Tarea:
If you did not finish the pronoun, ser, and translation worksheet in class, please do so this weekend. It is due at the START of class. I will check for completion and then go over the answers because I know the translations are difficult the first time. The vocab for translation may be found on your vocab sheet, or on quizlet if you lost your vocab sheet. Post any questions here as comments and I will help you.
We will do review more next week and work on the pizza project.
Study the adjectives. You just might have a pop quiz over the vocabulary.
Notebooks will be do next weekend.
Have fun at Homecoming! =)
Also, Spanish clubs dues are $5 to be paid before fall break.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Club de Español (Spanish Club!)
If you are interested in Spanish Club, please sign up tomorrow during first block when you pick clubs!
Dues are $5 and you can pay them starting tomorrow. You must pay me in person so I can mark your name off the list. If money is an issue, talk to me. We can figure it out.
If you love Spanish, please join. I promise it will be a blast!!! We already have several events in the works!
Dues are $5 and you can pay them starting tomorrow. You must pay me in person so I can mark your name off the list. If money is an issue, talk to me. We can figure it out.
If you love Spanish, please join. I promise it will be a blast!!! We already have several events in the works!
Friday Class Schedule
1st Block: 7:30-8:50
2nd Block: 8:55-10:15
3rd Block: 10:20-12:10
1st Lunch: 10:20-10:45
2nd Lunch: 11:05-11:30
3rd Lunch: 11:45-12:10
4th Block: 12:15-1:30
Pep Rally: 1:30-2:25
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Surveys from Quiz (Next Week Schedule Change)
Purple Day--thank you for being so honest in the quizzes.
I know they may seem silly, but this is my easiest way of getting feedback from you and seeing what YOU need. Plus, so much goes on class that I need time to process what you tell me. The survey lets me read it, take notes, go back, and see trends. I'm still learning. Your feedback matters to me. Its how I adjust. I showed me that even though I'm proud of the test scores, you guys need some more practice to feel comfortable. I would have kept moving on if no one had told me otherwise.
Here's the deal for the rest of this week and next week.
Next class will be devoted to the pizza project. Bring your pictures. I will tell you exactly how to do the writing aspect. I will show how to present the project.
I know some of you are worried about the speaking, don't be. We are all together in this. I can tell you from my own experiences that I'm shy and HATE public speaking. My teachers let me get away with it in Spanish 1. This made upper-level classes and college really hard for me at first. I'm not here to judge you on the pronunciation just yet. I want you to just get used to speaking in Spanish. I promise for the long-term goal, this is necessary. There isn't anyway around it.
If we need more time of the project, we will get some next week if EVERYONE is working and on task.
THEN, next week:
we will start presenting
we will review the alphabet
we will work with pronouns, ser, and adjectives. I want to review this pretty hard. Plan on Powerpoints, games, and activities. I am thinking even of doing something as simple as bingo to practice the vocab. We will also be using quizlet for the vocab.
We will work on sentence structure. These essays were to show me where we were starting. Now we are going to start working with the structure.
I will start working on questions. What the question words mean. How to respond to questions.
I want everyone to feel comfortable with ser and pronouns before we do anything else.
We will also touch on numbers, so we will be prepared for how to tell time. If you have trouble reading a clock that isn't digital, start practicing please. =)
For Bellringers, I may start talking about culture and showing some videos. Culture will start picking up with Dia de los Muertos in October. We do have a FUN cultural project planned to give you guys a break. We will make papel picado that you can keep. Papel picado is the cut out paper you see hanging in my room. A food day is coming up next month, too.
Thank you guys again. For those of you who said you really really feel lost. Let's set up some tutoring. I'm available before school, after school, or lunch. I want you to do well. So, let me know when you can meet and I will help you. It's my job.
One last thing. Just about me and where I am coming from. Most of my previous experience teaching to students is teaching Spanish 2 or working with college level students. So, breaking things down, is a little difficult for me. I forget how HARD and HOW MUCH Spanish 1 can be. So, please tell me like you did in the surveys. Just like anyone else, I respond to calm comments far better than I do to anger, frustration, giving up, or just ignoring me. So, next time you feel overwhelmed, pull me aside or write me a note and place it on my desk. I love your comments. I love seeing what you think will help you. I like knowing where we are. So, just remember those good attitudes. They make a difference. And please, let's start working more on the talking and loudness. There is A LOT, you all have told me that, so it makes more sense to listen and focus so I can get the information across and spend my time working with you instead of against you and having to address the talking in class. Let's be a team and does this together. I swear I'm on your side and adore you all. Keep working with me. Give me your best, and I will give you my all. We will make it through this year and you will be amazed to see how much you learn. I promise. ;)
Buenas noches, amigos!
