Tuesday, January 31, 2012

6th Grade Spanish - el 31 de enero

Reminder: Review alphabet for test on Wednesday. Make sure you know how to answer the question "¿Cómo te llamas?"

7th Grade Spanish - el 31 de enero

HW: Tarea 2A-6 + Study vocabulary for Capítulo 2A

8th Grade Spanish - el 31 de enero

HW: Tarea - 5A-4 and 5A-5 + Study vocabulary for Capítulo 5A

Friday, January 27, 2012

7th Grade Spanish - el 27 de enero

HW: Tarea 2A-5 (Read the explanation on p. 82 in your textbook for help OR go to www.phschool.com and use your "Success Net" account to read the information in Capítulo 2A online.

8th Grade Spanish - el 27 de enero

HW: Tarea 5A-3

Thursday, January 26, 2012

6th Grade Spanish - el 26 de enero

HW: Review your alphabet to prepare for your test next Wednesday (February 1st). Click on the alphabet in the blog links on the left of the page for online practice.
Don't forget to bring a box of baggies to help with class supplies. ¡Gracias!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

7th Grade Spanish - el 25 de enero

HW: Tarea 2A-3 and 2A-4

8th Grade Spanish - el 25 de enero

HW: Tarea 5A-1 and 5A-2 + bring any extra pictures needed to create your family tree
Reminder: Bring signed permits to attend the World Language Festival and $10 for registration.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

6th Grade Spanish -el 25 de enero

Reminders: Bring your folder, paper, pen or pencil and a box of zip-lock style baggies
Be sure to have 3 Spanish name choices and to review your poem and alphabet (A - J).

Monday, January 23, 2012

el 23 de enero - 7th Grade

HW: Tarea 2A-1 and 2A-2

el 23 de enero - 8th Grade Spanish

Reminder: Bring your "costume" for your family portrait and your signed permission slip and $10 if you plan to participated in the World Language Festival.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

7th Grade Spanish - el 11 de enero

Reminder: Final Exam Projects will be presented on Friday, January 13th.
See previous entry for requirements. Remember to use vocabulary from your book lists for Para Empezar and Capítulo 1A and 1B. Do NOT use vocabulary in your presentation from other sources that the rest of the class will not be able to understand.

8th Grade Spanish - el 11 de enero

Final Exam - 1st Semester - Spanish 1:
Friday (A-Day), January 13th OR Tuesday (B-Day), January 17th
This is a 50 question, multiple-choice test that covers all vocabulary and grammar from Para Empezar to Capítulo 4B. Those who passed Skills Tests #1-14 with 80% of above do NOT have to take the exam and will receive an automatice 100% for their final exam grade.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

6th Grade Spanish - el 10 de enero

Reminder: Bring back signed permit for "Road to El Dorado"

Final Exam on Thursday, January 12th

Final Exam Study Guide - Introduction to Spanish

Test will have questions from any of the categories below:

1. Names and location of countries where Spanish is spoken
2. Alphabet (Be able to spell words from dictation and know how to
pronounce letters correctly)
3. Social Expressions
4. Numbers 0-100 (Be able to write numbers from dictation/do math
problems)
5. Colors
6. Class Vocabulary
7. Calendar Words (days, months)
8. Animals
9. Weather
10. Trivia Questions
Must be able to translate a paragraph and answer basic questions in Spanish about any of the above categories of vocabulary.

****Click "here" for lists of vocabulary and trivia.

Monday, January 9, 2012

7th Grade Spanish - el 9 de enero

Final Exam Project should be ready to present on Friday (Jan. 13th)

Task: You will present a speech introducing yourself to the class in Spanish without the use of notes. In place of notes, you will use pictures, props or costumes.

Required Content:
___Greeting
___Name
___Where from
___Age
___Favorite color
___2 Characteristics of your personality
___1 Activity you like to do
___A 2nd activity you like to do
___1 Characteristic you are NOT
___1 Activity you do NOT like to do
___Closing

8th Grade Spanish - el 9 de enero

HW: Make sure all Tarea and WAVA for Capítulo 4B have been completed and corrected.
Reminder: Test on Wednesday (A-Day) or Thursday (B-Day)
Review forms of "jugar" and all vocabulary. You should be able to extend, accept, and decline invitations, tell when an event happens, and describe feelings.

Friday, January 6, 2012

7th Grade Spanish - el 5 de enero

HW: Tarea 1B-9
Reminder: Test on Capítulo 1A and 1B is on Monday, January 9th. To prepare, review vocabulary and grammar notes. Make sure all of your Tarea and WAVA is completed and ready to turn in before the test. A great way to review is to use the www.conjuguemos.com and www.phschool.com websites.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

6th Grade Spanish - el 4 de enero

HW: Review top half of new vocabulary sheet on the weather expressions.

Final Exam: Thursday, January 12th...Students should begin reviewing alphabet and numbers 0-100. The first section of the test will require students to spell words and write down the correct number from dictation.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

7th Grade Spanish - el 3 de enero

Classwork: Complete WAVA Act. 10, 11, and 12.
HW: Tarea 1B-8

Reminder: Test on Capítulo 1A and Capítulo 1B is on Monday, January 9th. To prepare, review all vocabulary and grammar notes. Using www.conjuguemos.com and www.phschool.com is also a great way to practice for the test.

8th Grade Spanish - el 3 de enero

HW: Tarea 4B-7 and 4B-8 (Reminder to bring your "Three Kings" project contribution.