Spanish 3/4:
Retold the story as a class. If you were gone you need to do this with me for your part.
Homework (100 points) read the first chapter and circle any words you don't understand (even if you had to look them up).
Spanish 2:
Notes on accentuation/syllables/tildes.
What is Accentuation?
The part of the word that is the loudest. The “stress” or “accent” falls on that syllable. This happens in English all the time. Often, the stress in English falls on the first syllable of a word.
TELephone, CANdle, Baby, CATegory, ADequate, COMfortable, ELephant, APple
Sometimes the stress falls on the middle syllable:
comPUter, reUNion, hippoPOTamus, inSTINCive, anthroPOLogy
The stress doesn’t fall on the last syllable very often in English:
enDOW, reMAIN, reBOOT, reVIEW, acQUIRE
The Spanish Syllable
Syllable is formed by combining a consonant or consonant cluster with a vowel or dipthong.
ba, pi, chu, que, mo, ño, ra, ru le, te, mi
Consonant pairs (clusters) like pr, pl, br, bl, fr, fl, tr, dr, cr, cl, gr, and gl stick together and begin a single syllable.
Primo= pri mo, broma= bro ma, clavo= cla vo, gripe= gri pe, fruta= fru ta, extremo= ex tre mo, trigo= tri go, progreso= pro gre so
If the vowel or diphthong is followed by two consonants other than the clusters mentioned above, the first consonant will stick with the first syllable, and the second will latch on to the second.
Pasta=pas ta, diente=dien te, presto= pres to, triste= tris te, trampa= tram pa, estrógeno= es tro ge no (s and t separate and t and r together)
If a vowel sound begins a word, it is usually considered a syllable by itself if followed by a single consonant, a cluster, or a consonant sound such as ch or ll:
Amigo= a mi go, achicar= a chi car, allende= a llen de, hugo= hu go, jugo= ju go
One-syylable words, the syllable may end in a consonant:
Dan, sin, mis, pez, mil, sol
Spanish Diphthongs:
A diphthong is two vowels together, like in “soil.” The following diphthongs in Spanish count as one syllable (unless you see a tilde written over one of them…more on those later): ia, ai, ei, ue, ie, io, oi, iu, ua, and au.
This means that pue, cie, fei, pia, troi, and so on count as one syllable. To make this simple, most diphthongs are treated as if they were a single vowel, not two different vowels. (we’ll get more on this later)
Puente= puen te, cielo= cie lo, afeitar= a fei tar, farmacia= far ma cia,
ausente=au sen te
THE NATURAL RULE
In Spanish, when the stress of the word is falling where it is naturally supposed to be, there is no need to write a tilde. It’s only when the rules are broken that tildes need to be written. So, here are the rules.
Rule Number One:
The stress in every Spanish word that ends in the following letters falls on the second to the last syllable.
1. Any vowel (or one syllable diphthong)
2. The letters n or s.
SApo, CArro, eSTAba, eSTAban, eleFANte, Mucho, comPRENdo, HAblo, HAblas, HAblan, presiDENte, mexiCAno, intereSANtes.
In these examples the stress always falls on the second to the last syllable. Because the rules are being followed in these examples, you won’t write any tildes.
Rule Number Two:
If the word ends in a consonant other than-n or –s, the stress always falls on the last syllable. In the following example, no tildes are written because everything of this rule.
HablAR, beBER, conduCIR, endenDER, cominiDAD, ciuDAD, relOJ, mantel
Here are the exceptions to the rules:
Every time the pronunciation of a particular word doesn’t not follow Rules 1 or 2, a tilde will be written to show that the rules have been broken and that we need to change how we pronounce the word.
YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE WORD TO DO THIS CORRECTLY
The Spanish word for number is numero. The word ends in a vowel so it should be pronounced “noo MEH roh,” with the stress falling on the second to the last syllable. However, this isn’t the correct pronunciation. Once you know that is is pronounced “NOO meh roh,” with the stress on ta syllable other thatn the one on which it is supposed to fall. So, to indicate that the rules have been broken, a tilde must be written over the u. Thus, the word is written as número.
Back to the Diphthongs
Not all diphthongs are the same. The reason why is because the “I” and the “u” are considered weak vowels and the “o” “a” and “e” are considered strong. Any combination of vowels that consists of a weak + weak (iu, ui) or a weak + strong (au, ei, and so on) will form a one syllable diphthong.
On the other hand, when both vowels are strong (oa, ea, eo, and so on) the must be dealt with as tw separate syllables: ae= “ah eh” oe = “oh eh” eo= “eh oh” oa = “oh ah”
When we want a diphthong that consists of two weak vowels of of one weak and one strong vowel to form a on syllable diphthong (which is what they naturally do), then we must write a tilde on tone of them to prevent this from happening. Usually it’s the first vowel that gets the tilde.
