; then, there was a homework check.
3. Sra. Bruner had students copy 10 sentences that had problems that were consistent in the writings about self; we corrected them in class.
4. Sra. Bruner went over how sentences should be structured when we are writing/speaking about people in the third person.
HOMEWORK: Write the second paragraph for your project on YOUR MOTHER; make sure that you include: NAME, AGE, BIRTHDAY, 2 LIKES, 2 DISLIKES, 3 ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION, and PERSONALITY TRAITS.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 4 de noviembre)
NO SCHOOL--ELECTION DAY (Student Holiday & Teacher Work Day)

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 5 de noviembre)
1. Students wrote a project paragraph about fathers or father figures.
2. Sra. Kirkland explained how to conjugate the verb "ir" and how to talk about activities on certain days of the week.
3. Students were to complete Act. 27 on page 123, Act. 30 on page 125, and Activities 6-9 on pages 130-131
4. There was a homework check and students received feedback on the paragraphs written about mothers.
5. Students received a sentence translation activity to work on for group points. Click HERE to get a copy if you were absent or lost it.
***Sra. Bruner added a new requirement for ALL pages of the project; you MUST have a sentence using the verb "ir"--Ex.: Voy al cine con mi madre.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 6 de noviembre)
1. Make sure that you have through page 45 in the Practice Workbook complete; this was part of the warm-up activity today!
2. Sra. Kirkland and Sra. Bruner went over last night's homework check and revisited -AR verbs, gustar expressions, and the use of "ni...ni" in negative statements.
3. Sra. Bruner went over the 25 sentence practice exercise and assigned a 10 sentence one for tonight.
HOMEWORK: finish the 10 sentence exercise page AND write a paragraph about a sibling for your project.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 7 de noviembre)
1. Today, we joined a discussion board located at www.nicenet.org. To join the class, you have to create a user name and then put in a class key; the class key for our discussion is 8253Z77S92. From this point forward, you will have to show that you are on task and on time for your project by posting on NiceNet. I will give you feedback via email so MAKE SURE THAT YOU PUT AN EMAIL ADDRESS in NiceNet when it asks for it!
2. We went over the worksheet and homework for last night.
3. Students turned in their paragraphs on a sibling.
HOMEWORK: Post your four paragraphs that you have written thusfar by Monday at 10:00p.m. Remember that NiceNet has a date/time stamp.


]]> WEEK OF NOV. 3-7 tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.41652 2008-11-03T20:52:34Z 2008-11-03T21:49:14Z MONDAY (Nov. 3) 1. Reflection #1--How is the Leadership Class like a job? (Discussed in groups, then as a class--make sure that you have this in your reflections folder!) 2. Discussion of how C.V.s and Reflections folders were graded. Late... Marie Bruner MONDAY (Nov. 3)
1. Reflection #1--How is the Leadership Class like a job? (Discussed in groups, then as a class--make sure that you have this in your reflections folder!)
2. Discussion of how C.V.s and Reflections folders were graded. Late Reflection Folders and Late C.V.s can receive a grade no higher than 80.
3. Make sure that you use the form for your reflections and that you actually "reflect" on what is going well and not so well in your leadership projects.
4. Today, make sure that you reflect on last week's responsibilities and duties "FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 27-31".

Thought for today: We cannot learn if we do not ask the right questions!

P.S. Grades are done and up to date, but I want to give you beneficial and complete feedback; that may take a few more days! I will bring in leadership folders tomorrow and the C.V.s that I have finished--be patient! You may update your C.V. if you would like to have another C.V. grade to be averaged in, but you do not have to do so--your call.

Reflection folder grades are for accountability and those cannot be changed; however, you will receive one more folder grade--keep up with daily journals, team activities, and weekly reflections.

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #12--el 27 a 31 de octubre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.41403 2008-10-31T14:03:12Z 2008-10-31T15:47:40Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 27 de octubre) 1. There was a warm-up translating -AR verb sentences. 2. We went over #9 & #10 on the Homework Check 3. We played slaps with -AR verbs and then conjugated them as we played along.... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 27 de octubre)
1. There was a warm-up translating -AR verb sentences.
2. We went over #9 & #10 on the Homework Check
3. We played slaps with -AR verbs and then conjugated them as we played along.
4. Students completed pages 42 and 43 in the Practice workbook.
5. Sra. Bruner went over the verb ESTAR and how to use it.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 28 de octubre)
Sra. Bruner was absent due to illness and students were given an -AR verb packet to complete; Sra. Kirkland was in class to monitor the effort(s).

