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4/20/20:
Students will follow instructions on my website to access information concerning Remote Learning.  I have developed activities for students to do online using the Google Classroom platform. All classes will be given a class code to access their specific class for online lessons. In addition, students will also have parents join my REMIND app for direct messaging opportunities with me.

Students will be introduced to famous Spanish Artist Pablo Picasso. Students will learn about his life and death as well as his contributions to the Hispanic culture through his art work and talents. Students will learn the style of art called Cubism.

Students will create a Creative Art Work in the style of Pablo Picasso. The assignment will include an activity worksheet about the life of Pablo Picasso as well as a final Art of Cubism Project.  Students will create a Cubism Art Piece in the style of Pablo Picasso that includes details of a famous celebrity, a picture of a landscape, an animal, a city scene, or whatever you would like. It should be colorful and decorative.

Continuing with the theme of Latin American Culture, students are instructed to watch videos I have uploaded on my website for extra practice.  They should also prepare for a discussion about the origin, history and culture of Spanish speaking people. My expectation is also that students are spending 20 minutes a day working through the DuoLingo app, and checking out other interactive lessons/activities on the Spanish website and Google Classroom.

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4/2/20:     Good afternoon!

I am sorry you have not been able to get a hold of me.  All of my contact information is on my website for the school.  I have included information regarding Remote Learning Instruction as well as Google Classroom log in information.  Since the closing of the school, teachers have been asked to continue to give students out of class materials and assignments.  I have posted 2 homework assignments for all of my classes regarding Coming of Age Traditions Around the World. Students should write or type 3-4 paragraphs explaining their answers to the best of their ability.  Here is my website for future reference as well as links to information about my Google Classroom. Students should log into their Google account from the school and find their Homeroom class code on my website. After they log into Google, they will go to Google Classroom and enter their class code to join my class. From there students will see 2 activities. The one assignment is a Google Form.  Students don't have to fill that out.  Many students have been having problems with it.  I would create a Google document instead to complete the assignment and share it with me at my email address..   washington.k@deptford.k12.nj.us

If you have any problems.  Please send me a REMIND message or email.   (instructions for REMIND is on the website).   Students will be given extensions for time if they need it to complete assignments. Grades aren't due for another week. The marking period ends on April 3rd.  Please have your child complete whatever they can so I can be accurate in their grading.

Thank you for your time!  Be safe and take care.

Señor Washington

email:    https://sites.google.com/a/deptford.k12.nj.us/senor-washington-elementary-spanish-blog/remote-online-learning

Google classroom:  https://sites.google.com/a/deptford.k12.nj.us/senor-washington-elementary-spanish-blog/google-classroom

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3/16/20:
Here are the codes for each class in my Google Classroom. Students should find their school and class and invite themselves into my classroom. Each class and grade has a specific generated code. Please note the codes very carefully. Students should have their student notebook to write answers into when me meet again during the next class. Students should have access to a chromebook/computer to type responses. Students may need internet access to research and look up information. Cell phones can also be used to access videos from my website or additional interactive activities. To access my google classroom, students will need to log into google chrome with their Deptford credentials. (Username and password). The codes are listed on the left side margin in the drop down menu. Please click the three lines on the left corner to access the list of codes under GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

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3/13/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 1 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 15 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "La Quinceañera: A Sweet Fifteen Party?" The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class. Extended time given for this activity. Students should write  1 page of writing about Coming of Age Traditions.  A hand out given will give students questions to answer in their report.  It should be essay form with common font size and margins. Students should turn in the assignment in 2 weeks before the end of the marking period. It will be graded as a test!

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3/13/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 1 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 15 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "La Quinceañera: A Sweet Fifteen Party?" The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class. Extended time given for this activity. Students should write  1 page of writing about Coming of Age Traditions.  A hand out given will give students questions to answer in their report.  It should be essay form with common font size and margins. Students should turn in the assignment in 2 weeks before the end of the marking period. It will be graded as a test!

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3/5/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 1 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 2 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "La Quinceañera: A Sweet Fifteen Party?" The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class. Extended time given for this activity. Students should write  1 page of writing about Coming of Age Traditions.  A hand out given will give students questions to answer in their report.  It should be essay form with common font size and margins. Students should turn in the assignment in 2 weeks before the end of the marking period. It will be graded as a test!

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3/5/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 1 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 2 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "La Quinceañera: A Sweet Fifteen Party?" The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class. Extended time given for this activity. Students should write  1 page of writing about Coming of Age Traditions.  A hand out given will give students questions to answer in their report.  It should be essay form with common font size and margins. Students should turn in the assignment in 2 weeks before the end of the marking period. It will be graded as a test!

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2/21/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 1 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 2 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "What Shift Am I In? The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Students should write answers in a notebook.  Also, students are asked to complete Exercise #3 questions on page 3, and Exercise #4 on page 4. Write about Education system in the Spanish Speaking Country you  researched for your Country Project. Do a google search for  .....education system in ______________ (your country).  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class. Extended time given for this activity. Students should write a 3/4 page to  1 page of writing about meal times, classes, transportation, subjects, school year, and primary and secondary levels.  This will be graded as a quiz grade.  

