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- How shouldn't I study for Spanish?
- How should I study vocabulary?
- How should I study grammar?
- What should I do the night before a quiz or a test?
- Can I fail a quiz and still pass the next test?
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How shouldn't I study for Spanish?
Don't try to learn the vocabulary by staring at the words.
Don't reread the grammar notes a million times.
Don't disregard any workbook pages assigned.
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How should I study vocabulary?
STEP 1: On the day you receive it, complete the vocabulary list using your
book. Then make flashcards of the words to help you recognize the words and
their meanings.
STEP 2: The next night you should practice writing at least ten vocabulary
words until you can write them without errors. One way to do this is to take a
piece of paper and write the English words down the first column. Then, using
your book or vocabulary list so you spell the words correctly, write the
Spanish equivalent of each word next to the English word. Next take a
different sheet of paper and cover up the Spanish column. On the clean paper,
write from memory each word next to the English equivalent. Once you are
finished, move the 2nd paper aside and check your work with a different
colored pen. Continue this process until you can spell each word correctly.
STEP 3: Using words that you already know in Spanish, write a definition of
each word. Think of possible synonyms and antonyms. You could put these
definitions on your flashcards to help quiz yourself.
STEP 4: Re-do activities in the book and workbook that require you to read
Spanish and apply the words. Supplement these activities with practice on the
book’s website (www.phschool.com or click on the ENLACES link on the home page
of this website).
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How should I study grammar?
STEP 1: Take good, complete notes in class when the topic is introduced and
during in-class activities.
STEP 2: Refer to your notes and the book’s explanation when you do assignments
requiring the grammar.
STEP 3: Fill out your grammar portfolio page thoroughly, including information
from the book AND from your notes.
STEP 4: Go to extra help early if you do not understand an aspect of the grammar.
STEP 5: The two nights before the quiz or test, re-do activities in the book
and workbook that require you to apply the grammar in context (a paragraph or
dialogue, which usually appear on the tests). Supplement these activities with
practice on the book’s website (www.phschool.com or click on the ENLACES link
on the home page of this website).
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What should I do the night before a quiz or a test?
Assuming you have already properly prepared throughout the chapter by
following the suggestions mentioned above, you should be ready for this
suggestion.
During the Jeopardy review in class, make an answer key while playing the game
in class. That is, record the answer to the question provided by Mrs. Zaubi on
a clean sheet of notebook paper labeled, "Jeopardy Answer Key," and the date.
Come to extra help that afternoon if you answered incorrectly during the
Jeopardy and have no idea why. Be specific when you get to extra help so that
Mrs. Zaubi is able to answer your question and meet your needs efficiently.
Even if you got every answer correct during the class review, you should do
the following:
Go to your class's Jeopardy link on this website, print out the review at
home, take the review as if it were the quiz/test, and check your answers with
your answer key.
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Can I fail a quiz and still pass the next test?
YES!
...However, the only way to do this is by coming to extra help. Simply stop by
Mrs. Zaubi's room, grab your assessment portfolio, open up to the quiz you
failed, and sit down with her. She will thoroughly explain and review the
misunderstood material until you feel confident that you understand.
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