SEMANA 9: DEL 29 DE SEPTIEMBRE AL 3 DE OCTUBRE - WEEK 9: FROM SEPTEMBER 29 TO OCTOBER 3 2O14

WE CONTINUE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA MES DE LA HISPANIDAD SEPTIEMBRE 15 – OCTUBRE 15

IMPORTANT DATES / FECHAS IMPORTANTES

September 15 to October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month: We are celebrating it with different culture activities. We are making a cultural chapter related to this celebration + Project 2: Celebrations.

Wednesday October 1: Quiz 5: Spanish-Speaking countries + capitals

Tuesday September 30: Pre-test (Diagnostic test 2) Unit 2

Friday October 3: Second Session for Project celebraciones

Friday October 3: Classwork- grade: La cucaracha  o trabalenguas el coco. (you decide which one to learn by heart)

*** I will be presenting my project: Inti Raymi this week so you will have an idea what it is expecting in the project 1****

**** Heritage Class- students will be attending the class with the rest of the students this week ***

A list of Spanish-speaking countries and their capital cities

	Country	País (en español)	Capital
Europe	Spain	España	Madrid
North America	Mexico	México	Ciudad de México
Central America	Costa Rica	Costa Rica	San José
	El Salvador	El Salvador	San Salvador
	Guatemala	Guatemala	Ciudad de Guatemala
	Honduras	Honduras	Tegucigalpa
	Nicaragua	Nicaragua	Managua
	Panama	Panamá	Ciudad de Panamá
Carribean	Cuba	Cuba	Havana
	Dominican Republic	República Dominicana	Santo Domingo
	Puerto Rico *	Puerto Rico	San Juan
South America	Argentina	Argentina	Buenos Aires
	Bolivia	Bolivia	La Paz / Sucre**
	Chile	Chile	Santiago
	Colombia	Colombia ***	Bogotá
	Ecuador	Ecuador	Quito
	Paraguay	Paraguay	Asunción
	Peru	Perú	Lima
	Uruguay	Uruguay	Montevideo
	Venezuela	Venezuela	Caracas
Africa	Equatorial Guinea	Guinea Ecuatorial	Malabo

FOR THIS WEEK/ PARA ESTA SEMANA

M: Blog + identifying Spanish speaking countries

T: Taking pre-test + list vocabulary  Unit 2

W: Reading + Define + spelling + pronunciation of vocabulary 2 + Quiz 5: Spanish-Speaking countries + capitals

TH: Project Presentation: Inti Raymi

F: Second Part Group work for the Project 1: Celebrations

Hw/ Tarea Study Countries + capitals for Quiz #5 On Wed October 1

Portafolio 1: Turn in during the week. Due this week #9

PARA RECORDAR - TO REMEMBER

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays) for 8th grade
** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)
*** Tutoria: los miércoles  a las 8am- 8:30am

**** Let me know if you are coming

Please be kind to each other and don't forget to protect animals they need us.
Espero que tengan una buena semana
Join The Humane Society of the USA, ASPCA: we are their voice,
National Wildlife Federation, Guiding eyes for the Blind,

PETA and World Wildlife Fund

SEMANA 8: DEL 22 AL 26 DE SEPTIEMBRE - WEEK 8: FROM SEPTEMBER 22 TO 26 2014

WE CONTINUE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA MES DE LA HISPANIDAD SEPTIEMBRE 15 – OCTUBRE 15 HISPANOS O LATINOS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkDs78DsqH8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAiU0OqpSpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPpuv3ZpWxg

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IMPORTANT DATES / FECHAS IMPORTANTES

September 15 to October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month: We will be celebrating it with different culture activities. We will be building a cultural chapter related to this celebration + Project 2: Celebrations.

Wednesday September 24: No quiz however you need to turn in your Pictionary 1: Sala de Clase

Thursday September 25: Pre-test (Diagnostic test 2) Unit 2

Friday September 26: Homework due: Hispanic Heritage Month – research.

