Saturday, December 20, 2014

Activity Log- 12/19/14

Activity Log- 12/19/14


Brandi Jones
12/19/14
SP2H7



Watched Documentary-85 minutes


     I watched a documentary about the Spanish anarchist movement. It was a period in time when the country of Spain was somewhat unstable and there was freedom all around. I learned the word for government is gobierno. I also learned the word for distribution is distribución. The documentary gave me an inside look into the lives of people working to make their country better.


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Holidays

The Holidays

Brandi Jones
12/17/14
SP2H7







      In much of Latin America Día de los Reyes or Día de los Reyes Magos is celebrated in particular by children who receive gifts from the three Magi . In Memphis, where we celebrate Christmas, kids believe their gifts come fro Santa Claus.In Mexico, one of the most important elements of Día de los Reyes is the Rosca de Reyes, or the Wreath of the Kings. A large, oval-shaped cake filled with sweetened dried fruit, the King's Cake symbolizes a crown. In Memphis, we have wreaths with just pine cones and lights on them that we hang on our door. Across Latin America and the United States, Latinos celebrate Dia de Los Reyes in style with huge parades and celebrations thrown to commemorate the day. We have similarities and differences when it comes to how we celebrate holidays.

Spanish and Latin American Cooking

Spanish and Latin American cooking


Brandi Jones
12/17/14
SP2H7



     Latin America and Spanish countries is a highly diverse area of land that holds various cuisines that vary from nation to nation.Some items typical of Latin American cuisine include maize-based dishes (tortillas, tamales, tacos, pupusas, arepas) and various salsas and other condiments (guacamole, pico de gallo, mole, chimichurri, chili, aji, pebre). Spanish cuisine is a way of preparing varied dishes, which is enriched by the culinary contributions of the various regions that make up the country.Spain was where it was first mixed with sugar to remove its natural bitterness. Other ingredients in Spain are rice, grapes, olives and many types of cereals. In Latin America, Honduran Cuisine combines Spanish, Caribbean and pre-Columbian influences of the indigenous Maya-Lenca population. Its most notable feature is that it uses more coconut than any other Central American cuisine in both sweet and savory dishes. In Spanish region such as Andalucia, Andalusian cuisine is twofold: rural and coastal. Of all the Spanish regions, this region uses the most olive oil in its cuisine. The dish that has achieved the most international fame is Gazpacho. Latin America and Spanish countries both have unique ways of cooking.

Proficiency Level

Proficiency Level



Brandi Jones
12/17/14
SP2H7


     My proficiency has grown this quarter and I want my level to exceed. My proficiency level has grown by being able to say more words, phrases, and questions. I am able to say questions like "¿Cuál es el nombre del país?" and "¿Qué te gusta hacer durante las navidades?". A way I can exceed it is by working harder, watching videos, and using more language resources. If I try, it can happen.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Las Navidades

Las Navidades



Brandi Jones
12/16/14
SP2H7



     Durante las navidades, yo voy hacer muchos cosas. Yo voy a comer el pollo frito, arroz, y pescado. Yo quiero relajar con mi familia. Yo quiero ir al cine y el parquet. Yo espero tener un buen descanso.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Activity log -12/12/14

Activity Log -12/12/14

Brandi Jones
12/12/14
SP2H7




Watched Commentary- 80 minutes


     I watche a commentary about Paco de Lucia. Paco de Lucia was a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer and producer. People were talking about his life and accomplishments. I learned two new words. I learned the word for guitarist is guitarrista. I learned the word for musician is músico. It was fascinating to see people talk about his great work.
 

Friday, December 5, 2014

Activity Log- 12/5/14

  Activity Log- 12/5/14

Brandi Jones
12/5/14
SP2H7

Watched medical documentaries-
80 minutes




     I watched medical documentaries. The videos talked about different subjects like cold and the flu. I learned the word for cold is resfrío. The word for flu is gripe. I learned some new words and they are words I use often.




