7th Grade Spanish - Upcoming Test

HW:  Tarea 1B-8 (All worksheets from Tarea 1B-1 thru 1B-8 + WAVA Act. 1 thru 4 should be completed, corrected, and ready to turn in before the test.)

Test on Capítulo 1A and 1B:

B-Day on Monday (12/15)
A-Day on Tuesday (12/16)

Review all vocabulary (including how to describe what you like to do and personality characteristics), make sure you know when to use "soy," "eres," and "es," "un," and "una" and how to write sentences with correct word order and correct endings for feminine words.

Extra Practice:  use www.conjuguemos.com activities

8th Grade Spanish - Upcoming Test

HW:  WAVA Act. 10

Test for Capítulo 4A is Tues. (12/16) for A-Day and Wed. (12/17) for B-Day.

All worksheets from Tarea 4A-1 thru 4A-8 + WAVA Act. 1 -4 and WAVA Act. 10 should be completed, corrected, and ready to turn in before the test.

Make sure you know all question words (who, where, when, how, why, how many, where, where to, where from, what, which) in Spanish and situations where you would use them.  Also, review how to conjugate the verb "ir" (to go) and how to describe places you go, on various days, with various people, for various reasons (see activity chart samples).

Field Trip Notes

"Muchas gracias" to everyone who attended our field trip to the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet and La Nopalera and a special thanks to our parents who chaperoned.  Luckily we were able to pack in both activities on an early release schedule and make it back in time to JCLP!  You all were a credit to our school and I am proud to be your teacher!

7th Grade Spanish - el 8 de diciembre

HW:  Tarea 1B-4
Reminder:  For those attending the field trip, don't forget your money for lunch at La Nopalera!

8th Grade Spanish - el 8 de diciembre

HW:  Tarea 4A-4
Reminder:  For those attending the field trip, don't forget your money for lunch at La Nopalera!

7th Grade Spanish - el 4 de diciembre

HW:  1B-1 and 1B-2 (Due A-Day 12/4 and B-Day 12/5)

HW:  1B-3 (Due A-Day 12/8 and B-Day 12/9)

8th Grade Spanish - el 4 de diciembre

HW:  Tarea 4A-3

8th Grade Spanish - el 2 de diciembre

HW:  Tarea 4A-2

      ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

         No HW!  Enjoy your holiday!

Spanish Class Field Trip

I am sorry to say that all 80 tickets have been purchased and there are no more tickets available for the Spanish class field trip to see the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet.  Thank you for your interest.  We hope to go again next year, so 7th graders will get another opportunity.

7th Grade Spanish - el 20 de noviembre

HW:  Nada

8th Grade Spanish - el 20 de noviembre

HW:  Menu Project due Nov. 25th/Complete Tarea 4A-1 if not finished in class

7th Grade Spanish - el 18 de noviembre

HW:  Review for test on Chapter 1A:   A-Day on Thursday, 11/20    B-Day on Friday 11/21.

You should be able to look at a picture and describe in Spanish the activity.  You should also be able to use the extra words and phrases to talk in a conversation about what someone likes or does not like to do.  Finally, you should be able to show you understand native speakers as they talk about what they like or don't like to do.

For practice, use the www.conjuguemos.com website AND/OR rewatch the Videohistoria on the www.pearsonsuccessnet.com website or do some of their practice activities.

8th Grade Spanish - el 18 de noviembre

HW:  Work on menu project.  See files for checklist of requirements.  Bring permit and $ for field trip.

7th Grade Spanish - el 14 de noviembre

HW:  Tarea 1A-4 and study your vocab for Chapter 1A

8th Grade Spanish - el 14 de noviembre

HW:  Work on Menu Project - Due 11/25/14

For a complete description/rubric of the project, go to the 8th grade files on the Landon Spanish blog website.

Reminder:  Bring your permit and $ for the Spanish field trip!

