05Aug, 22
¡Hola! ¡Bienvenidos!
Time surely flies; I’m so excited for year 3 at First Baptist!
This year I will be teaching Spanish – school wide – and will be your new librarian. I will also have the pleasure of teaching life skills again!
Summer time was relaxing and fun! Mr. Gambino and I spent a lot of time renovating our home, traveling, and spoiling Luna, our husky. We finally celebrated our honeymoon and one year anniversary in beautiful St. Lucia!
About Me:
I was born in Honduras, but grew up in Louisiana since I was a month old! I live in Slidell with my husky – Luna – and my husband Blake. I graduated from Salmen High School in 2013. I went on to graduate from LSU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. After graduating, I taught English as a second language (ESL) for 2 years. God has always led me to ministry with children and I have a genuine gift and heart for them. I have done everything from babysitting, nannying, teaching Sunday school, volunteering at local public schools, and more. Three years ago, God led me to FBCS and it’s been my home ever since. The love I have for our school, students, and staff is unconditional. I cannot wait to grow alongside our students this year, new and old. Despite the worldly circumstances lately, God has shined through with blessings and love. This school year will be amazing!
My favorite things:
- Jesus
- Luna
- Family time
- Candy
- Penguins
- Gardening
- Chai tea
- Traveling
- Saints Football
- LSU Football
- Purple
Expectations:
- Follow all school rules and guidelines
- Follow all safety protocols
- Come to class prepared and ready to learn
- Participation is key
- Be kind
- Be respectful
- Love one another
- Do your best
- Have fun
Class information:
All information and schedules for my Spanish classes can be found on our Google Classroom and Google Calendar links. Students will have these linked on their iPads. I encourage all parents to download these as well to stay in the know. Student’s grades will be posted weekly on Headmaster.
Please follow the links below to download Google calendars:
Spanish I – https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_classroom4ef0974c%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
Spanish II – https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_classroom4b26a142%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
6th – 8th Intro to Spanish – https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_classroomf0f09df9%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
Grading Scale:
1000 points composed of tests, quizzes, homework, classwork, projects, participation, and final exam (does not apply to lower Spanish)
tests – 100 points
quizzes (vocab or bible verse) – 50 points
homework/classwork – 5-20 point range each assignment
projects – 100 points
participation – weekly minimum of 5-10 points
final exam – 200 points
If you have any questions or concerns please email me at [email protected]
School contact number: 985.643.3725
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“Dios no nos ha dado un espíritu de temor, sino de poder y de amor y de una mente sana.”
2 Timoteo 1:7
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05Aug, 21
https://fbcseagles.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Welcome-Letter.pdf
¡Hola! ¡Bienvenidos!
Most of the kids know me as Ms. Acevedo from last year. I recently got married to my high
school sweetheart on July 31st
, so my new name is Astrid Gambino! I was so blessed, excited,
and honored to be the Spanish teacher at First Baptist Christian School last year. This year I am
really looking forward to also be teaching 6th grade Social Studies and 8th grade Bible.
About Me:
I was born in Honduras, but grew up in Louisiana since I was a month old! I graduated from
Salmen High School in 2013. I graduated from LSU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Psychology. After graduating, I taught English as a second language online for 2 years. God has
always led me to ministry with children and I have a genuine gift and heart for them. I have
done everything from babysitting, nannying, teaching Sunday school, volunteering at local
public schools, and more. As I stated in my intro, I am so blessed to have finally gotten married
this summer, after a COVID related postponement. My husband and I have 2 cats and a husky
that we spoil and love so much.
My favorite things:
• Jesus
• Candy
• Coffee
• Traveling
• Saints Football
• LSU Football
• My husky
• My cats
• Purple
I cannot wait to grow alongside the students this year. Despite the worldly circumstances lately, God
has shined through with blessings and love. This school year will be amazing!
Expectations:
• Follow all school rules and guidelines
• Follow all safety protocols
• Come to class prepared and ready to learn
• Participation is key
• Be kind
• Be respectful
• Love one another
• Do your best
• Have fun
If you have any questions or concerns please email me at [email protected].
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“Dios no nos ha dado un espíritu de temor, sino de poder y de amor y de una mente sana.”
2 Timoteo 1:7
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10May, 21
Week of May 10th announcements:
Test on 4A (up to page 184) on THURSDAY!
Exam next Tuesday, May 18th
Chapter 4A – Adonde vas?
We are also adding enrichment vocabulary throughout the end of the year the topic this week will be family related words.
Chapter 4A objectives:
- Talk about locations in your community
- Discuss leisure activities
- Talk about where you go and with whom
- Learn to ask questions
- Understand cultural perspectives on leisure activities
Monday: Gramatica – Asking Questions (Page 184)
Tuesday: Vocabulary of the week – family related words
- Define important family oriented words and phrases
- Enrichment videos
Wednesday: Review for test tomorrow
- Last minute questions
- Examples given
Thursday: Test on 4A (up to page 184)
Friday: Exam review day
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23Apr, 21
Week of April 26th announcements:
Bible verse quiz – Tuesday
Mini quiz on leisure activities vocabulary – Friday
Parents – Please excuse my lack of updating grades the past week. I had a family emergency and missed a few days of school. I am doing my best to catch up and update them ASAP. Thanks for understanding!