     

Friday, November 21, 2014

Individual Investigation- 11/21/14

Individual Investigation- 11/21/14



 Brandi  Jones
11/21/14
SP2H7







     He encontrado la información más interesante sobre el Perú . Me pareció que la comida más importante se come después de mediodía . También he aprendido que los pobres del Perú no tienen un montón de tiempo libre debido a sus puestos de trabajo. Perú también tiene muchos festivales anuales inusuales . Perú tiene muchas escuelas públicas y privadas y que aprender acerca de cómo sobrevivir en el que viven . Esto es lo que he aprendido hasta ahora acerca de Perú .

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Observation Revision- 11/18/14

Observation Revision- 11/18/14



Brandi Jones
11/13/14
SP2H7

     Yo observé un video en la clase de hoy . Yo vi muchas cosas. Yo vi los niños nadan. Yo observé los niños salgo a la escuela. Yo vi cocinar pasanda en la casa. Observé muchas actividades que suceden en la mañana . Yo vi los niños juegan fútbol. Yo también vi a todo tipo de personas. Una gran similitud que noté fue que eveybody vivió como uno e hizo los activitites normales como las personas en los estados unidos. El video fue interesante y me gustó mucho.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Individual Investigation- 11/14/14

Individual Investigation- 11/14/14

Brandi Jones
11/14/14
SP2H7
   Me di cuenta de las similitudes y diferencias en nuestras formas de vida. Me di cuenta de que muchos de los mismos alimentos . Por ejemplo , los dos nos comemos pescado y arroz .Una diferencia que vi fue nuestra ropa. Nos vestimos pantalones vaqueros y que pueden llevar ponchos occidentales. Ambos países hacen trabajos similares. Ambos lugares tienen muchos agricultores que cultivan plantas para la vida. En ciertas ceremonias , pueblo peruano invovle más familia. Estas son las rutinas diarias y los puntos de interés que he aprendido hasta ahora.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Observation- 11/13/14

Observation- 11/13/14

                                  Brandi Jones
11/13/14
SP2H7
Yo observé un video en la clase de hoy . Yo vi muchas cosas. Yo vi los niños nadan. Yo observé los niños salgo a la escuela. Yo vi cocinar pasanda en la casa. Observé muchas actividades que suceden en la mañana . Yo vi los niños juegan fútbol. Yo también vi a todo tipo de personas. Una gran similitud que noté fue que eveybody vivió como uno e hizo los activitites normales como las personas en los estados unidos. El video fue interesante y me gustó mucho.

Observation- 11/13/14

Observation- 11/13/14

Brandi Jones
11/13/14
SP2H7


Yo observé un video en la clase de hoy . Yo vi muchas cosas. Yo vi los niños nadan. Yo observé los niños salgo a la escuela. Yo vi cocinar pasanda en la casa. 
Observé muchas actividades que suceden en la mañana . Yo vi los niños juegan fútbol. Yo también vi a todo tipo de personas.  El video fue interesante y me gustó mucho.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Project Questions 11/7/14

Project Questions
11/7/14
SP2H7


¿Qué piensas investigar?
• Voy a investigar las diferentes formas de vida entre las personas en los Estados Unidos y Perú.

¿Por qué te interesa este tópico?
•Yo estoy interesado en este tema , debido a su tono general de la información.

¿Qué piensas que vas a saber de este tópico al final?
Creo que voy a saber más sobre la cultura española.

¿Cómo relacionas este tópico a algo que tenemos en Memphis/Tennessee/Estados Unidos?
•Todos en Memphis / Tennessee / estados unidos tiene una cierta cultura o rutina.

¿Qué sabes ahora que es sorprendente?
•El pastoreo de ovejas , llamas y alpacas , es la más asombrosa que he escuchado hasta ahora.

¿Por qué te interesa o no te interesa el tópico?
•Me importa si estoy interesado en el tópico porque si me importa voy a hacerlo mejor .

¿De qué quieres saber más?
Quiero saber más sobre su rutina diaria de la escuela.


