LEARN A LANGUAGE CREATE A FRIENDSHIP: December 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

SEMANA 19/20: DEL 11 AL 20 DE DICIEMBRE (WEEK 19/20 FROM DECEMBER 11 TO 20)

The semester is getting to its end as well the second quarter. So you will need to be prepared to take either the mid-term exams or chapter test. Remember we will have scheduled the Spanish mid-term exam on Wednesday December 14. This exam will cover chapter 1 and 2 (vocabulary, grammar, culture, reading and dictado).

Sixth graders: Make sure to click on the following link @Home Tutor in the Class Zone web site in the next link to practice your grammar and vocabulary of the Unit 1 and 2

6th, 7th 8th: Portafolio checking for this coming week. This portafolio needs to be organized and complete to get the full credit.

NOTAS IMPORTANTES

You will get the report cards in January and you will also have advisory group in your homeroom class starting on January 11.

IB portfolios days will be on the 12th and 13th this week in all classes. You will receive your IB portfolio to file and reflect on your

favorite piece of work from Spanish -it could be an exemplary project, quiz, test, writing or any pictionario sample, etc.

Semana #19/20: Del 11 al 20 de diciembre:

7^th /8^th Grade Periods: 1, 2, 3	UNIT 2: Ecuador Lesson 1: Una fiesta en casa MYP UNIT QUESTIONS: How can I identify my responsibilities as a member of a family and citizen? / How do I learn from others? Essential Questions: Do you think that it is important to learn about culture traditions before visiting a new country? How can I improve my reading skills? What are the commands forms for tu? How can I describe my family? GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: NLRL1.INT1E: Expand knowledge of academic vocabulary in the native language NLRL1.IP1A: Express needs and desires NLRL1.IP1B: Express emotions and preferences NLRL1.IP2A:Participate in extended oral and written activities using the appropriate tenses and NLRL1.IP2E: Demonstrate Intermediate- Mid to Intermediate High proficiency in oral and written changes with respect to pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics MLI.CCC3A: Recognize similarities/ differences between target language and English discourse structures TOPICS: Irregular verbs :Hacer, poner, salir, caer, traer, dar, ir a, ver, saber, conocer, tener, venir, decir, oir Some Stem changing verbs Affirmative “Tu” command Interrogative words
	Actividades: - PORTAFOLIO REVISION -Irregular verbs: Commands - Letras B V: Review / Practice - Dictado - Diario: Mi familia y yo - Mid-term exam: Dec 14 Tarea (hw): Study for your mid-term exam (December 14) Organize your portafolio for revision
6^th Grade Period :5 and 6	UNIT 2: MIS AMIGOS Y YO Lesson 1: ¿Qué te gusta hacer? MYP UNIT QUESTIONS: What are some favorite activities of others taking into account cultural perspectives? / What common activities do we share with others? Essential Questions: How do we identify the subject pronouns in Spanish? – How does the verb GUSTAR (to like) work with infinitive verbs? - How can we identify infinitive verbs? -What do you like and don’t like to do? How do you conjugate -ar verbs? -What do you want to write about your family? How can I describe my family? GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MLI.IP1B: Express like/ dislikes, emotions, and agreement/disagreement MLI.IP1C: Make simple request MLI.IP1E: Give simple description MLI.CU1C: Describe cultural customs and traditions NLRL1.INT1D: Expand knowledge of academic vocabulary in the native language NLRL1.P1D: Demonstrate Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High proficiency in oral and written presentations with respect to pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics TOPICS: Vocabulary: Verbs ar /er /ir Verb “ Gustar” Cognates Adjectives Definite / indefinite articles
	Actividades: - Expressions: Questions and Answers (Practice) -Infinitive Verbs: -ar -er -ir (conjugation -ar) -Conjugation of -ar verbs - Cognates (cognados) - Natural disasters: Worksheet - Mid-Term Exam: Dec 14 -Diario: Mi familia Tarea (hw): Study for the mid-term exam / w/sheet: Desastres Naturales

PLEASE BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

AND PROTECT ANIMALS, THEY NEED US!!!

