week of 4/15

3rd Grade: We will begin to learn about Mi Familia (My Family).

Performance Target -

Students will identify different family members.
Students will answer the question “Quien es?”
Students answer the question using the phrase, “Es mamá/papá/hermano/hermana/abuelo/abuela/tío/tía/primo/prima.”

4th Grade:

Students have learned about what rooms are called within the home For example: la sala (living room), la cocina (the kitchen), el baño (bathroom),comedor ect.. Students will now learn about specific items that you have in the kitchen. For example; El vaso (the cup), la cuchara (spoon), el plato (plate).

Performance Target

Students will identify various objects in the home.
Students answer the question “Que está en tu cocina”?
Identify the phrase “En mi casa me coconia”

Rockalingua:

Mi Casa.

5th Grade:

Last week the students learned about Me Gusta, and Te Gusta. They are able to describe ar verbs and describe things like like or dislike.They were also able to identify the things their partners like and dislike. This week we will continue to extend the knowledge of definite and indefinite articles/ singular/plural. Learn new vocabulary words. Go over new adjectives of the AR verbs by learning about the subject pronouns, nouns and plural nouns.

Performance Target

Objective to review the subject pronouns yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, vosotros, ustedes, ellas ellos.
Identify nouns that are either feminine or masculine.
Identify new vocabulary words from things in the classroom.
Identify definite and indefinite articles.

6th Grade:

Will have begun Capitulo 3 A Desayuno O Almuerzo which will be a fun and exciting chapter based on authentic breakfast and lunch foods.
Students will listen to and read descriptions of meals and menus.
Talk and write about foods they like and dislike.
Identify cultural practices viewed in an authentic video about food.
Students will review the Present Tense of -ER and -IR verbs.

7- 8 th Grade:

This week students will have in class time to research, prepare their writing assignment of the recipe. After their final draft they may begin designing their google slideshow.

Students will have the opportunity to create a recipe of their favorite food.
They will write directions in Spanish. They will need to explain step-by-step what ingredients they will use along with measurements so that another person can follow the recipe.
They must include 5 demands
Identify cultural practices viewed in an authentic video about food.
Students will review that will help someone prepare the meal ( Don’t burn the food, now it’s ready to eat).
They will create a google slide show presentation with video images of their planned food with an instructional video.

Week of 4/8

3rd Grade:

Students will learn about the semana santa with vocabulary of Iglesia, Cruz y Jesucristo.

Students will learn about the historia de La Pasqua.
Students will comprehend the question “Donde esta” and answer “esta aqui.”
Students will comprehend and use the vocabulary associated with Easter.
Rockalingua: Las Profesiones, Buenos Dias

4th Grade:

Students will learn about things they find in the home For example: la sala, la cocina, el baño, una casa, el piso, la puerta, el comedor etc..

Performance Target

Students will identify various objects in the home.
Students answer the question “Que está en tu casa”?
Identify la frase “En mi casa hay.”
Rockalingua: Mi Casa.

5th Grade: Last week the students learned about Me Gusta, and Te Gusta. They are able to describe ar verbs and describe things like like or dislike.They were also able to identify the things their partners like and dislike. This week we will continue to extend the knowledge of the AR verbs by learning about the subject pronouns, nouns and plural nouns.

Performance Target

Objective to review the subject pronouns yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, vosotros, ustedes, ellas ellos.
Identify nouns that are either feminine or masculine.
Identify plural nouns s, and es.

6th Grade:

Will finish the Capítulo 2B Como es la escuela.
Will complete with listening to Autentico audio video on Vencer las los concejos de la tarea.
Will begin Capitulo 3 A Desayuno O Almuerzo which will be a fun and exciting chapter based on authentic breakfast and lunch foods.

7- 8 th Grade:

This week the students will continue with capítulo 3A Desayuno O Almuerzo. They have had a chance to speak about foods they like and dislike as well as they had a chance to learn about what their partners like or dislike. This week will be a fun week as we dive into recipes. Students will learn about ingredients for traditional hispanic dishes and will have the opportunity to create their own recipe.