I know they may seem silly, but this is my easiest way of getting feedback from you and seeing what YOU need. Plus, so much goes on class that I need time to process what you tell me. The survey lets me read it, take notes, go back, and see trends. I'm still learning. Your feedback matters to me. Its how I adjust. I showed me that even though I'm proud of the test scores, you guys need some more practice to feel comfortable. I would have kept moving on if no one had told me otherwise.
Here's the deal for the rest of this week and next week.
Next class will be devoted to the pizza project. Bring your pictures. I will tell you exactly how to do the writing aspect. I will show how to present the project.
I know some of you are worried about the speaking, don't be. We are all together in this. I can tell you from my own experiences that I'm shy and HATE public speaking. My teachers let me get away with it in Spanish 1. This made upper-level classes and college really hard for me at first. I'm not here to judge you on the pronunciation just yet. I want you to just get used to speaking in Spanish. I promise for the long-term goal, this is necessary. There isn't anyway around it.
If we need more time of the project, we will get some next week if EVERYONE is working and on task.
THEN, next week:
we will start presenting
we will review the alphabet
we will work with pronouns, ser, and adjectives. I want to review this pretty hard. Plan on Powerpoints, games, and activities. I am thinking even of doing something as simple as bingo to practice the vocab. We will also be using quizlet for the vocab.
We will work on sentence structure. These essays were to show me where we were starting. Now we are going to start working with the structure.
I will start working on questions. What the question words mean. How to respond to questions.
I want everyone to feel comfortable with ser and pronouns before we do anything else.
We will also touch on numbers, so we will be prepared for how to tell time. If you have trouble reading a clock that isn't digital, start practicing please. =)
For Bellringers, I may start talking about culture and showing some videos. Culture will start picking up with Dia de los Muertos in October. We do have a FUN cultural project planned to give you guys a break. We will make papel picado that you can keep. Papel picado is the cut out paper you see hanging in my room. A food day is coming up next month, too.
Thank you guys again. For those of you who said you really really feel lost. Let's set up some tutoring. I'm available before school, after school, or lunch. I want you to do well. So, let me know when you can meet and I will help you. It's my job.
One last thing. Just about me and where I am coming from. Most of my previous experience teaching to students is teaching Spanish 2 or working with college level students. So, breaking things down, is a little difficult for me. I forget how HARD and HOW MUCH Spanish 1 can be. So, please tell me like you did in the surveys. Just like anyone else, I respond to calm comments far better than I do to anger, frustration, giving up, or just ignoring me. So, next time you feel overwhelmed, pull me aside or write me a note and place it on my desk. I love your comments. I love seeing what you think will help you. I like knowing where we are. So, just remember those good attitudes. They make a difference. And please, let's start working more on the talking and loudness. There is A LOT, you all have told me that, so it makes more sense to listen and focus so I can get the information across and spend my time working with you instead of against you and having to address the talking in class. Let's be a team and does this together. I swear I'm on your side and adore you all. Keep working with me. Give me your best, and I will give you my all. We will make it through this year and you will be amazed to see how much you learn. I promise. ;)
Buenas noches, amigos!
FOR Club on Facebook
If you are interested in FOR Club and have a facebook account, you may join the group by searching
LOHS F.O.R. Friends of Rachel
Purple Quiz
I have graded the essays and the quiz scores can be found on Quia.
All purple day scores are entered in Infinite Campus. If you did not finish, or you did not submit correctly, it is recorded as a 0. I will tell you who you are in class so I can get that score from you. While on Infinite Campus, check for 0's. Several of you still owe me work. Friday is almost here.....nothing will be taken past Friday....
So far, I am happy! Soy feliz....
Not bad! Next time we know what to study for on the test!
The first time we do in ANYTHING in here:
Pronouns
Conjugations
Verbs
Full Sentences
Quizzes
Etc.
It will also be the hardest. I have high expectations for each of you because I know if we work hard, we can do it!
I know some of you thought it was unfair. But, if we started the tests like this, and did not have small quizzes, that to me would be more unfair because you wouldn't know what to expect in the future.
