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SPANISH 3 LIST OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
HANDWRITTEN: All assignments, except the final copy of Special Projects, are to be handwritten, not on computer. Special projects rough drafts should be hand written and turned in with final copy.
NOTE: Be aware that by the end of the semester you must read a short story in Spanish & write a review. Choose one now and be working on it all semester.
CULTURAL EVENT: Due any time before the end of the semester. Attend a Cultural Event sometime during this semester related to Latina culture. Write up a mini report in English, one paragraph, explaining the name of the event, where it was held, who sponsored it, what was presented, and your impressions of it. IDEAS: There are some sponsored by local art, music, or ethnic clubs, churches, and colleges. This could be a concert, poetry reading, art exhibit, dance presentation, celebration, festival, or film. See if your community holds an annual multicultural celebration. Dates to consider: National Hispanic Month is September 15 – October 15 due to the high number of Spanish-speaking countries that celebrate their independence day during that time period. March 31 is César Chávez birthday, a state holiday in AZ, CA, CO, MI, NM, TX, UT, WI. Contact your local community college: some show International Films with English subtitles, some college Spanish classes have activities open to the public, demonstrations or displays around Nov 1st or 2nd in honor of “ dia de los muertos,”OR May 5th in honor of “cinco de mayo” (the anniversary of the battle of Puebla).
FILM REVIEW: Watch a movie of Hispanic origin, in Spanish and then write a film review in Spanish. Write a short summary (1 paragraph) of the plot, an analysis (1 paragraph) explaining what message the movie was trying to present, and a review (1 paragraph) that either does or does not recommend the movie to others and the reason for your opinion. (due the week after each film viewing)
WEBSITE RESEARCH: Browse through the resources, links, and information contained in my Spanish resources website.
http://amelia.educatorpages.com
Report on your discoveries by expressing recommendations to a fellow Spanish student, referring to specific information, links, that may be helpful in learning Spanish or cultural awareness. This project will be in English, using the computer, emailed to the teacher
POEM
Write a poem in Spanish on any subject, any style. One page at least.
FAIRY TALE
Write a fairy tale or legend in Spanish. Begin with “Once upon a time…” (Había una vez…) Name the characters, include a reason for their names. Use descriptive adjectives so the reader can visualize the characters and setting. Exaggerate and embellish the events. Use the words always (siempre) and never (nunca). Include dialogue. Give the story a title that a six-year-old would enjoy. To conclude your story, ask yourself: Therefore what? Add a moral.
SHORT STORY
Read a short story in Spanish. As you read, create a personal Spanish/English vocabulary list of words that were new to you. (Note: List should be handwritten; a computer generated list is not acceptable. Scraps of wrinkled paper, note paper, and lined notebooks paper with folds are fine! This should be created AS you read. Write a review in Spanish which explains the message of the author and why you either do or do not recommend this short story to someone else.
ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER
Write an argumentative paper in Spanish. Choose an opinion on any subject and convince the reader of your views. Length: 2 pages
CULTURAL AWARENESS:
Read the children’s book, “Esperanza Rising.” Do research on the immigration problem. Present your findings.
BULLFIGHTING REPORT: Due: Write a report on bullfighting in Spain, based on newspaper accounts, readings, and films viewed in class. Length: 2 pages.
POEM Due:
Write a poem on any subject, any style. One page at least.
DOWNFALL OF THE MAYANS
Write a report on the reason for the downfall of the Mayan civilization.
NOVEL
ON-GOING END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL PROJECT: Read a Hispanic novel in Spanish. As you read, create a personal Spanish/English vocabulary list of words that were new to you. (See note above) Write a book report in Spanish which describes the setting, lists the characters and explain why you believe they are included in the novel. Include a general summary of the plot, share your favorite chapter and explain why it is your favorite. Analyze the message the author presents or purpose of the story. Conclude with a recommendation to either read or not read this novel.
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SPANISH 3
1st Semester Spanish 3 assignments
HANDWRITTEN: All assignments, except the final copy of Special Projects, are to be handwritten, not on computer. Special projects rough drafts should be hand written and turned in with final copy.
SPECIAL PROJECTS: Be aware that each month a special project is due. By the end of the semester you must read a short story in Spanish & write a review. Choose one now and be working on it all semester.
EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit can be earned by writing up a mini report in Spanish related to a Spanish-speaking country. Ideas: elaborating on the current reading & discussion assignment in the textbook, (an author, book, custom, tradition, geographical site, etc…) a current event (news) from a Spanish-speaking country. It does not have to be long, just show you have done some research, and practice expressing yourself in Spanish. Present it to the class. More ideas and information can be found by browsing through this class webpage.
CULTURAL AWARENESS: Read “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan (children’s book in English) sometime during the year. Write a report in English.
CULTURAL EVENT: Due any time before the end of the semester. Attend a Cultural Event sometime during this semester related to Latina culture. Write up a mini report in English, one paragraph, explaining the name of the event, where it was held, who sponsored it, what was presented, and your impressions of it. (see ideas in previous explanation)
FILM REVIEW: Watch a movie of Hispanic origin, in Spanish and then write a film review in Spanish. Write a short summary (1 paragraph) of the plot, an analysis (1 paragraph) explaining what message the movie was trying to present, and a review (1 paragraph) that either does or does not recommend the movie to others and the reason for your opinion. (usually due the week after each film viewing)
WEEK 1 Capitulo 1 Los Viajes pg. 1- 20
IN CLASS: website & textbook introduction
Spanish oral report: vacation summary
pg 16-20, Review this week the grammar lessons on the preterite form.
Conexiones supplement, pg 4 (importancia del español)
AT HOME:
WEBSITE RESEARCH: (see special projects for more information)
DUE: Special project: Internet Research
IN CLASS: pg. 1- 7 Cultura: Lugares de interes turistico
[Spain]
Choose one of the Actividades Comunicativas from pg. 7 to share with the class next time we meet.
AT HOME:
Complete pg 17 Exercise B Historieta Un Concierto
WEEK 2 Capitulo 1 Los Viajes pg. 21 – 43
DUE: Pg 17 Exercise B
pg 7 Actividades Comunicativas
IN CLASS: pg. 8-15 Conversacion: un vuelo anulado
[Spain]
Share your Actividad Comunicativa from pg 7
AT HOME:
Finish reviewing the grammar lessons this week on pg 16-20,
Complete one: A, B, C, or D from pg 20.
Choose one of the activities from pg. 13 to share with the class next time we meet.
SPECIAL PROJECT:
Write a poem in Spanish on any subject, any style. One page at least.
DUE: exercises from pg 16 - 20
Pg 13 Actividades Comunicativas
IN CLASS:
pg. 21-28 Periodismo: San Angel
[Mexico DF, Spain]
Share your Actividad Comunicativa from pg 13
Listen to music from Spain
AT HOME:
pg 35 - 43 Review this week the grammar lessons on the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions.
Complete pg 39 exercise D-Historieta es probable que nos llamen
Work on your poem if there is time.
WEEK 3 – Grammar Review pg 29- 43
DUE: pg 20 - A, B, C, or D
pg 39 exercise D
IN CLASS: Spanish oral report: vacation summary
pg. 29 - 34 El tiempo [The Caribbean]
AT HOME: Continue reviewing the grammar lessons on: pg 35 - 43.
Prepare pg. 34 activity E to present in class next time we meet
WEEK 4 Capitulo 1 Los Viajes pg. 44 - 47
DUE: exercises from pg 35 – 43
pg. 34 activity E
IN CLASS: pg. 44-47 Literatura -Al partir
[Cuban author]
Consider how you might say good bye to a place, land, home that you love because of a job transfer, an educational opportunity, etc….
Share your Actividad Comunicativa E from pg 34
Listen to Cuban music
AT HOME: Work on your special project, due next time we meet
Talk to your parents, look at your schedule and arrange to watch the movie.
DUE: SPECIAL PROJECT: A poem.
Results of discussion with parents about movie
IN CLASS: Share poems in class
AT HOME:
pg 47, Actividades Comunicativas, choose either activity A or B to share with the class next time we meet.
NEXT SPECIAL PROJECT: FILM REVIEW Watch a Hispanic movie. (see special projects for more information)
WEEK 5 Capitulo 1 Los Viajes, Después de Leer pg. 47 – 53
DUE: pg 47 activity A or B
IN CLASS:
Share your Actividad Comunicativa from pg 47
Read & review pg. 52 & 53
Conexiones supplement, pg 47, 48, 53, 65 la contaminación y la ecología
AT HOME:
pg 51, Actividades Comunicativas, choose either activity A or B or C to share with the class next time we meet.