Students will have the opportunity to create a recipe of their favorite food.
They will write directions in Spanish. They will explain step-by-step instructions of what ingredients they will use along with measurements so that another person can follow the recipe.
They must include 5 demands (Don’t burn the food, now it’s ready to eat).
They will create a google slide show presentation with video images of their planned food with an instructional video.

Week of 4/1/24

--Monday 4/1/24 No School--

3rd Grade - Since there is no school Monday, I will resume with 3rd Grade on 4/8/24

4th Grade: Students will begin to learn about Buenas Noches, Buenos dias. They will engage in conversation by using phrases and commands associated with bedtime and waking up.

Students will use the phrases “Acuéstate” “Cierra los ojos,” “Buenas noches” Despiértate.” and “Buenos días.”
Rockalingua - students will work on the buenos dias of Rockalingua on their chromebooks.
Book review: Buenas noches Luna by Margaret Wise Brown.

5th Grade: Students will begin the chapter of Que te gusta?

Students will learn to express his or her opinions as to whether he or she likes something or not.
Students comprehend the question “Te gusta ___?”
Students answer the question using the phrases “Esta aqui” no esta aqui.”
They will learn new vocabulary words; deportes (sports), AR verbs and will complete a writing assignment of que te gusta hacer?

6th Grade: Students will Continue to complete Capitulo 2B this week.

Review vocabulary words from La Sala de clase. Complete a worksheet with vocab words.
Review the contraction “del” and use it in place of “de.”
Review the irregular verb Estar. Complete a packet to practice the use of Estar.
Review of the Plural Nouns el, la, los, las, un, una, unos, unas.

7-8th Grade:

Will begin Capitulo 3A -Desayuno o Almuerzo which will be a fun and exciting chapter based on authentic breakfast and lunch foods.

Students will listen to and read descriptions of meals and menus.
Talk and write about foods they like and dislike.
Identify cultural practices viewed in an authentic video about food.
Students will review the Present Tense of -ER and -IR verbs.

Week of 3/18

3rd - 4th Grade: Students will learn about the semana santa.with Vocabulary of Iglesia, Cruz y Jesucristo.

Students will learn about the historia de La Pasqua.
Students will comprehend the question “Donde esta” and answer “esta aqui.”
Students will comprehend and use the vocabu;ary associated with Easter.

5th Grade: will learn the same but will complete a reading comprehension packet about huevos de pasqua alrededoe del mundo.

At the end of the week the students will enjoy the Spanish fan favorite movie of Coco rated (PG). If you would not like your child to watch the movie please let me know.

6th Grade: Will begin Capitulo 2B

Students will listen and read conversations and notes about school.
Talk and write about the classrooms and where things are located.
New vocabulary words about classroom items and furniture.
Identify the use of the verb estar.

At the end of the week the students will enjoy the Spanish fan favorite movie of Coco rated (PG). If you would not like your child to watch the movie please let me know.

7-8th Grade:

Will finish the Capítulo 2B Como es la escuela.
Will complete with listening to Autentico audio video on Vencer las los concejos de la tarea.

At the end of the week the students will enjoy the Spanish fan favorite movie of Coco rated (PG). If you would not like your child to watch the movie please let me know.

Week of 3/11/24

3rd - 4th Grade: Students will learn about the historia de San Patricio (Saint Patrick).

Performance Target

Students will learn about la historia de San Patricio (Saint Patrick).
Students will be able to identify vocabulary words such as El Día de San Patricio, Trebol, duende etc..
Color a Shamrock, Hat, Rainbow by using Spanish words such as Se, Solo, Si, Soy, sus, and son.

5th Grade: will learn the same but will complete a reading comprehension and writing activity in Spanish.

They will Identify the phrase “Tengo suerte porque” and "Si veo un duende."

6th Grade: Will continue to learn about Subject Pronouns in Spanish and they have been practicing changing their ar verbs into present tense form. They will continue to practice changing their verbs according to the correct subject pronoun.