Continue chapter 4A
Chapter 4A – Adonde vas?
We are also adding enrichment vocabulary throughout the end of the year the topic this week will be emergency phrases.
Chapter 4A objectives:
- Talk about locations in your community
- Discuss leisure activities
- Talk about where you go and with whom
- Learn to ask questions
- Understand cultural perspectives on leisure activities
Monday: Vocabulario en uso (Page 176-177)
- Exercises 4-6 pgs. 176-177
- Speaking practice
Tuesday: Bible verse quiz
Adonde vas (Page 178)
- Exercise 8-10 pgs. 178-179
Wednesday: Gramatica: the verb ir (Page 180)
- Exercises 11-13 (Page 180)
Thursday: Stress and accents (Page 183)
- Guided practice workbook – pages 125-126
- Core practice workbook – page 71
Friday: Mini quiz on leisure activities vocabulary
Vocabulary of the week – emergency phrases
- Define important emergency phrases needed to know in case of an emergency
- Enrichment videos
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16Apr, 21
Week of April 19th announcements:
Bible verse quiz – Friday
We are starting a new chapter this week!
Chapter 4A – Adonde vas?
We are also adding enrichment vocabulary throughout the end of the year the topic this week will be emergency phrases.
Chapter 4A objectives:
- Talk about locations in your community
- Discuss leisure activities
- Talk about where you go and with whom
- Learn to ask questions
- Understand cultural perspectives on leisure activities
Monday: Adonde vas chapter introduction (Page 170-171)
- Fondo cultural box – page 170
- Madrid, Spain video
- Introduction to new vocabulary
Tuesday: Vocabulario en contexto (Page 172-173)
- Define blue terms
- Exercise 1-2 page 172
- GP flashcards – page 115-120
- Core practice workbook – pages 67-68
Wednesday: Un chico reservado (Page 174-175)
- Read the story on pages 174-175 as a class
- Comprendes exercise 3 – page 175
- Guided practice workbook – pages 121-124
- Core practice workbook – pages 69-70
Thursday: Vocabulary of the week – emergency phrases
- Define important emergency phrases needed to know in case of an emergency
- Enrichment videos
Friday: Bible verse quiz
Country of the day
- Enrichment videos on Guatemala
- A day in the life of a Guatemalan student
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12Apr, 21
Week of April 12th announcements:
Test on 3B – Friday, April 16th
We are finishing up Chapter 3 – La Comida
Chapter 3B objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for dinner
- Describe what people or things are like
- Discuss food, health, and exercise choices
- Understand cultural perspectives on diet and health
- Guided practice workbook – page 111-112
- Core practice workbook – page 63-64
Monday: Practice and communicate (Page 160-161)
- Fondo cultural box – page 160
- Exploración del lenguaje box – page 160
- El español en el mundo del trabajo – page 160
- Exercise 19-20 – Page 161
Tuesday: Lectura: La comida de los atletas (Page 162-163)
- Read about a sports diet and learn some facts about an athlete – page 162
- Comprendes? questions – page 163
- Fondo cultural box – page 163
Wednesday: Perspectivas del mundo hispano (Page 164-165)
que haces para mantener la salud?
- Check it out! questions – 164
- Think about it! questions – 164
- Presentación escrita – para mantener la salud (Page 165)
- Page 113-114 guided practice workbook
Thursday: Review for test on 3B
Country of the day
Friday: Test on 3B
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28Mar, 21
Week of March 29th announcements:
Pre-test quiz 3B – Thursday, April 1st
We are finishing up Chapter 3 – La Comida
Chapter 3B objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for dinner
- Describe what people or things are like
- Discuss food, health, and exercise choices
- Understand cultural perspectives on diet and health
Monday: Grámatica: The verb ser (Pages 158-159)
- GP workbook – Pages 109-110
- CP workbook – Pages 62
- Exercise 15-16 page 158
- Exercise 17-18 page 159
- Guided practice workbook – page 111-112
- Core practice workbook – page 63-64
Tuesday: Practice and communicate (Page 160-161)
- Fondo cultural box – page 160
- Exploración del lenguaje box – page 160
- El español en el mundo del trabajo – page 160
- Exercise 19-20 – Page 161
Wednesday: Lectura: La comida de los atletas (Page 162-163)
- Read about a sports diet and learn some facts about an athlete – page 162
- Comprendes? questions – page 163
- Fondo cultural box – page 163
Thursday: Pre-test quiz 3B
Perspectivas del mundo hispano – Que haces para mantener la salud? (Page 164-165)
- Reading about South American health habits – page 164
- Check it out and think about it questions – page 164
- Presentación escrita – page 165
Friday: Easter break begins/No school
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22Mar, 21
Announcements:
Bible Verse Quiz 1 – Friday (See verse below)
We are continuing Chapter 3 – La Comida
Chapter 3B objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for dinner
- Describe what people or things are like