Monday - Friday Week 9: Portafolio Unit 1 checking: We will be organizing on Monday September 21 See pages for more information

FOR THIS WEEK/ PARA ESTA SEMANA

M: BLOG + Organizing Portafolio 1/ Self- Evaluation of the work during Unit1+ La cucaracha

T: 5 reasons why we should learn Spanish + Pictionario 1: ABC / Meaning / Picture / Phrase

W: Difference between Latinos + Hispanos + Identifying countries + capitals of Spanish- Speaking countries

TH: Spanish Tongue twister Starting Unit 2: EQ + taking Pre-test: What do I know before studying unit 2: Argentina

F: Spanish tongue twister + Group work for the Project 1: Celebrations + Complete first phase of the project

Hw/ Tarea: Hispanic Heritage Month: You will get your homework on Monday September 15. You will choose the right option based on your research. It is due on September 26

Song: La cucaracha: There are many versions of this popular song. Here is one: 

(Coro)
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
ya no puede caminar
porque no tiene,
porque le falta
las dos patitas de atrás

(Chorus)
The cockroach, the cockroach,
Can't walk anymore
Because it doesn't have,
Because it's missing
Two little back legs.

http://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=3230&c=71

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfka9m6NhzE

SPANISH TONGUE TWISTER - TRABALENGUAS

-Compadre cómpreme un coco.

      -Compadre no compro coco,
       porque como poco coco como,
       poco coco compro

http://www.losbloguitos.com/2009/01/compadre-cmpreme-un-coco.html

PARA RECORDAR - TO REMEMBER

please - por favor

keep my classroom clean + organized 

Here you will find any material you may need.
please don't ask me for pencils or paper, you just need to get it from here

keep baskets with portafolios organized

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays) for 8th grade
** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)
*** Tutoria: los miércoles  a las 8am- 8:30am

**** Let me know if you are coming

https://www.youtube.com/embed/REP4S0uqEOc

Please be kind to each other and don't forget to protect animals they need us.
Espero que tengan una buena semana
Join The Humane Society of the USA, ASPCA: we are their voice,
National Wildlife Federation, Guiding eyes for the Blind,

PETA and World Wildlife Fund

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkDs78DsqH8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrowk04bqZM&feature

http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/

http://robertoclemente.si.edu/

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/hhm/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCZmze3clNw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgage_0UEX4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IamM2P6MH1Q

SEMANA 7: DEL 15 AL 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE - WEEK 7: FROM SEPTEMBER 15 TO 19 2014

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA MES DE LA HISPANIDAD DEL 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE AL 15 DE OCTUBRE

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

IMPORTANT DATES / FECHAS IMPORTANTES:

PROGRESS REPORT + DEFICIENCY NOTICE: GOING HOME ON WEDNESDAY + THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17 + 18. STUDENTS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SHOW IT TO YOUR PARENTS.

Friday September 19 Unit test 1: “Para empezar”: vocabulary, cognates, expressions, alphabet, and personal questions

September 15 to October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month: We will be celebrating it with different culture activities. We will be building a cultural chapter related to this celebration. Project 2: Celebrations. More information in class.

Wednesday September 17: No quiz

Friday September 19: No homework

Friday September 26: Homework due: Hispanic Heritage Month – research.

MINI-PROJECT: Students, I had only one objective with this project: I wanted to motivate you to do your best and follow all instructions to reward you with the exemption of Unit test. You only had to work hard however some of you did not commit. Therefore, it is possible even you got 95- 100 you still have to take the unit test. I hope next time you do what you are asked to do.

*** You can find graphic organizer here: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

***Students, You have to write agenda daily. This is part of the class assignments. I will collect this agenda at any time for grade***

FOR THIS WEEK/ PARA ESTA SEMANA

M: Writing a paragraph analyzing why we celebrate HHM and what does it mean to you?

T: Complete/create a graphic organizer about  what contributions has the Hispanic community helped to build this  country?: In the field of entertainment, medical, science, and sports

W: Revise: Correction of the Mini- Project : No me gustan las hamburguesas

TH:  Create: Pictionario # 1 School supplies and expressions

F: Assessment: Test 1

Hw/ Tarea: Hispanic Heritage Month: You will get your homework on Monday September 15. You will choose the right option based on your research. It is due on September 26

PARA RECORDAR - TO REMEMBER

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays) for 8th grade
** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)
*** Tutoria: los miércoles  a las 8am- 8:30am

**** Let me know if you are coming

Please be kind to each other and don't forget to protect animals they need us.
Espero que tengan una buena semana
Join The Humane Society of the USA, ASPCA: we are their voice,
National Wildlife Federation, Guiding eyes for the Blind,

PETA and World Wildlife Fund

 

SEMANA 6: DEL 8 AL 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE - WEEK 6: FROM SEPTEMBER 8 TO 12 2014

 Last week, students were creating some conversations using basic Spanish questions/ information. Here is a part of a conversation:

ONE OF THE BEST CONVERSATIONS: Quiton= Batman (+)   Akasha (-)   Mckenna (*)   4th period

·         Hola Akasha

-          Buenas tardes Mckenna

·         ¿Quién es él?

