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 .