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 29 de octubre)
1. There was a listening activity and 4-1 Worksheet for students to do for team points.
2. Students are to TRANSLATE the "B" paragraphs on the 4-1 Worksheet (There is one on each side).
3. Sra. Bruner went over "le gusta".
4. Sra. Kirkland went over an -AR activity and we played Hands Down with -AR verbs.
HOMEWORK: Write the first paragraph for your project on YOU; make sure that you include: NAME, AGE, BIRTHDAY, 2 LIKES, 2 DISLIKES, 3 ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION, and PERSONALITY TRAITS.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 30 de octubre)
1. Students completed Activities 4 & 5 on page 129.
2. Sra Kirkland went over the translations of B paragraphs and then did a homework check.
3. Sra. Bruner went over the verb estar and prepositional expressions; students completed activities 19 & 20 on page 118 and page 119 (make sure that you have 3 sentences for each of the question on Activity 20).
4. Students need to make sure that they have completed pages 41 and 42 in the workbook for a group grade.
5. You have ONE MORE DAY to finish your paragraph for the project...yesterday's homework. They will be collected on Friday for a grade.
HOMEWORK: Finish your paragraph about you and take the ONLINE PRACTICE QUIZ. Sra. Kirkland will get a list of those that practiced online for Extra Pesos; there is no need to print your results! Don't forget that there is an -AR verb quiz tomorrow and any of the verbs from Tuesday's packet can be used; not just the verbs on the flash cards.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 31 de octubre)
1. LA PRUEBA DE LOS VERBOS
2. -ar VERB questionairre with 50 responses (work with partners)
3. -AR crossword (and translate clues).

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #11--el 20 a 24 de octubre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.40967 2008-10-24T13:52:53Z 2008-10-29T14:23:20Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 20 de octubre) 1. Students worked on a crossword puzzle that reviewed school subject vocabulary. Click HERE to download a .pdf file. 2. Students translated the story on pages 110-111 and completed activites 1-4 on page 112. 3.... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 20 de octubre)
1. Students worked on a crossword puzzle that reviewed school subject vocabulary. Click HERE to download a .pdf file.
2. Students translated the story on pages 110-111 and completed activites 1-4 on page 112.
3. Make sure that you carefully read the grammar box on page 114.
4. Sra. Bruner completed the verbal portions of the test.

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 21 de octubre)
1. We went over the crossword that was completed in class yesterday.
2. We FINALLY finished the partner presentations and notes.
3. Sra. Kirkland did a homework check through La Tarea #6.
4. Sra. Bruner presented -AR verbs.
HOMEWORK: Write two sentences for EACH of the -AR verbs presented. Make sure that you use two different subjects for each verb.

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 22 de octubre)
1. Students translated the clues from yesterday's crossword puzzle and we went over the translations for participation points.
2. Sra. Kirkland did a homework check on the translations and the sentences from last night's work while students worked on page 40 in the Practice Workbook.
3. Sra. Bruner reviewed how to conjugate verbs and there were practice sentences for team points.
4. There were more verbs added to the "AR verb:"; click HERE to download a copy of the list. Make sure that you know what all the verbs mean.
5. Students received an -AR verb practice worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Complete page 40 and the -AR verb worksheet.

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 23 de octubre)
1. For a warm-up, students read the grammar note on page 116 and worked on Activities 1 & 2 on page 128. Students are to "write out" the paragraph for #1 and translate it to English for homework.
2. Sra. Kirkland explained a graphic organizer for conjugating -AR verbs) and went over yesterday's homework.
3. Page 40 of the workbook was counted for team points and there was a homework check.
4. Sra. Bruner gave everyone flash cards for 20 of the -AR verbs; these are the ones that will be on the quiz tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Make sure that you completed Act. 1 & 2 on page 128 and translated the paragraph for #1 to English AND take a PRACTICE QUIZ to get ready for tomorrow's quiz on -AR verbs.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 24 de octubre)
1. Students practiced with the -AR verb flash cards and we played Slaps.
2. ONILNE QUIZ
3. While students took the online quiz, others worked on workbook pages 37-39 and a grammar handout.


]]> THE HOLE IN THE WALL tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.40908 2008-10-20T11:54:16Z 2008-10-20T11:56:05Z The school store is open EVERY day from 8:00 to 8:20a.m. as well as during all 5 lunches. Class t-shirts are available in the Hole in the Wall for pick-up (if you paid class dues) and for sale (only $10).... Marie Bruner The school store is open EVERY day from 8:00 to 8:20a.m. as well as during all 5 lunches.

Class t-shirts are available in the Hole in the Wall for pick-up (if you paid class dues) and for sale (only $10).

Support the Walk for the Cure team by purchasing a HOYAS ROCK FOR THE CURE shirt! Please give a donation of $5 to get the shirt.

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #10--el 13 a 17 de octubre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.40623 2008-10-17T18:04:10Z 2008-10-18T18:08:47Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 6 de octubre) 1. Students worked on pages 33-36 in the workbook. 2. Students had time to work with partners prior to presentations. 3. Students presented in pairs their dialogues and took notes on the presentations of others.... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 6 de octubre)
1. Students worked on pages 33-36 in the workbook.
2. Students had time to work with partners prior to presentations.
3. Students presented in pairs their dialogues and took notes on the presentations of others. Sra. Bruner asked questions for participation points.
4. Sra. Kirkland went over the verbal questions that will be on Friday's test.
THERE WILL BE A TEST ON FRIDAY!!!

