el 9 de diciembre:
6th~ We continue to work on adjectives and how they work with nouns, their placement with a noun,
and how they agree in quantity and gender with the noun.
The adjective packet from class today is due on Friday.
There will be a test on adjectives on Monday. Remember that a test is different than a quiz;
you will need how to use the adjectives in context, not just know the meanings.
7th~ We are finishing up chapter 2. You will finish the review part (p. 82-83) for Friday.
Monday there will be a test on chapter 2.
8th~ Today you finished up working with your partners for the group skit. You will present the skit to
the class either on Friday or on Monday. Remember to follow the guide for the requirements. And,
I will be videotaping your performances!
el 7 de diciembre:
6th~ We went over the short story that was given in class last Friday. No tarea.
7th~ We spent some time today going over pgs. 70 and 72, gustar and "de".
HW> write 5 sentences with the verb "gustar" clarifying the subject. Follow the example:
A Juan le gusta jugar beisbol.
8th~ Today we worked in the small groups creating skits. We will start the skit presentations on Friday.
Remember that you will be videotaped for these skits.
el 2 de diciembre:
6th~ quiz on admective meaning on Friday;
Write 5 sentences using an adjective, but without the verb ser
(ex. La chica bonita habla italiano.)
7th~ p. 66 # 29
8th~ p. 57 # 28
la 30 de noviembre:
6th~ p. 126-127 Act. K
7th~ p. 64 Act. 25
8th~ p. 56 Act. 26
el 23 de noviembre:
Although there is no homework over the Thanksgiving holiday, I would encourage all students to brush up on the current vocabulary that we are working on.
6th~ adjectives
7th~ adjectives
8th~ foods and irregular verb conjugations
FELIZ DIA DE GRACIAS!!!
el 20 de noviembre:
Finals have been given and today is the last day of the trimester. I will not accept any late work on Monday! As I am working on grades for the next week, I will not be updating the grade portal. Report cards will be handed out after Thanksgiving and students will find out their final grades at this time.
el 18 de noviembre:
Today was the first day of our two day final...Spanish, religion and science were today. Tomorrow you will have social studies, math and language arts. No homework. And remember that the classes that you don't have a final in are study halls. Remember to bring something to study!
el 16 de noviembre:
All classes will have their trimester on final on Wednesday, November 18th. In class today we made outlines of the items that were covered that will be on the final. You should plan on spending a minimum of an hour (less if you spent time this weekend) studying and preparing for your final.
el 13 de noviembre:
All classes will have their Spanish final on Wednesday of next week!
6th~ HW> p. 157 Preguntas Personales and p. 158 Dialogo
7th~ p. 57 # 16
8th~ p. 50-51 # 21-23...you need to choose ONE of these activities as homework
NOTE TO ALL!
The end of the trimester is next week. PLEASE check the grade portal to see that you are up to date on assignments! I just updated it today, so there should be no surprises. Parents, what you see is what you get. Everything is up and running beautifully!
el 11 de noviembre:
6th~ There was a quiz today on the ser conjugations. If you were not here, you should plan on staying after school on Tuesday next week during the study hall to take it.
HW> p. 155 Act. H in complete sentences
7th~ We worked on descriptions of ourselves and each other
HW> p. 54 # 10...just put the answers to this activity, and then write an additional sentence to each one.
8th~ We looked at/went over the irregular verbs that are on p. 48. Be sure you understand that these are stem changing verbs!
HW> p. 49 #19 in complete sentences
el 9 de noviembre:
6th~ Today we continued to work on the verb ser and how it is used with occupations. We took some notes
on occupations that were looked up by the students. In class we did p. 151 Act. D
HW> memorize the ser conjugations...there will be a little quiz on them on Wednesday
7th~ Continued to work on adjectives
HW> p. 52 Act. 7
8th~ We talked about the exchange rate, "las cuentas" from Wednesday, and how this affects our economics.
Be sure to know the difference for when to use ser vs. estar when talking about food.
HW> (if you were absent, you'll first need to do p. 47 Act. 12, which we did in class) respond to Act. 12
by doing Act. 13. You need to use ser and estar a minimum of six times.
el 4 de noviembre:
6th~ Today we started the verb "ser" which is chapter 9 p. 145. Be sure to memorize the occupations.
HW> p. 150 Act. C. You can look up occupations but remember that the occupation
agrees with the subject (masculine or feminine; singular or plural)
7th~ Today we started chapter 2. The focus area is Puerto Rico. The start of this chapter focuses on adjectives and their use with the verb ser. Be sure to memorize the vocabulary that is on pgs. 48-49.