Objectives:

Identify what verb to use when combining with the subject pronoun.
Subject Pronouns: Yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, nosotras, vosotros, vosotras, ustedes, ellos y ellas.
Infinitives: ar, verb in present tense

6th Grade quiz is on 3/15 study guide will go home 3/8/24

7th-8th Grade: Will begin Capitulo 2B

Students will listen and read conversations and notes about school.
Talk and write about the classrooms and where things are located.
New vocabulary words about classroom items and furniture.
Identify the use of the verb estar.

Week of 3/4/24

3rd Grade:

Students received La Ropa / Clothes Packet this week and will continue working on the packet in class this week.

Target learning:

Students identify clothing and provide information about the clothing he or she and others are wearing.
Comprehend the question. “¿Qué lleva (Juan)?”
Comprehend and use the phrase. “Llevo (rojo) en __?”

4th Grade:

Students will be finishing up about Mi Familia (My Family). Students have been working on their family tree (familia de arbol).

Performance Target -

Students will identify different family members.
Students will answer the question “Quien es?”
Students answer the question using the phrase, “Es mamá/papá/hermano/hermana/abuelo/abuela/tío/tía/primo/prima.”

5th Grade:

Students have learned about what rooms are called within the home For example: la sala (living room), la cocina (the kitchen), el baño (bathroom),comedor ect.. Students will now learn about specific items that you have in the kitchen. For example; El vaso (the cup), la cuchara (spoon), el plato (plate).

Performance Target

Students will identify various objects in the home.
Students answer the question “Que está en tu cocina”?
Identify the phrase “En mi casa me coconia”
They have been working hard on learning new vocabulary words and will be preparing to take a vocab quiz next week.

Quiz 5 Bubis Wednesday 3/6

Quiz 5 Schiff Thursday 3/7

6th - 8th Grade:

6th grade will continue to learn about Subject Pronouns in Spanish and they have been practicing changing their ar verbs into present tense form. They will continue to practice changing their verbs according to the correct subject pronoun. 7th & 8th grade will be reviewing for their quiz on Wednesday 3/6/24.

Objectives:

Identify what verb to use when combining with the subject pronoun.
Subject Pronouns: Yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, nosotras, vosotros, vosotras, ustedes, ellos y ellas.
Infinitives: ar, verb in present tense

Quiz for 7th and 8th grade will be on Wednesday 3/6/24

Weed of 2/26

No School Friday 3/1

3rd Grade:

The students will be learning about the clothes/ropa.

Target learning:

students identify clothing and provide information about the clothing he or she and others are wearing.
Comprehend the question. “Que lleva (Juan)?”
Comprehend and use the phrase. “Llevo (rojo) en __?”

4th Grade:

We will continue to learn about Mi Familia (My Family). Students will work on their family tree (familia de arbol).

Performance Target -

Students will identify different family members.
Students will answer the question “Quien es?”
Students answer the question using the phrase, “Es mamá/papá/hermano/hermana/abuelo/abuela/tío/tía/primo/prima.”

5th Grade La Casa/ The Home

Students have learned about what rooms are called within the home For example: la sala (living room), la cocina (the kitchen), el baño (bathroom),comedor ect.. Students will now learn about specific items that you have in the kitchen. For example; El vaso (the cup), la cuchara (spoon), el plato (plate).

Performance Target

Students will identify various objects in the home.
Students answer the question “Que está en tu cocina”?
Identify the phrase “En mi casa me coconia”

7-8th Grade:

Students have reviewed the Subject Pronouns and they have practiced changing their ar verbs into present tense form. They will continue to practice changing their verbs according to the correct subject pronoun.

Objectives:

Identify what verb to use when combining with the subject pronoun.
Subject Pronouns: Yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, nosotras, vosotros, vosotras, ustedes, ellos y ellas.
Infinitives: ar, verb in present tense

Quiz for 7th and 8th grade will be on Wednesday 3/6/24

Week of 2/19/24

Monday 2/19 - No School Presidents Day

Friday 2/23 - 7th & 8th Grade Dance

3rd Grade:

Since I only see 3rd Grade on Mondays; class will resume next week due to Presidents Day (No School).

