martes, 10 de mayo de 2011

Subjunctive test prep : Test Friday May 13th

1. Subjunctive review numbers 8,9,10. (or google Spanish grammar exercises and click on Present subjunctive)
You may complete any numbers 1-7 for review.
2. Complete the review packet for Thursday.

viernes, 6 de mayo de 2011

VIERNES 6/5

When you finish your jobs presentation and have E-mailed me both presentation and list, visit the

1. Museo Reina Sofia en Madrid.
Visit rooms 205 and 206 and summarize your finding as well as opinions in english.

2.
Explore a video, image or audio clip here and summarize.
OR
Visit another room in the collection of the museum and summarize. Be sure to tell me exactly what you explored please.

miércoles, 27 de abril de 2011

viernes, 15 de abril de 2011

CINE MADRID

EL CINE http://madrid.lanetro.com/cine Research 5 movies For each movie: List the 1.Calificación 2.Click leer más to read about the film. Translate one sentence. 3.Watch the trailer Escribe tu opinión Me llama la atención. Me interesa. Me deja frío. Me da lo mismo. Me parece un rollo. Spanish 3: Find a theatre near or closes to your neighborhood. Find out what time the movie of your choice is playing. Write a text message to your friend inviting them. Include the title of the film and a description. Use a we command. B. Translate and fill in with the movie of your choice There are no (horror, romantic, comedy, documentary) movies that I want to see. There are no children that should see ________________. There are no adults that should see _______________. No one wants to see _______________. I never want to see _______________.

lunes, 11 de abril de 2011

Cita2.net y La moda de ser soltero - 30 minutosTelemadrid

Anuncios Clasificados





1. Anuncios Clasificados
Follow the directions and send to me at mruiz@otsegops.org

2. A planear
Find 5 potential date locations in and around Madrid where you can do activities from vocab 1 on page 87. Simply list the location and se puede _______ (you can______)

3. El primero correo electrónico
Write a dialogue of your first e-mail or text message with your date. Use all of the phrases from the Exprésate boxes on pages 51 and 54. Even better (and realistic) if it is awkward or doesn't go well (:

miércoles, 30 de marzo de 2011

START HERE!

Visit Madrid's civil war sites 70 years on - Europe - Independent.co.uk

Describe where you might go in Madrid and the surrounding areas to learn about the Civil War.
Find pictures pictures of the places mentioned and past them in your document. Be sure to label the name of the place and where it is located.

Part 5 : PAN'S Response. Choose 3 topics

Explain in English in detail. Give opinion and support from the film or other sources. a.What are the differences between the characters of Captain Vidal, Mercedes, Ofelia's mother, and Ofelia? b.What does Ofelia learn from her trials in the labyrinth? c.Is the faun trustworthy? d.Explain the role of women in the tale. e.What is the moral of the story? e.Explain the historical references of the film. What effect do they have?

Part 4 Role of women in the civil War

Some info on women’s role and other daily life situations.


Part 3 Spanish Civil War Causes

Causes 1

Causes 2

Answer the following questions about the causes of the war.


  1. What was the name of the king that gave up his throne in 1931?

  1. What was the two word name of the ruling government of Spain during the period between 1931 and 1939? Who were the two presidents during this time? Who were some of the other prominent government officials during this time?

  1. Name at least three causes for reform that led to the Civil War.

  1. Name at least two names that each fighting force was given.

  1. In what ways was the role of the Catholic Church downplayed by the Spanish government in the years leading up to Civil War?

Part 2 Spanish Civil War Francisco Franco

Answer the following questions about Franco

Franco's life

Franco's Life 2

Franco's Life 3


  1. What was the name of the Academy that Franco commanded in the 1920s and where was it located?

  1. What were the two seemingly rivaling political movements that Franco was able to unite during the Civil War and beyond?

  1. Name at least two titles given to Franco during the Spanish Civil War.

  1. What were some of the details of the Labor Charter established under Franco during the Spanish Civil War?

  1. In what ways did Franco imitate the propaganda of Adolph Hitler?


Part 1 Spanish Civil War EVENTS

Answer the questions about the events during the war.

Events 1

Events 2


1. What was the first major battle of the war and where was it fought?

2. Name at least one major battle of the Civil War and describe the actions and results of this battle.

3. What foreign country was the largest supporter of the Republicans? What did they ask for from Spain in return for sending troops?

4. Why is the date April 26, 1937 significant? What occurred on this date? Which side led the offensive?

5. When was the war officially declared over? In what city? Which side prevailed?

lunes, 21 de marzo de 2011

Castilla La Mancha for kids!

http://www.castillalamancha.es/viajeros/SP/portada/portada/guia-25-escapadas-para-viajar-con-ninos.pdf

miércoles, 23 de febrero de 2011

El AVE http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/ave/trayectos/ave_madrid_valencia.html
Las Fallas http://www.lasfallas.net/
Las Fallas http://www.fallasfromvalencia.com/index.htm
Video de Las Fallas
Encuentra
1. Escribe un párrafo sobre Las Fallas de Valencia en ingles en TUS palabras.
2. Mira el video
3. Cuánto cuesta un billete desde Madrid a Valencia
4. Cuándo tienen que ir para participar en las fiestas de Las Fallas?
5. Encuentra un hostel para quedarte. Lista el precio y cómo son las acomadaciones.
6. Escribe una tarjeta postal describiendo tu experiencia en Las Fallas. Usa el pretérito e imperfect. Escribe 100 palabras. Incluye un foto.