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Spanish

Ms. Lynch

8th grade: Mondays - 8:52 am-9:40 pm - 6zfhid7

7th grade: Tuesdays - 8:52 am -9:40 pm 7r3mtdp

French

8th grade: Mondays - 8:52 am - 9:40 pm - at2mr42

7th grade: Tuesdays - 8:52 am - 9:40 pm - rp6qsd7

German

8th grade: Wednesdays -

5/24-5/28

Spanish

7th

Students began class by reviewing school place and event vocabulary on Quizlet. Then, they took notes on the verb ‘ir’ (to go) and practiced using it to describe where they and others go.

8th

Students continued to work with the verb ‘jugar.’ They interviewed each other about what sports they play during all 4 seasons. Then, they answered questions using the information from the interviews.

5/17-5/21

Spanish

7th

This week students were introduced to vocabulary that describes different areas in a school and the events that take place in those spaces.

8th

This week students were introduced to the verb “jugar” and are now able to use it to describe sports and activities that they and their friends play.

5/10-5/14

Spanish

This week students “traveled” to northern Spain with Rick Steves and explored sites and sounds along el Camino de Santiago. Ask your students to explain what they learned about el Camino from the video.

5/3-5/7

Spanish

This week students learned all about el Cinco de Mayo: what it is, who celebrates it, and why. Ask your student to explain this holiday and see what they remember from class!

4/26-4/30

Spanish

7th

Students continue to practice with conjugating verbs in the present tense. They saw common verbs in the context of a story and then used them to answer comprehension questions. Mania Musical begins this week! Each week all Spanish students will listen to different current Spanish hits and then vote on their favorites. By the end of the year, they will have picked a school favorite.

8th

In class, students heard about what I did over the April break and then highlighted sentences that described what they did over break. They then answered questions and interviewed a partner about their activities over break. If time had permitted, we would have ended class by playing Two Truths and a Lie. Mania Musical begins this week! Each week all Spanish students will listen to different current Spanish hits and then vote on their favorites. By the end of the year, they will have picked a school favorite.

4/12-4/16

Spanish

7th

Students specifically practiced using -er and -ir verbs in context by reading about Rafael Nadal and then answering questions about him and themselves.

8th

Students were supposed to take a quiz on verb conjugation, but due to Internet issues, only one class section was able to complete it. It will be rescheduled for the other two sections. Students also read a story and answered comprehension questions.

4/5-4/9

Spanish

7th

Students took a quiz on -ar verbs and then continued to practice conjugating -er and -ir verbs in the present tense.

8th

Students specifically practiced using -er and -ir verbs in context by reading about Rafael Nadal and then answering questions about him and themselves.

3/29-4/2

Spanish

7th

Students reviewed -ar verb endings and then learned how to conjugate -er and -ir verbs in the present tense.

8th

Students took a quiz on -ar verbs and then continued to practiced conjugating -er and -ir verbs in the present tense.

3/22-3/26

Spanish

7th

Students first reviewed vocabulary with aQuizlet Live game and then they reviewed how to conjugate -ar verbs. Using -ar verbs, students interviewed a partner. Once that was done, they reported out on what they had learned.

8th

Students first reviewed how to conjugate -ar verbs and then did a short reading activity. Once that was finished, they took notes on how to conjugate -er and -ir verbs in the present tense. Asynchronous work this week will concentrate on conjugating er and -ir verbs.

3/-15-3/19

Spanish

7th grade

Students learned how to conjugate -ar verbs in the present tense and reviewed a common list of -ar verbs.

8th grade

Students first reviewed vocabulary with a Kahoot and then reviewed how to conjugate -ar verbs. Using -ar verbs, students interviewed a partner. Once that was done, they reported out on what they had learned.

3/8-3/12

Spanish

7th grade

Students started class with a quiz and then we reviewed a new list of -ar,-er, and -ir verbs.

8th grade

Students reviewed how to conjugate -ar verbs in the present tense and reviewed a common list of -ar verbs.

3/2-3/5

Spanish

7th grade

Class started with a Kahoot to review the 6 forms of the verb ser. Students then worked on an activity where they interviewed a partner and then compared what they and th/eir partner have in common. Students will have a quiz on ser and adjectives next week.

8th grade

Class did not meet on Monday, we were still on vacation.

2/15-2/19

Spanish

7th

Class wasn’t held this week due to the snow day. Students were assigned asynchronous work that continued to work with all forms of the verb ser and how to use it to describe food, where people are from, and themselves and their friends.

8th

Students started class by playing a game of Quizlet live to review infinitive verbs. They then partnered up with a classmate and interviewed them to find out what their partner was going to do over vacation. Class ended with a quick quiz. For their asynchronous work students continued to work with the structure that is used to walk about what people are going to do in the future.

2/8-2/12

Spanish

7th

Students started class with a game to review adjectives.They then took notes on the verb ‘ser’ and practiced working with the new conjugations.Their asynchronous work this week focuses on practicing describing people using this verb.

8th

In class, students continued to work with the verb “ir” and learned how to state what they are “going to do” in the future. Their asynchronous work focuses on practicing this new construction.

2/1-2/5

Spanish

7th grade students did not have class as it was a snow day. No asynchronous work is assigned this week because what was planned was completely dependent on the concepts being introduced in class. Please take advantage of the time this week to catch-up on any missing assignments.

In 8th grade Spanish this week, students were introduced to places and events that happen in a school. Students will practice with this new vocabulary on their asynchronous assignments.

