Friday, March 23, 2012

Fifth Grading: Listening Exercise #1

Fifth Graders


Below is a link to a conversation by a native spanish speaker. She is describing what she likes to do. Please listen to the link at least three times and take notes on what she is saying. Then, write a comment on this post, stating what you gathered about her from the video.


Practice listening


Deadline to post: April 13th. 

Thursday, March 22, 2012

En el resturante

Sixth Grade Students:


Imagine that you are going out to eat for dinner in a spanish speaking country. You will need to order from the menu solamente en espaƱol. List what items you would order for an appetizer(los aperetivos), main course(plato principal) and dessert(postre). Don't forget to include a beverage (las bebidas) as well. Use as many descriptions as possible. Use the verb preferir- to prefer to write complete sentences.


For example:
Plato principal: Yo prefiero pollo y una ensalada.


Deadline to post: April 13th, 2012

Fifth Grade Students: Gustar

Fifth Graders, 


Use the verb gustar to share what you like and dislike with the class. Remember to use "gusta" with singular nouns and verbs, and "gustan"with plural nouns. Write at least two sentences, stating at least one thing you like and one that you dislike. 


Deadline to post is April 4th.