- Discuss food, health, and exercise choices
- Understand cultural perspectives on diet and health
Monday: Vocabulario en uso (Pages 152-153)
- Exercise 4-5 page 152
- Exercise 6-7 page 153
- Fondo cultural box page 152
Tuesday: Practice and communicate (Page 154-155)
- Exercise 8-10 page 154
- Exercise 11 page 155
- Pronunciación box page 155
Wednesday: Grámatica: The plurals of adjectives (Page 156-157)
- Exercise 12 – page 156
- Fondo cultural box – page 156
- Exercise 13-14 – page 157
- GP workbook – Pages 109-110
- CP workbook – Pages 62
Thursday: Grámatica: The verb ser (Pages 158-159)
- Exercise 15-16 page 158
- Exercise 17-18 page 159
- Guided practice workbook – page 111-112
- Core practice workbook – page 63-64
Friday: Bible verse quiz 1
Practice and communicate (Page 160-161)
- Fondo cultural box – page 160
- Exploración del lenguaje box – page 160
- El español en el mundo del trabajo – page 160
- Exercise 19-20 – Page 161
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12Mar, 21
Start of 4th 9 Weeks
Announcements:
Quiz on vocabulary recognition for 3B – Friday
Bible verse quiz 1 – Friday
We are continuing Chapter 3 – La Comida
Chapter 3B objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for dinner
- Describe what people or things are like
- Discuss food, health, and exercise choices
- Understand cultural perspectives on diet and health
Monday: Fondo cultural (Diego Rivera)
- Chapter opener discussion
- Fondo cultural box question – Page 146
Tuesday: Vocabulario en contexto (Page 148-149)
- Translate blue terms – Pages 148-149
- Exercise 1-2 – Page 149
- Core practice workbook – Pages 58-59
- For extra practice/studying help – Guided practice workbook – Pages 99-104
Wednesday: Para mantener la salud (Page 150-151)
- Reading short story – Pages 150-151
- Comprendes questions – Page 151
- GP workbook – Pages 105-108
- CP workbook – Pages 60-61
Thursday: Vocabulario en uso (Pages 152-153)
- Exercise 4-5 page 152
- Exercise 6-7 page 153
- Fondo cultural box page 152
Friday: Bible verse quiz 1 & vocabulary recognition 3B quiz
If time allotted: Practice and communicate (Page 154-155)
Pronunciation letters -l and -ll
- Exercise 8-10 page 154
- Exercise 11 page 155
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08Mar, 21
EXAM WEEK
This week we will continue to present our Spanish recipe projects, watch Spanish enrichment videos, and review for the exam this week.
Monday – Continue Recipe Project Presentations
Tuesday – Buena Gente Series
Wednesday – Review Day
Thursday – Exam
Friday – No School
Chapter 2B: Review on pages 120-121
- Talk about personal and classroom items and furniture
- Talk about the locations of objects in a classroom setting, people in a photo
- Describe a classroom
- Indicate where things are located
- Talk about more than one object or person
- Understand cultural perspectives on school
- Talk about: preferences concerning foods and beverages; eating habits during different meals; favorite activities
Chapter 3A: Review on pages 144-145
- Listen to and understand information about food items
- Listen to information about breakfast and lunch
- Reading a restaurant menu
- Fruits and vegetables
- Breakfast habits in Spanish-speaking countries
- The connection between produce exports and economics in Latin American countries
- Talk about vocabulary through the recognition of cognates
- Me gustan vs me encantan
- Present tense of –er and –ir verbs
- Pronunciation of –h and –j
- Discover the local availability of foods from Spanish-speaking countries
Students were given quizlets and their tests back to review for the exam. At the end of each chapter there is a breakdown of the chapter they can also use to review.
If they need any extra help or have any questions please email me at [email protected] 🙂
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01Mar, 21
Announcements:
Test on 3A – Thursday
Recipe Projects due Friday
Finishing up Chapter 3A this week!
Objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for breakfast and lunch
- Talk about likes and dislikes
- Express how often something is done
- Understand cultural perspectives on meals
Week overview:
Monday – Lectura Page 138-139
- Guided practice workbook page 97
- Fondo cultural box page 139
- Comprendes? activity page 139
Tuesday – La cultura en vivo: churros y chocolate page 140-141
Presentacion oral “Que te gusta comer?”
- Try it out! activity page 140
- Think about it! page 141
- Presentacion oral activity page 141
- Guided practice workbook page 98
Wednesday – Review for test tomorrow (Page 144 – Review)
- Core practice workbook page 56-57
- Any questions before the test will be discussed
- Expanding on topics students may need extra help with
Thursday – Test on chapter 3A
- If time allotted – Spanish recipe video
Friday – Recipe projects due
- Recipe project presentations
- Outline exam for next week
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22Feb, 21
Announcements:
Bible verse quiz Friday
Finishing up Chapter 3A this week!
