Introduction to course; review of material studied last semester; meet your classmates.

Capítulo 8, Act. 1-6 an introduction to Costa Rica; the impact of religion on everyday use of words in the Spanish-language; discuss food; learn about place settings. You will recite a special poem.

All page references refer to the textbook, unless otherwise noted as workbook or lab activities.

Do all homework in the order it is assigned and when it is assigned. This is very important. Learning a language is a process. Study, then write, then check, then review any incorrect answers. Check in ANOTHER COLORED INK. Answers are on Blackboard Vista. You may want to make notes to yourself in the margin to use when studying for quizzes and exams. Be consistent with your studying and do not get behind. This will help you to acquire the language quickly and with accuracy as well as making the course more enjoyable for you.

The assignment written below is to be done prior to class on Friday, Jan. 16th.

MINI-QUIZ #1 = preterit forms of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, plus ir, ser, dar and hacer (see pp. 157-158 to review) For practice, click on this optional web activity: Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit)
Estudiar: La comida pp. 216-217
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1-4 (Although Workbook activities are not handed in until the end of each chapter, it is imperative to do them when assigned.  Check each activity after doing it - answers are in the separate Answer Key on Blackboard Vista. Check in ANOTHER COLORED INK.)

Opcional WWW: Click on the different topics to obtain additional practice. You may do the Web or CD-ROM activities prior to doing your workbook activities or after doing them. These activities provide immediate feedback and correction. They will help prepare you well for the next class period and help to improve the accuracy of your class participation. They are also an excellent source of activities to use to practice prior to exams and quizzes. FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Imágenes Web Site and the CD-ROM, click here. Remember that to learn Spanish well, it is best to study everyday and even a couple of times a day vs. cramming prior to an exam.

To practice la comida, access Flashcards and for more practice do the Vocabulario esencial I in ACE the Test.
Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Note this website is for the book ¡Claro que sí! which contains the first 12 chapters of your textbook Imágenes.

BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th AT 4:00.

Capítulo 8, Act. 7-13 + a poem: order a meal; express likes and dislikes; use verbs like gustar; avoid redundancies.

Remember to do all homework in the order it is assigned. It is best to study and then do the workbook - do not do the workbook with the textbook open.

MINI-QUIZ #2 = irregular preterit: tener, decir, estar, poder, poner, querer, venir, saber, traer, traducir on p. 191 AND leer, creer, oír, construir p. 192 - For practice, click on this optional web activity: Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit) and Chapter 7 (only the activities on the preterit)
Estudiar: Expressing Likes, Dislikes, and Opinions: Verbs like gustar pp. 219-220
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 5-6
Estudiar: Avoiding Redundancies: Combining Direct- and Indirect-Object Pronouns p. 221-222
Escribir: Act. 12 p. 222 libro de texto para entregar

Opcional: When doing the following activities, remember that in order to write accents online, you must click on the appropriate accented letter. NOTE: Some students do these activities prior to doing the workbook on the same topic, others do them after doing the workbook as a review.

To practice food, access Flashcards and for more practice on food and to practice verbs like gustar and avoiding redundancy, do the corresonding activities in Gramática para la cominicación I in ACE the Test.

Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th AT 4:00.

Cap. 8, Act. 14-18: avoid redundancies; using ya and todavía

MINI-QUIZ #3 = stem-changing verbs ending in -ar and -er as well as the -ir stem-changers that change in the preterit (NOTE:  only -ir stems have a change in the preterit) p. 192 point #3. For practice, click on this optional web activity: Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit) and Chapter 7 (only the activities on the preterit)
Estudiar: Review Avoiding Redundancies pp. 221-222
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 7-9; Act. 14 pp. 223 libro de texto (please write out the two conversations and don't just number the blanks) para entregar
Estudiar: Using ya and todavía p. 224
Escribir:Libro de ejercicios Act. 10-11
Opcional:  To practice verbs like gustar, avoiding redundancy, and ya vs. todavía do the Gramática para la cominicación I, do the ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th AT 4:00.

Cap. 8,Act. 19-31 (not 23): discuss sports; learn about the importance of certain sports in specific areas in the Spanish-speaking world. Note: bull fighting is not a sport; find relationships between words and sentences; the importance of soccer.

