Resumen de la clase (Summary of class):
Today was the first day, and everyone wrote down on small cards three words that came to mind when they thought of "Spanish." We'll use that for a short discussion on Thursday. Then we discussed the course textbook (Convivencia). You filled out the "First Day Questionnaire" (p. 4 of Convivencia). We did an activity in which everyone introduced themselves to each other (sort of a "speed-dating" activity). In the 9:05 class we had time to discuss expectations, which follow below, and which I hope the 12:15 class can add to on Thursday.
These are the class expectations, as I remember them (I forgot to take a picture of the board, so I hope class members can improve the list on Thursday):
- Respect everyone (Respetar)
- Learn about the cultural knowledge and life experiences everyone brings to the class
- Come prepared.
- Take notes.
- Listen to others, no side discussions in full-class discussions.
- Ask questions.
- Come on time, leave on time.
- Keep cell phones on silent (no texting in class).
Homework for Thursday (La tarea para el jueves):
In class, you received the handouts, but in case you missed it, there are links below to the handouts.
1) Read the syllabus (you can find it on Blackboard), and answer these questions to hand in.
2) Read pages 6 and 7 in Convivencia and hand in these questions.
3) Watch this video and answer the questions on page 12 of Convivencia. (This video presents language we'll be using in the next few days to introduce ourselves and to meet others. If it is new to you, translations of key phrases are at the bottom of page 12).
4) Bring a three-ring binder with dividers and the SAM excerpts printed out.
¡Gracias a todos por dos clases excelentes! ¡Nos vemos el jueves!
Today was the first day, and everyone wrote down on small cards three words that came to mind when they thought of "Spanish." We'll use that for a short discussion on Thursday. Then we discussed the course textbook (Convivencia). You filled out the "First Day Questionnaire" (p. 4 of Convivencia). We did an activity in which everyone introduced themselves to each other (sort of a "speed-dating" activity). In the 9:05 class we had time to discuss expectations, which follow below, and which I hope the 12:15 class can add to on Thursday.
These are the class expectations, as I remember them (I forgot to take a picture of the board, so I hope class members can improve the list on Thursday):
- Respect everyone (Respetar)
- Learn about the cultural knowledge and life experiences everyone brings to the class
- Come prepared.
- Take notes.
- Listen to others, no side discussions in full-class discussions.
- Ask questions.
- Come on time, leave on time.
- Keep cell phones on silent (no texting in class).
Homework for Thursday (La tarea para el jueves):
In class, you received the handouts, but in case you missed it, there are links below to the handouts.
1) Read the syllabus (you can find it on Blackboard), and answer these questions to hand in.
2) Read pages 6 and 7 in Convivencia and hand in these questions.
3) Watch this video and answer the questions on page 12 of Convivencia. (This video presents language we'll be using in the next few days to introduce ourselves and to meet others. If it is new to you, translations of key phrases are at the bottom of page 12).
4) Bring a three-ring binder with dividers and the SAM excerpts printed out.
¡Gracias a todos por dos clases excelentes! ¡Nos vemos el jueves!
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