Escribe los artículos y enlaces de tus investigaciones hoy. También escribe
porque son importantes o relevantes.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453147/Peru/272291/Daily-life-and-
social-customs


Thursday, November 6, 2014

11/6/14 revised routine

Brandi Jones
11/6/14
SP2H7

Revised Routine

      En los fin de semanas, me gusta nadar y muchos más actividades. Me gusta van al cine. Me gusta viajar y leer. Me gusta jugar fútbol y correr. Me gusta comer en el restaurantes. En la mañana, me visto a las cinco y media. En la noche, yo me duermo a las diez. Yo me desperto a las cinco y cuarto. Yo me baño a las cinco y veinte. En la tarde, yo me relajo. Por la tarde, yo me estudio. Todos Los días , yo voy al escuela a las siete y cuarto para hacer el trabajo. Me gusta nadar en la piscina en los domingos porque es divertido. En los sabádos, Me gusta ir al cine y de compras con mis amigos. Tengo que repetir la misma rutina cada fin de semana y todos los días.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Activity Log #3- 10/31/14

Activity Log #3- 10/31/14


Watched Newscast- 50 minutes
Watched Telenovela-25 minutes


I watched a spanish newscast. The newscasters talked about what was happening in the Latino community. I learned the word for community which is comunidad. I also learned the word for newscast is teledario.

I watched half an episode of My 3 Sisters. Part of the episode was about a protest demonstration of a company. I learned the word for protest is protesta. I also learned the word for demonstration is demostración.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Routine-10/22

Routine-10/22

Brandi Jones
10/22/14
SP2H7

      En los fin de semanas, me gusta nadar y muchos más actividades. Me gusta van al cine. Me gusta viajar y leer. Me gusta jugar fútbol y correr. Me gusta comer en el restaurantes. En la mañana, me visto a las cinco y media. En la noche, yo me duermo a las diez. Yo me desperto a las cinco y cuarto. Yo me baño a las cinco y veinte. En la tarde, yo me relajo. Por la tarde, yo me estudio. Tengo que repetir la misma rutina cada fin de semana y todos los días.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Activity Log #1 -10/17/14

Activity Log #1 -10/17/14


Watched Telenovela-75 Minutes



     I watched the telenovela, My 3 Sisters. I watched 2 episodes. The two episodes were the introduction of the series. Augusto and his three sisters Silvia "La Generala", Lisa "La Perfecta" and Beatriz "La Beba" were practically left as orphans after the death of their mother and the unknown whereabouts of their father who abandoned them years ago. Now, Augusto had to place his dreams on hold in order to support his siblings. I learned that the word for general is generala and that each sister has different personalities.

Q1: Reflection- 10/17/14

Q1: Reflection- 10/17/14



     My proficiency level is good. I believe I am closer to I-1 because of the things I have learned such as verbs and using them in simple sentences. I am learning things everyday.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Activity Log #7-9/26/14


Activity Log #7- 9/26/14



Watched Newscast-
75 minutes



I watched a Spanish news telecast it talked about issues around the world. The news telecast talked about the economy and the Mexican cartel. I learned the word for cartel in Spanish is actually the same in both languages.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Activity log #6- 9/19/14

Activity Log #6 - 9/19/14


Watched documentary- 49 min
Watched a documentary- 39 min






I watched a documentary called Deseos Urbanos. Deseos Urbanos is a documentary that asks the citizens of Guadalajara and Zapopan, Mexico to open up and talk about some of their most personal stories and lifelong wishes. I also watched a documentary called Spanish Secret Conflict. It was about Catalan Independence. I learned the words for independence and urban which are independencia and urbanos.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Unit 1 Writing

Brandi Jones
17-9-14
SPH27
Unit 1 Writing





Hola! Mi nombre es Brandi. Yo tengo cartorce años. Yo soy de Memphis. Memphis es fun. Me gusta muchas cosas. Me gusta comer el pescado y el pollo. Me gusta escuchar música. Me gusta mirar fútbol, fútbol americano, y beísbol. Me gusta ir de compras. Me gusta voy al cine. Me gusta voy a la escuela. Me gusta dormir y cantar. Me gusta viajar y mirar la televisión. Mi escuela es interesante. ¿Qué te favorita clases? ¿Qué te gusta viajar?