HW> p. 51 # 4...Plus write one of your own sentences as true and one as false.
8th~ Today we re-started chapter 6. There are a lot of food vocabulary in this chapter. You should be sure to have this vocabulary memorized. We talked about indirect object pronouns (get the notes from your homework partner if you were absent!) Your homework is to make a "bill" from a restaurant. Two people need to order a main meal, a beverage, and a dessert. Then, pick a Spanish speaking country to find out their currency and exchange rate. Then find out the cost of what was ordered using the exchange. Here is an example of a "cuenta".
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¿Qué pides?
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cuesta dólores
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cuesta en dinero diferente
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comida
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$X
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$Y
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comida
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$X
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$Y
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bebida
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$X
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$Y
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bebida
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$X
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$Y
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postre
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$X
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$Y
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postre
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$X
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$Y
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todo
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$X
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$Y
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el 2 de noviembre:
We wrapped up our Dia de los Muertos holiday by showing off our projects and tasting bread. Thank you once again for celebrating this wonderful holiday with me. I truly enjoyed learning about all of your ancestors and seeing how resourceful you were in creating altars in their honor. For me this is a time to celebrate my dad who died ten years ago (this Saturday) with brain cancer. He was only 57. He loved fall and the changes to winter. One of my favorite memories of him was his dedication to my swimming and his support for all of my 6:00am practices and swimming meets. Eventhough my son was only five when he died, I enjoy sharing stories about him and teaching him about him... celebrating his life and having Mitchell "know" Grandpa Otto. I like to think he shines down and is at all of the 6:00am practices and games that Mitchell now has. And even though you may not have "known" the person you celebrated...hopefully you have learned a little bit about your ancestors and enjoyed this celebration! GRACIAS!!!
el 27 de octubre:
I upgraded all classes today on the grade portal. Please double check your records with what I have posted. If you notice a discrepancy, please let me know. Just a reminder
*NG=not graded
*NGL=not graded, late
The last assignment on all grades should be "diorama story"
el 26 de octubre:
6-1; 7-2; 8-1: Today we worked on editing the biographies of the person being celebrated for Día de los Muertos. You should have 3 people edit your papers. Remember to stick with the Spanish that your grade is working on rather than looking up everything...you are applying what you have learned.
Due dates:
viernes, la 30 de octubre: Altars are due; you will present your items to the class
lunes, el 2 de noviembre: Projects are due~paper and either the power point, the work
sheet or the art project
6-2: A little behind because of testing~ Today you shared your stories from the diorama and worked on the biographies
7-1: A little behind because of Living Rosary~ Today you shared your stories from the diorama and worked on
biographies
8-2: A little behind because of testing~ Today you shared your stories from the diorama and worked on the biographies
el 23 de octubre:
Today we read our stories that we created about the diorama. We also discussed some of the project options for Dia de los Muertos.
8-2 @ computer lab for testing
7-1 @ Living Rosar
All classes should have a half page started for their biography for Monday. We will be working on writing Monday. Next week I will have supplies available for those that need them for their DM projects. Remember the due dates: altars due Friday, October 30; projects due Monday, November 2.
el 21 de octubre:
I have posted a picture (in the 6-8 documents) of the diorama that you needed to write about for homework. Remember, you are creating a story about the scene and telling the story.
el 19 de octubre:
6-2 ~ At testing
All others: Project sheets were distributed today for the requirements for the Día de los Muertos assignment. I will post a copy of each grade's requirements in the 6-8 documents to the left. I will also post the Pan de Muertos recipe.
Today we looked at a diorama of a scene that might be in a restaurant, a store or a home as a decoration for
Día de los Muertos. Homework activity is to write a little story about the scene. It could include just part of the diorama or the entire thing. (I will bring my camera to school tomorrow and post a picture of the diorama).
6th~ 1/2 page minimum
7th~ 3/4 page minimum (try to include Spanish vocabulary where you can)
8th~ 1 page minimum...Challenge yourself to write part (or all) of it in Spanish.
Writings are due on Friday.
el 14 de octubre:
I was not here, so the website did not get updated...6th and 7th grade had a test. 8th grade started the Mexico chapter, chapter 5. There was a food sheet that needed to be filled out for today. If you were gone Wednesday, please see me to get the sheet.
Today everyone (except 7-1) started the Día de los Muertos unit. There will be a project sheet on Wednesday outlining everything that needs to be completed for this unit. Today you all (6th-8th grade) need to answer the question: How does Día de los Muertos compare with a US holiday, celebration, or event? Your writing should be a 1/2 page.