Test on Chapter 3A – Wednesday, March 3rd
Objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for breakfast and lunch
- Talk about likes and dislikes
- Express how often something is done
- Understand cultural perspectives on meals
Week overview:
Monday – Gramatica continued Page 134
Gramatica me encantan, me gustan Page 135
- Exercise 15-16 page 134
- Fondo cultural box read and answer the question at the end
- Exercise 17-18 page 135
Tuesday – Que te gusta mas? Page 136
Pronunciation – The letters h and j
- Exercise 19 page 136
- Guided practice page 95
- Core practice page 54
Wednesday – Que comida hay en el cibercafe? Page 137
- Comprendes activity page 137
- Guided practice page 96
- Core practice page 55
Thursday – Lectura Page 138-139
- Guided practice workbook page 97
- Fondo cultural box page 139
- Comprendes? activity page 139
Friday – Bible verse quiz
La cultura en vivo: churros y chocolate page 140-141
Presentacion oral “Que te gusta comer?”
- Try it out! activity page 140
- Think about it! page 141
- Presentacion oral activity page 141
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05Feb, 21
Announcements:
Chapter 3A objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for breakfast and lunch
- Talk about likes and dislikes
- Express how often something is done
- Understand cultural perspectives on meals
Week overview:
Monday – Gramatica – Present tense of -er and -ir verbs Page 132-133
- Exercises 12-14
- Guided practice page 93-94
- Core practice page 53
Tuesday – Gramatica continued Page 134
- Exercise 15-16 page 134
- Fondo cultural box read and answer the question at the end
Wednesday – Gramatica me encantan, me gustan Page 135
Thursday – Que te gusta mas? Page 136
Pronunciation – The letters h and j
- Exercise 19 page 136
- Guided practice page 95
- Core practice page 54
Friday – Que comida hay en el cibercafe? Page 137
- Comprendes activity page 137
- Guided practice page 96
- Core practice page 55
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01Feb, 21
Announcements:
Bible verse quiz Friday
Éste es mi mandamiento: Que se amen unos a otros, como yo los he amado.
Juan 15:12
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12
Chapter 3A objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for breakfast and lunch
- Talk about likes and dislikes
- Express how often something is done
- Understand cultural perspectives on meals
Week Overview:
Monday – Vocabulario en uso – Page 130
Using a noun to modify another noun Page 130
- Exercise 7 – Page 129
- Exercise 8 – Page 130
- Yellow box questions
Tuesday – Practice ordering food at a Spanish restaurant
- Watch video on Spanish-speaking restaurant language
- Translate vocabulary for common foods and drinks
- Students will create a skit using newly learned vocabulary and present it to the class
Wednesday – Vocabulario en uso – Page 131
- Exercises 9-11 page 131
- Have students think of their favorite dish and write out the ingredients to make it in Spanish
Thursday – Gramatica – Present tense of -er and -ir verbs Page 132-133
- Exercises 12-14
- Guided practice page 93-94
- Core practice page 53
Friday – Bible verse quiz Juan 15:12
Gramatica continued page 134
- Quiz
- Exercise 15-16 page 134
- Fondo cultural box read and answer the question at the end
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19Jan, 21
Announcements:
Quiz on food vocabulary recognition – Friday
We are beginning Chapter 3 on Tuesday – La Comida
Chapter 3A objectives:
- Talk about foods and beverages for breakfast and lunch
- Talk about likes and dislikes
- Express how often something is done
- Understand cultural perspectives on meals
Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday: Introduction to chapter 3A – Desayuno o almuerzo? (Page 122-123)
- Discuss new chapter objectives
- Fondo Cultural – Bartolomé Murillo
- Page 122 – Box questions
Wednesday: Vocabulario en contexto (Page 124-125)
- Blue terms on pages 124-125
- Guided practice workbook page 83-88
- Core practice workbook page 49-50
- Exercise 1-2 page 125
Thursday: El Desayuno (Page 126-127)
- Comprendes activity page 127
- Guided practice workbook pages 89-92
- Core practice workbook pages 51-52
Friday: Quiz on food vocabulary recognition
Vocabulario en uso (Page 128-129)
- Quiz on food vocabulary recognition
- Exercises 4-7 pages 128-129
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09Jan, 21
Announcements:
Quiz WEDNESDAY – The plurals of nouns and articles (Page 110-111)
Test Friday on Chapter 2B
Week overview:
Wrapping up Chapter 2B – Tu sala de clases
- Describe a classroom
- Indicate where things are located
- Talk about more than one object or person
- Understand cultural perspectives on school
Monday – Practice and Communicate (Page 112-113)
The letter G
- Exercise 19 page 112
- Guided practice workbook pages 79-80
- Core practice pages 45-46
- Exercise 20 page 112
- Pronunciation practice box on page 113
Tuesday – Lectura (Page 114-115)
- Comprendes activity page 115
- Guided practice workbook page 81
Wednesday – Quiz on the plural of nouns and articles
Perspectivas del mundo hispano – Como es la escuela? (Page 116-117)
- Check it out! – page 116
- Think about it! – page 116
- Presentacion oral – page 117
Thursday – America Central (Page 118-119)
- Para pensar questions on page 118
- Video on Central America
- Review for test tomorrow
Friday – Test on Chapter 2B
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05Jan, 21
Beginning of Third 9 Weeks
Continue Chapter 2B – Tu sala de clases
- Describe a classroom
- Indicate where things are located
- Talk about more than one object or person
- Understand cultural perspectives on school
Monday – Exploracion del lenguaje – language through gestures (Page 106)
Gramatica – The verb estar (Page 107)
- Fondo cultural orange box – page 106 Read and answer question at the end
- Exercise 8 page 106
- Exercise 9-10 page 107
Tuesday – Gramatica y vocabulario en uso (Page 108-109)
- Exercises 11-14 page 109
- Guided practice workbook page 77-78
- Core practice workbook page 44
Wednesday – Gramatica – The plurals of nouns and articles (page 110-111)
- Exercise 15-16 page 110
- Blue box page 111 – Create 4 sentences
- Small dialogue helping a friend find stuff around your room
- Eg. Britt, donde esta mi libro? Britt – Esta encima del escritorio.