7th Grade Spanish - el 12 de noviembre

HW:  Tarea 1A-3 and study vocab pages for Chapter 1A

8th Grade Spanish - el 12 de noviembre

HW :  Bring signed permit and $15 for field trip to Hispanic Flamenco Ballet.

8th Grade Spanish - el 6 de noviembre

HW:  Complete Tarea 3B-8 (crossword)

Review for test on Chapter 3A/3B:

Know how to conjugate -er and -ir verbs, all vocabulary for foods and drinks and the various categories in which each would fit (e.g. meat, fruit, vegetable, grain, breakfast, lunch, dinner, what is good or bad for your health), how to match adjectives to what they describe, forms of the verb "ser"

At special request, here is the "song" you learned to help you remember the verb "ser"....sung to the tune of "Heigh Ho" from "Snow White."

Yo soy/tú eres/ usted, él, ella es,/nosotros somos/ ellos son y también ustedes son....

(can repeat but leave out "yo soy")

7th Grade Spanish - el 5 de noviembre

HW:  Complete the www.conjuguemos.com activity on "Activities I Like and Don't Like To Do"
A-Day - Due 11/12   B-Day - Due 11/7
***Make sure you send me your score***

8th Grade Spanish - el 4 de noviembre

HW:  Finish Tarea 3B-5 and Complete WAVA Act. 11
Review for skills test on describing foods and drinks you like, don't like, and love

Test on Chapter 3A/3B:
A-Day on Wednesday (11/12)  B-Day on Thursday (11/13)

8th Grade Spanish - el 3 de noviembre

HW:  Complete the conjuguemos activity on present tense verbs

7th Grade Spanish - el 3 de noviembre

HW:  Tarea 1A-1 (worksheet)  B-Day Due on Wed 11/5./A-Day Due on Thurs. 11/6

7th Grade Spanish - el 30 de octubre

HW:  Finish making your Calavera and cut it out.  We will hang these up around the classroom.

8th Graded Spanish - el 29 de octubre

HW:  Complete the conjuguemos activity on pronouns tp prepare for your next skills test

7th Grade Spanish - el 27 de octubre

HW:  Prepare for test on telling time, dates, days of weeks, seasons, and weather expressions.

Also, make sure that worksheets (Tarea P-1 thru P-10) and WAVA (Actividad 1 thru 8) are completed, corrected and ready to turn in.

8th Grade Spanish - el 27 de octubre

HW:  Complete the "Describing Classes" activity on www.conjuguemos.com
Reminder:  To create accents, question marks, or tildes, you must type the letter or question mark and then click on "Add Accent."

7th Grade Spanish - el 22 de octubre

HW:  Crossword Puzzle - Tarea - P-10

Next Test:  Be able to ask about and give times of day, ask about and describe the weather, write name of seasons, and translate days of week and various dates.

A-Day Test - Wednesday, October 29th
B-Day Test - Thursday, October 30th

*Students attending the Driftwood field trip should be prepared to take the test when they return.  Study by reviewing your Tarea and WAVA worksheets and by practicing vocabulary with the activities on www.conjuguemos.com.  Detailed explanations and practice activities can also be found on the textbook website under the Para Empezar chapter.

8th Grade Spanish - el 22 de octubre

HW:  Review how to write the ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc) for your next skills test.

7th Grade Spanish - el 20 de octubre

HW:  WAVA worksheets - Actividad 6  (Use the first sentence to help you fill in the letters for other sentences and give clues for what each sentence says.)

8th Grade Spanish - el 20 de octubre

No HW

7th Grade Spanish - el 16 de octubre

HW: 

Create a chart beginning on Monday, October 20^th and ending on Sunday, October 26^th.  Write the day of the week and the date in Spanish at the top of each column.

