PLAYPOSIT LINK & DIRECTIONS

Hola Novice II 7th Graders!
Your assignment will be to complete a PlayPosit bulb. I have created a Playposit account for each of you. Please read the directions here carefully beforehand and you will need the following link: https://learn.playposit.com/learn/


1.) When you get there, click LOGIN.


2.) Your email/username is your student number @portlandschools.org.
EXAMPLE: 123456@portlandschools.org


3.) The password for everyone should be Parker (with a capital P).


4.) When you're logged-in, click on the "Novice II Spanish (7th grade)." It will look like this:

5.) Then click on the "Bizarre Foods: Ecuador Bulb." It should look like the screen shot below:

6.) Begin watching and answering questions as they pop-up on the screen.

WebQuest Links for Novice II (7th grade Spanish)

The following links will be helpful in the WebQuest "Un día escolar"  which is an overview of Spanish schooling.

Article #1 (Questions 1-12):

https://www.donquijote.org/spanish-culture/traditions/education-in-spain/

Article #2 (Questions 13-16):

https://jjhsfocus.com/1337/campus-life/educational-differences-america-and-spain/

Article #3 (Questions 17-27):

http://laniinspain.blogspot.com/2012/09/spanish-vs-american-schools.html

The "Reflection" section (Questions 28-30) will not require a link.

Novice II (7th grade Spanish) Weird Spanish Festivals WebQuest Links

Weird Spanish Festivals WebQuest requires the following links:


Article #1: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/12104802/Pets-fill-Spanish-churches-for-St-Anthonys-day-blessing.html

Article #2: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-baby-jumping-festival

Article #3: http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2016/01/throwing-turnips-at-spains-annual-jarramplas-festival/

Article #4: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1312611/madrids-cutrecon-festival-celebrates-worst-films-ever-made/

Article #5: http://www.quirkyguide.com/event/arizkun-festival-spain


JEOPARDY LINK FOR AFTER THE WEBQUEST:
http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2369146#.WmCv95M-egQ

Our first week back!

Welcome back students and families! I am excited to kick off another great school year with your children. Students are learning their classroom procedures and reviewing HOWLs targets this week. Students have been filling out personal interest inventories to help my instruction be tailored to classroom activities. Students are also getting a handle on our new grading system in proficiency and standards. This year has many exciting changes, and we hope to maximize learning using these structures.

7th grade WebQuest hyperlinks

Questions: 1-8

https://www.locogringo.com/mexico/ways-to-play/mayan-ruins-archaeological-sites/ek-balam-ruins/

Questions: 9-11

https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5394/

Questions: 12-14

https://www.visitmexico.com/en/main-destinations/yucatan/chichen-itza

Question: 15

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/el-caracol-chichen-itza-mexico

Questions: 17-20

http://www.americanegypt.com/feature/cities/chichenitza/cenote.htm

Questions: 21-23

http://www.americanegypt.com/feature/cities/chichenitza/caracol.htm

Questions: 24-27

http://www.americanegypt.com/feature/cities/chichenitza/tow.htm

Questions: 28-29

https://www.thoughtco.com/chac-mool-sculptures-of-ancient-mexico-2136309

6th grade QuickLinks

Just a reminder that the following links should be bookmarked by all 6th graders:

www.spanishspanish.com

(This website has the toenail game, number scramble, funny body parts. etc)

www.quia.com/shared/spanish

(Quia has Jeopardy [aka Challenge Board], Battleship, Hangman, Who Wants to be a Millionnairre [aka Rags to Riches], etc).

www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish

(This is "Mi Vida Loca" the Spanish murder mystery that has 24 interactive episodes.)

www.duolingo.com

(This is like a Rosetta Stone for kids. If students have not created an account, please do so. You need an email address to create an account. You may use your student ID # @portlandschools.org if you do not have your own email. Example:12345@portlandschools.org)

www.learnspanishtoday.com/learning_module

(This is "Build a Burrito," it has not been working lately, but it is a speed game that helps with vocabulary).

