8th grade Assignments

Instructor
Mrs. Maria Downey
Term
2013-14 School Year
Department
Spanish
Description

Introduction to Spanish I.  Students learn grammar, reading, writing and speaking.  The goal of the class is to prepare students for high school Spanish I.  Culture, Traditions and Geography are an integral part of every day lesson. 

Students are required to study vocabulary and grammar on a daily basis in order to become proficient. 

 

April 2014,

 

Students had their fist midterm and did really well overall.  Students will be learning more conjugation.  They have learned  regular verb conjugation as well as conjugation for irregular verbs.  The end of this unit will cover ordering food and expressing preferences.  Reflexive verbs will be taught in before we go to Easter break.  Students will be working in groups making practical videos using vocabulary and grammar

 Students will also be working in a Spanish-speaking country report.  Students will have an opportunity to learn about the culture, history and traditions of Spanish-speaking problems.

 

 


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All students need to have their report  turned in tomorrow and everybody will be presenting tomorrow.  Be ready.
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, May 20 4:21 PM

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Spanish-speaking country report.  Students have selected a country to research and ;present to class.  this is a three-part project
1. report
2. PowerPoint or poster
3.  presentation
Students have handout and rubric.
This is their final project.
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, May 6 11:32 AM

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Final product is to research a Spanish-speaking country, write a report, create a PPP or poster and to present to class.  Students are also required to write a paragraph stating the SLEs addressed in the assignment. See attachment
Created by Maria Downey: Wednesday, May 14 3:44 PM

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This handout will help you prepare for the Spanish part of your presentation.
Created by Maria Downey: Thursday, May 15 10:14 AM

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Grammar test has been rescheduled for Monday, May 12 : reflexive verbs conjugation
Created by Maria Downey: Wednesday, May 7 12:58 PM

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This is a list of the most common reflexive verbs.  This is useful for the test this Thursday and for your high school Spanish classes.
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, May 6 11:27 AM

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students: start study vocabulary and PowerPoint.  Test will be on May 7th.
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, May 2 10:21 AM

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  The end of this unit will cover ordering food and expressing preferences.  Reflexive verbs will be taught in before we go to Easter break.  Students will be working in groups making practical videos using vocabulary and grammar.
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, April 8 12:41 PM

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  The end of this unit will cover ordering food and expressing preferences.  Reflexive verbs will be taught in before we go to Easter break.  Students will be working in groups making practical videos using vocabulary and grammar.
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, April 8 12:41 PM

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Midterm on the following : subject pronouns, the verb ser and estar, and -AR,-ER,-IR conjugations.  In addition, conjugating stem-changing verbs.    Study from your notes and handouts we have done in class.  I have attached a few PowerPoint presentations to help you review.
Created by Maria Downey: Saturday, March 29 10:30 AM

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Stem changing verbs worksheet due
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, March 21 12:13 PM

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Test: stem-changing verbs o--->ou
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, March 14 2:42 PM

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Verb vocabulary test on stem-changing verbs o--->ue.  see attached Powerpoint
Created by Maria Downey: Monday, March 3 12:39 PM

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Vocabulary test on replying.  Remember you need to know this really well.  You already have the list
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, February 18 1:29 PM

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Vocabulary (identifying places and replying sections in handout) and grammar informal negative and affirmative commands test. 
Created by Maria Downey: Thursday, February 6 11:27 AM

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Grammar affirmative and negative tú commands.  Have your student check the PowerPoint
Created by Maria Downey: Tuesday, January 28 2:24 PM

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Direct object pronouns worksheet.  See attached PowerPoint
Created by Maria Downey: Thursday, February 27 1:53 PM

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Unit 4 lesson 1.  Giving dictions.  Students need to study giving directions vocabulary.  See attached file.
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, January 24 10:49 AM

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Vocabulary test on Wednesday.
Created by Maria Downey: Monday, January 13 12:35 PM

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Do not forget to go to www.quizlet.com.  It is a great resource.  Remember you can do the self-tests and bring them to school.  I will count  that as a pre-test extra credit
Created by Maria Downey: Thursday, November 21 3:35 PM

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We have been reviewing Unit 3 lessons 1 and 2.  Students need to work on grammar and especially vocabulary.  Grammar concepts learned last year are still part of this year curriculum and they will be present next year in high school.  See attachment.
Created by Maria Downey: Thursday, November 7 8:45 AM

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Test on Unit 3 lesson 2 vocabulary and grammar.  See attached files and PowerPoint.  Students already have notes but I am attaching additional resources that will benefit you for the test.
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, November 15 2:24 PM

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Students are forming groups and will work together to make a Day of the Dead altar. The altar will be displayed at school. I have had guest speakers to talk about this cultural and religious celebration. I have attached a PPP provided by one of my guest speakers. In addition I have attached the handout that needs to be completed and turned in along with the altar. For your altar, please include a card giving information about your loved one. REMINDER YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO Powerpoint for your project.

Created by Maria Downey: Monday, November 4 2:19 PM

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Famous Hispanic project. Please see attached handout. Students will be researching a famous Hispanic and will write and illustrate a report with the information.
Created by Maria Downey: Wednesday, October 2 12:59 PM

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Students will be tested on preliminary lesson vocabulary and grammar. See handout. Test has been moved to Oct 9.
Created by Maria Downey: Monday, September 30 9:30 AM

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Test on Spanish-speaking countries and capitals
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, August 30 2:18 PM

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Students will be reviewing during the first few weeks of school. Please print and study the vocabulary from the file.
Created by Maria Downey: Friday, August 30 7:30 AM

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Please print class syllabus. Read it with your parents and bring it to class on Friday. This is your first homework assignment
Created by Maria Downey: Wednesday, August 28 10:30 AM