MINI-QUIZ #4 = preterit forms of all verbs pp. 157-158 and pp. 191-192. For practice, click on this optional web activity: Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit) and Chapter 7 (only the activities on the preterit)
Repasar: Review grammar pp. 219-220, 221-222, 224
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 12
Estudiar: Los artículos deportivos p. 229
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 13-14
Leer:  Estrategia de lectura, Finding References, Part II p. 226 (It is important to read this well prior to reading.)
Escribir:  Act. 19 p. 226 (do before reading - answers are not based on the reading, this activity is to "get you ready to read") para entregar
Escribir: Act. 20 Parte A p. 227 (do before reading, answers are not based on the reading) para entregar. Do not do Parte B.
Leer:  El fútbol y yo p. 227
Escribir:  Act. 21 - 22 (although Part B is written to be a paired activity - answer giving your own opinions) p. 227-228 para entregar

NOTE: In February you will be assigned to view the movie La historia oficial (The Official Story). There will be one showing on campus - Time and place to be announced. It can also be viewed individually in the Language Lab (one copy) or in the Media Center (multiple copies) in O'Neill. It is also available from Netflix and can be streamed. The assignment related to the movie is due on February 24th. See assignments on Feb. 12th and Feb. 15th (you should not do these assignments nor view the movie until Feb. 15th at the earliest - this is just to warn you so that you can plan ahead).

Opcional: To practice sports vocabulary, access Flashcards and for more practice on sports vocabulary do Vocabulario esencial II in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th AT 4:00

Cap. 8, Act. 32-39: describe in the past; learn about children's fantasies and common beliefs (e.g. the boogie man, the tooth fairy, and the stork); learn about Christmas customs 

MINI-QUIZ #5 = preterit forms of all verbs pp. 157-158 and pp. 191-192. For practice, click on this optional web activity: Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit) and Chapter 7 (only the activities on the preterit)
Repasar: Indicating Time and Age in the Past p. 207
Estudiar:  Describing in the Past: The Imperfect pp. 232-233
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 15-17
Escuchar:  Manual de laboratorio para entregar la próxima clase (The lab activities are located after the workbook chapters in the Student Activities Manual. To do the activities you can listen to the recordings on Blackboard Vista or in the Language Lab. Check all answers in ANOTHER COLORED INK. The answers will appear on Blackboard Vista and are available in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons.)
Opcional: To practice formation of the imperfect, access Flashcards and to practice indicating time and age in the past and past description, do Gramática para la comunicación II and De todo un poco in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th AT 4:00.

Cap. 8,Act. 40-41 (done orally): QUIZ CAP. 8.

Estudiar:  Repasar todo el capítulo 8 para la prueba (NOTE: you will not need to distinguish between when to use the preterit or the imperfect on this quiz)
Escribir:  Terminar todas las actividades en el Libro de ejercicios Capítulo 8 para entregar (Remember that all activities must be done to receive credit, if any activity is left blank you will be given NO credit for the workbook. You also must check in ANOTHER COLORED INK and answers are available on Blackboard Vista. Follow this procedure for all workbook chapters this semester.)
Escuchar:  Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 8 para entregar (The lab activities are located after the workbook chapters in the Student Activities Manual. To do the activities you can listen to the recordings on Blackboard Vista or in the Language Lab. Check all answers in ANOTHER COLORED INK. The answers will appear on Blackboard Vista and are available in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons. Follow this procedure for all lab chapters this semester.)
Opcional: Entire web site for Chapter 8 and activities on the CD-ROM.

Flashcards
Ace the Test

Optional: To learn more about Latin American and Mediterranean food, Costa Rica, and to read about sports on ESPN in Spanish, see the cultural Web links.
Credito extra: Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts entitled Luis Melendez: Master of the Spanish Still Life - Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - Sunday, May 9, 2010.

BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 9th AT 4:00.

2/5

Cap. 9, Act. 1-8: explain medical problems; learn about Colombia and the Catedral de Sal

Estudiar:  La salud p. 245 and Los medicamentos y otras palabras relacionadas p. 247
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 1-2
Leer: Estrategia: Avoiding Redundancies p. 228
Escribir: Composición #1 - Act. 23 parts A, B, and C p. 228 para entregar (Note: your rough draft MUST be hand written. Final drafts must be DOUBLE SPACED AND TYPED. For instructions on how to type in Spanish, click here. Remember that you are not to use online translators nor should you obtain help from tutors or friends. Your instructor would be glad to answer any questions you may have and will look over a rough draft with you if you wish. Getting outside help on a composition or using an online translator will be considered a violation of the BC Academic Integrity Policy.)