Links for 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders

8TH GRADE BLOCK #2:
Link to the MovieTalk short "Runaway." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7k2MkVYLDE


7TH GRADE:
7th grade Jeopardy link for chapters 1-7 in "Brandon Brown versus Yucatán." Play game with a buddy and keep score. Decide on rules ahead of time (such as how many times you can check the book per game, your group policy on "stealing", etc)
DO NOT PLAY IN FULL SCREEN MODE--IT WILL NOT WORK
http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2460770#.WwWerRMvwdV


6TH GRADE WEBQUEST LINKS:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/celebrations/day-of-the-dead/

https://insider.si.edu/2016/10/5-facts-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead/

http://holidays.mrdonn.org/dayofthedead.html

Late May

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their work on their latest unit called "MovieTalk." The themes of this unit are "amistad" and "familia" (Friendship & Family). Intermediate Spanish students did the following MovieTalk discussions this week:
* Lou
* El refrigerador
* La cita de Riley

Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

Novice II students  have begun their second and last novela of the year "Brandon Brown Versus Yucatán." The following chapters were featured this week:
* Capítulo cinco: Chicos aventureros  (Adventure Boys)
* Capítulo seis: Mala influencia (Bad Influence)
They encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.


Novice I Spanish students began their second novela of the year called "Tumba." This book features events surrounding El día de los muertos (Day of the Dead). Each chapter will take us into new linguistic and cultural territory with regards to this important Mexican celebration. This week we read the following chapters:

* Capítulo tres: "El Altar" (The Altar)
* Capítulo cuatro: "Diagramas" (Diagrams)

Mid-May

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their work on their latest unit called "MovieTalk." The themes of this unit are "amistad" and "familia" (Friendship & Family). Intermediate Spanish students did the following MovieTalk discussions this week:
* El día y la noche
* La luna
* La Presto

Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

Novice II students  have begun their second and last novela of the year "Brandon Brown Versus Yucatán." The following chapters were featured this week:
* Capítulo tres: El hombre malo (The Bad Man)
* Capítulo cuatro: Un amigo para Brandon  (A Friend for Brandon)
Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.


Novice I Spanish students began their second novela of the year called "Tumba." This book features events surrounding El día de los muertos (Day of the Dead). Each chapter will take us into new linguistic and cultural territory with regards to this important Mexican celebration. This week we read the following chapters:

* Capítulo uno: "Nervioso" (Nervous)
* Capítulo dos: "Poema" (Poem)

Early May

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their work on their latest unit called "MovieTalk." The themes of this unit are "amistad" and "familia" (Friendship & Family). Intermediate Spanish students did the following MovieTalk discussions this week:
* Las cajas y monstruos
* Parcialmente Nublado 

Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

Novice II students  have begun their second and last novela of the year "Brandon Brown Versus Yucatán." The following chapters were featured this week:
* Capítulo uno: Cancún (Cancun)
* Capítulo dos: Consecuencias (Consequences)
Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.
Novice I Spanish students have continued work on their latest MovieTalk unit featuring everyday commercials. The following assignments were included in this week's conversations:
* Los animales son gordos
Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

Before April Break

Intermediate I Spanish students have completed their last novela of the school year called "Piratas." Students followed the characters as they encountered new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learned different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students were asked guiding questions both written and orally.  The following chapters were featured:
* Capítulo diez: "Secretos Revelados" (Chapter 10: Secrets Revealed)
* Capítulo once: "Agua de vida" (Chapter 11: Water of Life)


Novice II students completed their first novela of the year called "El Nuevo Houdini" (The New Houdini). They have begun their newest unit in which they will focus on Spanish conjugation and structure. They have been working on a slideshow will will serve as their project assessment and demonstrate understanding of this grammatical concept. Slideshows are due April 30th.


Novice I Spanish students have continued work on their latest MovieTalk unit featuring everyday commercials. The following assignments were included in this week's conversations:
* Melissa McCarthy salva el mundo
* Darth Vader y el carro
* Kevin Hart y la cita

Mid-April

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their last novela of the school year called "Piratas." Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.  The following chapter were featured:
* Capítulo ocho: "La isla secreta" (Chapter 8: The Secret Island )
* Capítulo nueve: "Determinación" (Chapter 9: Determination)


Novice II students completed their first novela of the year called "El Nuevo Houdini" (The New Houdini). Students followed the character, Brandon Brown, as he encountered new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learned different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students were asked guiding questions both written and orally. The following activities were completed this week:
* Capítulo diez: "El nuevo Houdini" (Chapter 10: The New Houdini)
* Chapters 8-10 Review Kahoot 


Novice I Spanish students have completed their work with their first novela called "Las aventuras de Isabela." They have entered their most recent unit which is a MovieTalk unit featuring everyday commercials. The following assignments were included in this week's conversations:
* Los bebés bailan
* El carro en el invierno
* La familia de Argentina

Late March

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their last novela of the school year called "Piratas." Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.  The following chapter was featured:
* Capítulo seis: "El ataque" (Chapter 6: The Attack )
* Capítulo siete: "El robo grande" (Chapter 7: The Big Robbery)

