el 17 de diciembre

Spanish II:

1. Class discussion on homework. Discussed history and process of an actual bullfight. Formed basic opinions of being for or against.
2. We discussed traditions for Christmas and learned that some people of weird traditions, and we realized as a class that until the tradition was explained fully, we had trouble understanding why it was done. For example: One student said that they ate meatloaf every Christmas. When the rest of the world eats ham or turkey, meatloaf is a "weird" or "different" tradition. It wasn't like we couldn't accept it, but it seemed strange. Once this student explained that this tradition began in the time around the great depression and world wars where money was scarce, and they couldn't afford anything fancy so they had meatloaf, we were able to not only understand it, but embrace it as something "cool." We then compared this to bullfighting. We need to understand the tradition behind it before we judge it. It is important to step outside of your own perspective and try to see through others eyes. As you learn this skill, then you will not only be more tolerant of others differences, but you will understand yourself better as well.
3. We watched the first part of the bullfighting video that had to do with the history and preparation of the bulls for the fight. It was accompanied by a study guide.

If you were gone you have to write about a unique (different from the majority) tradition your family has and tell why it would seem different to others, then explain why your family does that tradition. Do this on the blue homework makeup sheet on the note section. Then you need to get a study guide and schedule a time to watch the first part of the bull fighting video.

Spanish III:

1. Got with a partner and I put up pictures from a story and you guys just spoke Spanish, telling your own story using the pictures and adding details of your own.

2. We watched and sang two versions of "Burrito Sabanero" for old times sake.

3. We then listen to my new favorite Mexican band called Chetes. We listened to "Querer" and "Regresa" Don't forget your homework to continue listening to your song in preparation to present it sometime after the break.

If you were gone you need to come in and make up the speaking assignment with me. Schedule on the calendar.