Examples
1. The last name García = Gahr SEE ah. Without the tilde over the “i” this persons name would have only two syllables: GAHR syah
2. María = Mah REE ah, It would sound like MAH rya without t hey tilde.
3. Cortesía
4. Baúl
Remember that two strong vowels will be separated naturally into two distinct syllable.
Maestro= mah EH stroh, poema= poh EH mah, paella=pah EH yah,
Spanish Terms:
Graves= words that are stressed on the second to last syllable (Perro)
Agudas=words stressed on the last syllable (carton)
Estrújulas= words that are stressed on the third to last syllable (plástico)
Sobresestrújulas= words that are stressed on the first syllable of four syllable words. (cómpamelo)
Finally, a tilde sometimes is written to distinguish between two words, but it doesn’t change the pronunciation:
si, sí, tu, tú, el, él, de, dé, se, sé
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
el 26 de mayo
Spanish 3/4:
Finished sharing the verbs from chapter one as a class. Each student presented their section in front of the class and explained why they came up with the answer they did. If you were gone you need to do this activity with me.
We then practiced speaking with a partner retelling the assigned section to a partner. We will present this in class tomorrow.
Spanish 2:
Vocab Quiz...vale 60 puntos....(worth 60 points) MAKE THIS UP WITHIN TWO DAYS.
Homework was to take each verb from our chapter and put it into the command form and add a vocab word (if possible) to make a command.
Example
1. Recoger= recoge la lata.
Remember the hacer, poner, and decir are irregular and their commands are: haz, pon, and di.
You need to do this assignment as well if you were gone.
Finished sharing the verbs from chapter one as a class. Each student presented their section in front of the class and explained why they came up with the answer they did. If you were gone you need to do this activity with me.
We then practiced speaking with a partner retelling the assigned section to a partner. We will present this in class tomorrow.
Spanish 2:
Vocab Quiz...vale 60 puntos....(worth 60 points) MAKE THIS UP WITHIN TWO DAYS.
Homework was to take each verb from our chapter and put it into the command form and add a vocab word (if possible) to make a command.
Example
1. Recoger= recoge la lata.
Remember the hacer, poner, and decir are irregular and their commands are: haz, pon, and di.
You need to do this assignment as well if you were gone.
el 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 de mayo
Spanish 3/4:
Finished the Test.
During these days we have been focusing on activities revolving around the two units we are doing simultaneously: la catrina and the reflexive verb unit.
Reflexive verbs: We have been working with antes de and después de, all the reflexive verbs revolving around a daily routine. We have being using present, preterit, imperfect, and future tenses. Most of the activities have been speaking related.
La Catrina, La Novela: We have done an introduction(listening activity and quiz) for the novel. We then identified all the verbs on the first page of the novel, as a class. We used our endings packet and dictionaries to help us tranlate every verb. Then everyone was assigned a section of the first chapter to do this same thing on their own due May 22. We then made a story board for each section and practiced the retell with a partner a couple of times. (this will be done in class on Wednesday May 27)
Spanish 2:
During this time we presented the skits for unit 12th and took the test. (8, 11, 12 of May).
Then we have had a series of challenges revolving around the new vocabulary and structures for unit 13. We got two list, made flashcards, and did various activities to learn these structures and words. We brought in items from home to make a class set. If you were gone any of these days you need to make sure you get the lists and the flashcards done and study, use, and learn all the words. (there are 60 on the flashcard list) The other list is other animals.
We also did a variety of activities learning the tú command form and using them with D.O.P.'s.
Review: To make a affirmative command talking to someone you know well and are on a first name basis, simply use the 3rd person present tense conjugation (or he, she, it ending). The 80% rule allows you to just drop the "r" off the infinitive of the verb. The only exceptions are identified irregular verbs, ir verbs, and stem change verbs.
Finished the Test.
During these days we have been focusing on activities revolving around the two units we are doing simultaneously: la catrina and the reflexive verb unit.
Reflexive verbs: We have been working with antes de and después de, all the reflexive verbs revolving around a daily routine. We have being using present, preterit, imperfect, and future tenses. Most of the activities have been speaking related.
La Catrina, La Novela: We have done an introduction(listening activity and quiz) for the novel. We then identified all the verbs on the first page of the novel, as a class. We used our endings packet and dictionaries to help us tranlate every verb. Then everyone was assigned a section of the first chapter to do this same thing on their own due May 22. We then made a story board for each section and practiced the retell with a partner a couple of times. (this will be done in class on Wednesday May 27)
Spanish 2:
During this time we presented the skits for unit 12th and took the test. (8, 11, 12 of May).