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 7 de octubre)
Practice for Test #2 Verbal with partners.
Paired Presentations--School Schedules and Meeting Someone New

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 8 de octubre)
NO CLASS--TEST DAY

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 9 de octubre)
Review for Test playing Homerun Derby (Students keep up with questions answered for a Homework Check.)
Practice for Test #2 Verbal with partners.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 17 de octubre)
Practice for Test #2 Verbal with partners.
TEST #2 (Reading, Listening, and Writing)...some students were able to complete the verbal section of Test #2; the remaining will go on Monday.


]]> INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2007:/weblogs/brunerm//33.27314 2008-10-16T21:53:50Z 2008-10-20T11:52:41Z To make international characters using Microsoft Word, check out this online reference page. To make international characters using ALT commands, check out this online reference page. It really is BETTER if you type your projects so that there is NO... Marie Bruner To make international characters using Microsoft Word, check out this online reference page.

To make international characters using ALT commands, check out this online reference page.

It really is BETTER if you type your projects so that there is NO confusion with respect to the words you intend to use!

]]> ESPAÑOL I/SEMANA #9--el 6 a 10 de octubre tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.40298 2008-10-10T15:40:59Z 2008-10-13T22:03:44Z LUNES--MONDAY (el 6 de octubre) 1. There was a telling time warm-up activity on the board. 2. Sra. Kirkland went over Friday's packet for participation points. 3. Several of the pages counted for team points as well as participation. 4.... Marie Bruner LUNES--MONDAY (el 6 de octubre)
1. There was a telling time warm-up activity on the board.
2. Sra. Kirkland went over Friday's packet for participation points.
3. Several of the pages counted for team points as well as participation.
4. Sra. Bruner conducted a listening quiz for telling time.
5. Students received the first five questions that will be used on the next verbal test: (1) ¿Qué hay en tu mochila?(2) ¿Qué hay en tu cuarto? (3) De qué color es tu cuarto? (4) ¿Qué necesitas para la clase de ___? (5) ¿Qué hora es?

MARTES--TUESDAY (el 7 de octubre)
SRA. BRUNER IS ABSENT DUE TO PURE EXHAUSTION!!!
1. Students are to do Activity 16 on page 88 and write sentences about what time the classes occur.
2. Students are to complete Activity 19 on page 89 and write sentences about themselves. This can serve as potential questions/dialogue exchange for the next activity.
3. Students will work with a partner to create a dialogue for two people that have never met. They are to introduce themselves to each other and find out as much information as they can about one another, including their school schedules and opinions about their teachers and activities.
4. Students need to read pages 90 and 92 and Sra. Kirkland will go over the verb ser, descriptive adjectives,and adjective agreement. Information given can help with describing people in the dialogue skit.
5. Students practice the questions that they received yesterday with two partners in class today to prepare for the verbal quiz.
HOMEWORK: Worksheet packet on adjectives and the verb SER.

MIÉRCOLES--WEDNESDAY (el 8 de octubre)
1. Warm-up: Students completed Act. 24 on page 93.
2. Sra. Bruner went over yesterday's work for participation points.
3. Students were given the opportunity to work on their dialogues with their partners. We will begin presentations on Friday.
4. Students received the remainder of their interview questions to prepare for the verbal for the unit test (next week).
HOMEWORK: Be ready to have a final homework check for La Tarea #5; they will be turned in tomorrow!

JUEVES--THURSDAY (el 9 de octubre)
Congratulations Erica Hodorowski and Cata Wenk--Students of the Month for September and October!!!
1. Students worked on pages 29-32 in the Practice Workbook.
2. Students worked with partners on meet/greet school dialogue (we will begin presentations on Friday for a quiz grade).
3. Students worked with 2 partners prepareing for the Verbal Test for this theme.
HOMEWORK: Be prepared to present your dialogues beginning TOMORROW!!! All dialogues MUST have the following included: 1. Meet & greet; 2. Exchange of names; 3. Telling time; 4. Exchange of class schedules; 5. Opinions about a class and a teacher; 6. Talking about after school activities; 7. Say good-bye appropriately.

VIERNES--FRIDAY (el 10 de octubre)
1. Students worked on Activities 1-8 on pages 100-103.
2. Students had time to work with partners in preparation for the presentations on Monday.

]]> HOMECOMING DANCE FEEDBACK tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.40320 2008-10-07T16:39:07Z 2008-10-08T01:18:41Z Please provide feedback by completing an ONLINE SURVEY regarding the Homecoming Dance.... Marie Bruner Please provide feedback by completing an ONLINE SURVEY regarding the Homecoming Dance.

]]> REFLECTIONS & LISTS tag:www.harrisonhigh.org,2008:/weblogs/brunerm//33.40301 2008-10-07T02:01:23Z 2008-10-07T16:36:51Z Download the attached REFLECTION FORM and use for this week's reflections and to do list. Complete the ONLINE SURVEY regarding the Homecoming Dance.... Marie Bruner Download the attached REFLECTION FORM and use for this week's reflections and to do list.

Complete the ONLINE SURVEY regarding the Homecoming Dance.

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