7-1~ You were in the computer lab for testing, but I would still like you to answer the question above.
el 12 de octubre:
6th~ Today we worked on reviewing for the test which will be on Wednesday. Please make sure you study
your notes, the study guide you got today, and the book chapter 4 and 5. You will have the entire hour
to complete the test on Wednesday, but if you finish early, you should have a book to read.
7th~ Your chapter 6 test is on Wednesday. You should use the review guide in your book to study and pre-
pare for the test. You will have the entire hour to comp;ete the test and should have a book to read
if you finish early.
8th~ 8-2 finally too the review test. Both classes should have their questions from the new chapter
answered and ready to discuss on Wednesday. The questions are below under el 7 de octubre.
el 9 de octubre:
6th~ Today we talked about negative sentences and using the word "no"
No in Spanish = no, don't and doesn't
HW> p. 74 Act. A + study for the test you will take next week on Wednesday.
7th~ We are starting to review for the chapter test which will be next week on Wednseay.
HW> chapter review...see notes from class
8th~ I've seen 8-1 this week, but haven't seen 8-2 since Monday. We will be starting chapter 6 next week.
el 7 de octubre:
6th~ Today we continued to work on using nouns, pronouns and proper nouns with Spanish sentences. Be
sure you know the differences between those three parts of speech.
HW> Write 5 sentences about yourself. One of the sentences should NOT be true, and the other four
should be true. Write 3 sentences about one of your parents. One of the sentences should not be true,
and two should be true.
*You will have a test on this chapter next week on Wednesday. Be sure you are spending some time
each night studying the pronouns, verbs, and conjugations.
7th~ There was a very short quiz today on the ser conjugations. If you were absent, please set up a time to
to take this quiz before school.
HW> Write a paragraph about yourself. Include a minimum of five sentences. One of your sentences
should be false. AND p. 27 # 38 choose one of the email letters to add the punctuation. You do not
need to do both of them. You will have a final chapter 1 test next week on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Be
sure to start preparing for this test now.
8th~ Bienvenidos a mas español. Voy a escribir la infomación (a veces) en español. Hoy tuvimos un examen
del capítulo puente. Despues de terminando el examen, leen paginas 34-35, escriben las preguntas
del tablero, y contenstan en español. (Las preguntas también están aquí:)
1. ¿Cuál es la población de México?
2. ¿Cuáles son tres comidas tradicionales de México?
3. ¿Qué ciudad es una de la más grande en el mundo?
4. ¿Cómo se llama la fiesta en Oaxaca?
5. ¿Qué ciudad tiene mucha influencia de España?
6. ¿Qué es mole?
7. ¿Cuál es la fecha del Día de Independencia de México?
8. ¿Qué está en la biblioteca UNA?
9. ¿Cómo se llama el pintor que pinta muchos murales?
10. ¿Dónde están dos lugares con la influencia Maya?
el 5 de octubre:
6th~ Today we worked on using nouns for people (not places or things) and with verbs to form sentences.
(ex. El chico habla español.) You need to know which pronoun could be substituted for the noun in
order to know how it conjugates.
HW> Write five sentences. The sentence needs to have a (person) noun, a verb (one that we have
been studying) and some extra information.
7th~ We reviewed the ser verb today. It is on p. 24.
HW> p. 25 # 34. AND you have a quiz on the ser conjugations on Wednesday.
8th~ You have your review test on Wednesday. You should know the questions from the Exprésate sections
in your book. The test will mostly be answering those questions and knowing what question would
have been asked to elicit an answer.
el 2 de octubre:
6th~ Today we talked about using proper nouns in sentences and which pronoun replaces a proper noun. We
made a chart with 6 pronouns in each box and worked with a partner to come up with examples of
proper nouns.
HW> Write one sentence for each example. (If you were gone today, you should come see me to know
what I'm talking about...If you were here today, this should make total sense!)
7th~ Your projects are due Monday. You also should have half the countries labeled on you map. The top
half of the alphatet labeled #1-10, bottom half laveled #11-20. DON'T label all of them!
8th~ We worked on finishing up the chapter. You were given a manilla paper today and taught how to make
it into a little study guide. You should use 10 of the questions/answers from the Exprésate parts
in your books.
The grade portal for Spanish is completely up to date today. If you notice an error for your records, please see me and let me know so we can get things straightened out! If you have missing work, remember to show me as soon as possible so I can update the grade. Having all of your work completed makes a big difference in your grade :)
la 30 de septiembre:
6th~ We are continuing to work on conjugating verbs and using Spanish sentences. You will have a SHORT
5 point quiz on Friday. You will need to know how the verb conjugates; just the endings for an -ar
verb.