On the left side, write the time of day in numbers (for example, 8:00 a.m.).  Then write the name of the program you will watch at that time or you would like to be able to watch under the correct date.  You should list at least 10 programs.  If you watch a program you record or using the internet, then write the name in the time slot when you plan to watch it.  If you never watch tv but play a videogame, write that name in a time slot.  The purpose is to practice Spanish, so it doesn't have to be 100 % accurate!!!

For help, there is a sample under the 7th Grade Files on the JLCP Blog website.  The chart will be used for a practice activity in class.

8th Grade Spanish - el 16 de octubre

HW:  Prepare newscasts.  Make sure you have your hand-written script ready to turn in with your lines highlighted.  Memorize and practice saying your lines.  Remember to bring any props or costume to play your part.

7th Grade Spanish - el 14 de octubre

HW:  Complete the calendar worksheet

8th Grade Spanish - el 14 de octubre

"MUCHAS GRACIAS" to all the parents and students for the wonderful contributions to our fiestas!  Everyone went above and beyond to offer the students a sampling of a variety of foods, drinks and desserts.  Everyone deserves a big "¡Olé!"

HW:  Prepare for the test to write a summary of the 10 Episodios (story about Felipe and Maria.)  You can re-read the story.  Files are posted on the JLCP Spanish website.  You can also practice the vocabulary using the www.conjuguemos.com website. 

8th Grade Spanish Only - Fiesta Reminder

Don't forget to bring your items for your class Fiesta:

Per. 5B-Day Fiesta on October 13th (Monday)
Per. 1A-Day Fiesta on October 14th (Tuesday)

7th Grade Spanish - 2nd Chance for HW

Students will have until Tuesday, October 14th to complete the HW activity on telling time since many students were confused about how to put in the upside down question mark.

Directions:  Type in a a regular question mark, then click on the "Add Accent" button and the question mark will turn upside down.
                    To add a letter with an accent mark, type the letter, then click on the "Add Accent" button and the accent will appear over the letter.

7th Grade Spanish - el 8 de octubre

HW:  Complete the practice on telling time on www.conjuguemos.com

8th Grade Spanish - el 8 de octubre

HW:  Complete the Episodios - Part 2 practice activity on www.conjuguemos.com

Test on Los Episodios:  You should be able to retell the story of Felipe and Maria in Spanish.  Study your story-telling vocabulary to prepare for the test.  You can also download the files if you would like to reread the story.  Files are on the introductory page for the Spanish website via the Landon school blogs.
A Day -Thursday, Oct. 16th
B Day - Friday, Oct. 17th

7th Grade Spanish - el 6 de octubre

No HW for Wed./Thurs.

8th Grade Spanish - el 6 de octubre

HW:  Complete the practice activity for Episodios - Part 1 vocab on www.conjuguemos.com

7th Grade Spanish - el 1 de octubre

HW:  Complete the www.conjuguemos.com activity on colors.  Make sure you do a minimum of 20 questions and have a score of at least 90% before you send me the scores.

Review for your test on colors, numbers 0-100 and parts of the body.  Make sure you know whether the part of the body uses "el" or "la" in front of the word.

A Day - Test on Monday, October 6
B Day - Test on Tuesday, October 7

8th Grade Spanish - el 1 de octubre

HW:  Complete the www.conjuguemos.com activity for Capítulo 1B to prepare for the skills test on describing personalities.  Make sure you know how to use "yo soy," "tú eres," "él es" and "ella es" as needed plus the appropriate gender (masculine or feminine) for the word.  Complete at least 20 questions with a score of 90% or above and then send me the score.

7th Grade Spanish - el 30 de octubre

HW:  Complete the color by numbers worksheet.  Review vocabulary to describe parts of the body, numbers 0-100, and colors to prepare for your next test.

A Day - Monday, October 6
B Day - Tuesday, October 7

8th Grade Spanish - el 30 de octubre

HW:  Review for skills test on having conversations about likes and dislikes.  Complete www.conjuguemos activity on Capítulo 1A.