4th Grade:

We will begin to learn about Mi Familia (My Family).

Performance Target -

Students will identify different family members.
Students will answer the question “Quien es?”
Students answer the question using the phrase, “Es mamá/papá/hermano/hermana/abuelo/abuela/tío/tía/primo/prima.”

5th Grade La Casa (The Home)

Students will learn about things they find in the home For example: la sala, la cocina, el baño, una casa, el piso, la puerta, el comedor ect..

Performance Target-

Students will identify various objects in the home.
Students answer the question “Que está en tu casa”?
Identify the phrase “En mi casa hay.”

7th/8th Grade:

Students have reviewed the Subject Pronouns and we will continue learning about la Gramatica for Capitulo 2A. Students will also take a closer look into the Infinitives: ar, er and ir verbs. We will review the rules of the verb when conjugating sentences in singular or plural form.

Subject Pronouns: Yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, nosotras, vosotros, vosotras, ustedes, ellos y ellas.

Infinitives: ar, er and ir verbs in the present tense

Quiz to follow for week of 2/26

Objectives:

Identify what verb to use when combining with the subject pronoun.

Week of 2/12

3rd-5th Grade:

This week the students will be learning about El Dia de San Valentin. Students will learn the sentiment “I Love You.”and identify family members.

Performance Targets:

Comprehend and use the phrase “Te quiero”

Identify different family members

Book:Te quiero noche y dia by Alison Brown

5th Grade will also be finishing up their family tree

6th- Grade

Will continue with Capítulo 2A - Que te gusta Más?

Objectives:

Students will write about their subjects in school and get a chance to write about them using adjectives from the chapter.
They will have a mini conversation using the topics of their subjects and what their classes are like in Spanish

7-8th Grade:

Will begin to learn la Gramatica for Capitulo 2A - Subject Pronouns

Yo, tu, usted, el, ella, nosotros, nosotras, vosotros, vosotras, ustedes, ellos y ellas.

Objectives:

To identify, talk to and write about different people.
They will listen to descriptions of activities during recess.

Week of 2/5

2/8 Parent Teacher Conferences - Dress Down

2/9 No School Friday

3rd Grade: (will conitinue) This week we will wrap up on Las estaciones (seasons), Los Meses and ¿Qué tiempo hace? (weather). We will continue working on this subject and complete our packets and prepare for an in-class speaking presentation Que Tiempo es? Students will choose a season to draw (Dibujo del tiempo) and they will prepare to write about which season they chose and talk about the weather along with details in Spanish.

Performance Targets:

Students can identify the months in Spanish.
Students can comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es el mes?”
Students can answer the question using the phrase, “Es ____
Students can identify the four seasons in Spanish.
Students can comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es la estación?”

4th - 5th Grade We will begin to learn about Mi Familia (My Family).

Performance Target -

Students will identify different family members.
STudents will answer the question “Quien es?”
Students answer the question using the phrase, “Es mamá/papá/hermano/hermana/abuelo/abuela/tío/tía/primo/prima.”

6th- 8th Grade:

Students will continue with Capitulo 2A Tu dia en la clases. Students have learned new vocabulary words for this chapter. They will review La Tarea and what each class is like according to their schedule(El horario).

Identify and compare “las clases en la escuela.”
Learn to have conversations regarding Que clases they take and what they need for each clase en Espanol. Español, Matemáticas, Educación física, Música, Ingles.
Review de la Cultura en España.

Week of 1/29

3rd Grade: (Conitinue) This week we will be learning about Las estaciones (seasons), Los Meses and ¿Qué tiempo hace? (weather). We will continue working on this subject and complete our packets and prepare for an in-class speaking presentation Que Tiempo es? Students will choose a season to draw (Dibujo del tiempo) and they will prepare to write about which season they chose and talk about the weather along with details in Spanish.

