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!