We reviewed for David's upcoming test. I provided examples of the types of questions that he may encounter on the test day. We broke the information down into about 5 sections. We created an action list for him to use as he studies. He should study the ser verb tree, chapter vocabulary, study guide, and readings from the chapter.

We reviewed for Kaitlin's upcoming test.

I provided examples of the types of questions that she may encounter on the test day.

We broke the information down into about 5 sections. We created an action list for her to use as she studies. She should study the ser verb tree, chapter vocabulary, study guide, and readings from the chapter.

She wrote a short paragraph similar to the one from yesterday but this time discussing who her friends are.

David did three different timed drawings. He did a 15 second, 1 minute, and 5 minute drawing of Don Quijote and Sancho Panza.

He then used a bank of words to describe the characters with complete Spanish sentences.

David and I then discussed one of the themes of this year: Who am I? David was given time to do some pre-writing during which he gathered vocabulary from the chapter that he feels describes him.

He then used the pre-writing resources to write his first draft of his first paragraph in Spanish.

Kaitlin started the class by doing a 15 second and then a 1 minute timed drawing of Don Quijote and Sancho Panza.

She then used a bank of vocabulary words to describe the two characters.

We then discussed one of the themes for this year which is Who Am I? She did a brief pre-witting session by gathering a list of vocabulary from the chapter that could be used to describe her.

She then used the pre-writing resource that she created to write her first draft of her first Spanish paragraph.

David and I reviewed quickly the sample conversation with the waiter. He highlighted his preferred response option.

David and I read 3 paragraphs to review the material about El Quijote which is considered by many to be the first modern novel.

David completed 4 multiple choice questions about the reading.

Katitlin and I started with a brief conversation about our weekends Where I spoke almost purely in Spanish. She did an excellent job of responding appropriately in English.

We reviewed the material from our last class.

We reviewed for our test.

Kaitlin and I read 3 paragraphs about what many consider the first modern novel El Quijote by Miguel de Cervantes.

We translated the paragraphs together. She then answered a number of questions about the reading.

David was introduced to some phrases and vocabulary that one can use when navigating the ordering process in a restaurant where Spanish is spoken.

We translated the phrases and roleplayed different scenarios in the restaurant.

David also answered some questions about the paragraphs that we read the class prior dealing with Latin Americans in American high schools.

Kaitlin answered questions about the comic strip that we read last class. We then read 3 paragraphs about native Spanish speakers that are attending high school in the US.

We worked to translate the paragraphs together. She then answered questions about the paragraphs from the book.

Kaitlin did an excellent job with her translations and with her reading!

David and I reviewed for his chapter test.

When asked to produce his notes for the class, it took him a little longer than I had hoped. So, we took a moment to discuss the level of organization needed for a high school Spanish class. We spoke about getting him a new Spanish folder and used class time to organize some of the documents that he has been provided by the teacher.

He was given time to go over one sheet in particular and to ask me as the teacher for the translations of any words that he had not yet committed to memory so as to create an effective study guide for the test.

I let David know that we invested the class time today to help get organized, but that in the future the responsibility will be his to be prepared and have the materials he needs for class.

Kaitlin and I discussed some more phrases that can be useful in a restaurant environment.

We reviewed phrases from last class. We had the opportunity to use some of our phrases in a genuine conversation as her breakfast was in the room. So, I could ask if parts of it were spicy and what they taste like.

Kaitlin and I read a comic strip together that talks about a new high school student in Cartagena.