LEARN A LANGUAGE CREATE A FRIENDSHIP: October 2011

Saturday, October 29, 2011

SEMANA 13: DEL 31 DE OCTUBRE AL 4 DE NOVIEMBRE (WEEK 13: OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 4)

Me llamo espantapajaros Manolito

Hola, espero que tengan un buen Halloween:

And November is here!!! Three more weeks to our Thanksgiving break!!! Bravo!!! I can't wait for the holidays and you?

It has been a busy week; we have worked on our project, we had make- up quiz, we have learned new irregular verbs and we have learned about a unique celebration in Mexico and in some countries in Central America El dia de los Muertos:

Soy el Senor Huesos

The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray

for and remember friends and family members who have died.
It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it attains the quality
of a National Holiday. The celebration takes place on November 1st
and 2nd. See more information about this celebration on page

"Culture" at the top- right of the blog.

" I think Dia de los muertos is a great holiday because it is important to honor the dead and do it in such a festive fun way" -MR 6th grade

"I think this holidya is very unique. There are not many countries that have so much respect for something and so little fear for death and have fun while doing it" -MG 6th grade

Here some pics of the students working on their project: Dia de los muertos:

Check our activities for this coming week:

Semana #12: Del 24 al 28 de Octubre:

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? 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 discourse structures 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 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: - New vocabulary practice - Irregular verbs (16) Practice - PICTIONARIO #3 - Compound words: El espantapajaros - Quiz : Quiz # 7Vocabulary page 93 on Wed November 2nd Tarea (hw): Compare Halloween and Dia de los muertos Study for the quiz #7 Vocabulary Unit 2
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? 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 Verb “ Gustar” Adjectives Definite / indefinite articles
	Actividades: -New vocabulary practice -Pictionario #3: At this point Pictionario 1 and 2 must be done. - Compound words: El espantapajaros - Quiz #6 Vocabulary: Verbs Page 57on Wed November 2nd Tarea (hw): Compare Halloween with Dia de los muertos Study for quiz #6. Vocabulary

PLEASE BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

AND PROTECT ANIMALS, THEY NEED US!!!

Espero que tengan una buena semana

Have a good week!!!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

SEMANA 12: DEL 24 AL 28 DE OCTUBRE (FROM OCTOBER 24 TO 28)

Hola a todos...
It is hard to believe we are about to celebrate Halloween. Wow we are moving to the end of October and we are enjoying those orange colors in trees. " El otoño es una estación de cambios de colores y la caída de hojas hace este tiempo del año muy especial."

ESTAMOS LISTOS PARA CELEBRAR EL DIA DE HALLOWEEN!

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Students have enjoyed the movie CASI CASI very much last week. Also we have learned some new expressions and we have listed a number of cognates. Here some students' comments about the movie we saw last week:

- "The movie was very entertaining. I loved it. I think Emilio did the right thing by letting Jacquelynn win. It wasn't right by law but right in his heart. The moral is follow your heart." MR- 6th grade

- "I think that this movie was very good. I probably wouldn't have done what he did, and I liked it. I think that his friends were really good because they went through all that trouble with him just because he wanted to impress a girl." Ch. 6th grade

- "I think it was a very good comedy. To me I think they are a nice group of friends. Yes, I liked it. The moral fo the story is to try your best even if it's hard." - Mikal G. 6ht

Semana #12: Del 24 al 28 de Octubre:

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? 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 discourse structures 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 TOPICS: Irregular verbs : Tener Some Stem changing verbs Affirmative “Tu” command Interrogative words
	Actividades: - New vocabulary practice - PORTAFOLIO CHECKING THIS WEEK: I will continue checking portafolio - CULTURE: El dia de los muertos: Project #3 We will continue working on this assignment. See more information about this project on PROJECTS PAGE in this blog at the top - right side - Quiz :MAKE UP QUIZ for those who didn't do well in the quiz #6 Tarea (hw): Study for the make-up quiz + work in your Project if you don't finish it in class
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 favourite activities of others taking into account cultural perspectives? / What common activities do we share with others? 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 Verb “ Gustar” Adjectives Definite / indefinite articles
	Actividades: - New vocabulary practice - PORTAFOLIO CHECKING THIS WEEK: If I havent't finished with some students - CULTURE: El dia de los muertos: Project #2 for 5th period / Project 3 for 6th period. See more information about this project on PROJECTS PAGE in this blog at the top - right side - Quiz:MAKE- UP QUIZ for those who didn't do well in the quiz #5 Tarea (hw): Study for the make-up quiz and finish project

PLEASE BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

AND PROTECT ANIMALS, THEY NEED US!!!

Espero que tengan una buena semana

Have a good week!!!

Friday, October 14, 2011

SEMANA 11: DEL 17 AL 21 DE OCTUBRE (FROM OCTOBER 17 TO 21)

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH... CAME TO ITS END!

Hasta el próximo año

WOW!!! WHAT A CLOSING CEREMONY!!!

HISPANIC HERITAGE PROGRAM WAS AMAZING. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM!!! WE CERTAINLY ENJOYED IT. IT WAS WELL PUT TOGETHER.