Novice II students continued their first novela of the year called "El Nuevo Houdini" (The New Houdini). Students will follow the character, Brandon Brown, as he encounters new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. The following activities were completed this week:
* Capítulo ocho: "Una reparación urgente" (Chapter 8: An Urgent Repair)
* Capítulo nueve: "Una foto especial" (Chapter 9: A Special Photo)


Novice I Spanish students have continued working with their first novela called "Las aventuras de Isabela." Students will read this 10 chapter book entirely in Spanish with a focus on different verbal and written structures with each chapter. This week we read:
* Capítulo nueve: "La oficina del veterinario" (Chapter 9: The Veterinarian's Office)
* Capítulo diez: "Sam" (Chapter 10: Sam)

Rescheduled Conferences

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their last novela of the school year called "Piratas." Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.  The following chapter was featured:
* Capítulo cuatro: "Un secreto feminino" (Chapter 4: A Feminine Secret)
* Capítulo cinco: "El Perla Blanca (Chapter 5: The White Pearl)

Novice II students continued their first novela of the year called "El Nuevo Houdini" (The New Houdini). Students will follow the character, Brandon Brown, as he encounters new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. The following activities were completed this week:
* Capítulo seis: "Un beso increíble" (Chapter 6: An Incredible Kiss)
* Capítulo siete: "Una cita indescriptible" (Chapter 7: An Indescribable Date)


Novice I Spanish students have cotinued working with their first novela called "Las aventuras de Isabela." Students will read this 10 chapter book entirely in Spanish with a focus on different verbal and written structures with each chapter. This week we read:
* Capítulo siete: "Tortillas y helado" (Chapter 7: Tortillas and Ice Cream)
* Capítulo ocho: "La panadería" (Chapter 8: The Bakery)

Enjoy February Break!

Intermediate I Spanish students have continued their last novela of the school year called "Piratas." Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.  The following chapter was featured:
* Capítulo dos: "Una pistola especial" (Chapter 2: A Special Pistol)
* Pre-Reading #2: Henry Morgan y los Bucaneros

Novice II students continued their first novela of the year called "El Nuevo Houdini" (The New Houdini). Students will follow the character, Brandon Brown, as he encounters new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. The following activities were completed this week:
* Capítulo dos: "¡Adiós!" (Chapter 2: Good-bye!)
* Capítulo tres: "El carro no funciona" (Chapter 3: The Car Doesn't Work)


Novice I Spanish students have cotinued working with their first novela called "Las aventuras de Isabela." Students will read this 10 chapter book entirely in Spanish with a focus on different verbal and written structures with each chapter. This week we read:
* Capítulo tres: "Las estatuas" (Chapter 3: The Statues)
* Capítulo cuatro: "El caballito (y otras aventuras)" (Chapter 4: The Horsey [and other adventures])

Wishing all students and families a safe and relaxing winter break. See you in one week! :-)

New Books early February

Intermediate I Spanish students began their last novela of the school year called "Piratas."Students will follow the characters as they encounter new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each chapter. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally.  The following chapter was featured:
* Pre-reading "El Caribe"
* Capítulo uno: Rumores (Chapter 1: Rumors)

Novice II students began their first novela of the year called "El Nuevo Houdini" (The New Houdini). Students will follow the character, Brandon Brown, as he encounters new fiascos/adventures in every chapter. Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. The following activities were completed this week:
* Harry Houdini pre-reading 
* Capítulo uno: Una situación horrible (Chapter 1: A Horrible Situation)


Novice I Spanish students kicked off 2017 off with their first novela called "Las aventuras de Isabela." Students will read this 10 chapter book entirely in Spanish with a focus on different verbal and written structures with each chapter. This week we read:
* Yo soy Isabela (I am Isabela)
* Yo saco fotografías (I take photographs)

Students also reviewed their first two chapters in a Kahoot activity to gauge their understanding of our character and the events that occur. So far they have been great participants and actors for our stories!

Week of Culture

All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Spanish students are engaging in Hispanic Heritage Week by exploring cultural traditions exclusive to Latinos. Each day we focused on different celebrations. The following was explored this week:

Intermediate I students are continuing learning about "La Quinceañera" and important traditions and rituals surrounding this celebration through various readings, MovieTalks, and speaking activities. See infinite campus for latest assessments.