Espero que tengan una buena semana

Have a good week!!!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

SEMANA 18: DEL 5 AL 9 DE DICIEMBRE (WEEK18: FROM DECEMBER 5 TO 9)

The excitement of Christmas is in the air however it is very important you focus on your studies during these two weeks prior our break. It would be a good thing having a well- deserved winter break, verdad?

Project: VIRTUAL BOOK was due last Friday December 2. Most students have turned in this project however I am still waiting for the rest to do so. We will read some of these books in class.

Here is one student's project and a coment about it.

"The project that is about the online book is very interesting and fun. At first before this project I never knew that there was an existing website for virtual 3D books. It was A LOT of fun trying to do this project in my opinion.
P.S. http://www.zooburst.com/book/zb01_4ecd4038a3309
that is a link to my book "El espantapajaros y la hada" Thanks for letting us do this project! I really mean it, it was fun! "- S.W 1st period

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS / ANUNCIOS DE LA ESCUELA

* Annual Toy Drive: Please open un your heart and bring a new unwrapped toy for a child between the ages of 4&13 to school by December 20rh

* Dress 4 Success 8th Grade: Wednesday, December 7, 2011: Students DRESSED 4 SUCCESS will be allowed to sit where they want at luch!!

IMPORTANT DATES/ FECHAS IMPORTANTES
* General Review before mid-term exam: Tuesday December 13
**Mid-term exam on Wednesday, December 14
*** Checking portafolio: From December 12-16

Semana #18: Del 5 al 9 de diciembre:

7^th /8^th Grade Periods: 1, 2, 3	UNIT 2: Ecuador Lesson 1: Una fiesta en casa MYP UNIT QUESTIONS: How can I identify my responsibilities as a member of a family and citizen? / How do I learn from others? Essential Questions: Do you think that it is important to learn about culture traditions before visiting a new country? How can I improve my reading skills? What are the commands forms for tu? How can I describe my family? GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: NLRL1.INT1E: Expand knowledge of academic vocabulary in the native language NLRL1.IP1A: Express needs and desires NLRL1.IP1B: Express emotions and preferences NLRL1.IP2A:Participate in extended oral and written activities using the appropriate tenses and NLRL1.IP2E: Demonstrate Intermediate- Mid to Intermediate High proficiency in oral and written changes with respect to pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics MLI.CCC3A: Recognize similarities/ differences between target language and English discourse structures TOPICS: Irregular verbs :Hacer, poner, salir, caer, traer, dar, ir a, ver, saber, conocer, tener, venir, decir, oir Some Stem changing verbs Affirmative “Tu” command Interrogative words
	Actividades: - Irregular verbs: Commands - Letras B V: Review / Practice - Dictado - Reading comprehension - Diario: Mi familia y yo - Finish movie (Pelicula) SPANGLISH: How to avoid to use it when we speak either Spanish or English Tarea (hw): W/sheet verb SER / ESTAR due on Friday December 9th
6^th Grade Period :5 and 6	UNIT 2: MIS AMIGOS Y YO Lesson 1: ¿Qué te gusta hacer? Lesson 2: ¿y tú como eres? MYP UNIT QUESTIONS: What are some favorite activities of others taking into account cultural perspectives? / What common activities do we share with others? Essential Questions: How do we identify the subject pronouns in Spanish? – How does the verb GUSTAR (to like) work with infinitive verbs? - How can we identify infinitive verbs? -What do you like and don’t like to do? How do you conjugate -ar verbs? GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MLI.IP1B: Express like/ dislikes, emotions, and agreement/disagreement MLI.IP1C: Make simple request MLI.IP1E: Give simple description MLI.CU1C: Describe cultural customs and traditions NLRL1.INT1D: Expand knowledge of academic vocabulary in the native language NLRL1.P1D: Demonstrate Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High proficiency in oral and written presentations with respect to pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics TOPICS: Vocabulary: Verbs ar / er / ir/ Verb “ Gustar” Cognates Adjectives Definite / indefinite articles
	Actividades: - Expressions: Questions and Answers -Infinitive Verbs: -ar -er -ir (conjugation -ar) -Conjugation of -ar verbs - Cognates (cognados) - Movie (Pelicula)SELENA: Finishing it and working on the w/sheet - Natural disasters: We will cover this topic if we have time Tarea (hw): Write a list of 20 cognates: due on Friday December 2