EA Spanish 1 & 2

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Sweatshop Labor

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:50:00 +0000

Where do our clothes come from? What is their cost?
Students are now learning about where their clothes come from. They are investigating the tags on their clothes, following them back to the countries and investigating how the live of the people are who make their clothes. They are learning about Sweatshop Labor, Globalization, International Trade, and International Trade.

If you would like to see what they are learning, watch the clips below:

Part 2:

More info here:
http://www.hrw.org/

Fashion Show 2010 Videos!

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:41:00 +0000

Fashion Show Recap - Appreciations and Thank Yous

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:02:00 +0000

It was soooooo amazing! Videos and Pics coming soon.

Background:
After learning the relevant vocabulary and grammar, my students planned a Fashion Show completely in Spanish and presented last night at our school. They picked a thematic outfit, described it in spanish, including the color, cost, fabric and brand, and wrote a fashion show script all in spanish. Students then recorded their scripts into the computer, edited the sound, mixed it with the sound, and added music. They then set it up and modeled their clothes while their sound played and then had to answer 1-4 questions on the spot about their outfit in Spanish. ALL IN SPANISH.

Re cap:
Around 45 students presented! We had Winter Wear, Too Sexy Rohland, Mario & Luigi, Ninjas, Athletes, Pajama wear, summer wear, formal, business, struts on the catwalk, jumps, rolls, autotuned voices, lots of songs, a barrel roll, and smiles, etc.) They also defended their knowledge by answering on the spot questions. Student improvised when technology failed by reading each others scripts (laura and cindy) and other just held the mic and described their clothes in spanish on the spot (julian, enandi, wambui)

Thanks yous:
There were guest judges (thanks to rodrigo, daisy, dan, marijke, cesar, and jessica) There was Decor Galore, lights, posters and signs, (thanks to anthony, kamau, darrell, alexis, bryan, edward) The audience was packed (20+ parents, daryl, yusef, ainye, jonny, anne, art students, my friend daivid and ryan, my mom) and there was only standing room for the first half of the show. We had to get extra chairs!

There were performances (thanks to wambui on guitar, mike, jeremy, and derrick for rapping, and 3 steppers) Students hosted (thanks to Lamar, Tamia and Maceo) Program were printed (thanks to anna)

Rubrics were made (thanks to mom, and rohya) Music was recorded (thanks to Thomas, Delicia, Kalid, Zach) and the music was all mixed (thanks to Thomas) and the sound was ran by students (Jamal and Thomas again) Video was shot (thanks to morgan and tyrell pier)

Snacks were provided (thanks to Zinnermom and my my mom) Students greeted (thanks to Bryan) Banners and Decoration was put up (thanks to emma and crew) Students did thing thing. I was so proud to see them and hear the great feedback.

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out. The students, parents and I greatly appreciated it.

Fashion Show 2010

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:57:00 +0000

Envision Academy, upper division students are putting on a Fashion Show, in Spanish!
Yes, that's right. Its a big project presentation, and getting them ready for their Graduation Portfolio Presentations at the end of the Year. It will be amazing!

Rip the Runway "EA Estilo/Style"
6pm-8:30pm
Friday, Feb 26th, 2010
Envision Academy of Arts & Technology (Theater on 2nd Floor)
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612

Featuring:

Models, Food, Music, Students, Teachers, Families, Friends, Etc!

Spanish Class Videos

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:49:00 +0000

Fashion Show Scripts - Post Here

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:37:00 +0000

Buenas Tardes. Me llamo Erique. La modela marvillosa se llama Gabriela. Ella lleva la camisa sin mangas azul de lana de JC Penny’s que cuesta ochenta dólares. ¡Qué caro! Ella también lleva la falda de algodón H&M que cuesta ciento y un dólares. ¡Qué elegante! En adición, lleva las sandalias rosadas de cuero de BCBG, que cuestan cuarenta dólares. Ella también lleva los lentes de sol blancos de plástico de Ray Ban que cuestan tres cientos dólares. ¡Qué guapo! Finalmente, ella lleva los arestes dorados de oro de KAY que cuestan mil dólares. Ella está listo para el verano, y para ir a la playa.

Identity Presentation Practice

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:17:00 +0000

Sam Stone

Hakiem

New Homework Policy - Mandatory Study Tables (After School)

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0000

Our rate for turning in Homework, in time has been, extremely low and this is unacceptable for success in Spanish. We surveyed out students and discovered that students need more assistance and a space to work on their homework. Working together with the Math Department, Spanish class will be starting a new homework policy.

