8th grade Spanish 1B (Period 4 - Gold Days)
17th Week (May 3 & 5, 2022):
Tuesday & Thursday
Learning Targets:
1) I can put it all together. District Assessment is this week.
2) I talk about why 5 de Mayo is celebrated...Hint: it's not Mexico's Independence Day.
Success Criteria:
Tuesday (5/3) - PSD World Language District Assessment
Thursday (5/5) - 5 de Mayo Celebration of a job well done! Great job 8th graders!
15th - 16th Weeks (April 18 - April 29, 2022):
Learning Targets:
I can communicate effectively in Spanish for a variety of different purposes (answering questions in English about what I read in Spanish - interpersonal communication). Or more specifically, I can answer questions about "Brandon Brown" and his friends (the protagonist in our new story).
Success Criteria:
Please see Ms. S (or send an email) if you have questions or will not be in class for an extended period of time during this unit. We will read this book in class and then review for the PSD District Assessment (May 3 & 4).
Our book is called Brandon Brown quiere un perro and it is about a boy who wants a dog. We will still utilize supportive resources including Duolingo, vhlcentral and YouTube. We're in the final stretch! You can do it! See you in class! Gracias.
11th - 14th Weeks (March 21 - April 14, 2022):
Learning Targets:
I can communicate effectively in Spanish for a variety of different purposes (reading). I can show evidence of knowing more about another culture where they speak Spanish (Spain).
Success Criteria:
Please see Ms. S (or send an email) if you have questions or will not be in class for an extended period of time during this unit. We will read this book in class and then review for the PSD District Assessment (May 3 & 4).
We will still utilize supportive resources including Duolingo, vhlcentral and YouTube. We're in the final stretch! You can do it! See you in class! Gracias.
End of March - Review Definite & Indefinite Articles (in school & travel context), to set the stage as we begin to learn about noun & adjective placement in Spanish. The "casa bonita rule."
Beginning of April - Various Infographics. "Where might we encounter Spanish?" (Menus, etc...) We'll also start our last "novela" before the PSD District Assessment on May 3 & 4.
Friday (4/15) - No school.
Homework note: Be sure to check-in to "VhlCentral" and Duolingo for assignments to support what we're doing in class!
Spring Break - Enjoy your time off!
Great Berto projects & presentations!
8th, 9th and 10th Weeks:
Tuesday, February 22 - Thursday, March 10
Learning Targets: 1) I can read & participate in comprehension activities to help me further understand the content of the “novela.” 2) With my group of classmates, I can present our chapter from the "in-class book" - Berto y sus buenas ideas.
For the weeks leading up to Spring Break:
We’ll read & finish Berto before Spring Break. Stay caught up with notes on our main characters and how they develop as the book progresses. Keep up the great work!
7th Week (February 15 & 17, 2022):
Tuesday & Thursday
Learning Targets:
1) I can identify 2-3 reading strategies (helpful for reading in either English or Spanish) and use these strategies to improve my reading comprehension with the "In-class book" - Berto y sus buenas ideas.
2) I can read & participate in comprehension activities to help me further understand the content of the “novela.”
Success Criteria:
Tuesday (2/15) - Learn Valentine words and finish chapter 1 in Berto.
Thursday (2/17) - Apply at least one of the 2-3 reading strategies each day we read Berto.
Friday (2/18) - Continue to practice utilizing reading strategies with our book. Finish Duolingo.
For this week:
We’ll finish our skits in class (students who were absent), finish chapter 1 in our book & take a break to learn "Valentine words" in Spanish.
6th Week (February 7, 9 & 11, 2022):
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Learning Targets:
1) I can identify 2-3 reading strategies (helpful for reading in either English or Spanish) and use these strategies to improve my reading comprehension with the "In-class book" - Berto y sus buenas ideas.
2) I can read & participate in comprehension activities to help me further understand the content of the “novela.”
