Computer Lab - Feb. 28

 

Use CLASSZONE to practice with the SUBJUNTIVE in Spanish.

- Type http://www.classzone.com/ in the web browser (the link from the blog doesn't work because of the firewall)
- Go to En Español 2 (orange book)
- Click "Student Tools"
- Click "Online Workbook"
- Click "Unit 3"
- Complete all activities in Etapa 3 on all difficulty levels (basic, average, challenge)

You will earn 10 points for your on-task participation in the computer lab. 
If you finish with CLASSZONE early, you may explore any other SPANISH-related website that is linked to the blog (i.e. Freerice, Quia, NY1Noticias, etc.).

TAREA: 
- Estudiar para la prueba el viernes sobre el subjuntivo

HW for Regents week

1. Complete Castle Learning "NYS Regents June 2008".  The assignment will be open 1/18 - 1/25. 

2. During Friday's class we will read an article about inaugural poet Richard Blanco as well as some of his poetry.  He will be reading an original poem at President Obama's inauguration on Monday, January 21.  Watch it!

3. Practice vocabulary by using any of the sites linked to the blog and/or watching/listening to TV, movies, and music in Spanish.

Revising and typing "LA RUTINA DIARIA" (50 puntos)

In class we began the writing process of a Regents-like essay in which you describe someone's daily routine, or what they do everyday.  Your essay should be approximately 120 words IN SPANISH, and you must use 8 different REFLEXIVE VERBS.

Use this time in the computer lab to revise, edit, type, and polish your "RUTINA DIARIA" story.  We will share our essays with the rest of the class on THURSDAY, January 10.

1. Open a WORD document and set it in Spanish [Tools, Languages, Spanish (any)]

2. Use the spellcheck and grammar features as well as http://www.wordreference.com/ to help you revise any mistakes.  On your paper, be sure to include your name, a title for your story, and a picture that goes along with it.  Please underline or put the verbs in bold.  Double-space your document, but please keep it to ONE page, if possible.

3. Be sure to include accent marks [CTRL + ' + AEIOU] and ñ [ALT + 164].

4. Save your work, print your final draft (30 points), and staple the first draft (10 points) and peer edit (10 points) behind it. 

Your essay will be graded according to the Regents rubric: vocabulary, organization, grammar, task.

A	The essay includes a variety of relevant vocabulary in Spanish, is well-organized, follows grammar conventions (especially verb conjugation), and addresses the task appropriately.  Additionally, the essay includes a description of “un día diferente”, using another verb tense with reflexives*.
B	The essay includes a variety of relevant vocabulary in Spanish, is well-organized, follows grammar conventions (especially verb conjugation), and addresses the task appropriately.
C	The essay includes a relevant Spanish vocabulary relevant to the task, but there is a lack or organization and/or several grammar mistakes, including verb conjugation.
D	The essay uses NON-SPANISH or does not include adequate vocabulary, is poorly organized, and/or includes grammar errors that impede comprehension.
F	The essay does not complete the task, is incomprehensible, or uses a translator.

Here is an example of the CHALLENGE part, which is necessary in order to earn an "A":

* Normalmente Snooki tiene una rutina muy aburrida, pero ayer fue diferente.  Ella se despertó muy temprano y fue al museo.  Ella no se bronceó; ella pasó el día leyendo un libro.  Puesto que la ropa estaba limpia, ella visitó a su abuelita y juntas cocinaron una paella.  ¡Ayer fue un día muy divertido para Snooki!

Mr. DiSanto has jury duty

Dear Students,

I have been selected for grand jury duty.  In NYC, grand jury duty lasts for 20 days, so I will likely be out of school for the rest of November.

Just like paying taxes, it is every citizen's obligation to serve jury duty.  Most adults get called approximately every 7 years, but it's up to chance whether or not they end up getting selected to serve and for how long. 

I'm thankful to be working this semester with such an exceptional cooperating teacher.  Ms. Dondero will be continuing with or taking over all classes, so I'm sure that your experience will be uninterrupted.

I am still available for questions via email, and I look forward to being back in class soon.

Best,

Mr. DiSanto

Dear Students,

Firstly, I hope that you are all safe and experiencing as little inconvenience as possible as a result of this terrible storm. 

As you probably already know, classes have been suspended, and school will resume on Monday, November 5.

Secondly, I want to be sure to provide you with the chance to continue learning during the time that school is closed, but I also do not want put anyone who is without resources at a disadvantage during these trying times.

So, in deference to those of us who are without access to power and the internet, the following assignment will be OPTIONAL.  It will definitely count towards boosting your grade if you do it, but I will not take away points for those who are unable to complete the assignment. 

A Castle Learning assignment called "Español 1: Repaso # 2" will be available starting immediately and it will close on November 5 @ 11:59pm, making it the last opportunity to earn extra points for TERM 1. 

For additional practice, I recommend watching and reading NY1 Noticias -- there are several broadcasts that are available both in Spanish and English, both in print and in video. 
There are also a variety of additional practice websites available through our class blog.

Best wishes to all who are going through tough times, and I look forward to seeing all of you when school is open again.

Un saludo cordial,

Mr. DiSanto

Parent/teacher conferences

Dear Parent/Guardian:

You are cordially invited to our Parent/Teacher Conferences, which will be held on the following days:

                                    Thursday, October 25           5:30PM – 8:00 PM

                                    Friday, October 26               12:30PM – 2:30 PM

If you know that you are coming at a specific time, please contact me at disanto.nicholas@gmail.com, and I will do my best to accommodate your time preferences. 

Sincerely,

Mr. DiSanto

words for EL CRUCIGRAMA

Many of the terms you need for the homework crossword are not in the LGT.  Use this wordbank to complete the CRUCIGRAMA:

- resolver
- crear
- sembrar
- cuidar (de)
- desarrollo
- luchar contra
- donar
- no puedo
- el ser humano
- educar al público
- recoger