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Week of 4/29

3rd Grade: We will complete La Casa/ The Home. They have learned about things they find in the basic home. This week they will begin to learn about La Cocina. For example: vaso (cup), plato (plates), platos (plates), tenedor (fork)

Performance Target:

  • Students will identify various objects in the home.
  • Students answer the question “Que está en tu cocina”?
  • Identify the phrase “En mi cocina hay.
  • Rockalingua - La Casa, Chispa y la magia

4th Grade:Last week the students completed their packets la recamara and worked on their Rockalingua assignments.  This week they will begin to learn about El Bano (bathroom).

Performance Target

  • Students answer the question “Que está en el baño”?
  • Identify the phrase “En mi baño hay”
  • New vocabulary words: toothbrush (cepillo de dientes) pasta de dientes (toothpaste), espejo (mirror), jabón (soap),
  • Rockalingua - Mi Casa, Repaso de vocabulario, Rutina comienzo de clase

5th Grade: This week the students will complete the packet of el garaje. They will also have fun by reviewing vocabulary words on fruits, vegetables using a spin wheel.  Students will learn more about the use of  Que te gusta mas?  Using Me, Te. Le, Nos.  They will have fun building their own sentences with a partner and presenting their mini conversations.  They will travel to another country and shadow a student for the day.  During el Almurzo they will learn how to communicate with the local students there in Spanish. They will converse on food items.

Performance Target

  • Identify “Te gustan las verduras?¿Te gustan los vegetales?
  • Identify new vocabulary words of fruits: La manzana, el limón, el plátano,
  • Identify new vocabulary words of vegetables: la zanahoria, la lechuga, el tomate
  • Writing assignment in class.



6th Grade: Students will continue with Capítulo 3 A Desayuno O Almuerzo 

  • They will continue to practice the present tense Er and Ir verbs and will work on a packet for practice.
  • Students will learn the use of Me Gustan and Me Encantan
  • Students will get a chance to converse with a partner Que te gusta mas? 

7- 8th Grade: It has been fun reading all the recipes that the students are planning to make along with their creative ways they would like to make their videos. This will continue to finalize their presentation slides.  Students are preparing or have begun to film their recipe project. They can have class time to edit their videos.


Performance Targets:

  • Practice comidas para una buena salud - Tema 3 La comida Lectura 1 in the Auténtico workbook
  • Practice Speaking and Recording the pronunciation of the letters H & J
  • Insta check of the use of Me gusta / Me encanta

Week of 4/22

Thursday 4/25 - 8th grade field trip.

Friday 4/26 - No School


3rd Grade:

We will complete la Mi Familia (My Family) packet and begin the La Casa/ The Home.They will learn about things they find in the home For example:  la sala, 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.
  • Rockalingua Mi familia and La Casa

4th Grade: 

Students have learned about La Casa and La Cocina.  They will begin the next packet on El baño/the bathroom and La recamara/ the bedroom.

Performance Target

  • Students answer the question “Que está en el baño”?
  • Identify the phrase “En mi baño hay”
  • New vocabulary words: La cama, La sábana, el ropero, La almohada

5th Grade: This week the students will learn about Las frutas y vegetales

Performance Target

  • Identify “Te gustan las verduras?¿Te gustan los vegetales?
  • Identify new vocabulary words of fruits: La manzana, el limón, el plátano,
  • Identify new vocabulary words of vegetables: la zanahoria, la lechuga, el tomate

6th Grade: 

Will continue Capítulo 3A El Desayuno O Almuerzo. 
  • They will practice and present mini conversations on Me Gusta/Me Gustan, Me Encanta/Me Encantan Example; “Me gustan los Sandwiches,” Te encantan las papas fritas?
  • Students will also practice the present tense ER and IR verbs.

7- 8th Grade:

It has been fun reading all the recipes that the students are planning to make along with their creative ways they would like to make their videos. This week, students will still have class time to complete the final drafts.  Once the final draft and script has been approved, they may begin filming. More information can be found on google classroom.

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 .