Performance Targets:

Students can identify the months in Spanish.
Students can comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es el mes?”
Students can answer the question using the phrase, “Es ____
Students can identify the four seasons in Spanish.
Students can comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es la estación?”

4th - 5th Grade:I am so proud of 4th and 5th grade for annunciating parts of the body last week. They will be moving on to learning about clothing/La Ropa. They will identify items of clothing.

Performance Target -

Students will comprehend the question, “Que lleva Juan”?
STudents will answer the question using the phrase, “Juan lleva___.”
Students will comprehend and use the phrase, “Llevo rojo en ___.”

6th- 8th Grade:

Students will begin to identify cultural practices and listen to authentic audio about school subjects. They will compare their school day with those of students in Spanish-Speaking countries.

This week they will listen to and read descriptions of school and schedules
Talk and write about classes, school activities, likes and dislikes.
Exchange information while explaining what classes and activities you and friends have in common.

Week of 1/22

3rd Grade:

I am very excited to meet with the kiddos on Monday as it has been a minute since I last saw them do to Christmas break and Martin Luther King Day. This week we will begin learning about Las estaciones (seasons), Los Meses and ¿Qué tiempo hace? (weather). We will continue working on this subject and complete our packets and prepare for an in-class speaking presentation Que Tiempo es? Students will choose a season to draw (Dibujo del tiempo) and they will prepare to write about which season they chose and talk about the weather along with details in Spanish.

Performance Targets:

Students can identify the months in Spanish.
Students can comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es el mes?”
Students can answer the question using the phrase, “Es ____
Students can identify the four seasons in Spanish.
Students can comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es la estación?”

4th - 5th Grade: (Continue)

This week the students were introduced to El Cuerpo /The Body. Students will learn in a fun activity if Simon Says/Simon Dice.. y cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies (Head, Shoulder , Knees and Toes).

Performance Target - With the short week we had due to the MLK Day and A Cold Day - Students will continue to complete the chapter on El Cuerp.

Students identify the major body parts in Spanish (cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies).
Students will complete a packet of El Cuerpo and a fun cut out. They will identify the vocabulary words and place them in the cut out.

6th- 8th Grade:

Students completed Capitulo 1B: What people are like and your personality traits. They have reviewed the use of Soy, No Soy, Es, No Es. The use between el and la, un and una. This week, students have completed how to communicate their personalities in Spanish. They will continue to review the placement of adjectives with the Subject, Verb, Indefinite Article + Noun, Adjective.

Objectives:

Can identify vocabulary from this chapter, read and write about their personality and others. Translate adjectives by using cognates.

6th Grade Quiz Thursday 1/25

7th Grade Test Wednesday 1/24

8th Grade Test Thursday 1/25

Week of 1/15

3rd - 5th Grade:

This week the students will begin an introduction to El Cuerpo /The Body. Students will learn in a fun activity if Simon Says/Simon Dice.. y cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies (Head, Shoulder , Knees and Toes). Students will also review Rockalingua and will learn vocabulary words related to el cuerpo/ the body.

Performance Target

Students identify the major body parts in Spanish (cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies).
Students will complete a packet of El Cuerpo and a fun cut out. They will identify the vocabulary words and place them in the cut out.
Students will review a classic tale in Español from author Eric Carle - De la cabeza a los pies (From head to Toe).

6th- 8th Grade:

Students completed Capitulo 1B: What people are like and your personality traits. It was fun to see them communicate their personalities with their classmates. They have reviewed the use of Soy, No Soy, Es, No Es. The use between el and la, un and una. They will continue to review the placement of adjectives with the Subject, Verb, Indefinite Article + Noun, Adjective.

Objectives:

Read and understand an article about personality traits
Use Visual clues to understand new words.
Learn how Mayan item clothing represents family and community.
Students will have the opportunity to review the end of the chapter with speaking and listening exercises to prepare for the quiz. Date will be announced for the week of 1/22 .