Novice II Spanish students are investigating "El día de los reyes magos" (Three Kings' Day) and the tradition of "La Siesta" and the roots of this beloved custom. Students engaged in multiple class activities to demonstrate their understanding and make cultural connections. Students also completed a webquest involving many unique celebrations in Spain that have no likeness in the United States. 

Novice I Spanish students are investigating "El día de los reyes magos" (Three Kings' Day) and the tradition of "La Siesta" and the roots of this beloved custom. Students fina Students engaged in multiple class activities to demonstrate their understanding and make cultural connections.

Weird Spanish Festivals WebQuest Links

Article #1: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/12104802/Pets-fill-Spanish-churches-for-St-Anthonys-day-blessing.html

Article #2: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-baby-jumping-festival

Article #3: http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2016/01/throwing-turnips-at-spains-annual-jarramplas-festival/

Article #4: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1312611/madrids-cutrecon-festival-celebrates-worst-films-ever-made/

Article #5: http://www.quirkyguide.com/event/arizkun-festival-spain


JEOPARDY LINK FOR AFTER THE WEBQUEST:
http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2369146#.WmCv95M-egQ

Links for SIESTA WebQuest

Here are the QuickLinks to the articles in the SIESTA Webquest provided:

Article #1:  http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35995972

Article #2: http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170609-its-time-to-put-the-tired-spanish-siesta-stereotype-to-bed


Article #3: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/spain-siesta-gmt-time-zone-productivity-f-tima-b-ez-a7478081.html

Link to Three Kings' Day Jeopardy

EL DÍA DE LOS REYES MAGOS/THREE KINGS' DAY JEOPARDY

Please play this Jeopardy game with a buddy and keep track of your points on a scrap piece of paper. You and your partner can decide ahead of time about whether or not you want to use the reading in the game (you could make a rule like, we can only use the reading twice per game).

http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2367623

Mid-January

Intermediate I Spanish students have begun their latest thematic unit with "La Quinceañera." Students are learning about the importance of a girl's 15th birthday party in Hispanic culture and the important roles that both male and female young people play in this celebration. The following assignments were due this week:
* La Quinceañera Reading assessement/listening quiz
* La Quinceañera Playposit (interactive video assignment)

Novice II Spanish students are still in the midst of a MovieTalk unit and completed the following MovieTalk discussions this week:
* Las piramides (The Pyramids) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6PbonHsqW0
* ¿Quién soy? (Who am I?) Students must guess who characters from the shorts have been based on structures and vocabulary we have focused on during this unit.
Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

6th graders have been doing a mini-unit focusing of simple Spanish grammar. The following topics were practiced this week through short stories.
* El gato feo (busca, tiene, quiere)
* El estudiante loco (es, ésta, va)

Playposit Link Quinceañera

https://www.playposit.com/delivery/353295/715018/la-quinceaera

Beginning New Units

Intermediate I Spanish students have begun their latest thematic unit with "La Quinceañera." Students are learning about the importance of a girl's 15th birthday party in Hispanic culture and the important roles that both male and female young people play in this celebration. The following assignments were due this week:
* La Quinceañera Webquest http://www.angelfire.com/sd/josue/jeanny/
* La Quinceañera "Cloze" Activity

Novice II Spanish students are still in the midst of a MovieTalk unit and completed the following MovieTalk discussions this week:
* El perro y el hombre (Feast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4MYnCfDnYw
* Los extraterrestres (Lifted)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4FIm5XOI6M
Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

6th graders have been doing a mini-unit focusing of simple Spanish grammar. The following topics were practiced this week through short stories.
* Using "Quiero, quieres, quiere" (I want, you want, he/she wants)
* Me gusta(n), le gusta(n), te gusta(n) (I like, you like, he/she likes)

A New Year

Intermediate I Spanish students have completed their first mini-novela of the year called "Tumba" This was just in time for the Hispanic holiday El día de los reyes magos (Three Kings' Day) which we took the opportunity to explore. The following assignments were due this week:
* Capítulo diez: "Artista" (Artist)
* El día de los reyes magos (Three Kings' Day)

Novice II Spanish students are still in the midst of a MovieTalk unit and completed the following MovieTalk discussions this week:
* El monje y el mono https://vimeo.com/14441514
* Toopy y Binoo: Burbujas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGaUedF_ajU
Students learn different structures in Spanish with each video. Students are asked guiding questions both written and orally. If you are unfamiliar with how MovieTalk helps kids learn Spanish faster, I have provided a link below for more information:
http://martinabex.com/teacher-training/movietalk/

6th graders have been doing a mini-unit focusing of simple Spanish grammar. The following topics were practiced this week.
* Tú versus Usted