Happy Rosh Hashanah
Español Uno (1):
Today's Learning Objectives:
1. Receive yesterday's quizzes. Discuss grading of unannounced quizzes.
2. Answer essential questions relating to the day, date & weather.
3. Receive a white handout for two essential questions:
¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)....................Estoy...(I am...)
¿Cómo eres? (What are you like?)...............Soy...(I am...)
Brainstorm vocabulary we have to answer these questions:
Estoy.... (emotions / health)
contento/a (happy)
triste (sad)
enojado/a (mad)
enfermo/a (sick)
nervioso/a (nervous)
Soy.... (personality / physical description)
atlético/a (athletic)
guapo/a (attractive)
atractivo/a (attractive)
enorme (enormous)
lindo/a (pretty)
bonito/a (pretty)
feo/a (ugly)
bueno/a (good)
malo/a (bad)
loco/a (crazy)
cómico/a (funny)
inteligente (intelligent)
honesto/a (honest)
tímido/a (timid/shy)
famoso/a (famous)
perfecto/a (perfect)
generoso/a (generous)
artístico/a (artistic)
paciente (patient)
impaciente (impacient)
serio/a (serious)
talentoso/a (talented)
sociable (sociable)
ordenado/a (organized)
desordenado/a (disorganized)
prudente (prudent/cautious)
**Good job catching the first four words: ojos, corazón, sé, luz
**Discussion of the sound that "j" makes, as in ojos, junio and julio. [Answer: "h"]
5. Continue reading our story about Jimmy.
Homework: Consider making flashcards for any words you did not get on our first vocabulary quiz. Remember, assessments are for informing both you and me. Use that information to help you too!
Español Dos (2):
Today's Learning Objectives:
1. Finish filling out our chapter 0 pink packet.
2. Listen to our new song of the week: "Cuando me miras así"
**Good job catching the first five missing words: contigo, corazón, mejor, eres, luz
**Discussion of the meaning of the accent mark in corazón. What would the word sound like if it were written in the following ways: córazon, corazon
3. Write a thank-you letter to your Spanish 1 teacher. Writing a letter in Spanish looks a little bit different. Below is the format we used for writing our letters:
......................................................................................Martes, el treinta de septiembre de 2008
Querid(o/a) Profesor(a) _______________
Gracias por….
…ser mi profesor(a) de español 1…..
…ser un(a) profesor(a) ________.....
…enseñarme….
Eres una persona _______....
Este verano pasado….
Este año voy a ______r….
Te deseo un año bueno.
Atentamente, (Sincerely)
Un abrazo, (A hug)
Un abrazo fuerte, (A “strong” hug),
Your name.
Homework: Finish your letter if you did not finish in class.