DUE:
pg 51, Actividad Comunicativa, A or B or C
IN CLASS: Jorge Negrete HASTA QUE PERDIO JALISCO
AT HOME: Ponder & begin writing film review
WEEK 6 - complete Capitulo 1 & begin Capitulo 2 - pg. 54 - 57, 75 - 79
IN CLASS: Conclusion of Jorge Negrete HASTA QUE PERDIO JALISCO
AT HOME: FILM REVIEW: Write a film review in Spanish. Write a short summary (1 paragraph) of the plot, an analysis (1 paragraph) explaining what message the movie was trying to present, and a review (1 paragraph) that either does or does not recommend the movie to others and the reason for your opinion. (due the week after each film viewing)
IN CLASS: Lectura, Temprano y con Sol pg. 54 - 57
Conexiones supplement, pg 38 – imperfect vs. preterite examples
Conexiones supplement, pg 43 (Y2K – identify imperfect & preterite)
AT HOME: pg 75 - 79 Review this week the grammar lessons on the Imperfect (recurring past actions), the difference between the Imperfect and the Preterite.
Write out a short skit with dialogue, choose one scene from Actividades Comunicativas, A: pg. 57
WEEK 7 – Capitulo 2 Rutinas, Conversación, La estudiante extranjera, pg 66 – 79
DUE: Film Review (HASTA QUE PERDIO JALISCO)
Actividades Comunicativas, A pg. 57
IN CLASS: Capitulo 2 Rutinas, Cultura La vida diaria [Bolivia], pg 60 -65
Share your skit (see pg 57)
AT HOME: continue reviewing the grammar lessons on: pg 75 - 79.
Choose from Activitidades Comunicativas A, B, C or D on pg. 65 to share with the class next time we meet
DUE: grammar exercises from: pg 75 - 79.
Activitidades Comunicativas A, B, C or D on pg. 65
IN CLASS:
Capítulo 2, Conversación, La estudiante extranjera, pg 66 - 74
Share your Actividad Comunicativa from pg 65
AT HOME:
Actividades Comunicativas A, B, or C on pg. 74 to share with the class next time we meet.
WEEK 8 – Capitulo 2 Rutinas, Conversación, La estudiante extranjera, 80 – 91
DUE: Actividad Comunicativa A, B, or C on pg. 74
IN CLASS: Periodismo-El voto para los jovenes pg 80 – 91
Share your Actividad Comunicativa from pg 74
AT HOME:
pgs 88 - 91 Review this week the grammar lessons on the Subjunctive when expressing doubt, advice, emotion
DUE: grammar work
IN CLASS: Read fairytales
NEXT SPECIAL PROJECT Write a fairy tale or legend. Begin with “Once upon a time…” (Había una vez…) Name the characters, include a reason for their names. Use descriptive adjectives so the reader knows what they look like. Exaggerate and embellish the events. Use the words always (siempre) and never (nunca). Include dialogue. Give the story a title that a six-year-old would enjoy. To conclude your story, ask yourself: Therefore what? Add a moral.
AT HOME: Review pg 80-91 Actividades comunicativas-choose A or B on pg 87.
Continue reviewing the grammar lessons of the subjunctive on pgs 88 - 91
WEEK 9 – Capitulo 2 Rutinas, Literatura, Sueños, pg 92 – 102
DUE: Actividad Comunicativa A or B from pg 87
grammar exercises of the subjunctive from pgs 88 - 91
IN CLASS: Literatura-Suenos pg 92 - 95
AT HOME:
Actividades comunicativas, C, on pg 95
DUE:
Actividades comunicativas on pg 95 C
IN CLASS: Como agua para chocolate, pg 96 – 102
AT HOME: Comprension pg 101, Choose A or B in Actividades comunicativas on pg 101
WEEK 10 - Capitulo 3 Pasatiempos, pg 103 – 119
DUE: comprension on pg 101, Actividades comunicativas: A or B
IN CLASS: Capítulo 3 Pasatiempos pg 102 – 111
AT HOME: Actividades comunicativas pg 110, A or B to share in class
DUE: Actividad Comunicativa on pg. 110, either A or B
IN CLASS:
Escenas de la Vida pg. 112-119
AT HOME:
Comprension pg. 114, answer in Spanish to indicate your understanding. Do not need to use full sentences.