7th Grade Spanish - el 26 de septiembre

HW:  Complete the 0-100 practice activity on www.conjuguemos.com

Practice saying your numbers aloud counting by ten's.  For help in pronunciation, use the Flashcards link on the left.

Speaking Test - Count by ten's (diez, veinte, treinta, etc.)
A-Day - Tuesday (9/30)     B-Day - Wednesday (10/1)

8th Grade Spanish - el 26 de septiembre

HW:  Prepare for next skills test on talking about what you like and don't like to do.  Complete the "Activities I Like to Do" practice on www.conjuguemos.com.  You must complete a total of 20 sentences with a score of 90%.  Then send/record scores so that I can see your score.

Reminder:  Whoever is in charge of creating the logos/backdrop for your newscast should bring a copy to class next time.

7th Grade Spanish - Next Tests - el 26 de septiembre

Speaking Test - Count by ten's (diez, veinte, treinta, etc.)
A-Day - Tuesday (9/30)     B-Day - Wednesday (10/1)

7th Grade Spanish - el 24 de septiembre

HW:  Complete the practice activity on numbers 0 thru 20 on the www.conjuguemos.com website.  Make sure that you get a minimum score of 90% and do at least 20 words.

Practice counting by ten's to prepare for your next speaking test.

***  If you did not finish writing the math problems, please finish for the next class.***

8th Grade Spanish - el 24 de agosto

HW:  Review colors for next skills test.  Make sure you can spell each color correctly.  Write at least one sentence in Spanish using each color.

Sample:  Azul es el color de los ojos de Zac Efron.  or   Mi mochila es azul.

7th and 8th Grade Spanish - el 22 y 23 de septiembre

No HW

7th Grade Spanish - el 18 de marzo

HW:  Complete the practice activity on parts of the body on www.conjuguemos.com. Keep practicing until you have a score of 90%.  The link for the website is on the left of the Blog.  Use your personal user and password.  Usually both are "1415firstname."  Be sure to send/save results so I can see that you completed the activity.

8th Grade Spanish - el 18 de septiembre

HW:  Review for skills test on weather expressions.  Be sure to know how to describe weather for different seasons, how to ask what the weather is like and what is the temperature and how to respond in Spanish.

Periods 1A and 3A:
Practice Assignment:  Write 10 different sentences with 10 different weather descriptions followed by a sentence that says "It's a good/bad day for doing a particular activity."

Sample:  Hace calor.  Es us día bueno para nadar.

Periods 1A, 3A, and 5B:
****Reminder:  If you did not finish your sentences describing someone in class doing 3 activities (based on vocab from Episodios), you need to finish that work at home.

7th Grade Spanish - el 16 de septiembre

HW:  On the top half of a sheet of paper, create a monster (Un Monstruo) with no more than 10 of one body part.  Your monster may have horns, wings, teeth, etc., but it MUST also have the 10 parts of the body learned in class.  DO NOT label any of the body parts.  All you need is the drawing to be used in the next class. 

8th Grade Spanish - el 16 de septiembre

HW:  Make a drawing of a person or an animal but in place of the lines, write the words repetitively for that part of the body in Spanish.  For example, to make the head, write the words "la cabeza" in a circle.  Be sure to include at least 10 parts of the body.  Use "el" or "la" as appropriate with each word. 

If you need more practice to review for the skills test on parts of the body, use the practice activity on the www.conjuguemos.com website.

7th Grade Spanish - el 12 de septiembre

HW:  Create a cartoon, all in Spanish, with a minimum of 8 panels that uses the social expressions vocabulary learned in class (see p.1 of vocab lists for Para Empezar).  Do NOT use a translator or other words NOT on the list.  I want you to be creative with and practice our class list of vocabulary.

8th Grade Spanish - el 12 de septiembre

HW:  Review for next skills test on calendar words.  Make sure you know how to say the days of the week, months of the year, how to give the date, how to ask what is the date, and what day is today, and the words for today and tomorrow.  There is a practice for giving dates on the www.conjuguemos.com website.  User and password are "landonlions."