Success Criteria:
Monday (2/7) - Transition with Duolingo & next portion of reading in Berto.
Wednesday (2/9) - Apply at least one of the 2-3 reading strategies each day we read Berto.
Friday (2/11) - Continue to practice utilizing reading strategies with our book.
For this week:
1. We’ll finish our skits in class, then select a book in Spanish & start reading it.
2. Remember to stay caught up with comprehension activities & Duolingo assignments.
5th Week (February 1 & 2, 2022):
Tuesday & Thursday
Learning Targets:
1) I can describe Berto's friend in Spanish so I can later describe MY friends in Spanish.
2) I can show listening comprehension by answering "vhlcentral" questions.
Success Criteria:
Tuesday (2/1) - 10 pt. grade from next section of Berto.
Wednesday (2/2) - No school (Not a scheduled Spanish day, but a "snow day"!).
Thursday (2/3) - Thursday = late start (Listening Comp. activity) No new "Berto" grade but we'll do a couple "Listening Comprehension" activities on "VhlCentral."
For this week:
1. Leemos "Berto" (let's read the next pgs. of Berto) - up to p. 3 (2nd full paragraph).
2. Answer questions on "Berto" & turn in as ticket out the door.
3. Late Start Day (Thurs.) - practice Listening Comprehension from VHLCentral.
4th Week (January 24, 26 & 28, 2022):
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Learning Targets:
1) I can identify 2-3 reading strategies (helpful for reading in either English or Spanish) and use these strategies together with my interests to select a Spanish book to read for the next 4 weeks.
2) I can read my book & participate in comprehension activities to help me further understand the content of my “novela.”
Success Criteria:
Monday (1/24) - Finish skit & transition to upcoming unit which will begin with learning strategies for learning in a second language.
Wednesday (1/26) - Learn & Identify 2-3 reading strategies for reading in Spanish & begin looking at books to select as an FVR reading book.
Friday (1/28) - Read intro, author’s notes, id pictures/graphs & start chapter 1 of our book. Keep up with my Duolingo & “in class reading” (book/”novela”).
For this week:
1. We’ll finish our skits in class, then begin reading our "In class Spanish book.
2. Remember to stay caught up with comprehension activities & Duolingo assignments.
3rd Week (January 18 & 20, 2022):
Tuesday & Thursday
Learning Targets:
1) I can present my skit & show cultural norms (adjusted for Social Distancing) from the video with Silvina Marquez (finish these).
2) I can read short stories (in the style of “Isabela y Ronaldo,” answering questions & drawing pictures about what happens in the story, as well as participate in a short "drama" (either by acting out a role or responding to written questions).
Success Criteria:
Tuesday (1/18) - Finishing & presenting skit is 25/25 pts.
Thursday (1/20) - Isabel & Ronaldo reading & questions is 10/10pts.
Friday (1/21) - Remember Duolingo is due each Friday & this Friday we have another story to complete too! Keep up the good work!
For this week:
1. Continue to work on skits.
2. Read similar stories (in length & content) - like the “Isabel & Ronaldo” short "drama" about which we’ll answer questions & act out the stories in a similar fashion.
2nd Week (January 11 & 13, 2022):
Tuesday & Thursday
Learning Target: 1) I can have an introductory conversation & show cultural norms (adjusted for Social Distancing) from the video with Silvina Marquez. 2) I can read 3 short stories in the target language.
Success Criteria:
Tuesday (1/11) - Completing video guide & "cardstock" hand are worth 20/20 pts. Also, we'll complete a short reading assignment which we'll act out afterwards, called "Isabela y Ronaldo."
Thursday (1/13) - Writing & performing a culturally appropriate skit with partners (utilizing what we learned about culture in Argentina) is 65/65 pts. See "rubric" for further detail.
Friday (1/14) - Remember Duolingo is due each Friday & this Friday we have a story to complete too! Keep up the good work!
For this week:
Utilize video & classmates to help prepare for skits.
