Lesson 1
Do Now: Introductions in Spanish (do a twist on traditional introductions with a verb and a corresponding action)
Objectives:
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Introduce ourselves
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Take brief student survey and preliminary quiz
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Review syllabus and expectations and set goals for the year
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Vocabulary refresher
Homework: Sign up for DESCUBRE supersite (hand out info); word list for Ch. 1 vocabulary
Lesson 2
Do Now: Set up binders/go over expectations for them
Objectives:
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Go over quizzes from yesterday and correct errors
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Introduce Ch. 1 vocabulary pp. 1-3 (native speaker audio, book exercises)
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Practice new vocabulary with dialogues/skits
Homework: 10 sentences using vocabulary from Ch. 1 (pp. 1-3)
Lesson 3
Do Now: Describe all the best qualities/attributes of an imagined boyfriend or girlfriend (use vocabulary). When you are done, describe all of the worst.
Objectives:
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Share sentences and offer critique (check for errors)
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Start present tense verb review (pp. 14-15) – do human verb chart
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Complete p. 16, ex 1, 2 in pairs (to be collected)
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Board races to end class
Homework: CP 3 (worksheet)
Lesson 4
Do Now: Compare homework with a partner; pick 1 exercise to do on the board together.
Objectives:
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Examine more complicated differences between ser and estar (pp. 18-19) and take notes
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Activity –¿Quién es? Use ser and estar to describe a famous person or faculty member; have
class guess who it is
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Exercises 1-2, p. 20 in small groups (go over as a class)
Homework: CP, pp. 5-6

Lesson 5
Do Now: Ser and Estar rap
Objectives:
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(Ser and Estar pop quiz)
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Read Expresiones utiles and scan Fotonovela for unknown words or cognates – try to get a gist on your own, then read/act out as class
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Watch Fotonovela and write a paragraph response to the video.
Homework: p. 8, ex 1-2
Lesson 6
Objectives:
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Progressive tenses (pp. 22-23) with visuals
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Que estas haciendo – verb game with movement
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Create illustrations using progressive tense verbs and Ch. 1 vocabulary
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DESCUBRE accounts – make sure all students have one!
Homework: p. 24, ex 1, CP 7-8 worksheet
Lesson 7 – Computer Lab
Do Now: Go to lab; take out homework
Objectives:
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Review verb tenses and vocabulary on the Supersite (Do all Leccion 1 Completar activities for practice and submit)
Homework: Study for quiz
Lesson 8
Objectives:
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Quiz on vocabulary, present tenses, ser and estar, and progressive tenses
Homework: Study and memorize vocabulary on p. 26 (Antes de ver el corto)
Lesson 9
Objectives:
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El corto p. 26 (Antes de ver activities), movie poster p. 27, and Escenas p. 28
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Show Momentos de estacion twice and discuss
Homework: Despues de ver el corto, pp. 29 ex. 1-2 (start in class) and write a 3-5 sentence reaction to the short

Lesson 10
Objectives:
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Complete “Antes de leer” activities (31)
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Skim Pablo Nerruda’s “Poema 20” and look up unknown words (use overhead projector to add)
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Read aloud as a class, then analyze each stanza and try to improve accent and accuracy
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Introduce (but not hand out)written assignments pertaining to the poem
Homework: Memorize and practice 8 successive lines of the poem to present orally (will be graded)
Lesson 11
Objectives:
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Revisit “Poema 20” and complete Critical Thinking written activities (TE, pp. 32-33) individually
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Recite poems and give feedback
Homework: Finish written work (imagery/themes, response) due on Test day
Lesson 13
Review Day (formal review)
Lesson 14
Review Day (game, could earn extra points)
Lesson 15
Chapter 1 Test (Essays due)
Homework: Word list or flashcards for Ch. 2 vocabulary, pp. 42-43; p. 44 ex. 1-2