7th Grade Spanish - el 11 de septiembre

HW:  Review for your test
A-Day 9/12 (Friday) and B-Day 9/15 (Monday)

Practice how to spell the countries and capitals for South America by using your Spanish alphabet. If given the capital, be able to write the name of the country.  Review all of the social expressions from p.1 of the vocabulary list.  Be able to say the English meaning for each Spanish word or phrase.

8th Grade Spanish - el 11 de septiembre

HW:  Review question words  (who, what, when, where, to where, how, how much) and typical questions and answers using those words .  Make sure you can spell the words.

7th Grade Spanish - el 8 de septiembre

HW:  Make a set of flashcards for p. 1 of the vocabulary on social expressions  (from the Para Empezar list).  Write the Spanish on one side and the English translation on the other side.

8th Grade Spanish - el 8 de septiembre

HW:  Review number 0-110 for next skills test.  Make sure you know how to spell the numbers.  Use the www.conjuguemos.com website to practice.

Make a poster using any number from 0 to 100.  Find something significant about that number and write on the poster what that number represents.  For example, 9 is the number of words Alexander Graham Bell said on his first telephone call. Write the number in Spanish at the top and also give the number in Arabic numerals.  Add a picture that relates to the reason this number is important and a brief description explaining the importance of the number. The only part in Spanish is the written number itself.

First International Club Meeting!

Join the International Club!

When? ... Wednesday, September 17th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where?  ... Rm. 203 - Spanish Classroom

Sponsors? ... Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Hayden

Pick up registration sheets in the Main Office, from Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Hayden.

 

Fund Raiser for our International Club!!!!

We are starting a new International Club at JLCP!  To help us raise funds, go to Tropical Smoothie on Hendricks Ave. before or immediately after Open House on Tuesday, September 9th and they will make a donation to our club!

7th Grade Spanish - el 5 de septiembre

Next Test:  spelling using the Spanish alphabet, Spanish countries and capitals of South America and Europe, basic social expressions

****Please note :  Test date has been changed due to district test taking one day of class time.

A-Day - Friday 9/12/14      B-Day - Monday 9/15/14

8th Grade Spanish - el 5 de septiembre

HW:  Review for test on Spanish-speaking countries, capitals, and locations.  You should also be able to identify how to ask various questions such as "What is the capital?" "Where is he/she from? " "Who is he/she?" "Where is a country?"  Test counts 30 pts.

You should also review for a skills test on how to tell time.

A-Day - Monday - 9/8/14    B-Day - Tuesday - 9/9/14

7th Grade Spanish - el 2 de septiembre

HW:  Make a set of flashcards for Spanish-speaking countries and capitals in South America and Europe.  Put cards in a baggie.

Next Test:  spelling using the Spanish alphabet, Spanish countries and capitals of South America and Europe, basic social expressions

A-Day - Wednesday 9/10/14      B-Day - Thursday 9/11/14

*Next class you will take your district baseline assessment test.

8th Grade Spanish - el 2 de septiembre

HW:  Make a "Sure Fire" study list of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals of South America, Europe and Spain (should have at least 8 columns total)

Test on Spanish-speaking countries, capitals, and locations:

A-Day - Monday - 9/8/14    B-Day - Tuesday - 9/9/14

7th Grade Spanish - el 28 de agosto

HW:  Study the list of Spanish speaking countries and capitals in South America.  Practice spelling them by using your Spanish alphabet.  Practice saying them by applying the pronunciation rules learned in class.  Complete list is on Landon website.

8th Grade Spanish - el 28 de agosto

HW:  Make a "sure fire" study list of the first 10 countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries from your handout. (Bascially, Central American countries).  See list in the files on the Landon website.  You should end up with 8 columns of information.
         Also, review basic vocabulary to ask how someone is doing and ways to say goodbye to prepare for your next skills test.