This is HARD material, but I am happy with the results. Yall should be too.
If I seem tough on you now, it is because when the pace picks up next month I need you to be ready. Small problems now will turn into HUGE problems in a few weeks. I don't want that.
I'm proud of you guys! Great job!
All purple day scores are entered in Infinite Campus. If you did not finish, or you did not submit correctly, it is recorded as a 0. I will tell you who you are in class so I can get that score from you. While on Infinite Campus, check for 0's. Several of you still owe me work. Friday is almost here.....nothing will be taken past Friday....
So far, I am happy! Soy feliz....
| Low Score | High Score | Mean | Median | # of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 (21%) | 201 (100%) | 160.839 (80%) | 169 (85%) | 62 |
Not bad! Next time we know what to study for on the test!
The first time we do in ANYTHING in here:
Pronouns
Conjugations
Verbs
Full Sentences
Quizzes
Etc.
It will also be the hardest. I have high expectations for each of you because I know if we work hard, we can do it!
I know some of you thought it was unfair. But, if we started the tests like this, and did not have small quizzes, that to me would be more unfair because you wouldn't know what to expect in the future.
This is HARD material, but I am happy with the results. Yall should be too.
If I seem tough on you now, it is because when the pace picks up next month I need you to be ready. Small problems now will turn into HUGE problems in a few weeks. I don't want that.
I'm proud of you guys! Great job!
Monday, September 20, 2010
QUIZ
Do not forget your quiz is tomorrow.
You may use verb boxes. If you do not bring, you cannot use them. No locker trips...just saying..
We will have a brief review and then take it in the library via quia. Bring username and password.
Study.
Info. posted below under La Prueba-Quiz
Bring magazines and pictures for pizza project.
Gold 1, thanks for being so wonderful today. I'm so glad we earned your food day back. =)
You may use verb boxes. If you do not bring, you cannot use them. No locker trips...just saying..
We will have a brief review and then take it in the library via quia. Bring username and password.
Study.
Info. posted below under La Prueba-Quiz
Bring magazines and pictures for pizza project.
Gold 1, thanks for being so wonderful today. I'm so glad we earned your food day back. =)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Class Pics
Class pics can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/kelly.rottman
From Sr. Jones:
The paintings are so awesome! I love them so much!!! Thank you very much for sharing them with me. It made me so happy to see the students painting in the style of Miró.
Un abrazo,
Zachary
From Sr. Jones:
The paintings are so awesome! I love them so much!!! Thank you very much for sharing them with me. It made me so happy to see the students painting in the style of Miró.
Un abrazo,
Zachary
Updated Grades
Grades are updated in Infinite Campus.
0's have been recorded for missing work. For those missing the Pronoun quiz, this may cause you to currently have a failing grade. Please check.
Please note, per syllabus, all missed work must be made up BEFORE or AFTER school, or during lunch. Please schedule in advance to ensure I am there.
Pronoun quizes will be an exception. You may make those up during independent work time when we work on our pizza projects.
HOWEVER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COME TO ME TO MAKE UP THE MISSED WORK.
Please do so by FRIDAY.
Questions may be e-mailed me to at kelly.rottman@mccracken.kyschools.us
Please tell me any concerns. On rare occasions, typos have been made, so please be aware that checking your grades is critical! Please contact me if there are any discrepancies.
NEW STUDENTS: please check Infinite Campus to ensure you have been exempted from work. You should not have 0's for assignments you were not here to take! Tell if there is a concern by Friday.
0's have been recorded for missing work. For those missing the Pronoun quiz, this may cause you to currently have a failing grade. Please check.
Please note, per syllabus, all missed work must be made up BEFORE or AFTER school, or during lunch. Please schedule in advance to ensure I am there.
Pronoun quizes will be an exception. You may make those up during independent work time when we work on our pizza projects.
HOWEVER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COME TO ME TO MAKE UP THE MISSED WORK.
Please do so by FRIDAY.
Questions may be e-mailed me to at kelly.rottman@mccracken.kyschools.us
Please tell me any concerns. On rare occasions, typos have been made, so please be aware that checking your grades is critical! Please contact me if there are any discrepancies.
NEW STUDENTS: please check Infinite Campus to ensure you have been exempted from work. You should not have 0's for assignments you were not here to take! Tell if there is a concern by Friday.
Important Information for the Week
If you do not have a quia account
If your quia account does not work
If you do not know your quia account...
please comment below with your name (spanish first, english last and BLOCK).