HW> p. 52 Act. C and study for the quiz
7th~ We are working on "calendar"...You were given a short little project today that was explained on your
orange handout. I will also post the handout on the 6-8 documents. We are also reviewing the
alphabet... If you have forgotten how to pronouns the letters in Spanish, please review the
pronunciation guide which is posted in the 3-5th grade documents. Your calendar/season/holiday
project is due on Monday, October 5th.
8th~ We are almost done with the review chapter. Today we worked on the last two pages of the chapter.
You will most likely have the review test at the end of next week, but the date is not yet set in
stone. Today we reviewed stem changing verbs. Remember that these verbs have normal
conjugations, but the base of the verb has a vowel change. You will find these verbs on pg. 28
HW> p. 29 Act. 37...Write out the entire dialog!
el 28 de septiembre:
6th~ We continued to work on constructing sentences and expanding the sentences so that they are more
than just the pronoun and the verb. Kids worked in groups with partners to use their pronoun/verb
flashcards. You need to have 10 sentences completed for Wednesday. For example, if you draw the
pronoun "Ella" with the verb "estudiar" you might write the sentence: Ella estudia en la escuela.
7th~ We went over the packet from Friday and working on the days of the week and the months of the year.
This vocabulary is on p. 20.
HW> Write a sentence for each month of the year, include a holiday.
Example: El día de enamorado es el catorce de febrero. (You can go on the internet and finds holidays
that are part of countries in Latin America.)
8th~ We went over the worksheets that were given in class on Friday. We worked on reviewing the conjuga-
tions of -er and -ir verbs; as well as those that have irregular yo conjugations (see p. 26)
HW> p. 27 # 33
el 25 de septiembre:
My apologies for not updating this on Friday, as I was absent.
6th~ Today the kids worked with a partner on p. 53 Act. D.
HW> p. 54 Act. E in complete sentence for the corrections.
7th~ They received a packet with extra practice on telling time in Spanish, and saying at what time an
event occurs. The packet is due on Monday, Sept. 28.
8th~ There are two worksheets that were given out in class. We will go over both of these on Monday.
el 23 de septiembre:
Lo siento mucho...me olvidé a escribir ayer!
6th~ We are continuing to work on conjugating verbs. We cut out squares with pronouns and verbs and
played a game with a partner to practice conjugating. I will post the words under my documents page.
HW> Use your flashcards to play the game for 10 minutes, get a parents signature
7th~ We continued to work on time. In today's world, telling time on a face clock is difficult becuase we are
such a digital society! Be sure you know these words
* ¿Qué hora es? versus ¿A qué hora?
* Es mediodía.
* Es medianoche.
* cuarto
* media
* en punto
HW> Write down 10 times; you need to draw the time as a face clock and as a digital clock. Write out
the time in Spanish. Remember that if the time is the second half of the hour that the time can be
written out two different ways. Be sure to include "de la mañana, de la tarde, or de la noche".
8th~ We reviewed question words and family today. pgs. 24-25
HW> p. 25 # 30
el 21 de septiembre:
ALL: If you miss a class PLEASE take the notes down this site so you have them for the next class.
6th~ Today we finally started conjugating verbs. This chart should be in your notes. You should have
read pgs. 49-51 in your books. HW> Write 10 sentences using just a pronoun and a conjugated verb
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pronoun
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base of verb + ending:
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yo
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-o
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tú
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-as
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él, ella, Ud.
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-a
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nosotros,nosotras
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-amos
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ellos, ellas, Uds.
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-an
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7th~ Today we started to review numbers. You should make a note that there are some difference with
the numbers in comparison to what we learned last year. One spelling isn't right and one wrong, there
are just a couple ways of saying/spelling some numbers. Be sure you read over pages 18-20. We also
reviewed telling time on pg. 20.
HW> p. 20 Act. 27
8th~ We reviewed pgs. 16-18. You should know the conjugations for querer, ir, gustar, regular -ar verb; and
know pronouns and possessive adjectives.
HW> p. 19 Act. 25, write out the entire thing and underline the possessive adjectives
el 18 de septiembre:
6th~ Today student took their first quiz. When the quiz was over they took notes:
infinitive: is a verb that is by itself without a subject; it means "to" do something; ex. hablar = to talk,
usar = to use, visitar = to visit, etc.
If you were to put the subject yo with the verb hablar; yo hablar = I to talk; this doesn't
make sense. So the verb needs to conjugate...
conjugated: is a verb is used with a subject; the verb ending in Spanish changes to go with the subject.
Ex. Yo hablo. = I talk. Notice that the verb changed from hablar to hablo, and now the
sentence makes sense.