7th Grade Spanish - el 26 de agosto

HW:  Review the alphabet for your test
A-Day:  8/28 (Thurs.)   B-Day: 8/29 (Fri.)

Use the link on the left for help in knowing how to say each letter.

You should also be able to respond to the question "¿Cómo te llamas?" with "Me llamo ..".and your Spanish name pronounced correctly.

Practice saying/memorize your new poem:

A-E-I-O-U
Arbolito de Perú
Me llamo...
¿Cómo te llamas tú?

8th Grade Spanish - el 26 de agosto

HW:  Review how to give introductions at various times of day in Spanish to prepare for your next skills test.

7th Grade Spanish - el 22 de agosto

HW:  Practice your new "poem"/Study alphabet and prepare for test.  Use the link on the left to help you practice.

A Day - Thursday, August 28th
B Day -  Friday, August 29th

8th Grade Spanish - el 22 de agosto

HW:  Review pronunciation rules for next skills test.  See files on Landon blog link for help.

7th Grade Spanish - August 20

HW:  Practice the poem: "A..E...I...O...U / El burro sabe más que tú."

8th Grade Spanish - el 20 de agosto

HW:  Review how to say alphabet in Spanish.  Practice spelling words using the Spanish alphabet to prepare for your skills test on spelling.

7th Grade Spanish - August 18th

HW:  Get supplies (1 inch, 3-ring binder, 5 tab dividers, lined, loose leaf paper, pens (blue or black ink) and pens (a contrasting color of your choice for making corrections)

Label sections of notebook:  Bell Ringers/Vocabulario/Apuntes/Tarea/WAVA

8th Grade Spanish - el 18 de agosto

HW:  Get supplies (1 inch, 3-ring binder, 5 tab dividers, lined, loose leaf paper, pens (blue or black ink) and pens (a contrasting color of your choice for making corrections)

Sections of notebook:  Bell Ringers/Vocabulario/Apuntes/Tarea/WAVA

Organize all handouts from last year in the appropriate sections of your notebook.

If you did not keep your vocabulary notes from last year, you can download a list by going to the Spanish Class Blog through the Landon school website.

Back to School!

Hola,

If you are doing your "back-to-school" shopping, here are a few things you want to add to your list for Spanish classes:

1 -  3 ring binder (1 inch, preferred)
5 -  tab dividers
1   - pkg. college-ruled, looseleaf paper
pens (blue or black ink) and/or pencils
pens (your choice - for making corrections)

See you soon!  (¡Hasta pronto!)

Trip to Changwon City, South Korea

Hola,

It's been quite a summer.  I had an awesome trip in July with 7 of my students to Changwon, South Korea.
The trip was coordinated through Jacksonville Sister Cities Association and gave students the opportunity to live with a Korean family plus visit the schools and experience the culture, geography, and warmth of the people of this beautiful Asian community.  We are already planning a new exchange for this school year. If you would like to see what life is like on the other side of the world,  please let me know!

Problems with Final Grades

Hello, everyone!
I just learned that grades did not load automatically for some of the final exams/CGA's.  You should have received an automated call from Ms. Bravo recently which explained the problem and solution.  If there is still a problem on the report card, please send me an e-mail and let me know.  Gracias!

Have a great summer!

7th Grade Spanish - el 28 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3B-4

Please keep up with your grade on the grade portal.  Some students whose grade is on the borderline and are not doing homework may find your grade just slipped to the lower grade.

Reminder:  Monday, June 2nd, is the last day for tutoring, make-up work, or recycling a test.

8th Grade Spanish - el 27 de mayo

This week we will finish up the mini-drama "¿Eres tú, María?"  Make sure that you are caught up with any character and vocabulary notes or summaries of the episodes you may have missed if absent.  These will be turned in and will be the last grade for the year!

Reminder:  Monday, June 2nd, is the last day for after-school make-up's or recycling.

