Month: December 2017

viernes 22/12/2017 Spanish Lessons

viernes  22/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 1 and 2

1.  Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to study vocabulary for a quiz. For a print Spanish Christmas Word Scramble go to Spanish Christmas Word Scramble.

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Cards to see a list of phrases to put in a card then make cards for your friends and family in Spanish. Do do a web search in google Spain do the following

a. Go to google.es

b. In the search bar type in ‘tarjetas de Navidad’ then hit ‘enter’

c. click on imágines

3. Go to Spanish Christmas Stories to read an excerpt from each story then write a brief summary of the main character in each story in Spanish. 

4. Go to Radio Viva La Navidad to listen to Spanish Christmas songs then write on your own paper words (in Spanish) that you understand.

AA

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jueves 21/12/2017 Spanish Lessons

jueves  21/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 1 and 2

1.  Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to study vocabulary for a quiz. For a print Spanish Christmas Word Scramble go to Spanish Christmas Word Scramble.

2. Go to the following sites to answer these questions on your own paper

a. Las Posadas Tradición de Navidad    Mama Lisa Las Posadas  and Pedir Posadas

What is under the Christmas tree in Mexico? What is placed under the tree at midnight? What do some house holds fix for dinner on Christmas Eve? What do the families do each year on this night in Mexico? See Christmas Eve in Mexico for more information.

b. Las Hogueras Fire Jumping 

What does it mean ‘las hogueras’? When does it take place? What do the people do during this time and why? 

 

Supplemental Skit: Primer Navidad

3.  On your paper write your answers to the puzzle below. 

     

 

Las Posadas from St. Louis Review on Vimeo.

AA

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miércoles 20/12/2017 Spanish Lessons

miércoles  20/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 1 and 2

1.  Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to study vocabulary for a quiz. For a print Spanish Christmas Word Scramble go to Spanish Christmas Word Scramble.

2. Go to the sites to answer these questions on your own paper

a. Romantic Turrón Story and Turrón Traditional Sweet

When did Turrón come to Spain? What are the main ingredients of Turrón? Who were the Moors and why were they in Spain? For how long? What is the story of the snow and planting almond trees?

 

b. Cultural Notes about the Lottery   Christmas Lottery in Spain and El Gordo

Where is El Gordo played? How many people can play? What town did all but one residents win? How many hours does the game take place? What do the people do during the drawings?

3.  Go to 12 Days of Christmas to see traditions of countries around the world then add a culture note to your culture book. 

4. Go to Spanish Christmas Stories to read an excerpt from each story then write a brief summary of the main character in each story in Spanish. 

5. Go to Navidad Latina Radio to hear a Christmas emission then write down 15 Spanish words on your paper that you recognize.

 

 

AA

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martes 19/12/17 Spanish Lessons

martes  19/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 1 and 2

1.  Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to study vocabulary for a quiz. For a print Spanish Christmas Word Scramble go to Spanish Christmas Word Scramble.

 

 

2. Go to the following sites to answer these questions on your own paper

a. Día de los Inocentes  

What is Día de los Inocentes? When is it? Why does Spain celebrate Día de los Inocentes?  What do the children do on this day?

b. Origins of Marzapán

What city in Spain does Marzapán come from? Why did the nuns make Marzapán during the Arab rule? What are the main ingredients?

3.  Go to 12 Days of Christmas to see traditions of countries around the world then add a culture note to your culture book. 

4. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to listen to Audio for Ya llegó la Navidad Radio then write on your paper the words you hear. Don’t worry if you do not understand everything. Just write around 20 words or sounds in Spanish that you hear. 

5. Go to Navidad Latina Radio to hear a Christmas emission then write down 15 Spanish words on your paper that you recognize.

 

 

AA

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lunes 18/12/2017 Spanish Lessons

lunes  18/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 2

Click on the wreath above to hear audio and see lyrics of songs in other languages. 

1.  Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see cultural notes at the bottom of the document to see Key Events. Then answer the following questions. You may also do a web search to see what you can find then add your notes to your Christmas culture booklet. 

Answer the questions below

a. What is the Rosca de Reyes? When is it celebrated? What do they put inside? Why do they celebrate? How do you make it?

2. Go to 12 Days of Christmas to see traditions of countries around the world then add a culture note to your culture book. 

3. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to listen to Audio for Ya llegó la Navidad Radio then write on your paper the words you hear. Don’t worry if you do not understand everything. Just write around 20 words or sounds in Spanish that you hear. 