Thursday – Practice and Communicate (Page 112-113)
The letter G
- Exercise 19 page 112
- Guided practice workbook pages 79-80
- Core practice pages 45-46
- Exercise 20 page 112
- Pronunciation practice box on page 113
Friday – Quiz on the plural of nouns and articles
- Comprendes activity page 115
- Guided practice workbook page 81
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14Dec, 20
EXAM WEEK
Monday – Exam Review Day
Wednesday – Exam
- Chapter 1B (Pg 70-71)
- Adjectives
- Describing yourself and others
- Sentence placement of words
- To ask about yourself and others
- Talking about what someone likes and doesn’t like
- To tell whom you are talking about
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Chapter 2A (Pg 96-97)
- 1st-10th hour
- Class names
- Class supplies
- Describing a class
- -ar verbs
- Subject pronouns and their endings
- Chapter 2B (Pg 100-101)
- Classroom objects
- Location of objects vocabulary
Students were given quizlets and their tests back to review for the exam. At the end of each chapter there is a breakdown of the chapter they can also use to review.
If they need any extra help or have any questions please email me at [email protected] 🙂
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08Dec, 20
Chapter 2B – Tu sala de clases
- Describe a classroom
- Indicate where things are located
- Talk about more than one object or person
- Understand cultural perspectives on school
Announcements:
Mini-quiz Thursday – On classroom objects and location of objects vocabulary (Page 100-101)
Christmas project due Friday
WEEK OVERVIEW:
Monday – Tu sala de clases (Page 98-99) (12/4/20) See below for work missed from last week
Vocabulario en contexto (Page 100-101) (12/4/20) See below for work missed from last week
Un raton en la clase (Pages 102-103)
Read, listen to and understand information about the classroom and where objects are located
- Fondo cultural box read and answer the question at the end – page 98
- Core workbook pages 40-41
- Read the dialogue on pages 102-103
- Exercise 3 page 103
- Core workbook pages 42-43
Tuesday – Vocabulario en uso (Pages 104-105)
Communicate about a classroom, ask and tell how someone feels, talk about where someone or something is located, learning to use the verb estar, the plurals of nouns, and the plurals of articles
- Exercise 4-6 pages 104-105
- Purple box will be on the quiz – bottom of page 105
- a la izquierda de/to the left of
- a la derecha de/to the right of
Wednesday – Exploracion del lenguaje – language through gestures (Page 106)
Gramatica – The verb estar (Page 107)
- Fondo cultural orange box – page 106 Read and answer question at the end
- Exercise 8 page 106
- Exercise 9-10 page 107
Thursday – Mini-quiz on classroom objects and location of object vocabulary
Quarantined students will make up the quiz upon returning to school
- Quiz is on the vocabulary found on pages 100-101 – blue terms
- Worksheet vocabulary review for quiz tomorrow
Friday – Christmas Project Due
Presenting Christmas projects
- For students quarantined please email me an image of your project by Friday at 2 PM
Project Overview
- Pick a common Christmas tradition or Christmas dish from both a Spanish-speaking country and from the USA
- Include 5 facts about both (5 for the Spanish-speaking dish or tradition and 5 for the USA dish or tradition) (10 FACTS IN ALL)
- Include an image or drawing of both
- Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the two
- Can be on a small poster board or printer paper
- Be organized, neat, and creative 🙂 Have fun!