You must be able to use quia to access your quiz this week.
This is very important for people who are new to class. I am sorry you have joined us during a chaotic week, and I am working to meet with you all this week to see where you are and what we need to do to get you caught up. I need you to post so I can get your information into our online accounts.
MIDTERMS are due in less than 2 weeks. If you owe me work or a quiz for ANY reason. You must talk to me and have it completed by FRIDAY. This is very important if you did not pass or take the pronoun quiz.
On Infinite Campus...a 0 means you owe me something. A blank space means a couple things: your class did not have time to do that assignment or I have not put grades in it yet. Only worry about 0's.
Make Quizlet Account. See directions 3 posts down with the homework. "Tarea-ALL" Or see me after quiz or during pizza project time.
Our goals:
Our goals until Midterms are to take our ser quiz, finish showing all police videos, review all the material we have had so far, to finish our pizza projects and start presenting. We will also be learning:
time: how to ask for the time and answer with the correct time in Spanish
dates: days of the week, months, years, how to ask for the date, how to give the date, and how Spanish calendars are set up
age: how to give our age in Spanish, and how to ask for someone's age
Mi Vida Loca: getting through 1-4
After midterms we will review everything we have had and take our first 'real' test. The goals for October are:
finish presentations of pizza project
working with Sr. Jones
Mi Vida Loca and testing over the information
learning to say to like
learning 100 common verbs
learning conjugation of normal present tense verbs (ser is irregular--sorry guys! Ill explain!)
Making E-Harmony style dating videos (individual)
In October the pace will be PICKING UP. Be prepared.
I will start asking people to sign up for Spanish Club a week from Monday. Dues are $5. If money is an issue, see me privately to discuss. I do not want ANYONE to miss out on Spanish Club over $5. It isn't fair.
If you are interested in offices, see me. I will be meeting with assigned officers this week to start getting the logistics planned out. So if you are:
President: Oliver Fell and Mónica Muñoz
VP: Emma Simms
Plan on letting me know when we can meet this week. We need to get posters hung, sign up lists made, and discuss who we want to elect for Treasurer, Secretary, Reporter, and Social Chair.
If your quia account does not work
If you do not know your quia account...
please comment below with your name (spanish first, english last and BLOCK).
You must be able to use quia to access your quiz this week.
This is very important for people who are new to class. I am sorry you have joined us during a chaotic week, and I am working to meet with you all this week to see where you are and what we need to do to get you caught up. I need you to post so I can get your information into our online accounts.
MIDTERMS are due in less than 2 weeks. If you owe me work or a quiz for ANY reason. You must talk to me and have it completed by FRIDAY. This is very important if you did not pass or take the pronoun quiz.
On Infinite Campus...a 0 means you owe me something. A blank space means a couple things: your class did not have time to do that assignment or I have not put grades in it yet. Only worry about 0's.
Make Quizlet Account. See directions 3 posts down with the homework. "Tarea-ALL" Or see me after quiz or during pizza project time.
Our goals:
Our goals until Midterms are to take our ser quiz, finish showing all police videos, review all the material we have had so far, to finish our pizza projects and start presenting. We will also be learning:
time: how to ask for the time and answer with the correct time in Spanish
dates: days of the week, months, years, how to ask for the date, how to give the date, and how Spanish calendars are set up
age: how to give our age in Spanish, and how to ask for someone's age
Mi Vida Loca: getting through 1-4
After midterms we will review everything we have had and take our first 'real' test. The goals for October are:
finish presentations of pizza project
working with Sr. Jones
Mi Vida Loca and testing over the information
learning to say to like
learning 100 common verbs
learning conjugation of normal present tense verbs (ser is irregular--sorry guys! Ill explain!)
Making E-Harmony style dating videos (individual)
In October the pace will be PICKING UP. Be prepared.
I will start asking people to sign up for Spanish Club a week from Monday. Dues are $5. If money is an issue, see me privately to discuss. I do not want ANYONE to miss out on Spanish Club over $5. It isn't fair.
If you are interested in offices, see me. I will be meeting with assigned officers this week to start getting the logistics planned out. So if you are:
President: Oliver Fell and Mónica Muñoz
VP: Emma Simms
Plan on letting me know when we can meet this week. We need to get posters hung, sign up lists made, and discuss who we want to elect for Treasurer, Secretary, Reporter, and Social Chair.