7th Grade Spanish - el 27 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3B-2

Reminder:  If you plan to continue with 8th Grade Spanish, you must turn in your elective request form to Guidance ASAP.  Schedules are being made NOW for next year. 

Monday, June 2nd, is the last day for after-school tutoring/make-up work/test recycling.

7th Grade Spanish - el 13 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3B-1 + review for District Exam (review all vocab, grammar and culture notes from the beginning of the year)

A Day - Exam on Monday (5/19)    B Day - Exam on Tuesday (5/20)

8th Grade Spanish - el 13 de mayo

HW:  Review for Final Exam/CGA - All vocab, grammar and culture notes from 7th and 8th grade
A Day - Exam on Thursday (5/15)   /      B Day - Exam on Friday (5/16)

8th Grade Spanish - el 8 de mayo

The PTSA is in need of more parents signing up to contribute to the 8th grade BBQ.  Please see below for information on how to sign up or contact Kim Sheldon at ksheldon.pta@att.net if you have questions.  Gracias.

If you have not signed up for an item, (or to volunteer) - please consider taking a peek at our “wish list” by clicking on the following link:

 www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4FAEA722A75-8thgrade1

Any & all contributions are much appreciated as we are working with a very limited budget and really want to make these events fun for our nearly 300 8th graders.

We thank you for your time & participation!

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This is just a reminder to add the 8th grade events to your calendars:

8th Grade Celebration / Dance - Friday, May 23rd, 6:00-8:30 p.m. (theme= black & white, semi-formal optional, will be outdoors)

8th Grade Leadership Symposium - Thursday, May 29th, 6-7:30 p.m.

8th Grade Field-trip - May 30th (non-PTSA activity)

8th Grade End of Year BBQ - Wed. June 4th, 11:20 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

8th Grade Awards - June 5th, 8 a.m. -10 a.m.

8th Grade Breakfast - Friday, June 6th, 7:50 a.m. (students only)

7th Grade Spanish - Exam Dates Set!

HW:  WAVA Act. 11

Chapter 3A Test
      A-Day (Friday) May 9th / B-Day (Monday) May 12th

CAST District Exam/Final Exam (20% of final grade)
     A-Day (Monday) May 19th / B-Day (Tuesday) May 20th

To prepare:  Review all vocab lists and notes since the beginning of the year. Use the internet websites to practice vocab and grammar (www.conjuguemos.com and www.pearsonsuccessnet.com)

8th Grade Spanish - Final Exam Dates Set!

8th Grade Spanish - CGA/Final Exam (20% of final grade)
     A Day (Thursday) - May 15th
     B Day (Friday) - May 16th

This is a comprehensive test that covers all of 7th and 8th Grade Spanish curriculum.  To prepare, students should review all vocab lists and notes from Para Empezar thru Chapter 5B.

I highly encourage students to use the internet websites to help them study:  www.conjuguemos.com and www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  There are flashcards, practice activities, and games to help practice.

7th Grade Spanish - el 5 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3A-8

8th Grade Spanish - el 5 de mayo

 

Special thank you's to everyone who helped me put together our Salsa de Mayo celebration last Friday.  So many students brought food, drink, and other supplies as well as helped prepare, decorate, and clean up the cafeteria.  Plus our parents were outstanding in taking care of the food service and clean-up.  I can't thank you all enough!  Without you, I could never have a party of this magnitude!!!
  ¡Muchísimas Gracias!   

     

HW:  Restaurant skits will be presented on Wednesday (5/7 - A Day)  and Thursday (5/8 - B Day).  Make sure you have your script written out, with your lines highlighted.  You should have your lines memorized and performance ready!

                                                                                       

7th Grade Spanish - el 29 de abril

HW:  Tarea 3A-7.  Write the translation in English for each sentence above or below the Spanish.  Then fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase.

