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estar with subjunctive

by Irma

Aug 22, 2016

I am having a hard time finding a definitive answer online: do you always have to use "de" before que when using estar + emotions with subjunctive. For example: Estoy seguro que vayamos. OR Estoy seguro DE que vayamos. I'm wondering if there is a "hard" rule with all emotions with estar (feliz, triste, preocupado, etc).

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Daniel Hanson "De" is used with certain adjectives, not all. In other situations, "porque" would be used.

For instance, I would say, "Estoy feliz porque vienen mis padres a visitarme". "Estoy feliz de que" does not sound right to me. However, having said that, there exists this colloquial expression in Spanish: &q...See More

Aug 23, 2016

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choice hw

by señora 77

Aug 8, 2016

I'm looking to change things up with homework this year in my Spanish 3 & 4 classes. Instead of the traditional worksheets that they always copy from each other, I'm thinking of choice hw. I plan on giving them 5 choices, of which they do three, for a total of 30 pts per hw. I figure I could make it due every week and half or so, depending on w...See More

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Ann Gloria, Was that Vocabulary assignment called "Vocab Man?"

Aug 22, 2016

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gloria On 8/22/16, Ann wrote: > Gloria, > > Was that Vocabulary assignment called "Vocab Man?" YES!!!! That was it!

Aug 23, 2016

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Popular Spanish songs?

by Tara Hogue

Aug 22, 2016

I am looking at getting lyrics to American singers who also sing Spanish who have been very popular in the past five years or so. Any ideas? For example, I know Selena Gomez and Beyonce have put out Spanish songs.

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AM Nelly Furtado sings Fotografia with Juanes. Of course Shakira, Enrique Iglesias,

Aug 22, 2016

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AnnMc My students adore Royce, Marc Anthony, Julieta Venegas and Diego Torres

Aug 22, 2016

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Pen/Pals

by anjelicap

Aug 22, 2016

I am looking for a classroom in a Spanish speaking country that would be interested in exchanging letters and possibly Skyping with my Spanish 2 level students in high school. Please note: I have three Spanish 2 classes, but would be happy if your class is willing to work with one! Perhaps we could even collaborate on a class project or two! We are...See More

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Zachary Jones contact info

by Julieta

Aug 21, 2016

Does anyone know how to get a suggestion to Zachary Jones dot dot com? I wish he would make a subjunctive pack of music for for sale, just subjunctive. There's no way to email him tha that I can find at the website. If you read this, Zachary, ple please consider the idea.

Thanks, Julieta

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AFS exchange students still need host for the fall

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Aug 19, 2016

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Sp 1 Review

by lafamafavefestrafa

Aug 18, 2016

I was looking at having my Spanish 2 students make a folder with Spanish 1 review concepts. I don't have one made out and this is the first time I'm teaching 2nd year in a long time and I don't have time to make/think it out. If anyone has one you've made or used you'd like to share. I've even looked on teachers pay teachers, but I don't see anythi...See More

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PENPALS for 2016-17

by Tara

Aug 17, 2016

I would love for my students to be able to send letters or SKYPE with native or non-native speakers. We are located in Texarkana, Texas for a reference. I have roughly 113 students all studying Spanish 1 in the 8th grade. Please email me if you are interested:

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Reflexive Verbs

by Lisa

Aug 9, 2016

I am going to direct my students to this explanation of reflexive verbs: practicingspanish.com/grammar19.html Has anyone else utilized this website?

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Sr. Davis - Texas On 8/09/16, Lisa wrote: > I am going to direct my students to this explanation of > reflexive verbs: > practicingspanish.com/grammar19.html > Has anyone else utilized this website?

yes I do. from the main page go to BASICS and GRAMMAR

Aug 12, 2016

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Help with working with colleagues

by Luisa

Jul 30, 2016

I could desperately use advice with lesson planning with colleagues. This year I will be teaching along side a couple other teachers in Spanish 3. Prior to that I taught a different level alone so it's been a while since I've had to work with a group. How do I go about making suggestions or creating new assignments without offending the others? The...See More

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Luisa Thank you so much Gloria! Great advice!

On 8/02/16, gloria wrote: > > Just for me personally, I would make up a second version of > the difficult assignment and let the teachers know you are > doing the same assignment but are making some changes to > it in hopes that it will go better. If they seem receptive to the > id...See More

Aug 7, 2016

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James in Belgium First of all, be glad that there is discussion and a will to collaborate among teachers.

Next, your team should define the parameters of your collaboration and the extent to which they would like the different sections to be the same. Here, a backward design approach works well, starting with the lesson/unit test, < quizzes < a few ...See MoreFirst of all, be glad that there is discussion and a will to collaborate among teachers.

Next, your team should define the parameters of your collaboration and the extent to which they would like the different sections to be the same. Here, a backward design approach works well, starting with the lesson/unit test, < quizzes < a few assignments < core vocabulary & grammar.

Visually, a Vinn diagram can be used to show what will be common to each course section and to show how each teacher maintains individuality and freedom of choice. If you are 3 teachers, draw 3 intersecting circles. This is the same advice for the tests. A test need not be 100&37; common to all teachers.

You wrote that from the previous year a problem was noted with an assignment. Don't be bashful about seeking improvement. Including your team is a positive gesture. Be scientific in your approach to improvement. Don't expect perfection and you should be content with the results.

When your team agrees on common and non-common assignments and also variations, your team is truly working collaboratively.

Good luck,

James

On 7/30/16, Luisa wrote: > I could desperately use advice with lesson planning with > colleagues. This year I will be teaching along side a > couple other teachers in Spanish 3. Prior to that I > taught a different level alone so it's been a while since > I've had to work with a group. How do I go about making > suggestions or creating new assignments without offending > the others? There is one assignment in particular that I > would like to revise without hurting anyone's feelings. > Do I just make an alternative and use it in my class and > keep my mouth shut? Do I ask ahead of time? Do I go > ahead and make up my version and share it with them? > All of the teachers agreed that this assignment didn't go > well and the students had a very tough time with it but > plan on using it again this year. Also, like any school, > there are cliques and a decent level of gossip behind the > scenes. I tend to keep a low profile and don't want to > put anyone off right from the start.

Aug 9, 2016

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