Student and Parent Surveys
Pre%20HW%20System%20Survey%20%28studet%20and%20parent%29.doc
Student Overview of New System:
Student%20MST%20Overview%20ver%201.0
Parent Letter and Overview:
Parent%20introduction%20letter%204.0

Students will not only be expected to turn in every assignment, but they will be required to stay after school if do not complete their assignments on time, details are on the document above. If for any reason your student/child cannot attend after school sessions, please contact myself,
joe@envisionacademy.org or by phone at 510-596-8901.

Students who accumulate multiple Mandatory Study Tables (MSTs) will have their parents notified, be required to attend Saturday Schools, and ultimately loose priveledges such as the ability to go to dances, play on team sports, and attend Fun Field Trips.

We will keep you updated on how the new system affects students' completion of Homework.
Thanks for your support!

Studying Clothing Rules for Tests

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:27:00 +0000

Topics Covered: Pronoun and Verb Agreement, Article, Clothing and Color Agreement
Theme: Clothing and Fashion
Project: Fashion Show
Essential Question: What is my personal style and how do I represent myself?

Activity: Students made cards to help them match up agreeing words to review material.

Brittany tells us about the verb 'LLEVAR'

Kamau tells us about articles and how to choose them:

More matching:

Spring (Announcements, Assignment Logs)

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Spanish 2
Announcements

Finishing up Clothing Unit (Fashion Show Feb 11th/12th)
Starting City Unit (Documentary Film Festival in March)

New Assignment Log (Spring)

Review Sheets A, B, and C Spanish%202%20Midterm%20Review%20A%20Concept%20Questions.doc
Spanish%201-2%20Midterm%20Review%20B%20Concept%20Questions.doc
Spanish%201-2%20Midterm%20Review%20C%20Concept%20Questions.doc
Fall Semester Final Test Corrections
Common Errors from Test pgs. 6-8 (done wit partner) Fall%20Final%20Review%20anc%20common%20Errors.doc
Fashion Show Practice Script Rough Draft
Fashion%20Show%20Preparation%20%u2013%20Practice%20Outfit.doc
MST Parent Letter and Survey

Spanish 1
Announcements

Finishing up Identity Unit (Oral Presentation Feb 11th/12th)
Facebook Page due (Feb 4th/5th)
Starting Clothing Unit (Fashion Show in March)

New Assignment Log (Spring)

Review Sheets A, B, and C Spanish%201%20Midterm%20Review%20A%20Concept%20Questions.doc
Spanish%201-2%20Midterm%20Review%20B%20Concept%20Questions.doc
Spanish%201-2%20Midterm%20Review%20C%20Concept%20Questions.doc
Fall Semester Final Test Corrections
Common Errors from Test pgs. 6-8 (done wit partner) Fall%20Final%20Review%20anc%20common%20Errors.doc
24 Questions about Family, Famous People and Obama
Questions%20and%20Answers%20Quiz%20Preparation.doc
Finish Facebook Page Tasks (example 1, example 2, example 3)
FACEBOOK.doc
Self Paragraph (already done) - DeAndre Stanley's Example
DeAndre%20Self%20Paragraph.doc

Fall Semester Finals and Fall Grades

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:39:00 +0000

FINALS
Finals Took Place January 13th-15th and students studies like they never have studied before. Many came after-school and during lunches. 23 students attended a Special Saturday Review Session to prepare for their Spanish Final. They asked questions, reviewed notes, looked over tests, made between 50-150 flash cards, and studied their hardest. As a result, almost all students passed the 8 page final. Many students received As and Bs.

High scores in each class will be announced and recognition of all students with As.

Spanish 1 Final Spanish%201%20Midterm%20Fall%202009.doc
Spanish 2 Final Spanish%202%20Midterm%20Fall%202009.doc

FINAL GRADES
Students stepped up to the challenge of a difficult cumulative final, and many were able to raise their grades. In the end, 85% of students in Spanish received, As, Bs, and Cs! Only a few student were not able to pass, but these are great grades for the final. Next semester, we hope to have a handful of Cs and mostly As, and Bs. Students can ask personally for their grades, and official grades should be in the mail this week. Parent Conferences are scheduled for next week. Look for Mr. Truss for any questions related to Spanish class.

New Units and Projects!

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:21:00 +0000

Spanish 1 - Identity and Self Presentation - PORTFOLIO BENCHMARK PROJECT

Students are learning to describe themselves and others
Students are learning to to talk about their interests and hobbies
Students are talking about their identity and how it relates to what society, families, media, and others say about them.
Students will create a multimedia presentation about themselves and deliver an oral presentation, at an EXHIBITION.

Spanish 2 - Clothing, Style and Fashion Show - GRADUATION PORTFOLIO PROJECT

Students are learning to talk about their clothing and personal style.
Students are learning to communicate about their favorite accessories, fabrics and clothing brands
Students are learning about sweatshop labor, globalization, "free trade" and human rights.
Students will prepare outfits, scripts, and presentations for a Fashion Show EXHIBITION.