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

My Free Time Activities



Brandi Jones
 
16-9-14
 
SP2H7



     Me gusta hacer muchas cosas. Me gusta nadar y leer. Me gusta viajar y mirar televisión. Me gusta eschuchar música. Me gusta ir de compras con mis amigos. Me gusta ir de pesca con mi familia.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Actvity Log #5 - 9/12/14

Activity Log #5 - 9/12/14


Watched newscast-
75 minutes


I watched a another Spanish newscast and they talked about different life issues. One thing that was different was that they talked about the weather along with the news which included events happening in the schools in that area. I learned the words for sunny and cloudy.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Activity Log #4- 9/5/14

Activity Log #4- 9/5/14


Watched Soap Opera-
75 minutes


      This Time I watched a different soap opera. I watched El Señor de los Cielos. I learned some new words. the episode was about a particular person having major surgery , a life saving procedure. I learned that El Señor de los Cielos means The Mr. of the Heavens.

SP2 Prewrite

Brandi Jones
19/8/14
Period ( SP2H7
SP2 Prewrite



     Hola! Mi nombre es Brandi. Mi apellido es Jones.  Yo tengo catorce años. Me gusta nadar y leer. No me gusta jugar baloncesto. Me gusta comer  papas fritas.y el pollo. Mi colegio es interasante. Mi madre es corta. Mi padre es alto. ¿Como se llamas Uds.? ¿Como estas? ¿Cuantos años tiene mi familia.





I think I did okay on this prewrite. I think I did okay because I did not give a lot of information about myself and my family and the way my questions were formed. I give myself novice mid by questions and information about myself were not all informative and the words I used. I think I can improve my way of asking questions and the way I form words

Pre-write Assessment

Brandi Jones
29/8/14
SP2H 7th
Presentational Writing Descriptions
 
 
 
 
     Hola! Mi nombre es Brandi. Yo tengo catorce años. Mi colores favoritos son azul y rojo. Me gusta jugar naipes. Me gusta viajar. Me gusta beber leche. Me gusta leer con mi familia. Me gusta comer pesca. Me gusta voy a la escuela. No me gusta estudiar. Hasta luego!




I think I did well on my prewrite. I think I did well because of the wide range of words and information I gave. I think I would get a novice high because I gave a lot of information just maybe not in a full phrase or sentence. I can do better by using full sentences or combining my sentences.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Activity Log-#3 8/29/14

Activity Log-#3 8/29/14

Watched Soap Opera-
60 minutes

Watched Medical Show-
15 minutes

I watched Decisiones on Youtube. The episode was about Gabriela being tired of her husband leaving for business, and so she is left alone with a hot worker. She basically was having an affair. I also watched a medical show about controlling a child's asthma. They were talking about the right medication for a child. Both shows were very good. I learned what Gato en Celo means which is what the topic of the Decisiones episode. I also learned the word for asthma from the medical show.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Activity log-#2 8/22/14

Activity Log-8/22/14 #2



Watched News Telecast
75 minutes

I watched UTVS News en Española. The news telecast talked about crime, school life, and other aspects of the community. I liked it because it talked about real stories.I learned the words for crime and neighborhood. I would watch it again. Other people should watch it.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Activity Log #1

Activity Log-8/15/14


Watched Video
60 Minutes



     I watched Decisiones Extremas , a soap opera on telemundo. I watched it on Youtube from 8:00pm-9:00pm. The episode was about Jorge having a affair and will danger come. It was interesting and understood some of the words. I learned some new words like the word for affair and danger.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Personal Misson-8/8/14


Personal Mission-8/8/14

 

My personal goals are to learn new words and phrases and also become somewhat bilingual. My own goal is to work hard the best I can. Spanish is a little hard to learn but I think I can do it.profepj3@gmail.com

Proficiency and What I Want to Learn

Proficiency-8/8/14


For the past few days, we have been talking about our proficiency and what want to learn this year. I said level of proficiency was advanced because of my way of speaking it. I said I wanted to learn new words and sentences. I'm going to try my hardest this year. 

profepj3@gmail.com