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2/21/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 1 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 2 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "What Shift Am I In? The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Students should write answers in a notebook.  Also, students are asked to complete Exercise #3 questions on page 3, and Exercise #4 on page 4. Write about Education system in the Spanish Speaking Country you  researched for your Country Project. Do a google search for  .....education system in ______________ (your country).  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class. Extended time given for this activity. Students should write a 3/4 page to  1 page of writing about meal times, classes, transportation, subjects, school year, and primary and secondary levels.  This will be graded as a quiz grade.  

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1/30/2020:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 4 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 15 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "What Shift Am I In? The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Students should write answers in a notebook.  Here is an explanation of meal times and merienda for extra learning. Please read the article and understand the different times of the day in which Spanish Speakers eat meals.
https://partaste.com/la-merienda-spanish-meal-times/

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1/22/20:  This week students will have their first quiz of the second marking period. Students will be tested on vocabulary from Episode 4. In addition, students will identify the parts of sentences in Spanish. Recognizing subject,verb, and rest of sentence. Students will also watch a video on the Spanish siesta and be able to explain the culture and why it is currently changing. Here is a link to an article on the siesta.
https://www.donquijote.org/spanish-culture/traditions/siesta/
Also, videos can be found under Cuentame Videos, then La Siesta -Article Explanation.  Enjoy and have fun en español!

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1/13/20:  Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 4 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should look at the story cards on page 14, and write a summary in English about what is happening in each picture. Students should write 2-3 sentences for each story card and be prepared to share and discuss their writings during class. Students will learn grammar rules and sentence writing including subject, verb, and adjective agreement. Students will begin writing the Episode in Spanish. Students will continue to review calendar vocabulary, weather , and cultural observances.

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11/11/20:  Students should be able to recognize the Spanish speaking countries.  Each student will be assigned a country to research for their Spanish Project Report. The report will be a test grade. Students should use Internet Technology to research and complete a Graphic Organizer for their country. Rough draft will be due this week, and Final Copy with a Cover Page will be due next week.  Additional instructions will be given in class. Students should do their best and have fun!  It is recommended for students to use this website as a starting place.
--->  www.ducksters.com        or students can use Google:   country + for kids.
Below is an example of what the students will need to complete.

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10/24/19: Students should be able to identify  CALENDAR vocabulary, days of the week, months of the year and seasonal vocabulary. Students will have their first Quiz on the DAYS OF THE WEEK AND MONTHS OF THE YEAR. Students should continue working through many of the apps and activities I have uploaded on my website. They will also receive their template to begin their Spanish Speaking Countries Project.

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10/16/19: Students should be able to identify  CALENDAR vocabulary, days of the week, months of the year and seasonal vocabulary.  Students will be watching videos under the heading, "El Calendario"  and work on activity worksheets for extra practice. Students should complete "Months of the Year"  worksheet and prepare for their first Spanish quiz on DAYS OF THE WEEK AND MONTHS OF THE YEAR. Students should continue working through many of the apps and activities I have uploaded on my website.  ¡Buenas Suerte! (Good Luck)

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10/8/19:  Students should be able to identify  CALENDAR vocabulary, days of the week, months of the year and seasonal vocabulary.  Students will be creating sentences and sharing about what they do on those days.  Students will be watching videos under the heading, "El Calendario"  and work on activity worksheets for extra practice. Students should continue working through many of the apps and activities I have uploaded on my website.  Have fun!

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10/1/19:  We are having a lot of fun in Spanish! Students should be able to identify and recognize the 21 Spanish Speaking Countries.  For extra practice, students should watch "Spanish Speaking Countries Videos" link on the website.  Also, students will complete a worksheet  entitled, "Spanish Speaking Countries". They will need to match the Country with its Capital.  Finally, students can play the Countries Game which is interactive and challenging.  Please view and sing songs from the Spanish website, and continue working through the DuoLingo app in addition to the homework provided above if you have completed the assignment.
See if you can translate this comic strip of SNOOPY!

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2/7/20: Students should be able to recognize new vocabulary from Episode 4 in the student textbook, "Cuentame" Students should be reviewing the words on page 15 and memorizing the words for a possible quiz. In addition, students should complete the Worksheet entitled, "What Shift Am I In? The directions are to read and answer the questions on the back of the page and complete the Let's Find Out More section questions 1 and 2.  Students should write answers in a notebook.  Also, students are asked to complete Exercise #21 questions on page 15, and Exercise #22 on page 16. Write about Education system in the Spanish Speaking Country you  researched for your Country Project. Do a google search for  .....education system in ______________ (your country).  Be prepared to explain and discuss answers in class.

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9/20/19: Continuing with the theme of Hispanic Heritage Month, students are instructed watch videos I have uploaded on my website under the heading, Hispanic Heritage Month Videos.  They should also prepare for a discussion about the origin, history and culture of Spanish speaking people.  They should complete a word search "Los Países Hispanohablantes" to gain insight on the locations of countries that are Spanish speaking. My expectation is also that students are spending 20 minutes a day working through DuoLingo app, and checking out other interactive lessons/activities on the Spanish website.

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For Hispanic Heritage Month, students are instructed to read the article, “Background Information” and highlight at least 5-7 facts about Hispanic Americans.  Students will need to prepare for discussion during the next class.