Middle School World Languages

Spanish A students started the week with an introduction to the present tense of verbs ending in -er and -ir. They practiced writing sentences using pronouns and different -er and -ir ending verbs to show understanding of the singular and plural subject/verb agreement. They completed workbook activities to reinforce this lesson. In addition, they practiced their new vocabulary words plus the grammar lesson exercises during class which we reviewed together. Finally they completed a few online e-book activities to review and reinforce vocabulary and grammar lessons from Chapter 4.

Spanish Level B - Señora Rios (Periods A, B, C, F, and G)  

Students in Spanish B presented their skits in front of the class. The skit “at the doctor’s office” helped students practice protocols and basic communication used during a medical visit, including interactions with the medical assistance, the doctor and the pharmacist. In addition, students completed a short reading comprehension based on the book “El Periquillo Sarniento.” by the Mexican author José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi. The reading comprehension summarizes one of Periquillo’s adventures. Following the reading comprehension, students discussed some of our Benjamin School values, including honesty, integrity, responsibility, and kindness.  

Spanish Level C - Señor Bernuy (Periods C, F, and G), Señora Rivas (Periods A,B,D, and E)

This week, Spanish C students created and completed their human body project that featured a favorite cartoon or fictional character and included parts of the body vocabulary words. Students also took a quiz on the Chapter 11.1 vocabulary. They received their new vocabulary packet and will practice their new words for Chapter 11.2. They also completed audio activities to reinforce vocabulary comprehension.  In addition, students participated in several interactive activities from Wordwall to review both reflexive verbs and parts of the body. 

This week, students in Spanish D focused on vocabulary related to electronic devices. They practiced new terms using interactive activities on Wordwall and completed 6.1 Vocabulario 1 homework through workbook exercises (pp. 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5). Students also reinforced their learning with an assigned Wayground Quiz and took Quiz 6.1 on Vocabulary 1. We then introduced 6.2 Vocabulario 2 using Wordwall slides and practiced through a variety of activities, including Wordwall, completing a vocabulary list, and working on I.S.E. p. 100 (Actividades 1–5), which included a listening component in exercise 1. Students also reviewed direct object pronouns (lo, la, los, las) with a Quick Start activity. They had a TPR activity in pairs where they had to give and follow instructions in Spanish to make a phone call, take a photo, and a selfie using a cellphone. Additionally, students began reading the Ahora magazine (pp. 2–5), where they answered comprehension questions and studied new vocabulary. This will support their work on the upcoming worksheets next week. Students should prepare for the Quiz 6.2 on Vocabulary 2 scheduled for 04/09.

Students practiced hotel vocabulary by participating in short, unscripted dialogues as either the guest or hotel employee. On Tuesday, students completed a comprehensive quiz covering vocabulary and grammar. Thursday’s class was devoted to speaking and listening exercises. We will continue to work on new grammar and vocabulary ahead of a chapter test on Tuesday, April 14. 

This week we practiced informal commands by navigating the map that Ona created. She wrote instructions to reach certain destinations and also followed directions to reach unknown destinations throughout the city. We will continue to practice commands and the use and placement of pronouns with commands. There will be a quiz covering the full chapter in two weeks.