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14Nov, 20
Chapter 2A – Tu día en la escuela
- Talk about school schedules and subjects
- Discuss what students do during the day
- Ask and tell who is doing an action
- Compare your school with that of a student from a Spanish-speaking country
Announcements:
Mini-quiz Wednesday – On subject pronouns and present tense of -ar verbs
WEEK OVERVIEW:
Monday – Practice and communicate (Page 86-87)
Writing using –ar verb conjugations
Listening comprehension; writing about school breaktime
Writing and speaking using –ar verbs in personalized context
Writing using nosotros forms of –ar verbs in a personalized context
- Exercise 16-17 – pg. 86
- Fondo cultural – How is this similar to your school? How is it different? – pg. 86
- Exercise 18-19 – pg. 87
Tuesday – Pronunciacion: The letter “C” (Page 88-89)
Reading about a Spanish-speaking school in Costa Rica
Demonstrating reading comprehension
- Exercise 20-21 page 88
- El Español en la comunidad box questions
Wednesday – Mini-quiz on subject pronouns and present tense of -ar verbs
Lectura (Page 90-91)
Read a brochure about a school in Costa Rica
Learn soccer fan chants
Talk about some of your classes
Learn facts about Mexico
- Comprendes activity pg.91
- Fondo cultural box question
Thursday – Presentacion oral: Mis clases (Page 93)
El mundo hispano: Mexico (Page 94-95)
Application: Imagine that a student from Costa Rica has just arrived at your school. Tell the student about some of your classes.
Learn about Mexico
- Prepare, practice, evaluate, and present oral presentation pg. 93
- Videos on Mexican culture
- Reading about Mexico pgs. 94-95
Friday – Spanish Thanksgiving/grateful related vocabulary
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries
- Learn vocabulary related to gratefulness and Thanksgiving
- Videos on typical celebratory foods in Spanish-speaking countries
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10Nov, 20
Chapter 2A – Tu día en la escuela
- Talk about school schedules and subjects
- Discuss what students do during the day
- Ask and tell who is doing an action
- Compare your school with that of a student from a Spanish-speaking country
Announcements:
Mini-quiz on 1st-10th hour and school classes vocabulary – Wednesday
Bible Quiz – Friday
WEEK OVERVIEW:
Monday – Practice and communicate (page 80-81)
Making comparisons using mas…que
Writing and speaking in a personalized context
- Exercise 8-9 pg.80
- Fondo cultural questions pg. 80
Tuesday – Gramatica – Subject pronouns (Page 82-83)
Listening and speaking using subject pronouns
Writing subject pronouns
Choosing socially appropriate subject pronouns
- Exercises 10-12 pg.83
- Core practice workbook – pg. 35
- Guided practice workbook – pg. 63-64
Wednesday – Gramatica: Present tense of -ar verbs (Page 84-85)
Mini quiz on 1st-10th hour and school subject vocabulary
Listening for verb endings
Writing simple sentences with -ar verbs
Listening comprehension of infinitives; providing forms of verbs
- Exercise 13 pg. 84
- Exercises 14-15 pg.85
- Guided practice workbook – pg.65-66
- Core practice workbook – pg. 36-37
Thursday – Practice and communicate (Page 86-87)
Writing using –ar verb conjugations
Listening comprehension; writing about school breaktime
Writing and speaking using –ar verbs in personalized context
Writing using nosotros forms of –ar verbs in a personalized context
- Exercise 16-17 – pg. 86
- Fondo cultural – How is this similar to your school? How is it different? – pg. 86
- Exercise 18-19 – pg. 87
Friday – Pronunciacion: The letter “C” (Page 88-89)
Bible quiz – Romans 8:28
Reading about a Spanish-speaking school in Costa Rica
Demonstrating reading comprehension
- Exercise 20-21 page 88
- El Español en la comunidad box questions
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04Nov, 20
This week we will begin working through chapter 2A – Tu día en la escuela
- Talk about school schedules and subjects
- Discuss what students do during the day
- Ask and tell who is doing an action
- Compare your school with that of a student from a Spanish-speaking country
WEEK OVERVIEW:
Monday – Introduction to chapter 2A – Tu día en la escuela (Page 72-73)
Introduction to the new chapter, learning about Colombian artist – Fernando Botero
- Colombian artist Fernando Botero – Page 72
- Watch videos of Fernando Botero’s art
- Class discussion and written paragraph on the interpretation of his work
Tuesday – ELECTION DAY
Wednesday – Vocabulario en contexto (Page 74-75)
Read, listen to, and understand information about the school day
- Blue terms on pages 74-75 will be on the test
- Core practice workbook pages 31-32
- Exercise 1-2 page 75
- Guided practice workbook flashcards that go along with this chapter can be found on pages 53-58
Thursday – El primer día de clases (Page 76-77)
Reading about the first day of school in a bilingual school in Mexico
Practice using context clues when reading Spanish text
- Exercise 3 page 77
- Core practice workbook pages 33-34
- Guided practice vocabulary check pages 59-62
Friday – Vocabulario en uso (Page 78-79)
Discuss the school day, ask and tell about likes and dislikes, learn to use subject pronouns, learn to use verbs that end in -ar
- Exercise 4-5 page 78
- Exercise 6-7 page 79
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19Oct, 20
Announcements
We will complete chapter 1B this Friday!