NOTE: You will be assigned to view the movie La historia oficial (The Official Story). There will be one showing on campus - Time and place to be announced. It can also be viewed individually in the Language Lab (one copy) or in the Media Center (multiple copies) in O'Neill. It is also available from Netflix and can be streamed. The assignment related to the movie is due on February 24th. See assignments on Feb. 12th and Feb. 15th (you should not do these assignments nor view the movie until Feb. 15th at the earliest - this is just to warn you so that you can plan ahead). Note that

Opcional: To practice health-related vocabulary, access Flashcards and for more practice do the Vocabulario esencial I in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Act. 9-13: give medical advice; narrate and describe in the past; learn about herbal medicines and 24 hour pharmacies.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO DO THE HOMEWORK FOR THIS CLASS. PLEASE COME TO CLASS VERY WELL PREPARED TODAY.

Repasar:  La salud p. 245 and Los medicamentos y otras palabras relacionadas p. 247
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 3
Estudiar: Narrating and Describing in the Past (Part I): The Preterit and the Imperfect pp. 248-250 It is advisable to spend time studying these concepts.
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 4 (Take time to really read and think about Parte A before doing Parte B); then do Act. 5
Opcional: To practice health-related vocabulary, access Flashcards and to practice past narration using the preterit and imperfect do Gramática para la comunucación in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Act. 14-18 and Act. 23: narrate in the past; preview reading p. 256

Estudiar: Review Narrating and Describing in the Past (Part 1) pp. 248-250; Narrating and Describing in the Past (Part II): Time expressions (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, especially the examples at the bottom of the page)
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 7-10; Act. 18 p. 254 para entregar
NOTE: You will be assigned to view the movie La historia oficial (The Official Story). There will be one showing on campus - Time and place to be announced. It can also be viewed individually in the Language Lab (one copy) or in the Media Center (multiple copies) in O'Neill. It is also available from Netflix and can be streamed. The assignment related to the movie is due on February 24th. See assignment on February 12th (you should not do this assignment nor view the movie until Feb. 15th at the earliest - this is just to warn you so that you can plan ahead).

Opcional: To practice narration and description in the past using pretertit and imperfect as well as time expressions, do Gramática para la comunucación in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Act. 19-22 and 24-26: narrate in the past; read and discuss a short story - discuss how the story shows attitudes of men and women; examine the use of preterit and imperfect to tell a story.

Estudiar:  Review Narration and Description in the Past (Parts I and II) pp. 248-250 and 253
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios 11-13
Leer:  Estrategia de lectura,  Approaching Literature p. 256; Tragedia p. 257
Escribir: Act: 24--26 pp. 256-258 para entregar

NOTE: Wednesday, Feb. 11th in Devlin 008 at 7:00pm. there will be a showing of the movie La historia oficial. See syllabus for Feb. 11th for more details. Prior to seeing the movie, you should:

• Go to this web site and do Section A: Previewing Activities. You will turn in the entire assignment at a later date, but you should do this section in preparation for your Spanish class on Wednesday.
• You should read Section B: While Viewing Activities prior to seeing the movie and do it during the movie (or immediately after the movie while it is all fresh in your mind).

Opcional: To practice narration and description in the past using pretertit and imperfect as well as time expressions, do Gramática para la comunucación in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Act. 28-31: learn car vocabulary; discuss car problems; view video on the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo.

Estudiar:  El carro p. 259
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 14-15
Leer: Estrategia de escritura: Narrating in the past p. 258
Escribir:  Composición #2 (First draft hand written, final draft DOUBLE SPACED AND TYPED) Act. 27 p. 258 libro de texto. Do all three parts and place your final draft on top. para entregar. Note: when selecting a topic, try to use known vocabulary as much as possible. Use dictionaries very sparingly. Remember that you are not to use online translators nor should you obtain help from tutors or friends. Your instructor would be glad to answer any questions you may have and will look over a rough draft with you if you wish. Getting outside help on a composition or using an online translator will be considered a violation of the BC Academic Integrity Policy.

Escribir: Movie Activity 5% of your final grade -

Movie Assignment - READ NOW - TO BE HANDED IN ON Feb. 24th

There will be one showing on campus - Time and place to be announced. It can also be viewed individually in the Language Lab (one copy) or in the Media Center (multiple copies) in O'Neill. It is also available from Netflix and can be streamed.

• All answers are to be written in English, unless you are specifically asked for Spanish.
• In preparation to watch the movie La historia oficial, go to this web site and do Section A: Previewing Activities. You will turn the entire assignment in at a later date, but you should do this section in preparation for class today.
• You should read Section B: While Viewing Activities prior to seeing the movie and do it during the movie (or immediately after the movie while it is all fresh in your mind).
• Do Part C: Post-Viewing Activities after seeing the movie. The entire assignment is due on February 24th. Please, write thoughtful answers and support your opinions in the essay questions (#14 and #15). Answers to #14 and #15 should be double spaced and typed.

