McGraw-Hill's Spanish for Educators (Book Only)

by Diaz, Jose; Nadel, María

• ISBN13: 9780071464901
• ISBN10: 0071464905
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-31
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Communicate with your Spanish-speaking students and parents as easy asuno, dos, tres A working knowledge of the Spanish language is an indispensable part of an educator's skill set.McGraw-Hill's Spanish for Educatorsgives you more than 3,000 Spanish words and phrases and the basic grammar needed to use them properly and with confidence. You will learn vocabulary that covers every aspect of a student's school career, from kindergarten enrollment through high school graduation. Designed to get you quickly up and running with all the Spanish you need to build stronger relationships with Spanish-speaking students and families,McGraw-Hill's Spanish for Educatorsfeatures: English-Spanish mini-dictionary Phonetic translations Bilingual forms and letters for parents Spanish grammar primer Hundreds of practical, hands-on exercises Useful cultural notes

Author Biography

JosT M. Dfaz, M.A. is a Spanish teacher at Hunter College High School and is active in the development of the Advanced Placement Spanish exam.

Marfa F. Nadel, M.S. has more than 30 years of experience teaching Spanish on the secondary level.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
Introduction to Spanish Pronunciation, Greetings, and Grammar	1	(1)
Spanish Pronunciation	2	(1)
Greetings, Introductions, and Leave-Taking Expressions	2	(6)
Grammar Basics	8	(23)
Subject Pronouns	8	(1)
Verbs	8	(23)
Information Parents Need to Enroll Their Children in School	31	(34)
General Information Form	32	(1)
General Questions	32	(3)
Grammar · Talking About Age	33	(2)
Asking for More Information	35	(2)
Grammar · Possessive Adjectives: my, your	36	(1)
Family Members and Relatives	37	(4)
Grammar · Gender of Nouns and Articles	39	(1)
Grammar · The Definite Article	40	(1)
Grammar · The Indefinite Article	40	(1)
Nationalities	41	(1)
Grammar · Using the Verb ``To Be'' to Express Origin	42	(1)
Spanish-Speaking Countries and Nationalities	42	(5)
Grammar · Position and Gender of Adjectives	45	(1)
Grammar · Plural of Nouns and Adjectives	46	(1)
Family Income	47	(1)
Communication with Parents and Health Information	47	(2)
The Physical Examination	49	(1)
In Case of Emergency or Illness	50	(1)
Health Insurance	50	(1)
Proof of Residency	51	(2)
Vaccinations	53	(2)
Traveling to School by Bus or by Car	55	(3)
Traffic Signs	58	(7)
Grammar · Using the Verb ``To Be'' to Express Location	59	(3)
Grammar · Expressing What Someone Has to Do	62	(3)
The School Building	65	(30)
School Personnel/Staff	66	(3)
Grammar · To Find Out ``Who?''	68	(1)
School Supplies	69	(3)
Grammar · Using the Verb ``To Be'' to Express Identification	70	(2)
More School-Related Vocabulary	72	(1)
The School Building	73	(5)
Rooms in the School	73	(1)
In and Around the School Building	74	(2)
In the Bathroom	76	(1)
Grammar · To Find Out ``Where?''	77	(1)
In the Classroom / In the Office	78	(6)
In the Library	84	(1)
In the Auditorium	84	(2)
In the Cafeteria	86	(9)
Grammar · ``There Is'' and ``There Are''	89	(3)
Grammar · Expressing ``To Like''	92	(3)
The Primary Grades	95	(40)
The School Calendar	97	(9)
Months	97	(1)
Expressing Dates	98	(1)
Holidays	99	(1)
Days of the Week	100	(1)
Telling Time	101	(2)
Grammar · To Find Out ``When?''	103	(3)
Talking About the Weather	106	(3)
Clothing	109	(9)
Articles of Clothing for Boys and Girls	109	(2)
Clothing Accessories	111	(1)
Grammar · Expressing Ownership	112	(1)
Grammar · Possessive Adjectives	113	(1)
Grammar · Using the Verb ``To Be'' to Express a Characteristic	113	(1)
Grammar · Agreement of Noun and Adjective	114	(1)