Remember to review the terms often for our upcoming test! 🙂
Monday – Gramatica – Definite and indefinite articles (Page 60)
Listening for definite/indefinite articles
Speaking using definite/indefinite articles
- Exercise 16-18 pg. 60-61
- Core practice workbook pg. 27
- Guided practice workbook pg. 49
Tuesday – Pronunciacion – The vowels o and u (Page 62-63)
Gramatica – Word order: Placement of adjectives
Using correct word order
Listening for comprehension
Writing and speaking about oneself and other people
- Exercise 19 pg. 62
- Exercise 21-22 pg. 63
- Guided practice workbook pg. 50
- Core practice workbook pg. 28
Wednesday – Lectura – un self-quiz (Page 64)
Reading and completing a magazine personality quiz
Fondo cultural – Common clothing worn in Spanish speaking countries
- Magazine self-quiz comprendes? activity pg. 65
- Watch a video on various Spanish-speaking countries examples of clothing
Thursday – Perspectivas del mundo hispano – “Que es un amigo?”
Reading about friendship
Writing a mock e-mail as an introduction to a perspective pen pal
- Check it out! Activity pg. 66
- Think about it! Activity pg. 66
- Writing a mock e-mail introduction to a prospective pen pal pg. 67
Friday – El Mundo Hispano – El Caribe (Page 68-69)
Learning about culture of the Caribbean
- Read about the Caribbean pg.68-69
- Watching a video about the Caribbean
- Video on traditional dances and music seen and heard in the Caribbean
- Para pensar activity pg. 68
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11Oct, 20
THIS WEEK BEGINS THE 2nd 9 WEEKS
Announcements:
Bible Quiz FRIDAY
Mini-quiz – Thursday, October 15th on vocabulary recognition from chapter 1B
Bible verse of the week:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
“Cercano está el Señor a los quebrantados de corazón y salva a los abatidos de espíritu.” Salmo 34:18
Week Overview:
This week we will continue to work through Chapter 1B
Monday – Vocabulario en uso (Page 54)
Talk about what people are like
Ask people to talk about themselves and others
Describe your own personality traits
Tuesday – Gramática (page 55)
Breaking down adjective rules
- Exercise 7 page 55
- Exercise 8-10 page 56
Wednesday – Continue Gramática (Page 57)
Practicing conversations with adjective rules and vocabulary
- Exercise 11-12 pg. 57
- Review for quiz tomorrow
Thursday – Mini quiz on vocabulary recognition
Exploración del lenguaje – Cognates that begin with es + consonant (Page 57)
- Exercise 13 pg. 58
- Guided workbook pg. 47-48
- Core workbook pg. 26
Friday – Bible Quiz
Fondo cultural – Simón Bolívar
Reading a poem with adjectives in Spanish and then creating your own
If you need extra help, please email me to schedule a time for tutoring.
[email protected]
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04Oct, 20
Exam MONDAY!
Exam will cover Para Empezar and Capitulo 1A
- Numbers 1-100
- Greetings
- Telling time
- Seasons
- Weather
- Date (Days of the week, months of the year)
- Classroom commands
- Body parts
- Ask and tell how someone is
- Saying good-bye phrases
- Activities
- Saying what you like and don’t like to do
- Ask others what they don’t/like to do
- Common expressions/useful words
- Asking for help
Study the end of chapter reviews, our chapter 1A test and para empezar test, extra resources sent through email, and worksheets and exercises we completed in class.
If you need extra help, please email me to schedule a time for tutoring.
[email protected]
Week Overview:
This week we will continue to go through Chapter 1B briefly and watch enrichment videos that tie to what we have gone over in the text so far. There will be no homework or big assignments due to exams.
Monday – Exam
Tuesday – Buena Gente Video Series on YouTube
Read, listen to, and understand information about personality traits
Students will attempt to translate the video for comprehension of language
Wednesday – Vocabulario en uso – pg. 54
- Talk about what people are like
- Ask people to talk about themselves and others
- Describe your own personality traits
Exercises 5 & 6 on page 54
Thursday – Bilingual Benefits
- Video on the benefits of a bilingual brain – Mia Nacamulli
- Video “The Benefits of Being Bilingual” – Univision Noticias
- Open discussion after watching videos
Friday – Teacher work day/No school for students
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20Sep, 20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bible verse quiz – Wednesday, September 22nd
Pre-test quiz – Thursday, September 24th
Test on Capitulo 1A – Monday, September 28th
Bible Verse of the Week:
“Todo lo puedo en Christo que me fortalece.”