Opcional:  To practice car-related vocabulary, access Flashcards and do Vocabulario esencial II in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Act. 32-39: learn how geography effects travel in Latin America; learn about varied gas prices in Spanish-speaking countries; express past intentions; saber and conocer in the past

Estudiar: Narrating and Describing in the Past (Part III) p. 263-264
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 16-18
Opcional: To practice narrating and Describing in the Past: Iba a, tenía/tuve que, saber and conocer do corresponding activities in Gramática para la comunicación II in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Act. 40-42, preview Act. 43 and describe using past participles as adjectives; read a poem by Alfonsina Storni; Who are Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda? How is poetry viewed and studied by Spanish speakers? Review past narration.

NOTE: If you have not yet seen the movie La historia oficial, you must do so before the next class period.
Estudiar: Describing: Past Participle as an Adjective
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 19-20
Repasar: Review of Narrating and Describing in the Past: The Preterit and the Imperfect p. 358 (this is in your textbook)
Escuchar:  Manual de laboratorio para la próxima clase
Leer: If you saw the movie La historia oficial, go to Blackboard Vista and read the Boston Globe article about the children of the disappeared. If you have not seen the movie, wait to read this article until after you have seen it.
Opcional: Do Gramática para la comunicación II and De todo un poco in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 9, Discuss movie La historia oficial. QUIZ FOR CHAPTER 9.

Ver: You must see the movie La historia Oficial before today's class. You should also read the article from the Boston Globe on Blackboard Vista.
Escribir: Terminar Libro de ejercicio Cap. 9 y Repaso p. 153-154 para entregar
Escribir: Act. 43 p. 268 (un poema) para entregar
Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Cap. 9 para entregar

NOTE: Movie activity due next class period - See Feb. 5th for assignment.

Opcional: Entire web site for Chapter 9 and activities on the CD-ROM.

Flashcards
Ace the Test

Opcional: To learn more about Colombia, the Museo de Oro in Bogotá, medical information, and the latest cars in Spain, see the cultural Web links.

Capítulo 10, Act. 1-6: learn ordinal numbers; the importance of bicycle racing in Spain and Colombia

Estudiar:  Los números ordinales p. 274 and Las habitaciones de la casa y palabras relacionadas p. 276
Escribir:  Act. 5 p. 275 libro de texto (para entregar); Act. 1-2 Capítulo 8 Libro de ejercicios
Ver: Video en You Tube sobre la sentencia de Miguel Etchecolatz por crímenes cometidos durante la Guerra Sucia en Argentina. Recibe reclusión perpetua (life sentence).
Escribir:  MOVIE ACTIVITIES para entregar (see assignment on 2/29)
Opcional: To practice ordinal numbers and rooms of a house, access Flashcards and for more practice do the Vocabulario esencial I in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 10 Act. 7-10: describe a house or apartment; learn rooms of a house; note similarities and differences in homes; negate

Repasar: Los números ordinales p. 274 and Las habitaciones de la casa y palabras relacionadas p. 276
Dibujar: Draw a floorplan of your parents house (or the house you lived in as a child if you have moved) - label all rooms - this will be used to do Act. 7 in your textbook (para entregar)
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 3-4
Estudiar: Using Affirmative and Negative Words p. 277 (Review pp. 176-177)
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5-6
Leer: Prof. Stephen Pope's article on forgiveness - See Blackboard Vista
Opcional:  Do the Vocabulario esencial I and practice affirmative and negative words in ACE the Test and to practice ordinal numbers and rooms of a house, access Flashcards
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap.10, Act. 11-15: describe what you have; describe what you are looking for which may or may not exist (i.e. the perfect apartment, professor, job, etc.); complaining and whining;

Estudiar:  Talking About the Unknown: The Present Subjunctive pp. 279-281
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 7-8
Opcional:  To practice the formation and use of the present subjunctive, do the Gramática para la comunicación I section in Flashcards and in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 10, Act. 16, 22-30: discuss appliances; note similarities and differences in household items; the Rastro market in Madrid and the market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Learn about selling used items.

