Check out the resources links that are located on the bottom of the blog (los sitios para repasar). These are some great sites to use to review some things from 8th grade Spanish, and get a preview of what we are going to do this year. In addition, there are some websites linked that you will be utilizing frequently throughout the year, such as conjuguemos and quizlet. It might be a good idea to start checking them out and exploring before the year starts. When you're at the bottom of the page checking out the resources, you will also find a poll. I would like for you to please complete the poll so that I can get an idea for how well each of you remembers the preterite tense from last year. The poll is anonymous so I will not know how you answered, but It will help me see where the group is at, in general. Please complete this poll at your earliest convenience, but no later than August 31. Thanks!

La primera tarea (The first assignment)

I know how busy each of you is all the time. I have heard some rumblings in the hall about what you all were up to over the summer vacation. This is your opportunity to share with me what all you did this summer! Your first blog post topic is to write about what you did over the summer.If you didn't do anything interesting, feel free to make something up! Since we're talking about the summer and it already happened, we need to be sure to write in the preterite tense. For those of you who don't remember exactly how to use it, here's a little refresher: Preterite Review This should help jog your memory of all that preterite you learned last year. Be sure that your post is written 100% in Spanish and remember to check your spelling and grammar before you make your post. Want to see what I was up to this summer? Check out this website about Portland, Oregon where I visited over the summer. Portland Information Can't wait to read all about your summer adventures. Hasta pronto, Sra. Stolper

Bienvenidos a la clase de español

Welcome back to school! I am so excited for the year to begin and I have so many great things planned for Spanish. Although usually my posts will be in Spanish, I wanted to make this post (in English) to welcome you all to the school year and introduce the use of this blog. This is an exciting new feature that I have added to my class for the year and I think it is going to be great. We will be utilizing this blog frequently in order to practice writing and interacting with one another in Spanish. Each week I will post a topic for conversation to this blog. Your job is to logon at some point during the week and respond to the topic that I have posted. There is no particular length that your comment must be, however please be sure that it FULLY answers the question/topic that has been posed. You will receive points each week for completing the task and for the quality of your response. You must post each week no later than 10 pm on Sunday. I will post a new topic of discussion each week by Monday afternoon. I will read your posts to make sure that you utilize correct grammar and vocabulary. While utilizing a blog, it is very important that you keep some general rules and guidelines in mind. Since this is a public forum that anyone can access, we must be safe and responsible in our use of it. The following are the rules for using this blog forum: BLOG USE RULES •Only use your first name or your Spanish name when making a post - NEVER post your last name on this blog •DO NOT post personal information about yourself on the blog - this site is open to anyone who wants to access it •Post original work only •Do not use online translators – try your best to say what you want using the language that you already know. I want to know what you know, not what google translate tells you. I will be able to tell if you use an online translator, trust me! •Weekly posts must be made by Sunday at 10 pm in order to receive full credit •Always check your grammar and spelling before completing your post •Be respectful of your classmate's comments and posts – do not post something negative or inappropriate on the blog. If you have to question whether something is appropriate or not, DON’T post it As long as we all follow these general guidelines, I think this can be a really great tool for improving our writing in Spanish. This blog will give you the opportunity to really practice your Spanish outside of the classroom. Also, be sure to check this blog periodically as I may post some opportunities to earn participation points as well as some limited time extra credit opportunities. There are also many great resources listed on this blog and more will be added all the time. Please explore this site and the resources listed - they will prove to be very helpful. Also, if you ever need some assistance clarifying a post that I have made in Spanish, feel free to utilize the translator gadget on the right side of the page. As we know, google translate isn't always the most accurate, but it should give you some idea of what I am asking you to do. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to email me. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and is ready for a great year in Spanish. Until Next Time, Sra. Stolper

Un video del preterito