-          No se'

+  Hola, Yo soy nuevo en la escuela

·         ¿Cómo te llamas?

+     Me llamo Batman y ¿tú?

·         Me llamo McKenna y ella se llama Akasha

-          ¿Cómo esta's, Batman?

+   Bien …

-          ¿De do'nde eres, Batman?

+   Yo soy de Atlanta…

Here a picture of an excellent presentation: 6th Period 

Students in this picture have provided the media released form with permission to be photographed

IMPORTANT DATES / FECHAS IMPORTANTES:

We will be finishing Unit 1: “Para empezar” this week. We will have Unit test on Wednesday September 17

Hispanic Heritage Month:  Sept 15 - Oct 15. We will be celebrating it with different culture activities.

Wednesday September 10: QUIZ # 4 Basic Spanish Information and Make-up quiz 3

Thursday + Friday September 11 + 12: Mini-Project: Reading: "No me gustan las hamburguesas".
***If you make 95/A - 100/A in the project, you don’t have to take the unit test 1 on September 17. I hope this will motivate you to do your best on the mini-project. You can use: portfolio, dictionary and notes. ***

Friday September 12: HW 4 due: Questions: (Que – Quien – Como – Donde -etc) you will get a copy on Monday September 8 where you need to make the question based on the sentence. *** Homework passes will be accepted***

*** You can find graphic organizer here: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

***Students, You have to write agenda daily. This is part of the class assignments. I will collect this agenda at any time for grade***

FOR THIS WEEK/ PARA ESTA SEMANA

M: Answering basic Spanish commands / questions

T: Graphic organizer: Wh ? Train

W: Creation of their own graphic organizer + Quiz 4: basic Spanish +  Make-up Quiz 3

TH: Mini- project: Develop simple conversations based on provided visual cues. Create illustrations that indicate comprehension of a story, description, or sequence of events.

F: Mini-project: Develop simple conversations based on provided visual cues.  Create illustrations that indicate comprehension of a story, description, or sequence of events.

Hw/ Tarea: Questions: (Que – Quien – Como – Donde -etc)  You will get a copy on Monday September 8 where you need to make the question based on the sentence. *** Homework passes will be accepted***

PARA RECORDAR - TO REMEMBER

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays) for 8th grade
** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)
*** Tutoria: los miércoles  a las 8am- 8:30am

**** Let me know if you are coming

Please be kind to each other and don't forget to protect animals they need us.
Espero que tengan una buena semana
Join The Humane Society of the USA, ASPCA: we are their voice,
National Wildlife Federation, Guiding eyes for the Blind,

PETA and World Wildlife Fund

 

SEMANA 5: DEL 1 AL 5 DE SEPTIEMBRE - WEEK 5: FROM SEPTEMBER 1 TO 5 2014

A short skit or dialogue for a class

IMPORTANT DATES / FECHAS IMPORTANTES:

Wednesday September 3: NO QUIZ THIS WEEK

Thursday September 4^th: Open House 6:30 pm

Thursday + Friday September 4 + 5:  presentation: Dialogue (pair work / three people)

Friday September 5: HW 3 due: Signing for blog: Go to followers, click and follow instructions: http://www.spanishbymissgarzon.blogspot.com/

*** You can find graphic organizer here: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

***Students, You have to write agenda daily. This is part of the class assignments. I will collect this agenda at any time for grade***

FOR THIS WEEK/ PARA ESTA SEMANA

M: (Holiday)

T: Create conversation

W: Perform a short skit or dialogue for a class, the school or the community.

TH: Perform a short skit or dialogue for a class, the school or the community.

F: Graphic organizer: Cognados= cognates

Hw/ Tarea: Signing  my blog / followers due on Friday September 5

PARA RECORDAR - TO REMEMBER

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays) for 8th grade
** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)
*** Tutoria: los miércoles  a las 8am- 8:30am

**** Let me know if you are coming

Please be kind to each other and don't forget to protect animals they need us.
Espero que tengan una buena semana
Join The Humane Society of the USA, ASPCA: we are their voice,
National Wildlife Federation, Guiding eyes for the Blind,

PETA and World Wildlife Fund