Actividades Comunicativas: A or C from pg. 114.
Actividades Comunicativas: A from pg. 119.
pg 120 - 128, Review this week the grammar lessons on verbs that use an indirect object pronoun, expressing what you like or need (gustar, faltar), the use of Ser or Estar
WEEK 11 – Capitulo 3 Pasatiempos, El wind surf pg 120 - 133
DUE:
Comprension pg. 114 Actividad Comunicativa, A or C, pg. 114.
Actividad Comunicativa: A, pg. 119.
IN CLASS:
pg 129-139 Periodismo: El wind surf
AT HOME:
Comprension pg. 133 Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 133.
continue reviewing the grammar lessons on pg 120 - 128
DUE: grammar exercises from pg 120 – 128
Comprension pg. 133 Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 133.
IN CLASS: pg 140 - 144 Literatura: El Tango
Conexiones supplement, pg 205 El tango
Listen to tango music.
AT HOME: Comprension pg. 144 Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 144.
pg 134 - 139, Review the grammar lessons on expressing duration of time (Hace & Hacia), having just done something (Acabar de), the Imperfect Subjunctive ( -ara, -iera)
WEEK 12 – Capitulo 3 Pasatiempos, Literatura, pg 145 - 156
DUE:
Comprension pg. 144 Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 144.
IN CLASS:
Read fairytales in Spanish
AT HOME:
Continue reviewing the grammar lessons on pg 134 - 139
Work on fairy tale
DUE: grammar work from pg 134 – 139
IN CLASS: Read fairytales in Spanish
AT HOME:
pg 163-171, Review this week the grammar lessons on the future tense, the conditional tense, direct & indirect objects
Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 162.
Work on fairytale.
Week 13 – Capitulo 4 – Pasajes, Escenas de la vida, La boda, pg 172 -177
DUE:
Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 162.
IN CLASS:
pg. 172 – 177 Periodismo, La boda y el nacimiento
Comprension pg. 175
AT HOME:
Complete final draft of your fairytale
Review grammar lessons on pg 163-171.
DUE: SPECIAL PROJECT: Fairytale
Comprension pg. 175
Grammar lessons on pg 163-171.
IN CLASS:
Students share fairytales
AT HOME:
Read & analyze a short story in Spanish by a Latin author (special project)
Enjoy time with your family!
WEEK 14 – pg 178-189 Captitulo 4, Pasajes, Anuncios Sociales
DUE:
Nada nada, limonada.
IN CLASS:
Spanish oral report: vacation summary
pg 178 – 182 Anuncios sociales
AT HOME:
Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 193.
pg 183-189 Review this week the grammar lessons on use of the Subjunctive after conjunctions.
DUE:
Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 193.
grammar work from pg 183 - 189
IN CLASS:
Conexiones supplement, pg 88,98 Derechos Humanos
Conexiones supplement, pg 247 Los gitanos
Movie: Pedro Infante in Gitana Tenía Que Ser
AT HOME:
Work short story (special project)
WEEK 15 – pg 190-208 Captitulo 4, Pasajes, Estructura, pg 190 - 208
IN CLASS:
pg 190 – 199 – Estructura
Study of “La Bamba”
Movie: conclusion to Pedro Infante in Gitana Tenía Que Ser
AT HOME:
pg. 199 Actividades Comunicativas: A, pg. 199.
Work short story (special project)
Write a Film Review
DUE:
pg. 199 Actividades Comunicativas: A, pg. 199.
IN CLASS:
pg 200 – Vistas de Argentina, Captitulo 5, Sucesos y Acontecimientos
pg 202 – 208 Cultura, Acontecimientos históricos
AT HOME:
Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 208. If you choose the cartography, label in Spanish.
Work short story (special project) & film review
WEEK 16 - Captitulo 5, Sucesos y Acontecimientos, Conversación, pg. 209 - 215
DUE: Film Review: Gitana Tenia Que Ser
Actividades Comunicativas: Choose one from pg. 208.
IN CLASS:
pg 209 – 215 Conversación, Un crimen
AT HOME:
Work on short story (special project)
SPECIAL PROJECT DUE:
SHORT STORY (see special projects for more information)
IN CLASS:
Share short story analysis.
AT HOME:
Enjoy time with your family!
NEXT SPECIAL PROJECT: Write an argumentative paper. (see special projects for more information)
END OF SEMESTER!