Then we have had a series of challenges revolving around the new vocabulary and structures for unit 13. We got two list, made flashcards, and did various activities to learn these structures and words. We brought in items from home to make a class set. If you were gone any of these days you need to make sure you get the lists and the flashcards done and study, use, and learn all the words. (there are 60 on the flashcard list) The other list is other animals.
We also did a variety of activities learning the tú command form and using them with D.O.P.'s.
Review: To make a affirmative command talking to someone you know well and are on a first name basis, simply use the 3rd person present tense conjugation (or he, she, it ending). The 80% rule allows you to just drop the "r" off the infinitive of the verb. The only exceptions are identified irregular verbs, ir verbs, and stem change verbs.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
el 7 de mayo
Spanish 3/4:
Speaking and Listening sections of the test.
Spanish2:
Last day to finish up the scripts, get them marked, and practice them. We will present them tomorrow and Monday.
Speaking and Listening sections of the test.
Spanish2:
Last day to finish up the scripts, get them marked, and practice them. We will present them tomorrow and Monday.
Monday, May 4, 2009
el cinco de mayo
Spanish 3/4:
Played Hollywood Squares with the review packet as well as other things revolving around the content of the unit.
Test will be held tomorrow.
Pick up your 4th quarter progress report. Any D's and F's need to be signed and returned to me. If you have any questions, please schedule a time to come and see me.
Spanish 2:
Got the rubric and used it to correct the scripts that were written.
Worked on the packet.
Skits and videos will be done on Friday, May 8th.
Pick up your 4th quarter progress report. Any D's and F's need to be signed and returned to me. If you have any questions, please schedule a time to come and see me.
Played Hollywood Squares with the review packet as well as other things revolving around the content of the unit.
Test will be held tomorrow.
Pick up your 4th quarter progress report. Any D's and F's need to be signed and returned to me. If you have any questions, please schedule a time to come and see me.
Spanish 2:
Got the rubric and used it to correct the scripts that were written.
Worked on the packet.
Skits and videos will be done on Friday, May 8th.
Pick up your 4th quarter progress report. Any D's and F's need to be signed and returned to me. If you have any questions, please schedule a time to come and see me.
el 4 de mayo
Spanish 3/4:
Correct the errors quiz #3.
Reviewed for test. Was going to be tomorrow, will be on Wednesday. We will have a challenge tomorrow to review for the test.
If you were gone, take the quiz.
Spanish 2:
Finished scripts. Hand in tomorrow after class.
Got the "take home" packet to review for upcoming test.
If you were gone you need to coordinate with your group to see what you missed and then get a packet. Due date will be given later on that packet.
Correct the errors quiz #3.
Reviewed for test. Was going to be tomorrow, will be on Wednesday. We will have a challenge tomorrow to review for the test.
If you were gone, take the quiz.
Spanish 2:
Finished scripts. Hand in tomorrow after class.
Got the "take home" packet to review for upcoming test.
If you were gone you need to coordinate with your group to see what you missed and then get a packet. Due date will be given later on that packet.
el primero de mayo
Spanish 3/4:
Sub:
Played Spanish Scrabble. If you were gone do something Spanish related to make it up.
Spanish 2:
Worked on the scripts in exam groups. You will have Monday to finish and then Tuesday you will get the scoring rubric.
If you were gone you will need to write a mini script of you own or else you will not receive credit for writing any of the script. (this is a test grade)
Sub:
Played Spanish Scrabble. If you were gone do something Spanish related to make it up.
Spanish 2:
Worked on the scripts in exam groups. You will have Monday to finish and then Tuesday you will get the scoring rubric.
If you were gone you will need to write a mini script of you own or else you will not receive credit for writing any of the script. (this is a test grade)
el 30 de abril
Spanish 3/4:
Coffee House Reading.
Presented Poems and turned in final draft with packets.
Spanish 2:
Completed a dialogue of a restaurant scene orally with two different groups.
Get the sheet and translate to make it up.
Began writing scripts for skit or video in you exam groups.
Coffee House Reading.
Presented Poems and turned in final draft with packets.
Spanish 2:
Completed a dialogue of a restaurant scene orally with two different groups.
Get the sheet and translate to make it up.
Began writing scripts for skit or video in you exam groups.
el 28 de abril
Spanish 3/4:
Final Draft of Poems Completed and Turned in.
Spanish 2:
Translated a restaurant scene from English to Spanish. Handed in.
Handed in the written dialogue and the Mexican Restaurant story.
Final Draft of Poems Completed and Turned in.
Spanish 2:
Translated a restaurant scene from English to Spanish. Handed in.
Handed in the written dialogue and the Mexican Restaurant story.
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