Use notes to add phrases to "Mano" (Hand) you can use for skit.
Read the "3 versiones de Isabela y Ronaldo." Act out the story.
Homework: Duolingo with 50XP points & Assigned story is due on Friday evening, Jan. 14.
Have a great week!
1st Week (January 5 & 7, 2022):
Wednesday & Friday
Learning Target: 1) I can review semester 1 concepts. 2) I can attain my weekly "Duolingo Goal" (noting that this semester we'll be adding some fun "Duolingo Stories" too!) 3) I can learn more about the culture of Spain & Mexico through "Rosca de Reyes"
Success Criteria:
Duolingo - Completing my 50XP pts (weekly expectation of approx. 20 minutes of Homework), on time by Friday evening is worth 5/5pts. (Duolingo grades are recorded monthly & in 20pt increments.)
Dia de los Reyes Magos - Rosca de Reyes Participation with the sweet bread and/or the traditional Shoe activity are enrichment activities that provide experiential learning so we can learn more about the cultures of Mexico & Spain.
Intro to next week's look at Argentina's Culture & "Cardstock Hand" assignments - Completing assignments (Argentina wksht complete) & "Hand" completed with required elements in color earns 20/20 pts.
For this week:
Welcome back! ¡Bienvenidos!
Duolingo time & announcements: Duolingo has a new format - let's look at what's new! This includes time to see the "Stories" that will be added for additional opportunities to work towards proficiency.
Los Reyes Magos - It's time to put our shoes (real or a paper one we create) outside of the classroom to learn experientially about this tradition in Spain. After which we'll enjoy some sweet bread and learn how this holiday is celebrated in Mexico too!
Semester 1 Review with new information looking in more depth at cultural similarities & differences (Case Study: Argentina).
Homework: Duolingo
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Notes for 2nd Semester...
Learning Target: I can show proficiency in reading in Spanish!
- Reading short "novelas" in the target language
¡Que te vaya súper este semestre!
Week 18 (Dec. 13 - 17)
FInish "Persona Especial" assignments
Week 17 (Dec. 6 - 10)
This is your last weekly online "Duolingo" assignment for first semester.
Week 16 (Nov. 29 & 30- Dec. 1-3)
Start "Isabela y Ronaldo
Week 15 (Nov. 22 & 23)
Two days & then Thanksgiving Holiday!
Week 14 (Nov. 15 - Nov. 19):
¡Hola 8th graders!
Learning Target: I can show proficiency with this current unit's topics through presenting the "Persona Especial" assignments. Note: many of the Slides Projects are missing your pictures/images.
Note: if you are having trouble downloading pictures into your slides project, please see your teacher. Otherwise, you'll be receiving feedback on your most recent quizzes (using numbers in contexts: dates with months, days of week, etc) this week.
And how exciting it will be to see your projects you've created for "Personal Especial!"
Week 13 (Nov. 8 - Nov. 12):
Remember this is the week to "bridge" the work we've recently reviewed (but was originally the Review work prior to Oct. 4) on Numbers 1-31, Days of Week & Months of Year.
Learning Target: I can show that I know Numbers 1-31, Days of the Week & Months of the Year.
Can't wait to see you in class this week! Let's keep up the great work with our Numbers/Days of the week song & don't forget to turn in your Dia de los Muertos assignment if you were finishing it for Homework.
Homework: Duolingo online practice due Friday. Quiz on Learning Target Friday (Nov. 12) ¡Gracias!
Week 12 (Nov. 1 - Nov. 5):
Here's what we're doing this week:
Learning Target: I can show that I understand Products, Practices & Perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world as seen through our Culture unit on "Día de los Muertos." I can compare & contrast this holiday with another holiday and/or event with which I am familiar.