Spanish 1

1.  Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see cultural notes at the bottom of the document then finish making your a Spanish Christmas Culture Booklet. 

Answer the questions below

a. What is the Rosca de Reyes? When is it celebrated? What do they put inside? Why do they celebrate? How do you make it?

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to listen to Audio for Ya llegó la Navidad Radio then write on your paper the words you hear. Don’t worry if you do not understand everything. Just write around 20 words or sounds in Spanish that you hear. 

AA

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viernes 15/12/2017


miércoles  13/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 2

*Click on the wreath above to hear audio and see lyrics of songs in other languages. 

1. Make-up work: Go to your grades to see what dialogs you are missing then be ready to do aloud today for a grade. 

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see cultural notes at the bottom of the document then write in your journal about a Spanish Christmas. 

Answer the questions below

a. What is Misa de Gallo and why is it important?

b. What is Día de los Santos Inocentes and how is it celebrated?

c. What is Noche de Reyes and what happens during this time?

d. What is Día de Reyes and how is this celebrated?

e. Name three traditional Spanish Vacaciones?

3. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to see lyrics for traditional Villancicos then do a search to find out the origin of the songs.  

4. Nativity Scene: Go to Prima Navidad to see a skit of the first Christmas in Spanish. You may prepare this to present to the class.

5. Click on Spanish Christmas to learn more about the holiday celebrations in Spanish speaking countries then compare and contrast our traditions with those of the Spanish world. 

6. See the Spanish Christmas links below to find recipes, skits, activities and traditions.

Ideas for Spanish Christmas Skits  Bilingual Mexican Posadas Song  Chart Mexican Posada Song More on Posadas Celebration and Crafts

Spanish 1

1. Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see Christmas related words and phrases then make a picture book telling about a Spanish Christmas.

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to see lyrics for traditional Spanish Villancicos then be ready to sing with the class. 

AA

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jueves 14/12/2017 Spanish Lessons


miércoles  13/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 2

 

 

*Click on the Santa to hear audio and see lyrics of songs in other languages. 

1. Make-up work: Go to your grades to see what dialogs you are missing then be ready to do aloud today for a grade. 

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see cultural notes at the bottom of the document then write in your journal about a Spanish Christmas. 

 

3. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to see lyrics for traditional Villancicos then do a search to find out the origin of the songs.  

4. Nativity Scene: Go to Prima Navidad to see a skit of the first Christmas in Spanish. You may prepare this to present to the class.

5. Click on Spanish Christmas to learn more about the holiday celebrations in Spanish speaking countries then compare and contrast our traditions with those of the Spanish world. 

6. See the Spanish Christmas links below to find recipes, skits, activities and traditions.

Ideas for Spanish Christmas Skits  Bilingual Mexican Posadas Song  Chart Mexican Posada Song More on Posadas Celebration and Crafts

Spanish 1

1. Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see Christmas related words and phrases then make a picture book telling about a Spanish Christmas.

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to see lyrics for traditional Spanish Villancicos then be ready to sing with the class. 

AA

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miércoles 13/12/2017


miércoles  13/12/17

TO DO

Spanish 2

*Click on the wreath above to hear audio and see lyrics of songs in other languages. 

1. Make-up work: Go to your grades to see what dialogs you are missing then be ready to do aloud today for a grade. 

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see cultural notes at the bottom of the document then write in your journal about a Spanish Christmas. 

 

3. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to see lyrics for traditional Villancicos then do a search to find out the origin of the songs.  

4. Nativity Scene: Go to Prima Navidad to see a skit of the first Christmas in Spanish. You may prepare this to present to the class.

5. Click on Spanish Christmas to learn more about the holiday celebrations in Spanish speaking countries then compare and contrast our traditions with those of the Spanish world. 

6. See the Spanish Christmas links below to find recipes, skits, activities and traditions.

Ideas for Spanish Christmas Skits  Bilingual Mexican Posadas Song  Chart Mexican Posada Song More on Posadas Celebration and Crafts

Spanish 1

1. Go to Spanish Christmas Terms to see Christmas related words and phrases then make a picture book telling about a Spanish Christmas.

2. Go to Spanish Christmas Songs to see lyrics for traditional Spanish Villancicos then be ready to sing with the class. 

AA

Go to Quizalize to play ACT and SAT prep games. Use class code jwj9655