Week of 1/8/24

Attention ALL Graduates - Color Portraits Inc. will be at St. Joseph Catholic School on Wednesday January 10th, 2024 for Graduation Pictures. More Information can be found on my webpage under graduation pictures.

3rd - 5th Grade:

Happy New Year! I am excited to welcome the students back into the classroom. This week as we settle back in from the holiday’s we will be learning about the Three Kings Day /Dia de Reyes Mago known as the Epiphany. The Epiphany marks the day that Jesus is revealed to the world. Students will learn about the story in Spanish of the three kings who followed the star to Bethlehem to visit baby Jesus.

Students will begin to read short stories independently in class and will be given Mi libro de palabras / My word wall book where students will fill out 2 words that they do not know from reading their short story and write them down in their book. We will review the definition and translate the words so students can begin to build their Spanish vocabulary.

Performance Targets for this week:

Identify January 6th as the day that commemorates the visit of the three kings.
Learn about the holiday that is celebrated in Spanish speaking countries that is connected with Christmas.
Identify the wise men’s gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh.
Review the books of “the story of the three wise men” by Tomie de Paola and Three Kings/ Day Dia de Reyes Mago by Marisa Boan.
Students will be given Mi libro de palabras/ My Word Wall book. They will begin to Identify words that they do not understand. The objective is to allow the students to build their Spanish vocabulary.

6th- 8th Grade:

Students completed Capitulo 1B: Y tu, como eres? This week, students will begin to read and review Capitulo 1B: Como es el chico o la chica? Vocabulary words/adjetivos: deportista, estudioso/a, atrevido/a, ordenado/a, trabjador/ora, deordenado/a, perezoso/a, graciosa/o, artistico/a.

Objectives:

Write about what people are like.
Describe your personality and what other people are like using the adjetivos/adjectives above.
Describe their personalities in Spanish and will get to work with a small group.
Students will listen to their partners personality descriptions which are read aloud.
Write a paragraph describing themselves and their partners in Spanish.
Students will all get a chance to present.

Week of 12/18/24

Notes:

Attention ALL Graduates- Color Portraits Inc. will be at St. Joseph Catholic School on Wednesday January 10th, 2024 for Graduation Pictures. More Information can be found on my webpage and an announcement will go home on Monday 12/18/24.

We've been having fun in Spanish class and it has been my pleasure to teach your children this year. Looking forward for more fun in Learning the Spanish language in 2024. Wishing you all good health and Happy Holidays!

3rd -5th Grade:

This week the students will continue to learn about Las Posadas which is a religious tradition that begins on December 16th and runs through December 24th. This tradition is celebrated in Mexico and Latin America. They will learn about the commemoration of the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Students will read about las nueve noches, las procesiónes, traditional foods prepared during this time and the festivities. They will have a fun time creating a traditional Christmas Flower.

Students now learned the story books of “Las Posadas” and "The legend of the Poinsettia.”

Culture Objectives: Students will continue to work on their packet.

Students will understand and become familiar with the traditions and celebrations during Las Posadas.
Identify: Comidas tradicionales, celebraciones, historia de Jesucristo
Students will learn about la historia de la flor de nochebuena
Craft a traditional Christmas flower

6-8th Grade:

The Middle School students will continue to learn about the religious tradition of Las Posadas that begins on December 16th and runs through December 24th. This tradition is celebrated in Mexico and Latin America. They will learn about the commemoration of the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Students will read about las nueve noches, las procesiónes, traditional foods prepared during this time and the festivities. Students will read and comprehend about la Historia de la Nochebuena (Poinsettia)

Culture Objectives: Students will work on completing their packet and project.

Students will read and comprehend literature of Las Posadas en Espanol.
Identify: Comidas tradicionales, celebraciones, historia de Jesucrist
Students will learn about la historia de la flor de nochebuena (Poinsettia)
They will read facts about the plant, their history in Mexico, and how they became a "Christmas flower" in the United States.

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