Maureen Gamble http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/ en-us Copyright 2008 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:40:12 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jueves, el 20 de noviembre Spanish3
-we went over the homework on double object pronouns-
-we completed a listening and a reading selection to help review for the test tomorrow-
-we reviewed how to form the subjunctive and using it with expressions of need as well as with hopes and wishes-
-you worked on the legend project-
tarea:study for test tomorrow!!
Spanish2
-we went over the imperfect homework and then you all did an activity discussing what you were like when you were 8 years old.
-we did an activity together to begin to compare main actions and conditions to compare and contrast the two past tenses studied-preterite and imperfect-
homework-review use of the imperfect online with some of the cool sites we use!

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-we reviewed subjunctive a bit more and you all took the requiz to show me that you do, in fact, know how to form the subjunctive!!
-we did lots more practice with the double object pronouns-attaching with gerunds,affirmative tú commands, and the infirnive.
-you all did another reading practice about legends
-we went to the lab and did more dop practice with drlemon!
tarea; study for test on Friday!
Spanish 2
-you all did 2 reading, and 1 listening activity with the imperfect!
-we went to the lab and practiced the imperfect online at quia and studyspanish and spaleon.
-tarea: worksheet using the imperfect changing some verbs from the present to the imperfect.

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/wednesday_the_19th_of_november.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/wednesday_the_19th_of_november.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:01:46 -0500 Tuesday, the 18th of November Spanish 3
*we went over the double object pronoun homework from the cuaderno de gramática-p.35-36
*we briefly reviewed the subjunctive and you all took a subjunctive formation quiz
*you all completed a practice worksheet using the vocabulary on theatre and art, p. 163 and p.165
* I gave back the quizzes-tomorrow you will redo if you are not where you need to be-
*tarea-worksheet using double object pronouns
Spanish 2
*You all presented the restaurant skit-good job for most!
*we did lots of practice with the imperfect formation and with childhood vocab
tarea: complete 2 exs using the imperfect tense.(ex.1/2,p.212)

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/tuesday_the_18th_of_november.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/tuesday_the_18th_of_november.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:34:49 -0500 lunes, el 17 de noviembre Spanish 3
-today we talked about different ways to put together double object pronouns in Spanish. Lots of auditory, oral and written practice with Double object Pronouns.(DOP's)
-quiz tomorrow over subjunctive formation -we reviewed for that on the board-practice with drlemon , studyspanish or elmaeagles online.
-tarea:workbook pages 35-36-all exercises
Spanish 2
-you all continued practicing the dialogue-presentation will be tomorrow-
-I introduced the Imperfect on the board.
-We listened to a family talk about the past using the imperfect.
-I gave you all lots of practice with the irregular preterite.
homework: vocabulario-primer/segundo paso-p.219
and answer questions 1-6 on page 195 in complete sentences.

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-we reviewed the formation of the subjunctive again, and went over a few written and oral activities.
-you all continued collaboration with the legend project.
Spanish 2
-we did lots of practice with the preterite forms of pedir, servir, traer, and you all completed workbook pages to reinforce.(49-51)
-in the lab, you continued practice with these 3 verbs as well as other familiar preterite verbs with quizlet.
Tarea: lo más tv-free demos-find examples of these 3 verbs in the preterite or in the present!

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/wednesday_the_12h_of_november.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/wednesday_the_12h_of_november.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:37:11 -0500 Monday and Tuesday the 10th and 11th of November Spanish 3
Monday-you all were divided into your reading groups and each group was given a legend from a diifferent spanish speaking country. You all read it, then prepared to share certain vital information about the legend in class tomorrow. I also returned the quizzes over the new vocabulary returned on Friday.
Tuesday-The groups shared and you all filled out the information on a graphic organizer. I assigned the big Legend Project due on the 20th. You all began to brainstorm.
Spanish 2
-You all were given 15 more minutes to finish the writing portion of Friday's Test.
-we discussed some of the differences in food/meal/mealtimes in the USA and the Spanish speaking world. You all did 2 writing activities using food vocab.
Tuesday
-You all did lots more review with food/ordering in a restaurant and I gave you dialogues to prepare for Monday.
Tarea: study R14&15 for a quickie assessment tomorrow!

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/monday_and_tuesday_the_10th_an.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/monday_and_tuesday_the_10th_an.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:44:53 -0500 Friday, the 7th of November Spanish 3
-we continued to review the vocabulary and then you all took a quiz- Great job on these!
-we went to the lab and did a webquest on legends and indigenous people -the Aztec, the Maya, and the Inca and learned lots about each.
-No hay tarea este fin de semana, pero deben continuar aprendiendo:)

Spanish 2
-you all took the big Theme Test today over customs and travel.
homework:food vocabulary flash cards

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/friday_the_7th_of_november.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/friday_the_7th_of_november.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:51:35 -0500 Thursday, the 6th of November Spanish 3
-we reviewed the homework to help you all do great on a vocabulary quiz tomorrow over the new legend/warrior vocab
-you all, in groups of 4, completed a vocab puzzle to review a bit more
-I played a cool song to remind you of the awesome Popo and Ixta legend.
-In reading groups, I gave you a legend that explains how the toad got his spots.
You all completed 2 graphic organizers with the legend-one individually and one collectively.
Tarea: Estudiar el vocabulario.
Spanish 2
We spent all period reviewing yet again for the big Theme Test tomorrow. I think you should all do great!
Tarea: Study!!!!!

