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.
Friday, March 23, 2012
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 español. 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
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 español. 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.
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.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Learning with a Global Perspective
Fifth and Sixth Graders: Global Citizens
You are not just a Memphian, an American, or a member of a specific ethnic group.You are a part of a global community. As learners, you are developing skills to participate as global citizens. Take some time to read over the quotes and statements written below and comment in your own words, stating what it means to be a global citizen and what are some ways that you can begin thinking globally/internationally today.
"No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main"
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main"
- John Donne
A Global Citizen is someone who:
* Is aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own role as a world citizen
* Respects and values diversity
* Participates and contributes to the community on a range of levels
* Challenges social injustice
* Works to make the world a more equal and sustainable place
* Takes responsibility for their actions
Deadline to post is March 9th
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sixth Grade: ¿Que lleva Pippi?
Sixth Graders: Leave a comment describing what Pippi is wearing in Spanish. Remember to use the verb llevar and colors! Deadline to post: February 27th.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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