Wow! I don't know how you experienced OWLers do this every day! Today I saw 5 2nd year classes and let me tell you, I am exhausted! 4 of them were really on board, and the other one, well, let's just say it's going to take some work! :) and lots of applause! I am excited for what the year will bring and very thankful to be a part of this community - thanks for all of your ideas, support and advice! JoAnna Coleman Spanish Teacher Wilson High School 503-916-5280 ext. 75231 joannac@xxxxxxx http://profecoleman.wordpress.com/ ________________________________ From: ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] on behalf of Ricardo Linnell [hurricanetumbao@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 2:25 PM To: ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ola] My first day..... Hello Everyone, My first day is complete! Granted, I didn't have Spanish 1 yet, but let me tell you that my Spanish 3 students ROCKED today! It is a beautiful thing when you don't have to push much for "solo español"! Granted, I did a little tiny bit, but for the most part, the students were staying in Spanish and communicating near the level at which they last tested. It is a fabulous day, though I am utterly exhausted. Ricardo Days Activities 1. Pásame/Tú quieres? Game 2. SMOOSH 3. Correr y Saltar (just physical, no language) 4. Wrote vocab on the vocab list and pulled topics from the vocab and created question hook sequences to use for the middle part of the class.