Repasar: Talking About the Unknown: The Present Subjunctive pp. 279-281
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 9-12
Estudiar:  En la casa p. 289
Escribir: Draw and label a floor plan of your kitchen, bathroom, and living room (in your apartment or in your parents' home). Include all furniture. You will use this to do Act. 24 in class. Para entregar
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 13-14
Opcional:  To practice kitchen, bathroom, and furniture vocabulary, do Vocabulario esencial II section in Flashcards and in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 10, Act. 31-35. Giving advice and stating desires (This is a most important class)

Estudiar: Giving Advice and Stating Desires: Other uses of the subjunctive pp. 293-294
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios 15-16; Act. 31. 295 para entregar
Opcional:  To practice giving advice and stating desires, do Gramática para la comunicación II and Un poco de todo in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 10, Act. 36 and Act. 17-20 influencing the actions of others; give advice. Learn about the Spanish Civil War.

Leer: Estrategia de Lectura (it is important to read this)
Escribir: Act. 17-20 (Do Act. 17 BEFORE reading, it will help prepare you for the content of the reading and answers are not based on the reading itself. Answer based on what you know about the topic mentioned) para entregar
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 17-20
Escribir: Act. 36 Parte A para entregar
Opcional: Entire web site for Chapter 10 and activities on the CD-ROM.

Flashcards
Ace the Test

Optional: To learn more about Barcelona, apartments in Argentina, human rights in Latin America, and Chichicastenago in Guatemala see the cultural Web links.

Review for Midterm (Chapters 8-10): Review narration in the past and uses of the subjunctive. Act. 2-3 p. 360. Hear the song Pancho López.

Escribir: Libro de ejercicios 21-23
Leer y Escribir: Pastiche p. 287 and Act. 21 (Do all parts) p. 288 para entregar
Escuchar:  Manual de laboratorio para la próxima clase
Optional:

Flashcards for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10
ACE the Test for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10

Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10.

Midterm

Escribir: Terminar el Libro de ejercicios Cap. 10 para entregar
Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Cap. 10 para entregar
Optional:

Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit), Chapter 7 (only the activity on Preterit), Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10
ACE the Test for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10

Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10.

Cap. 11, Act. 1-6: discuss leisure activities; ask and state opinions; express doubt; learn about maquiladoras. Who were Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera?

Estudiar:  Los pasatiempos p. 305
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 1
Escribir: Composición #3: Escríbele un email a un amigo con consejos. Usa frases como es mejor, es importante, te aconsejo que, quiero que, etc. Posibles problemas:

• Crees que tu amigo tiene problemas con el alcohol, puede ser alcohólico.
• Una amiga encontró un perro en la calle que es muy simpático, pero el dueño de su apartamento no permite perros. Su amigo quiere al perro mucho.
• Escríbele una carta a tu hermano pequeño que va a estudiar español este año en la escuela secundaria. Tu hermano quiere recibir buenas notas.

Pick only ONE of the above topics.
Note: your rough draft MUST be hand written. Final drafts must be DOUBLE SPACED AND TYPED. For instructions on how to type in Spanish, click here. Remember that you are not to use online translators nor should you obtain help from tutors or friends. Your instructor would be glad to answer any questions you may have and will look over a rough draft with you if you wish. Getting outside help on a composition or using an online translator will be considered a violation of the BC Academic Integrity Policy. para entregar

Opcional: Do the Vocabulario esencial I in Flashcards and in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 11, Act. 7-12 (Act. 12 will be done using examples given by your instructor - you will do this activity again the next day of class with personal information): express doubt and uncertainty; learn about the diversity of the population of Mexico.

Estudiar:  Expressing Doubt and Certainty: Contrasting the Subjunctive and the Indicative pp. 307-308 (do not miss the information on the top of p. 308)
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 2-4
Opcional:  To practice expressing doubt and certainty, do the corresponding activities in Gramática para la comunicación I in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 11, Act. 12-17: express doubt vs. certainty; say how an action is done; read about life in the maquiladoras

Repasar: Expressing Doubt and Certainty pp. 307-308
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 5; Act. 12A p. 311 libro de texto para entregar (Note: do not write about the past, only use the present tense or ir a+ infinitive, querer + infinitive in your sentences. Also note that at least two of the four sentences should be false.)
Estudiar: Saying How an Action is Done: Adverbs Ending in -mente p. 311
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 6-7
Leer: Estrategia de lectura p. 313
Escribir: Act. 15 (Do this BEFORE reading the article to help prepare you to read. The answers to the last three questions reflect your personal knowledge on the topic and may be guesses.) para entregar
Leer y escribir: Act. 16-17 para entregar
Leer: On Blackboard Vista read the Maquiladora Editorial about the source of flowers sold in the USA and around the globe. It was printed the day before Valentine's Day, 2007.
Opcional: Do Gramática para la comunicación I in ACE the Test to review doubt vs. certainty and to practice saying how an action is done (-mente)
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Crédito extra: View the movie María, llena eres de gracia (María Full of Grace) which starts in a maquiladora of flowers in Colombia. The lead actress, Catalina Sandino Moreno, received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for this movie. It was the first time she had ever acted. The movie is in the Language Lab. To receive extra credit, have a brief conversation with your instructor about your impressions of the film.

