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-Students began class translating questions from Spanish to English.
-Students reviewed how to ask for the departure time of a transportation vehicle.
-We discussed how to conjugate the verb “ir” (to go) according to the speaker. (see attachment for list)
-Students practiced conversational skills in partners, asking when each other goes to math class, sports, lunch, etc.
-There will be a QUIZ on Friday 11/18 on these concepts. (see attachment for study sheet)

-Students began class reviewing how to tell time in Spanish (see previous lessons for time study sheet attachment)
-Students practiced conversational skills with classmates.
-We discussed vocabulary for different types of transportation vehicles. Students learned how to use time to ask for the departure time of transportation. To ask, “What time does the train leave?”, you say, “¿ A que hora sale el tren?”. To respond with “The train leaves at five”, you say, “El tren sale a las cinco”. Students practiced these phrases in partners.
-Homework was given on the transportation vocabulary (see attachment)

-Students began class by writing numbers 1-30 out in Spanish. By this time, students should be comfortable translating numbers into Spanish. If they are still having difficulty, they should study numbers at home to be prepared for class as we will be using them often.
-Students practiced conversational skills. I discussed how I would like to see them advancing in their confidence and pronunciation when speaking Spanish.
-I walked the students through this website to make sure all understood how to access our lesson plans.
-Students learned how to ask for and tell the time in Spanish. (see previous lesson for explanation sheet)
-Homework was given on telling time. It is due next class period, 11/9. (see attachment for assignment)

-Students filled out a questionnaire about the first quarter of Before School Spanish (see attachment)
-Students practiced conversational skills by asking one another questions about their names, how old they are, how they're doing, and where they're from
-Students practiced useful phrases; how to ask to speak in English, how to ask that someone speaks slowly, and how to say "excuse me"
-Students reviewed body parts by playing an active game in class
-Students were given a sheet explaining how to tell time in Spanish. They should look this over at home in preparation for class next week (see attachment)
-THERE IS NO SPANISH CLASS ON FRIDAY. The second quarter begins next Wednesday

-Students took a quiz on telling time.
-Students finished decorating their drums and we paraded around the school to celebrate the Festival de Mil Tambores
-We chanted a song in Spanish and had some "torta de cumpleaños" to continue our celebration.

-Students were informed that there will be a quiz next period (Wednesday 10/5) on time. It will be a very short quiz at the beginning of the class period. They were given a study sheet to use at home (see attachment).
-Students were given a sheet with information about this website (see attachment). It is to be signed by students and parents and returned at the next class period.
-Students learned about the Festival de Mil Tambores (Festival of 1,000 Drums) that takes place in Valparaíso, Chile. The festival began as a celebration of alternative arts and grew into a celebration of peace and justice. Residents of the city gather together in the streets during the first weekend of October to celebrate. Some wear brightly colored costumes and masks while others paint their entire body in colors. Street performers fill the parade with juggling, martial arts, stilt-walkers, and giant puppets. As the name suggests, the festival is filled with drumming.
-Students were encouraged to bring in materials to use as drums. Those that brought items in were able to decorate them for the celebration next week.
-On Wednesday (after the quiz), we will parade around the halls of the school with our drums to celebrate the festival. Some students wanted to create hats, masks, and other decorative items. These are not required, but any kind of extra decoration is welcome. Students may wear brightly colored clothing on Wednesday if they like. We will have face painting available as well for those who wish to participate.

-Everyday in class, students practice conversational skills by responding to these questions: "¿Cómo estás?", "¿Cuántos años tienes?", and "¿Cómo te llamas?". Students should expect to have an oral quiz on these soon. I will properly inform them before the day of the quiz.
-Students practiced telling the time in Spanish. They should be practicing at home in preparation for a quiz coming soon.
-Students practiced with vocabulary on the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons. Each were asked to categorize the words as one of these three. For practice with this vocabulary, see the attachment below.
-We went around the circle saying the day and month of our birthday. Students were reminded that in Spanish, the day comes before the month (ie: Mi cumpleaños es el 18 de julio).
-Students were asked to bring in materials from home to use as drums. These items will not be destroyed, but may be decorated with removable material. Some possible items we thought of include empty trash bins, coffee bins, Lysol wipes containers, plastic jars, or plastic soda bottles. Students could also make shakers from empty plastic bottles filled with seeds, beads, beans, rice, or any small object. We will be working on these in class on Friday in preparation for a festival we will celebrate next Wednesday (10/4).