*please be sure you have read pgs. 49-51 parts 3-5.
7th~ If you had class today, you had to do the phone book activity on p. 17; no class today? You'll get the
assignment on Monday.
8th~ We went over the review sheets today...there is no homework.
el 16 de septiembre:
Today I had the privilege of spending the day with the 6th grade on a team building experience. It was awesome! My 7th and 8th grades were both given review sheets to work on and these are to be completed by Friday.
6th grade~ A reminder that we have a quiz on Friday on the pronouns and the verbs. You should have them in your notes, and they are also in your books (pronouns p. 47-48; verbs p. 45-47). If you were absent on Monday, you will take the quiz next Monday so you have time to study.
el 14 de septiembre:
6th~ Today we learned how to use the phrase "Me gusta" with verbs. You will find the list of verbs in your books on pages 45-47. Please be sure you have a list of these verbs in your notes along with the English meaning. You will need to memorize the meaning of the pronouns and the verbs. There will be a quiz on both of these on Friday, September 18th. You should be studying for about 15 minutes per night through Thursday!
7th~ Today we talked about two new pronouns, vosotros and vosotras.
HW> p. 15 Act. 19, write out the entire activity
8th~ We continue to move through the review chapter and worked on pgs. 14-15.
HW> p. 15 Act. 17
el 11 de septiembre:
We are definitely in the swing of things now! You should expect to have
about 10 minutes of homework a night for Spanish EVERY (Spanish) day which is
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you are spending a lot more than that on
Spanish homework please come talk to me so we can figure out how to make
things easier!
6th~ Today we learned the differences between tu = you (informal),
usted or Ud. = you (formal), ustedes or Uds. = you (plural). We also
used our flashcards to play a little memory game.
HW> in your book do p. 49 Act. A
7th~ Today we continued to work on greetings and introducing people.
HW> p. 13 Act. 16 You need to choose at least three of the given sentences from the sentence box, plus and at least two
sentences on your own.
8th~ We shared out "Latin American" friend with the class and reviewed ser and estar
HW> in your book do p. 7 Act. 9. It should be at least a half page long and you will be turning this in, so you should use loose leaf paper or
type it.
el 9 de septiembre:
Just a reminder that this is my grading policy:
homework = 25%
10 pts. on the day it's due
8 pts. one Spanish day late
7 pts. two Spanish days late
6 pts. 3+ Spanish days late
projects = 25%
This includes anything that you would turn in
participation = 25%
Speaking in Spanish is the only way to get participation
quizzes/tests = 25%
6th~ Today we worked on learning some of the pronouns:
yo = I; tu = you; el = he; ella = she; ellos = they (w/boys); ellas =
they (w/girls); nosotros = we (w/boys); nosotras = we (w/girls)
HW> 8 flashcards; picture on one side, Spanish word on the other side
7th~ Today we discussed the country highlighted in our first chapter, Spain.
We went over the pictures and talked a little about any extra
information found by the students. We started the vocabulary section 1
HW> p. 9, you need to choose a person in part 7 and wrtie a dialog back
and forth with the person. Each person needs to talk twice. Use
the "modelo" to guide you, but add some more information.
8th~ We discussed what seemed like a review from the "review" chapter and
what seemed like we needed more work.
HW> find a picture of someone from Latin America and write a short
description of that person. And, do p. 6 #6
el 4 de septiembre:
6th~ Please cover your books by class on Wednesday!
7th~ Read to page 3...then pick two pictures. You can either write about the
picture or you can look up the picture on the internet and find out more
information about the picture.
8th~ Look through the review chapter...draw a line down your notebook page
and on the left title it "Know It". Jot down things in this chapter
that you know/remember from last year. On the right write "Learn It".
Jot down anything in this chapter that you need to learn, or that you
don't really remember.
Welcome back!!! Isn't it awesome to be back in school and starting a new
year? I am so thankful you are here with us this year! The year is already
good!
I will post homework assignments on here on a daily bases!
el 2 de septiembre:
6th grade~ is learning the "ropes" so to speak about what to expect in
Spanish middle school. Books will be passed out on Friday and will need to
be covered.
7th grade~ We got out "new" books...and they are totally awesome. There is a
Book Scavanger Hunt page that needs to be completed by Friday. Your books
need to be covered by Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
8th grade~ We got the new books too...Please complete the Book Scavanger Hunt
by Friday and your books should be covered by Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
ALL~ I will demonstrate how to cover your book in class on Friday. I will
show you how to use a brown paper bag (the only material that can be used to
cover your book) and how to make your book "safe" without using tape; the
tape really hurts the book!