Spanish 1 w/ Señor Hall at NCVPS
Updates from Señor Hall for Spanish 1
Spanish 1 Updates w/ Señor Hall
Hurricane Dorian
Sorry for the delay in getting out the weekly newsletter. We are in direct path of Hurricane Dorian and I had some hurricane preparations to make before the wind picked up. I hope everyone stays safe from Hurricane Dorian in our state. I know some parts of Coastal Carolina re still recovering from Hurricane Florence and I hope we don't get hit again. I live in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks and hoping for the best. Remember I am here to help you learn Spanish and technology skills. Please don't ever hesitate to ask me any questions that you have about the course. :) As we kick off Week 2 of our Spanish 1 class here are some General Reminders
General Reminders
- Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence in both Spanish and English.
- Proper nouns like the names of people, places and things should be capitalized.
- Don't forget periods at the end of sentences in Spanish. Its just like English in this way. :)
- Please use complete sentences when answering the questions.
- Lastly make sure to pay attention to proper spelling in both languages.
Accent Marks
Please pay attention to your accent marks. They cost you points and can change the meaning of the word in Spanish.
This website can help: spanish.typeit.org
Try these steps to get the write accent marks:
1) Google how to make accent marks with your specific brand and model of computer and follow the instructions there
2) Use a Word document to create your dialogue using the insert symbols option.Click Insert, then Click Symbols and select Normal Text for every accent mark option none to man.
Using Cryptic Codes
If, for some reason, you don't want to change your keyboard, you can always type in the troublesome cryptic codes. Using this arcane system, the following codes apply:
á = Alt + 0225
é = Alt + 0233
í = Alt + 0237
ó = Alt + 0243
ú = Alt + 0250
ñ = Alt + 0241
ü = Alt + 0252
¡ = Alt + 0161
¿ Alt + 0191
Mac Users
To get accents on the Mac, hold down the Option key, and while holding it down, type the letter e; then release those keys and type the letter that you want the accent to appear on:
- á = Opt + e, then a
- é = Opt + e, then e
- í = Opt + e, then i
- ó = Opt + e, then o
- ú = Opt + e, then u
For the ñ, hold down the Option key while you type the n; release and type n again.
- ñ = Opt + n, then n
To place the diaeresis over the u, hold down the Option key while pressing the u key; release and type u again.
- ü = Opt + u, then u
The inverted punctuation marks are achieved as follows:
- ¡ = Opt + 1
- ¿ Opt + shift + ?
Señor Hall
Photos from this Week
Calm Before the Storm
Hurricane Dorian 9.5.19
Sunset on a Kayak
Tareas de esta semana ~ Work Due Week of Sep. 3rd - 6th
- _____ Unidad 1: Live Class (any day during week 2 or 3 - see Live Class calendar)
Tuesday:_____ Notas
Tuesday:_____ Optional Practice: Actividades de Vocabulario
Tuesday:_____ Quiz 2: Prueba de Vocabulario
Tuesday:_____Optional Practice: Práctica de Gramática
Wednesday:_____ Quiz 3:Leer
Wednesday:_____ Hablar
Wednesday:_____ Notas
Wednesday:_____ Optional Practice: Actividades de Vocabulario
Thursday:_____ Quiz 4: Prueba de Vocabulario
Thursday:_____ Optional Practice: Práctica de Gramática
Thursday:_____ Escribir
Thursday:_____ Hablar
Thursday:_____ Notas
Thursday:_____ Optional Practice:Actividades de Vocabulario
Friday:_____ Quiz 5: Prueba de Vocabulario
Friday:_____ Optional Practice: Práctica de Gramática
Friday:_____ Quiz 6: Escuchar
Required Live Class (RLC) Schedule
The purpose of the Required Live Classes (RLC) is to give students access to their teachers for lessons, Q & A and support in their Spanish classes. The RLC sessions are offered every week at a variety of times. You may attend any session you like. Choose the one that best fits your schedule.
Here is a Google Calendar link to all the Spanish 1 sessions:
Just pay attention to the times, dates and topics:
Remember GS = Getting Started
U1 = Unit 1
U2 = Unit 2
After attending each session, you need to complete a brief reflective assignment including the following items:
When did you attend (provide date and time)?
Who was the teacher/presenter?
What did you cover/learn? (You should include a complete copy of your notes with at least 10 specific things discussed/covered.)
What do you still have questions about? (You should always have questions, so do NOT put "none.")
What do you need to work on/improve? (This should be specific, regarding at least one thing that was discussed in the session.)
How do you plan to improve in the area/s listed above? (Again, be as specific as possible.)
How can I (your teacher) help you? (Again, be as specific as possible.)
Please use COMPLETE SENTENCES in your responses and submit this at the bottom of the RLC Assignment page.
Spanish 1 Live Classroom:
https://ncvps.zoom.us/j/654243471
Also check out this video on how to summit your RLC Reflection assignment: http://www.screencast.com/t/ThzIjeycGyzQ
NCVPS Café
Parental Access for Spanish 1 Course
Parents, now you can monitor student progress and grades for our Spanish 1 course online!! Follow this link for more info to access real time student progress and grades all semester: https://drive.google.com/a/ncpublicschools.gov/file/d/0B1nnVoHiqBukS05qdXVPbmtZZkk/view
Peer Tutoring Center
Remember that NCVPS offers the Peer Tutoring Center, an awesome cohort of students helping and tutoring other students! We have some Spanish 1 Tutors to help if you need it. Check out:
URL: ncvps.upswing.io
User ID: student ID #
Password: upswing
Señor Hall
North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) Spanish 1 Teacher & Instructional Leader Spanish 4 & Culture Café
BAs in Spanish & English Literature
MS Instructional Technology
Mondays ~ los lunes: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays ~ los martes: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays ~ los miércoles: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursdays ~ los jueves: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fridays ~ los viernes: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Email: herman.hall@ncpublicschools.gov
Website: www.ncvps.org/ncvps-cafe
Phone: (252) 256-7082