Cap. 11, Act. 19-26: discuss breakfast and food preparation; describe recipes; learn about foods of Spanish-speaking countries and dining customs; the importance of corn and the tortilla in Mexico; learn what foods came from the American continent to Europe; learn the history of chocolate

Estudiar:  El desayuno p. 317; La preparación de la comida p. 319
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 8-9
Escribir: Composición #4 Leer, Estrategia de escritura p. 315, escribir Act. 18A and B. We will NOT do peer editing of these compositions, but keep in mind the questions asked in part C - use these as a guide when you revise your rough draft. Make sure you paraphrase (restate in your own words) the mother's problems instead of taking them word-for-word from the original. If you do not paraphrasethe mother's problem, you may be graded down. NOTE: your rough draft MUST be hand written. Final drafts must be DOUBLE SPACED AND TYPED. For instructions on how to type in Spanish, click here. Remember that you are not to use online translators nor should you obtain help from tutors or friends. Your instructor would be glad to answer any questions you may have and will look over a rough draft with you if you wish. Getting outside help on a composition or using an online translator will be considered a violation of the BC Academic Integrity Policy. Para entregar
Opcional: Do the Vocabulario esencial II in Flashcards and in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 11, Act. 27-31: give recipes; differentiate between the Mexican and Spanish tortillas; learn uses of por vs. para; express opinions about television

Estudiar: Giving Instructions: The Passive se p. 322
Escribir: Act. 10-11
Estudiar: Other Uses of para and por p. 324. Repasar p. 144
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 12
Opcional: Do the sections relating to the passive se and the uses of por and para in Gramática para la comunicación II in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here

Cap. 11, Act. 32-36, learn about the quinceañera; express emotions

Repasar: Other Uses of para and por p. 324 . Repasar p. 144
Estudiar: Expressing Emotions: More Uses of the Subjunctive p. 327
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 13-14
Crédito extra: Oral interviews may be scheduled for extra credit at the discretion of your instructor.
Opcional: To practice expression emotions, do Gramática para la comunicación II and De todo un poco in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 11, Act. 37. Quiz for Chapter 11.

Escribir: Terminar el Libro de ejercicios Act. 15-17 y Repaso p. 181-182. Para entregar
Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Cap. 11 para entregar
Optional: Entire web site for Chapter 11.

Flashcards
Ace the Test

Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here
Opcional: To learn more about leisure activities, tourism in Mexico, maquiladoras,and NAFTA, see the cultural Web links.

Cap. 12, Act. 1-8; read a poem by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer; post office and Internet vocabulary; learn about popular Hispanic musicians throughout the 20th century; learn about the origins of the tango. Who was Carlos Gardel?

Estudiar:  El correo y la red p. 335
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1-3
Crédito extra: Go to this Web site. Write all answers on another sheet of paper. One of the poems is the same one that is on p. 342 of your textbook. Note: there are a few self-checking vocab activities. You do not need to hand these in, but they will help you to understand the poems. You should do the activities under these five links (at the top or bottom of the web page): Biografia, Anticipación, Descripción, Lectura, Redacción. NOTE: In the section titled Preguntas de interpretación, there is an error in question #3, the correct word is precolombino. This assignment can be handed in any time from today until the date of the Chapter 12 quiz.
Optional: Do Vocabulario esencial I in Flashcards and in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 12, 9-15: Comparing and contrasting; learn Spanish sayings using the comparative

Estudiar: Making Comparisons (Part 1) pp. 337-338
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 4-6
Opcional: Do activities on making comparisons of inequality in Gramática para la comunicación I in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here

Cap. 12, Act. 16-20: Giving formal commands.

