Hoy es lunes, el 3 de noviembre. Esponja: ¿Cómo se dice? 1. short (height… and length!) 2. thin 3. eyes 4. hair 5. red-headed 6. strong Retakes will be tomorrow during class!

p. 19 (Más Práctica) 10

Pay attention to the movie and see how much you understand! 10

p. 54 #1-2 10

p. 20 y 21 Due: miércoles 10

Hoy es martes, el 4 de noviembre. No esponja today! 1. Please clear off your desk except for a pen or pencil. 2. You must remain silent during the quiz. 3. During the quiz, you must say in your seat. 4. When you finish please turn in your quiz. 5. Once you’ve turned in your quiz, you can work on homework, read or relax, but please remain quiet.

el gato = cat el perro = dog p. 55 Actividad #4 – Describan a cada persona o animal con la palabra correcta. p. 55 Actividad #5 – Escriban las conversaciones en el cuaderno. 10

p. 56 y 57 10

Cultural Discussion! HISTORY OF “DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS” El Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life beyond death. It began as an Aztec festival several hundred years ago and has stayed an important tradition throughout Mexico and other countries in Latin America. The Day of the Dead is used to celebrate the lives and legacies of those who have passed. Day of the Dead is typically celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. November 1st is often focused on celebrating the souls of babies and children, sometimes called “angelitos.” November 2nd is reserved for celebrating the adults that have passed. While similar, the celebrations vary from region to region. In some cities, families will spend the day at the gravesites of their loved ones, sharing memories and food together to honor their family members. In many areas, families will create ofrendas, or altars dedicated to the dead, in their homes. Regardless of where and how they celebrate, the theme remains the same. We are never truly separated from those we have lost.

Altars Alters are made as a focal point for Día de los Muertos celebrations in the home. They are decorated with flowers (cempasúchil), candles, food and other “gifts” for the visiting spirits. The ofrendas are made to celebrate the deceased and welcome them after their long journey from the underworld. In some celebration, the food is left for several hours, with the idea being that the “best” of the food is reserved for the returning spirits. Later, families will share the food as part of the celebration. In other settings, the families will share the meal together as if the spirits are present in the meal as well. cempasúchil

“The Lady of the Dead” Skulls, or calaveras, are a very common symbol for Día de los Muertos. The most commonly recognized might be “La Catrina.” La Calavera Catrina was created in 1913 by José Guadalupe Posada. Modeled after an Aztec goddess, La Catrina, or the “Lady of the Dead” is considered a major symbol of the Day of the Dead. She reminds us that we need not fear death but instead can find humor in its existance. La Catrina represents the wealthy and privileged of Posada’s time and serves as a reminder that, in death, all become equal.

Comidas Típicas Typical Foods Two major sweets made for Día de los Muertos are “sugar skulls” and “dead bread.” Calaveras de Azucar are used to represent departed souls. Originally, the poor of Mexico learned the craft of sugar skull making from Catholic friars and priests. They are now made and sold in mass quantities and commonly used to decorate homes and ofrendas. Pan de Muerto is a sweet bread, commonly flavored with anise, that is molded into shapes and decorated by dough bones. It is made and eaten by families on el Día de los Muertos in remembrance of lost loved ones.

Hoy es miércoles, el 5 de noviembre. Esponja: ¿Qué significa? 1. La chica es alta. 2. Las estudiantes son bonitas. 3. Yo soy rubia. 4. El hombre es feo y gordo. 5. Las mujeres son muy serias. 6. Tú eres muy cómico. 7. Nosotros somos muy perezosos.

 Más práctica, p. 21 y 22  TAREA: Más Práctica, p. 23 y 24 (viernes)

p. 59, Adjetivos=Adjectives Adjectives describe nouns. In Spanish, they match the “gender” and “number” of the noun 10

Apuntes, p. 59: Masculine adjectives typically end in “-o” Modelo: (el chico guapo) Feminine adjectives typically end in “-a” Modelo: (la chica guapa)

Apuntes, p. 59: Most adjectives that end in “-e” match both genders (el chico paciente, la chica paciente) Most that end in consonants match both genders (el chico fenomenal, la chica fenomenal)

Apuntes, p.60: In Spanish, adjectives must match the “number” of the nouns they describe. Making adjectives plural: If an adjective ends in a vowel, add “s” Modelo: paciente = pacientes If an adjective ends in a consonant add “es” Modelo: fenomenal = fenomenales

Apuntes (p. 59): aburrido/a = boring bueno/a = good divertido/a = enjoyable/fun fuerte = strong interesante = interesting malo/a = bad nuevo/a = new antipático/a = mean 5

bueno/a malo/a grande nuevo/a In Spanish, most adjectives follow a noun. These four can be used in front of nouns: – Bueno or malo are used with masculine nouns and can be shortened to “buen” and “mal”. – Buena and mala are not shortened with feminine nouns. – Grande can be placed in front of any noun but will be changed to “gran”. “gran” means “great” as opposed to big – Nuevo and nueva can be in front of any noun (depending on gender) 5

p. 59 #10

Hoy es jueves, el 6 de noviembre. Esponja: ¿Cuál articulo deben usar? (Which article should you use?) 1. _____ chicas son Ana y Luisa. 2. Yo llevo _____ chaqueta. 3. _____ muchacho se llama Julio. 4. La mujer lleva _____ vestido negro. 5. _____ hombre es mi amigo. 6. Los policías son _____ señores Álvarez y Paz. 7. Los estudiantes llevan _____ pantalones. If you weren’t here on Tuesday, your retake will be in Room 416 after school!

Apuntes (p. 59): aburrido/a = boring bueno/a = good divertido/a = enjoyable/fun fuerte = strong interesante = interesting malo/a = bad nuevo/a = new antipático/a = mean 5

bueno/a malo/a grande nuevo/a In Spanish, most adjectives follow a noun. These four can be used in front of nouns: – Bueno or malo are used with masculine nouns and can be shortened to “buen” and “mal”. – Buena and mala are not shortened with feminine nouns. – Grande can be placed in front of any noun but will be changed to “gran”. “gran” means “great” as opposed to big – Nuevo and nueva can be in front of any noun (depending on gender) 5

Tener = “to have” yo tengo = I havenosotros tenemos = we have tú tienes = you have (fam.)vosotros tenéis = you all have él/ella tiene = he/she hasellos/ellas tienen = they have usted tiene = you have (for.)ustedes tienen = you all have

p. 58, #8 y 9 ¿Qué llevan las personas?

p. 60, #11 Trabaja con una pareja Escribe una conversación de los amigos de Francisco. (Pay attention to the gender of each person!)

Apuntes: When describing clothing, follow the same guidelines you use to describe people. You can use colors you already know to describe details about clothes. Modelo: Los pantalones marrones OR Los pantalones son marrones.5

Hoy es viernes, el 7 de noviembre. Esponja: ¿Cómo se dice? 1. We don’t like to wear sweaters. 2. The girls wear dresses. 3. He wears a t-shirt. 4. I like to wear a jacket. 5. You wear shoes. 6. You all (Spain) like to wear pants. 7. You all (not in Spain) like to wear socks.

 Take out a piece of scratch paper.  Write your name and class period on it.

 Más práctica, p. 23 y 24

clothing Llevar Descriptions-people Descriptions-clothing