GRACIAS POR TAN EXCELENTE SHOW

Semana #11: Del 17 al 21 de Octubre:

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? 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 discourse structures 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 TOPICS: Irregular verbs : Tener Some Stem changing verbs Affirmative “Tu” command Interrogative words
	Actividades: - New vocabulary practice - Movie "Casi casi" - PORTAFOLIO CHECKING THIS WEEK - CULTURE: El dia de los muertos: Project #3 - Quiz #6 : Hispanic countries - capitals and nationalities Tarea (hw): Study for the quiz #6: Countries + capitals+ Nationalities
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 favourite activities of others taking into account cultural perspectives? / What common activities do we share with others? 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 Verb “ Gustar” Adjectives Definite / indefinite articles
	Actividades: - New vocabulary practice - Movie: "Casi Casi - PORTAFOLIO CHECKING THIS WEEK - CULTURE: El dia de los muertos: Project #2 for 5th period / Project 3 for 6th period - Quiz #6 : Hispanic countries - capitals and nationalities - Portafolio checking Tarea (hw): Study for the quiz #6

PLEASE BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

AND PROTECT ANIMALS, THEY NEED US!!!

Espero que tengan una buena semana

Have a good week!!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

SEMANA 10 : DEL 10 AL 14 DE OCTUBRE (FROM OCTOBER 10TH TO 14TH)

Estudiantes:

*** Students: Please bring the permission slip signed by your parents to see the movie

Can you believe it? The first quarter officially ended last week. Grades were due last Friday. Most of you must be very proud of what you have accomplished so far. Here some students' reflections on their work of the first unit:

" I think that in this chapter 1 the hardest thing was memorizing the vocabulary. I struggle until we did page 65 and I did a lot better. The easiest thing was the poem. I had a lot of fun doing that. I learned a lot about my house, poetry, vocabulary and Hispanic Heritage" - Cameron F. (1st Period-7th grade)
" I think I did great because I understood everything in this chapter. All of the topics were easy for me because this is my native language. There were no hard topics for me because I payed close atention. I learned how to spell numbers, seasons, body parts, and other words we talked about.

I want to improve in how putting the "tildes" on words. - Francelly R. (6th period - 6th grade)

"I think I did very good considering I got a 100% on the test. The easy topics for me were the numbers and the letters. The most difficult topic for me was answering the questions after reading the paragraphs. I learned a lot more things in just this unit than my whole 5th grade year last year. I think I need to improve most on is understanding the paragraphs and interpreting them to my thought" - Chayton (5th Period - 6th grade)

Last week we also had our first unit test and the project was due on October 7th. I am sure you have turned it in.We also have started the second unit, and it seems as exciting as the first one.

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming to the end. The entire school will get together to celebrate it with a special program on Friday, October 14. There will be poems, songs, videos and a lot of fun. Disfrutenlo!!!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

* October 10 - 11 No class

* October 14 Celebration Hispanic Heritage Month

* October 14 Homework w/sheet #3 is due

Semana #10 Del 10 al 14 de octubre

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? 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 discourse structures 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 TOPICS: Irregular verbs : Tener Some Stem changing verbs Affirmative “Tu” command Interrogative words
	Actividades: - New vocabulary practice - Movie "Casi casi" - Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Tarea (hw): W/sheet #3 Gente Famosa: Write a three line paragraph about famous Hispanic people.
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 favourite activities of others taking into account cultural perspectives? / What common activities do we share with others? 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 Verb “ Gustar” Adjectives Definite / indefinite articles
	Actividades: - New vocabulary practice - Movie: "Casi Casi" - Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Tarea (hw): W/sheet #3 Gente Famosa: Write a three line paragraph about famous Hispanic people follow the model given

PLEASE BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

AND PROTECT ANIMALS, THEY NEED US!!!

Espero que tengan una buena semana

Have a good week!!!

Saturday, October 1, 2011

SEMANA 9: DEL 3 AL 7 DE OCTUBRE (FROM OCTOBER 3rd TO 7th)

!Hola mis estudiantes!

Here we are already in October!!! Time flies when you are working hard, right?

CONTINUAMOS CON LA CELEBRACION DEL MES DE LA HISPANIDAD

SEPTEMBER 15 TO OCTOBER 15

Some Hispanic American Countries of Origin: flags and maps: Tips for your project

Argentina	Bolivia	Chile
Colombia	Costa Rica	Cuba

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Guatemala

Mexico

Nicaragua

Semana #9 Del 3 al 7 de octubre: We will start Unit 2 on Thursday this week

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? 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 discourse structures 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 TOPICS: *Irregular verbs : Tener* *Some Stem changing verbs* *Affirmative “Tu” command* Interrogative words
	Actividades: - New vocabulary: Verbs - Review for the test - Test #1: Unit 1 will be evaluated on Wednesday October 5th Tarea (hw): No hay tarea /No homework this week. Remember you have a test and project to turn in. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: October 7: Project due (It was assigned on September 15) October 10 - 11 No class * October 14 Celebration Hispanic Heritage Month
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 favourite activities of others taking into account cultural perspectives? / What common activities do we share with others? 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 Verb “ Gustar” Adjectives Definte / indefinite articles
	Actividades: - Review for the test - Test #1 October 5 - New vocabulary Tarea (hw): No hay tarea /No homework this week. Remember you have a test and project to turn in. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: October 7: Project due (It was assigned on September 16) October 10 - 11 No class * October 14 Celebration Hispanic Heritage Month

Sitios de la Red (Websites):

http://www.studyspanish.com/

http://www.languagesonline.ork.uk/

http://www.wordreference.com/

http://www.conjuguemos.com/

www.elcastellano.org/gramatic.html

PARA RECORDAR; TO REMEMBER:

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays)

** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)

*** Tutoria: los miércoles a las 7:45am- 8:30am (Wed )

PLEASE BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

AND PROTECT ANIMALS, THEY NEED US!!!

Espero que tengan una buena semana

Have a good week!!!