Estudiar:  Making Requests and Giving Commands (Part I): Commands with usted and ustedes pp. 340-341
Escribir:  Act. 1 7 p. 341 para entregar; Libro de ejercicios Act. 8-11
Opcional: To practice forming formal commands, access Flashcards. For more practice with formal commands, do Gramática para la comunicación I in ACE the Test.Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 12, Act. 26-31: discuss geographical features, learn more about the variety of geographic differences in Latin America; learn about university singing groups in Spain

Repasar: Comparatives and commands
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 12
Estudiar:  La geografía p. 346
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 13-15
Crédito extra: Watch the movie Diarios de motocicleta. It is available in the Language Lab, the O'Neill Media Center, and at local video stores. To receive extra credit, write a brief composition saying what countries they visited and what geographical features Ernesto (Che) Guevara and Alberto Granado saw in each.
Opcional: Do Vocabulario esencial II in Flashcards and in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 12, Act. 21-24 (we will discuss Act. 24 in class - be prepared to do so), Act. 32-34: Oscar Romero; protest songs; learn about Latin American history and politics; make comparisons

Estudiar:  Making Comparisons (Part II): Comparisons of equality
Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 16-18
Leer: Estrategia de lectura p. 343
Escribir: Act. 21 (Although the instructions say to do this is groups of three - do this individually. Give a brief description of what the three songs protest that you know. Give the title in English and state what the song protests in Spanish). Para entregar
Leer y Escribir: Act. 22-23A y B Para entregar. When doing Act. 23A try to do so in your own words without "stealing" directly from the song itself.
Opcional:  Do activities dealing with comparisons of equality in Gramática para la comunicación II in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Read about Oscar Romero on the BC web site for the Oscar Romero Scholarship.
Interested in participating in a BC Service/Immersion Program? See a listing of programs offered by the Volunteer and Service Learning Center. There are a number of opportunities in Spanish-speaking nations.

Cap. 12, Act. 35-38 Giving informal commands.

EXAM CONFLICTS: You may take the make-up exam if you have an exam at the SAME time as the RL016 exam or if you have THREE exams scheduled for the same day. You may also take the make-up due to a BC event that conflicts with the exam (for example, a sporting event in which you participate). No exams will be given before the scheduled time for any reasons. If you have a conflict with the final exam, email your instructor now and provide the following information:

• Your eagle number
• The course and section number of the exam that is at the same time as your exam for RL016 (4:00 on May 10th)

OR... The TWO courses and section numbers of the other TWO exams scheduled for Saturday, May 10th

OR... The name of the BC event that conflicts with the exam time.

The make-up will be offered at a time set by the registrar prior to May 12th. Time and place TBA. Please plan accordingly.

Estudiar: Making Requests and Giving Commands (Part II): Commands with tú
Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 19-21
Escuchar:  Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 12 para la próxima clase
Escribir: Composición #5 Read Estrategia de escritura p. 345; Do Act. 25 pp. 345 Note: your rough draft MUST be hand written. Turn in your Venn Diagram. Final drafts must be DOUBLE SPACED AND TYPED. For instructions on how to type in Spanish, click here. Remember that you are not to use online translators nor should you obtain help from tutors or friends. Your instructor would be glad to answer any questions you may have and will look over a rough draft with you if you wish. Getting outside help on a composition or using an online translator will be considered a violation of the BC Academic Integrity Policy. Para entregar

Opcional: Do activities dealing with informal commands in the Gramática para la comunicación II in Flashcards and in ACE the Test. Also do Un poco de todo in ACE the Test.
Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.

Cap. 12, Andean music and flamenco. Review for quiz. Quiz Chapter 12.

EXAM CONFLICTS: You may take the make-up exam if you have an exam at the SAME time as the RL016 exam or if you have THREE exams scheduled for the same day. You may also take the make-up due to a BC event that conflicts with the exam (for example, a sporting event in which you participate). No exams will be given before May 10th. If you have a conflict with the final exam, email your instructor now and provide the following information:

• Your eagle number
• The course and section number of the exam that is at the same time as your exam for RL016 (4:00 on May 9th)

  OR... The TWO courses and section numbers of the other TWO exams scheduled for Saturday, May 9th

  OR... The name of the BC event that conflicts with the exam time.

The make-up will be offered at a time set by the registrar prior to May 12th. Make up time and place TBA. Please plan accordingly.

Escribir:  Terminar el Libro de ejercicios Capítulo 12 Act. 19 - 26 para entregar
Escuchar:  Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 12 para entregar
Opcional: Entire web site for Chapter 12.

Flashcards
Ace the Test

Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
Optional: To learn more about the many cultures of the Andes, tango, flamenco, and ecoturism in Latin America, see the cultural Web links.

Read about Sol y Canto, a Boston-based Afro-Latin music group that has performed at the Kennedy Center and the White House. Check out their web site to see when they will be performing in Boston.
Mango Blue, a Afro-Latin group that mixes Funk, R & B, and Jazz. They frequently perform in the Boston area.
Katie Viquiera moved to Boston from Buenos Aires in 1997. Check out her web site and calendar. She frequently performs in and near Boston.