Assignment Log 2 - Due Wed Nov. 16/17

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:50:00 +0000

Assignments

Test 2 Corrections
CW Questions and Answers
Comic Pictures
10 Command Flash Cards
Quiz 3 Corrections
Partner Quiz - Commands
Binder Check (2 Stamps)
My Family Paragraphs (5 paragraphs)
CW - Day of the Dead Quiz Review
Meta-cognition Reflection
Span 1 HW - Circle and Translate / Span 2 HW Circle and Translate
Span 1 Who Am I? Reflection / Span 2 What is My Style? Reflection
Span 1 HW i2 Grammar Practice / Span 2 HW c2 Grammar Practice

50-56 points = A
45-49 points = B
39-44 points = C

These are the major assignments, that will make up your College Work Habits Grade for Quarter 2 Progress Reports.

Downloads
Homework%20%u2013%205%20Family%20Paragraphs.doc

Day of the Dead - Quiz Wed 11/11/09

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:41:00 +0000

We are wrapping up our unit on the Day of the Dead with a Quiz on Wednesday.
Download the Quiz Review here.
Quiz%205%20Day%20of%20the%20Dead.doc

What is the Day of the Dead?

Details about the Day of the Dead

Who are we remembering?

Feliz Cumpleaños a Terry y a Michelle

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Happy Birthday to Terry!

Happy Birthday to Michelle!

Hot Seat Question and Answer

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:42:00 +0000

Check out student practicing their questions and answers in the Hot Seat (Silla Caliente)

They are getting ready for the end of the year 50-75 Question Oral Defense. 9 questions down; many more to go.

Thomas

Taneka

Zach

Homework - Announcements Weeks 1-6

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:38:00 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS (Weeks 1-6)

Spanish Study Table - Mondays 3pm-5pm - Extra Credit and Support
FINAL Binder Cover - Application of Knowledge
Test 1 - Thurs/Fri - Sept 17/18 - Mastery of Knowledge
-greetings, numbers and classroom vocabulary
Test 2 - Wed - Oct 7th - Mastery of Knowledge
-greetings, numbers and classroom vocabulary
-calendar, commands, school, people
Binder Check - College Work Habits
Assignment Log Total - College Work Habits

ASSIGNMENT LOG #1: (Weeks 1-7)

Classwork (CW) - What do you already know?
Homework (HW) Materials (binder, 5 dividers and HW folder)
CW - Group Terms / English Conversation
HW - 10 Spanish TV Shows
CW/HW - Conversation (14 lines)
HW - Binder Cover Sketch
HW - 15-20 Flash Cards (Introductions)
HW - College and Work Paragraph / Syllabus Signed (2 Stamps)
HW - Metacognition Reflection
CW - Cosas y Números
HW - Translation + Copies
HW - Test Prep
Binder Check (2 Stamps)
Test Corrections
Spell 20 Words
Conversation 2 (24-32 lines)
12 Flash Cards (Months) and Copy 7 Days 7 Times
Actividad - La Escuela
Repaso para Examen 2

Student of the Week - Tommy Cunningham

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:17:00 +0000

I want to recognize Tommy Cunningham.

He is on top of his work is is doing well in Spanish class. He has an A in his College Work Habits grade, an A- in his Tests/Quizzes, and received an A on his Binder Cover Project. His behavior is good and he participates well in class. He is always positive and has a good attitude.

Congratulations to Tommy!

Check him out, putting it down on his second test! I see you Tommy.

My Birthday - Mi Cumpleaños

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:16:00 +0000

Student Conversation Presenations

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:58:00 +0000

Sam and Leo reading their conversation

Edward and Tamia reading their conversación!

I can't wait to see how much everyone improves during year!

1st Test

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:54:00 +0000

Check out 3rd Period, Spanish 1 taking their first test.
All the Spanish classes did great! ¡Qué Excelente!

Classroom Vocabulary

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:45:00 +0000

The following are a few items that you can find in a classroom.

Students: These will be on the test, Thursday/Friday 17/18

Study Table Mondays 3pm-5pm - Extra Credit

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:42:00 +0000

Come to Spanish Study Table
Mondays 3pm-5pm

Get Extra Help
Get Extra Credit to raise your grade
Get Snacks!

Every 30 minutes you earn 1 stamp of credit

Let one of my students tell you all about it!

Spanish Syllabi

noreply@blogger.com (trustintruss) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:34:00 +0000

The Syllabi are now available.

Syllabus Spanish 1

EA%20Spanish%201%20Syllabus%202009-10.doc

Syllabus Spanish 2

EA%20Spanish%202%20Syllabus%202009-10.doc