8th Grade Spanish - el 29 de abril

HW:  Make sure you have a complete script for your group restaurant skit, you have highlighted all of your lines and you have memorized your lines so that you are prepared to present next week.

Reminder:  Salsa de Mayo party is on Friday, May 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Don't forget to bring the drinks or food you signed up to bring!

7th Grade Spanish - el 25 de abril

HW:  Tarea 3A-6

8th Grade Spanish - el 25 de abril

HW:  Memorize the lines for your restaurant skt

7th Grade Spanish - el 23 de abril

HW:  Make sure you know all of your vocabulary for Chapter 3A.  Practice using www.conjuguemos.com and send me your results.

8th Grade Spanish - el 23 de abril

HW:  Complete any parts of the review worksheets that were not completed in class today.  Be ready to hand in the 36 sentences in Spanish (one for each verb form on the chart for the verbs "ser," "estar," "tener," and "ir.")

7th Grade Spanish - el 21 de abril

HW:  Tarea 3A-5 + review all vocabulary for Chapter 3A

8th Grade Spanish - el 21 de abril

HW:  Return Salsa de Mayo permits. Please let your parents know what you signed up to bring.   See below for the information provided on the permit.

Dear Parents of 8th Grade Spanish,

     On Friday, May 2nd, all students in 8th Grade Spanish classes are invited to attend a Latin dance party we call "Salsa de Mayo."   This is my fourth year to organize this annual event to culminate our middle school Spanish program.  We have been working on our Spanish conversation skills for two years.  Now students will have a chance to put those skills to use and talk with other students in Spanish with similar ability.  Students are also learning to dance a little salsa and merengue, so they should have a great time on the dance floor, as well! 

     All 8^th Grade Spanish students are required to attend the party and will receive 50 points toward their class grade for 4^th quarter.  In case of transportation problems or other after-school conflicts, students must be in attendance and participate in activities from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. to receive credit.  Students who do not attend will be required to do an alternate project to make up the points.  The assignment will be distributed in class and posted on the school blog. 

    We are asking everyone to dress for the occasion and avoid wearing jeans and t-shirts. Boys should wear slacks or khakis with a collared shirt.  Girls can wear dresses, skirts or dress slacks and blouses.  Duval County dress code must still be followed.  NO ONE should wear flip flops or shoes without a strap on the back.

     In order to keep costs at a minimum, I am asking students to donate certain items to supply our Nacho Bar including bottled water, soft drinks, chips, salsa, nacho cheese, chili, and cookies.  There will be a sign-up for these items in class.

     I am also in need of parents to help with set-up, chaperone, serve at the Nacho Bar, and help with clean-up.  If you are interested, please circle that option below and provide a phone and e-mail.

"Muchas gracias" for all of your support with this event and throughout the school year!

7th Grade Spanish - el 16 de abril

HW:  Tarea 3A-3 + study food and drink vocab + return the "Selena" permit

(Students in Per. 7B should also complete their test corrections.)

8th Grade Spanish - el 15 de abril

Per. 5B ONLY:  Finish the in-class assignment for "Las Aventuras de Isabela"

Per. 1A/1B:  Return the permits for "Salsa de Mayo." 

7th Grade Spanish - el 15 de abril

HW:  Tarea 3A-2

8th Grade Spanish - el 15 de abril

HW:  Practice your merengue! Use this time during FCAT testing to review and practice vocab, review notes and prepare to retake test on Chapter 5 (if had a poor test grade).

7th Grade Spanish - el 10 de abril

HW:  Tarea 3A-1

8th Grade Spanish - el 10 de abril

HW:  No written HW this week, but I highly recommend you use this time to restudy and practice vocabulary to prepare for recycling the Chapter 5A/5B test.   Use the www.pearsonsuccessnet.com website (user - julialandon and password = jlcp1314)/ or use your individual user and password.  Also, use the www.conjuguemos.com website to practice (user and password = landonlions).

Tutoring is on Mondays after school.