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-we reviewed the new vocab -on p. 140 and then you all took your 4th Dictado of the Semester-I hope you are seeing improvement-I sure am!
-listening activity to hear the timeless love story of Popo and Ixta, and we discussed a little about the legendary tale.
-you all were given a worksheet to complete for comprehension of the story, as well as the new vocabulary on which you will be quized on Friday!
Spanish 2
-We continued practice on the board/overhead with prepositions and commands-we wrote down and told each other how to get to certain nearby places.
-You all did more practice with irregular preterite verbs pedir, servir, traer, tener,poder, and poner. You turned this in, and I will check it this evening. Remember your next test is Friday, so please Study the vocabulary and the grammar.
Tarea-worth a winkie button-look up the English cognate for semáforo-semaphore and write the definition, and an original sentence using it in english and in spanish!

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/wednesday_the_5th_of_november.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/wednesday_the_5th_of_november.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:55:28 -0500 Monday, the 3rd of November Spanish 3
You all took the test over Theme 3 today.
Tarea: write down/flashcard master.com all vocab on p. 155, as well as theatre-p.185 and art,p.163
Spanish 2
we practiced all period with superlatives and comparatives and did lots of activities to reinforce. You all then took pics from my magazines and wrote comparative/superlative sentences about them and then shared them with the class. Good job with this concept!
*remember the test over this theme of travel and the city locations is this Friday.

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/monday_the_3rd_of_november.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/11/monday_the_3rd_of_november.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:04:11 -0500 Friday, the 31st of October Spanish 3
-we continued to review-the vocabulary(279), the conditional, some irregular preterite verbs used for emotional reactions, preterite vs imperfect, and use of present subjunctive with unknown or nonexistent and with disagreement and denial. The test will be on Monday! You also recited the Lorca poetry, and 5th practiced online.
tarea-¡Estudien!
Spanish 2
We went over the comparative/superlative homework from Thursday, and continued to practice these orally. You all read Cap. 8 of Alejandro, and we did a brief day of the day activity.
tarea:write down how to get to your house from HHS-note the street names and be sure to use familiar commands.

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/10/friday_the_31st_of_october.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/10/friday_the_31st_of_october.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:33:47 -0500 Thursday, the 30th of October Spanish 3-
continued learning about and practicing the preterite and the imperfect-2nd went to the lab to practice and 5th did lots of practice with the subjunctive and will go to the lab tomorrow-the test over this Theme will be on Monday!
More review tomorrow!-tarea-organize notes and study online-dr lemon-preterite vs imperfect-subjunctive with doubt/denial
Spanish 2
-you all continued practicing prepositions of location and I introduced demonstrative adjectives-we did some listening practice, and a few written. We went to the lab to practice online1
Tarea: Study!

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/10/thursday_the_30th_of_october.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/10/thursday_the_30th_of_october.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:34:01 -0500 Wednesday, the 29th of October Spanish 3
-continued reading Los Ojos de Carmen-chapters 3 and 4 and did several activities to correspond with grammar and reading.
-review for test-more preterite and imperfect practice!
Spanish 2
-I taught you all how to form comparatives and superlatives -we did LOTs of practice! Great job staying with it today in class!
-we reviewed some irregular and regular preterite verbs with a brief composition.
homework-review comparatives and superlatives online!

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-we reviewed briefly; then you all took a vocab quiz over 9-1,9-2 vocabulary.
-we continued to practice the preterite and the imperfect in written and oral components
-you all practiced the poems for recital
-we reviewed how the test will be set up-
*vocabulary-chapter 9
*preterite vs imperfect -formation and usage
*the conditional
*subjuntive with doubt and denial
Spanish 2
-we reviewed and you took a quiz over the last part of the travel and customs vocabulary
-continued working on the games
-brief review of saber and conocer as well as giving directions
homework: review saber and conocer online!

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-we continued to review the formation and uses of the preterite and the imperfect orally and in written formats.
-you all played bingo with the vocabulary for tomorrow's quiz
homework:Study vocab for quiz on Tuesday.
Spanish 2
-we went over similarities and differences of the verbs saber and conocer which both mean to know. You all did 3 oral and 3 written activites to reinforce both the formation as well as the usage. You continued to work on your games using vocabulary and commands. homework: study for vocab quiz #2 and complete worksheet over saber and conocer.

]]> http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/10/monday_the_27th_of_october.html http://www.harrisonhigh.org/weblogs/gamblem/2008/10/monday_the_27th_of_october.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:59:28 -0500