Mas Gramar

¡Saludos a todos mis estudiantes y padres!

All right! So we've got two interesting new grammatical concepts we're dealing with in both middle school Spanish.

Eighth grade is still working with the difference between "ser" and "estar" and special expressions with "tener." Refer to your notes or see the previous day's blog to understand the basic difference between the two verbs. However, if you need some extra practice, take a look at the following links:

Ser or Estar? - Four java-based games that begin with flashcards and continue to matching.

Ser, Estar, or Tener? - Would the adjectives or terms best be paired with ser or estar? Or are they special tener expressions?

BattleShip - A java based version of the classic board game. In order to make hits on the opposing side, you must choose the correct verb.

Spanish Language & Culture - A simple multiple choice paper that asks you to choose between ser and estar.

In 7th grade we're continuing our work on the verb "ser."

Mini-Quiz - A short java-based quiz based on the verb "ser."

PowerPoint Presentation - This link will open up a PowerPoint that we reviewed in class.

Right on. Don't forget we're taking a field trip on Thursday and we won't be having class. However, if you're looking for some extra credit, swing by Griffin First Methodist Church on Thursday evening and enjoy some nice Romanian music. Romanian is a language moderately close to Spanish (both being Latin-based languages), so seeing this would be a good experience for everyone. If you can get a program signed by Allyson Lawrence, the youth director there, you can earn 10 points towards your quiz on Friday.

Good luck and happy studying!

Fiesta Gramatica

The quizzes over last week's vocabulary have been sent home so off we go into a new grammar unit!

The eighth grade is starting the NEFARIOUS debate between ser and estar alongside special tener expressions.



The seventh graders begin to learn about subject pronouns and the are introduced to the verb ser.




Mucha diversion! Study hard for the quiz on grammar THIS FRIDAY!

El Gran Proyecto

Today the students were assigned their quarterly projects for the first nine weeks! The eighth graders are doing a PowerPoint presentation over a Latin American city of their choice.

Click here for the project rubric.


Click here for an example of a project done by Mr. Lobello.

(Googledocs does some funny things to PowerPoint presentations.)

The seventh graders are doing a picture book or poster project that utilizes the Spanish we've been discussing in weeks past.

Click here for the rubric and instructions on the project.

These projects will both be due on October 6th.

Vocabulario Nuevo

Saludos a mis estudiantes y padres

We had a good day today learning new vocabulary in Spanish::

• The eighth graders discussed emotions and feelings. This adds to their previous list of ten nationalities.
• Remember that "mexicano" will be included on all quizzes and tests in the future.
• The seventh graders discussed features of the face. This adds to their previous twenty adjectives.
• Remember the words for "rich, poor, popular, bald, and shaggy" as well.

Both classes will be having vocabulary quizzes this Friday so study, study, study!

Hasta el jueves!