¡La clase de español!

The 6th graders are off to a great start in Spanish.  Last week we explored their textbooks and discussed why we learn Spanish, how we learn and use vocabulary and grammar, and how culture will be incorporated into our class. Additionally, we went through what is new for Middle School Spanish. We set up their Noteability, an iPad app that will act as their notebook and they became familiar with Schoology, an online technology system which will be used to administer assignments, quizzes, discussions, polls, and more.

This week we've reviewed what they learned last year through activities and games. Yesterday we practiced saludos y introducciones, greetings and introductions.  The class worked in groups to create skits related to this topic.  Today they presented their skits to the class.  Here are pictures of the groups' presentations:

Next week we will begin our first unit of the year.  The theme for this unit is ¿Qué te gusta hacer?, What do you like to do.  They will learn vocabulary related to after-school activities, snack foods, and beverages.  They will learn how to use subject pronouns with conjugating verbs.  They will practice saying where they are from using the verb ser.  Lastly, they will learn how to say what they like and do not like to do with the verb gustar.

At home, ask your child to show you their progress on Duolingo.  Duolingo is an excellent language learning app on their iPads.  It is fun, addictive, and gives them practice with reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  This year I am incorporating Duolingo School.  This feature allows me to follow each student and see their progress.  It will be a great way to see how each individual is progressing and enhance my lessons.