Culture with it's Practices, Products & Perspectives: Complete Venn Diagram comparing & contrasting the two events mentioned in L.T. above
Week 11 (Oct. 25 - Oct. 29):
Learning Target: I can show that I understand Products, Practices & Perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world as seen through our Culture unit on "Día de los Muertos:"
Culture with it's Practices, Products & Perspectives
Wednesday: Field Trip to the "Tres Colonias Museo"
Week 9 (Oct. 11 - 14) - Week 10 (Oct. 18 - 22)
No school on Friday (Oct. 15).
"Calendario" Assignment
Week 8 (October 4 - 8)
Here's what we're doing in Spanish this week:
Buenos días 8th graders -
Learning Target: I can show that I am a participant in Spanish Speaking Communities through the Hispanic Heritage (Museo Tres Colonias) assignment.
This week:
We'll be learning about our classmates as we hear from Sayla!
Inquiry Project on "Famous Hispanic Persons" who are deceased for the "ofrenda" at the Tres Colonias Museum! Please email your top 3 choices & we'll begin working on our research this week.
Week 7 (September 27 - Oct. 1):
Buenos días 8th graders -
Learning Target: I can show that I am a participant in Spanish Speaking Communities through the Hispanic Heritage (Museo Tres Colonias) assignment.
This week:
We'll be learning about our classmates as we hear from Bailey & Sueda!
Inquiry Project on "Famous Hispanic Persons" who are deceased for the "ofrenda" at the Tres Colonias Museum! Please email your top 3 choices & we'll begin working on our research this week.
Week 6 (Sept. 20-24):
¡Hola 8th graders!
Learning Target: I can show evidence of writing proficiency in Spanish by having finished my last 2 slides & have shared them with my teacher. Also, I can show evidence of application of my new skill set by completing this week's assigned "VhlCentral" & Duolingo "tareas."
This week we're finishing our "Persona Especial" assignment. Important note: we have been invited to have our work on exhibit at a local museum: Tres Colonias. This would be a GREAT way to show cultural proficiency & "show what we know" by participating with Spanish speaking communities in our town! What a GREAT experience!
Week 5 (September 13-16):
¡Hola 8th graders!
Learning Target: I can communicate about "high interest" topics in Spanish!
This means we are progressing in our new vocabulary & are now working on Slides 4 & 5 in the "Persona Especial" assignment.
This week:
Learn the difference between Tú & Usted and when to use each.
Learn about the cultural significance of "el 16 de septiembre - el dia de independencia de Mexico" at the end of the week
Week 4 (September 7-10):
No School on Monday (Sept. 6) - Happy Labor Day!
Learning Target: I can show evidence of having completed the first 3 Slides in my "Persona Especial" assignment. I have shared these with my teacher.
This week, we will be reviewing our progress on "Persona Especial" slides, and then we'll be accessing additional resources. Make sure to login to "Duolingo" this week & we'll start with "VHLCentral" as well. Note that neither of these passwords update with PSD so you will need to access them with the previous passwords you set up when we used these last year. Gracias.
Week 3 (August 30 - September 3)
WOW! We had snow this week! Our check-in was "What did you do over Labor Day?" and "what activities do you enjoy doing in the snow?" We have also been reviewing the following in Spanish:
Learning Target: I can begin to talk more in depth about myself, telling what I like & dislike as well as my goals.
What makes me unique?
We'll start our "Persona Especial" assignment & begin to build vocabulary to be successful with this. This week: Adjectives
Week 2 (August 23-27):
Historical note: Last year we had snow at the end of August/1st of September! Wow! What a different year compared to last year!
Learning Target:
I can greet someone & briefly introduce myself in Spanish.
I can show I have an organized INB "Cuaderno" in Spanish.
We are reviewing themes & topics from last year in Spanish:
Week 1 (August 16 - 20):
This week, let's get to know each other & what we did over the summer. We'll talk about class expectations, do Team Building & learn what we need for our class & start out with some in-class Spanish practices (using "Colores"), and the Sr. Wooly classic song "Maestro, puedo ir al baño."