Materials	115	(1)
Colors	116	(1)
Grammar · Position of Adjectives	117	(1)
Curriculum	118	(4)
Grammar · Verbs That Are Irregular in the yo Form	120	(2)
Art Projects	122	(1)
Cleaning Up the Classroom	122	(2)
Toys and Playthings	124	(2)
Pets in the Classroom	126	(1)
On the Playground	127	(8)
Grammar · Reflexive Verbs I	129	(2)
Grammar · Direct Object Pronouns	131	(1)
Grammar · Personal a	132	(3)
The Curriculum	135	(52)
School Subjects	136	(3)
Grammar · The Verb ``To Know''	138	(1)
In Language Class	139	(2)
In Literature Class	141	(3)
Poetry	143	(1)
In Social Studies Class	144	(7)
Eras/Ages	144	(1)
Government	145	(1)
Monarchy	146	(1)
Religion	146	(1)
War and Conflict	147	(2)
Geography	149	(1)
Compass Points	150	(1)
In Mathematics Class	151	(8)
Arithmetical Signs	153	(1)
Arithmetical Operations	153	(1)
Geometry	153	(3)
Numbers	156	(3)
In Computer Science Class	159	(4)
In Chemistry Class	163	(2)
Chemical Elements	164	(1)
In Art Class	165	(3)
In Music Class	168	(3)
Musical Styles	169	(1)
Musical Instruments	170	(1)
In Dance Class	171	(1)
In Drama Class	172	(2)
In Physical Education Class	174	(3)
Sports	174	(1)
At the Stadium/At the Gym	175	(2)
Extracurricular Activities	177	(3)
On a Trip	180	(7)
Permission Form	180	(7)
Success in School: Enlisting Parental Support	187	(38)
School/Class Attendance	188	(1)
Classroom Rules	189	(3)
Grammar · Impersonal Expressions + Infinitive	190	(1)
What Must Be Done	190	(2)
Rules of Behavior	192	(4)
What Students Cannot Do	192	(2)
Grammar · Expressing What Someone Can(not) Do	194	(1)
Grammar · To Find Out ``Why?''	195	(1)
Consequences	196	(5)
Academic Consequences	196	(1)
Grammar · The Simple Future	197	(1)
Grammar · ``If'' Clauses	198	(2)
Other Consequences of Improper Conduct	200	(1)
Praising a Student's Behavior and His/Her Work	201	(1)
Describing States and Conditions	202	(3)
Grammar · Using the Verb ``To Be'' + Adjective to Express Conditions or States	203	(2)
Giving Advice to Students	205	(1)
Homework	206	(8)
Grammar · The Present Subjunctive in Indirect Commands	207	(7)
The Home Environment	214	(2)
Preparing for Exams	215	(1)
Evaluating Students' Work	216	(5)
The Successful Student	217	(1)
The Student at Risk of Failing a Subject/the School Year	218	(3)
Getting Academic Help	221	(4)
Health, Medical Problems, and Emergencies	225	(24)
In the Nurse's Office	226	(1)
Describing Symptoms	226	(3)
Accidents	229	(6)
Grammar · The Preterite Tense	230	(2)
Grammar · Reflexive Verbs II	232	(1)
Injuries	232	(3)
Contagious Illnesses	235	(2)
Parts of the Body	237	(2)
Grammar · Talking About What Hurts or Aches	238	(1)
Medical Equipment	239	(1)
Communications from the Nurse's Office	240	(2)
Medications	242	(1)
In an Emergency	243	(6)
Medical Emergencies	243	(1)
Other Emergencies	243	(3)
Natural Disasters	246	(3)
In the Counselor's Office	249	(41)
Scheduling Classes	250	(1)
Bilingual Programs	251	(1)
Emotional Problems and Feelings	252	(5)
Financial Problems	253	(1)
Grammar · Adverbs	254	(3)
Dealing with Personal Problems	257	(2)
Advice	259	(4)
Grammar · Negative Sentences	260	(3)
Disciplinary Action	263	(2)
After School Jobs	265	(2)
Career Plans	267	(6)
Occupations and Professions	268	(2)
Grammar · Demonstrative Adjectives	270	(3)
College Planning	273	(5)
Important Issues to Consider	273	(1)
General Requirements	274	(1)
Standardized Testing	275	(2)
Paying for College	277	(1)
Grammar · Talking About What Just Happened	278	(1)
Students with Special Needs	278	(4)
Special Needs	280	(1)
Learning Disability	281	(1)
Homeschooling	282	(1)
Summer School	283	(2)
General Education Diploma	284	(1)
Graduation	285	(5)
Grammar · Summary: ser and estar	286	(4)
Appendix: Verb Conjugation Charts	290	(6)
Answer Key	296	(17)
English-Spanish Glossary	313