Un Cuento - Beatriz (Una palabra enorme) de Mario Benedetti - Toda la clase va a ser una discusión del cuento.

Leer y escribir: Read the following and do all activities in Spanish. Para entregar

Estrategia: Defining Style and Audience
In novels or short stories, the author usually decides whether to write in third or first person. Some authors write in first person from the point of view of one of the characters, and the reader can only rely on what the character says and does to better understand the character and his/her perceptions of others. When writing in third person, the omniscient author can convey more information about the characters and the story to the reader. A writer also chooses an audience (adults, teenagers, etc.) and keeps it in mind when writing the text.

As you read, it is useful to determine in which person the author is writing and who his/her audience is in order to best understand the work.

NOTE: Mario Benedetti was born in 1920 in Uruguay. His writings encompass all genres: novels, poetry, essays, theater, humor, movie scripts, and even song lyrics. He has published more than fifty books translated in over eighteen languages. In 1973, he became a political exile living in Argentina, Peru, Cuba, and Spain. With the restoration of a democratic government in Uruguay in 1985, he was able to return to his homeland. In 1987, he received the Llama de Oro Amnistía Internacional Prize for his book Primavera con una esquina rota in which the story you are about to read appears.

Understanding the following terms may help you while reading:

lo que se le antoja = lo que quiere
se queda con algún vuelto = todavía tiene el cambio (monedas)
dos de mis muñecas = Ken y Barbie son muñecas
porque es muy gruñona = una persona que protesta mucho
estar muy alunada = estar de mal humor
la estrujo = le doy un abrazo fuerte
me acaricia el pelo = me toca el pelo con amor
por cualquier pavada = cosa sin importancia / tontería

Please print a copy of the story to consult, if needed, in class.

Actividad 1: Antes de leer Vas a leer el cuento “Beatriz (Una palabra enorme)” del autor uruguayo Mario Benedetti. Antes de leerlo, explica qué es un preso político.

preso = prisionero
cárcel = prisión

Actividad 2: Lectura rápida Lee rápidamente el primer párrafo para determinar si el cuento está escrito (si no funciona el link, haz clic aquí)

a. en tercera persona.
b. en primera persona.
c. en primera persona desde el punto de vista de un personaje.

Actividad 3: Identificar Mientras lees el cuento, identifica con qué personaje se relaciona cada frase de la lista. Escribe la letra de la frase al lado del nombre de cada personaje. Hay más de una respuesta correcta para algunos personajes y una frase puede relacionarse con más de un personaje. (Si no funciona el link, haz clic aquí)

Actividad 4: Después de leer Contesta las siguientes preguntas.

1. El cuento está escrito desde el punto de vista de una niña, pero ¿es un cuento para niños o adultos? Explica tu respuesta.
2. Al escribir el cuento, el autor usa letras mayúsculas y minúsculas para las mismas palabras. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre libertad y Libertad? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ella y Ella?
3. Si un gobierno pone en la cárcel a alguien por sus ideas políticas, ¿crees que esto sea una violación de sus derechos aun cuando (even though) sus ideas puedan ser peligrosas para la estabilidad del gobierno?

Actividad 5: El futuro Parte A: Compara a Beatriz con su padre. ¿Son parecidos o muy diferentes? Justifica tu respuesta.
Parte B: Imagínate que pasaron veinte años y Beatriz ya es adulta. ¿Cómo es? ¿Qué hace?

Activities taken from ¡Claro que sí! 5th Edition. Copyright Houghton Mifflin.

Review for final - especially narration in the past. Act. 1 p. 359 and Act. 2 360.

Escribir: Act. 1 p. 359. Para entregar
Optional:

Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit), Chapter 7 (only the activity on Preterit), Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12
ACE the Test for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12
CD-ROM for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12
You may also want to quiz yourself using the online verb conjugator to practice forms - click here to read about the conjugator and to find a link.

Review for final - Review sheets

Opcional:

Flashcards for Chapter 6 (only the activity on Preterit), Chapter 7 (only the activity on Preterit), Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12
ACE the Test for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12
CD-ROM for Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12
You may also want to quiz yourself using the online verb conjugator to practice forms - click here to read about the conjugator and to find a link.

OPTIONAL REVIEW DAY - Time and place of the review session will be announced at a later date.
Review of major language functions: giving commands (both negative and affirmative); giving advice; expressing doubt, certainty and emotion, narrating and describing in the past. Discussion of format for final exam.