1/25-1/29

Spanish

In Spanish class this week, both 7th and 8th grades took a short quiz. Once the quiz was over, students viewed a short video about Sevilla, Spain.

1/18-1/22

Spanish

7th

This week students are reviewing material in preparation for a quiz next week.

8th

This week students are reviewing material in preparation for a quiz next week.

1/11-1/15

Spanish

7th

In 7th grade Spanish students started class by playing adjective Bingo. They then practiced describing people and continued to work with adjectives for their asynchronous work.

8th

In 8th grade Spanish students continued to practice using the verb “to go” and place vocabulary. Students were also introduced to expressions of frequency and can now describe how often people go to certain places.

1/4-1/8

Spanish

7th

In Spanish class this week students read and learned about two different famous Afrolatinos. Then we reviewed and practiced with adjectives. Students continued to practice describing people in their asynchronous work.

8th

In Spanish class this week students reviewed common place vocabulary and then compared and contrasted Milton to a map of a mythical town. Students did a listening comprehension activity and reviewed the forms of the verb “to go” in Spanish. For their asynchronous work, students continued to practice describing going to certain places and talking about activities done at said places.

12/14-12/18

Spanish

7th

This week in Spanish class, students compared and contrasted what a typical family eats in Texas, Mexico, Guatemala, and Ecuador. Ask your student what they found out. For their asynchronous work students read and answered questions about typical dishes in Peru and Spain.

8th

Students learned about Alvaro Soler, a musician from Spain this week. We read a story based on a musical video and then answered questions about the story. Students continued to work with the vocabulary and story during their asynchronous work.

12/4-12/11

Spanish

7th

This week in Spanish class, students compared and contrasted what a typical family eats in Texas, Mexico, Guatemala, and Ecuador. Ask your student what they found out. For their asynchronous work students read and answered questions about typical dishes in Peru and Spain.

8th

Students learned about Alvaro Soler, a musician from Spain this week. We read a story based on a musical video and then answered questions about the story. Students continued to work with the vocabulary and story during their asynchronous work.

11/30-12/4

Spanish

7th

During Spanish class this past students talked about the foods they do and don’t like to eat for breakfast. They completed activities about all three meals for their asynchronous work.

8th

During Spanish class students reported out about their Thanksgiving meal preferences. For their asynchronous work they completed vocabulary activities in preparation for a story we will read next week and they worked with vocabulary describing places around town.

11/9-11/13

Spanish

7th

This past week in Spanish class students took a listening assessment. Please remind your student that if they were absent from class, to come to Office Hours on Wednesday to make-up the listening quiz. During asynchronous work students started learning food vocabulary.

8th

This past week in Spanish class students took a listening assessment. Please remind your student that if they were absent from class, to come to Office Hours on Wednesday to make-up the listening quiz. During asynchronous work students started learning and working with the vocabulary we will be using in our next reading.

11/2-11/3

Spanish

This past week in Spanish class students had the opportunity to catch-up on any work they were missing. They also reviewed for an upcoming listening comprehension assessment they will take in class next week. If a student misses class, please make sure to come to Office Hours in order to make-up the quiz.

10/26-10/30

Spanish

7th

This week is Spanish class students read a story using all of the vocabulary they practiced last week. The story is based on a music video which we watched after answering comprehension questions about the story. Students continued to work with the story and its vocabulary in their asynchronous work as well.

8th

This week in Spanish students learned more about the singer Sebastián Yatra and what his life was like growing up in Colombia in the 90s. They also watched a short travel video about things to do in Colombia and then discussed, in Spanish, what they want or don’t want to do if they happen to travel there.

10/19-10/23

Spanish

7th

This week in Spanish class students were introduced to a musical group from Colombia called “Bomba Estéreo.” They read and listened to an informative slideshow about the group. After, they practiced with new vocabulary in preparation for a story (based on a music video) we are going to read next week.

8th

This week in Spanish class students listened to the song, “Si quieres, puedes” and then read a story based on the music video by Colombian artist Sebastián Yatra. They ended class by viewing the video. During asynchronous learning, students reviewed the story that goes along with the video as well as read another story about “La Orquesta de Reciclados.” Ask them about it, it’s really interesting!

10/12-10/16

Spanish

7th

This week in Spanish class students reviewed telling time as well as learning how to express preferences using the verbs “gustar” and “encantar”. Asynchronous work consisted of practicing using these two verbs and saying how they and others feel about certain activities.

8th

This week in Spanish class students reviewed subject pronouns and how to express desires with the verb “querer.” Asynchronous work consisted of practicing stating what they and others wanted “to do.”

9/28-10/2

Spanish

In and out of class, we continued to learn about ekekos. Students did some readings and then answered comprehension questions. Last week students brainstormed ideas about what they would want to include on an ekeko if they had one. This week, they are starting to incorporate that information into a written paragraph. In the 7th grade paragraphs, students will focus on stating what items are on the ekeko and why they like them. 8th graders will add even more sentences, explaining what they want.

9/21-9/25

Spanish

This week in Spanish class students learned about ekekos, folkloric figurines from Bolivia and Peru. Ask your student to show you a picture of one, and explain the significance of the items that cover it. We also talked about language acquisition and what language learners have in common with sponges. Just like sponges absorb water, our brains absorb language. Language is acquired as we hear and read messages that we can understand. My job is to provide as much comprehensible input, or “water,” as I can during our time together and the students’ job is to listen and read with the intent to understand, or, to be like a sponge and soak it all in!