Filipenses 4:13
For test prep/extra practice: Guided practice workbook – pages 25-32 (To keep terms organized & flashcards with pictures to help study)
WEEK OVERVIEW
lunes – Reading comprehension on short introductions
- Personal introduction review
- Cultural foundation – Latin dances
martes – Repaso del capitulo/Chapter review
- Preparation for upcoming quiz on Thursday
- Organization of notes, quizzes, activities
- Create a list of things we may need more review on
- Core practice workbook – page 20
- Guided Practice workbook – page 21
miercoles – Bible Verse Quiz
- Introduction to capitulo 1B
- Frida Kahlo
jueves – Pre-test Quiz
- Pre-test quiz
- Review quiz questions together on smartboard in preparation for upcoming test next Monday
viernes – Retreat
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11Sep, 20
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mini Quiz (Vocabulary Page 26 & 27) – Wednesday, September 16th
Country Poster Project – Thursday, September 17th
Test II on Capituló 1A – Wednesday, September 23rd
WEEK OVERVIEW:
lunes – Gramática – Expressing agreement or disagreement Page 38
- Answer questions using phrases “A mí también.” and “A mí tampoco.”
- Exercise 18 & 19 – Page 38
- Core Workbook – Page 19
- Guided Practice Workbook – Page 36
martes – Pronunciación – The vowels a, e, and i Page 39
- ¿Comprendes? Exercise – Page 41
miercoles – Mini Quiz (Vocabulary Page 26 & 27)
Repaso del capítulo – Review of Chapter 1A
- Review the vocabulary and grammar from chapter 1A – Page 46 & 47
- Core Workbook – Pages 20 & 21
- Test Review packet
jueves – Country poster project due
- Turn in and begin poster presentations
viernes – Country poster project presentations
- Continue poster presentations
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07Sep, 20
Announcements:
Test 1 “Para empezar”
Pages 1-24
WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES
Country Poster Project
Due September/Septiembre 17th
Week Overview:
lunes – ¡No escuela!
Labor Day
martes – Test 1 Review Day
Realidades – Para Empezar Pages 1-24
- Repaso del capitulo – Pages 23-24
- Core workbook – Pages 10-12
miercoles – Test 1
Review Cognados – Pages 34-35
- Words that look alike and have similar meanings in English and Spanish, recognizing cognates in text
jueves – Gramatica Negatives Page 36-37
- Creating negative sentences using “no”
- Answer a question negatively in Spanish
- Exercise 16 & 17 – Page 37
- Core Workbook – Page 18
viernes – Gramatica – Expressing agreement or disagreement Page 38
- Answer questions using phrases tambien or tampoco
- Core Workbook – Page 19
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31Aug, 20
Bible Verse of the Week: Hebrews 11:1
Versículo de la Biblia de la semana: Hebreos 11:1
“La fe es la confianza de que en verdad sucederá lo que esperamos.”
Hebreos 11:1
Week Overview:
lunes – Review Vocabulario en contexto & Vocabulario en uso pages 26 – 31
Read, listen to, and understand information about activities people like and don’t like to do
Exercise 6, 7, 8 pages 30 & 31
martes – pre-test quiz review packet
Introduction to Gramatica – Infinitives
Verbs, sorting and understanding -ar, -ir, -er endings
Exercise 9, 10, & 11 pages 32-33
miercoles – pre-test quiz
Continue Infinitives
Page 17 in core practice workbook
jueves – Introduce Cognates (Cognados)
Words that look alike and have similar meanings in English and Spanish, recognizing cognates in text
Exercise 14 page 35
Introduce Gramatica – Negatives page 36
viernes – Bible Quiz: Hebrews 11:1
Begin first assessment review
Test/Assessment 1 – Wednesday September 2nd
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18Aug, 20
Week of August 17-21
Friday: Bible Memory Verse Quiz:
“Dios no nos ha dado un espíritu de temor, sino de poder y de amor y de una mente sana.”
2 Timoteo 1:7
¡Hola! ¡Bienvenidos!
My name is Astrid Acevedo. I am so blessed, excited, and honored to be the Spanish teacher at First Baptist Christian School for the 2020-2021 school year.
I am a first year teacher and I am so excited to begin this journey God has laid out for me.
About Me
I was born in Honduras, but grew up in Louisiana since I was a month old! I graduated from Salmen High School in 2013. I graduated from LSU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. After graduating, I taught English as a second language online for 2 years. God has always led me to ministry with children and I have a genuine gift and heart for them. I have babysat, nannied, taught Sunday school, volunteered at local public schools, and more. I recently got engaged to my high school sweetheart on November 18th, 2019. We pray Covid ends soon so we can continue forward with our wedding plans. We have 2 cats and a husky that we spoil and love so much.
Favorites
⁃ Jesus
⁃ Candy
⁃ Coffee
⁃ Traveling
⁃ Saints Football
⁃ LSU Football
⁃ Huskies & Cats
⁃ Purple
I cannot wait to grow alongside the students this year. Despite the worldly circumstances lately, God has shined through with blessings and love. This school year will be amazing!
Expectations
⁃ Follow all school rules and guidelines
⁃ Follow all safety protocols
⁃ Come to class prepared and ready to learn
⁃ Participation is key
⁃ Be kind
⁃ Be respectful
⁃ Love one another
⁃ Do your best
⁃ Have fun
If you have any questions or concerns please email me at [email protected].
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“Dios no nos ha dado un espíritu de temor, sino de poder y de amor y de una mente sana.”
2 Timoteo 1:7
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