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Vocab Deep Dive

Snapshot

Standard - 1.0 CommunicationUnit EQ? - Who am I?Learning Target - I can describe myself and others in my life. Success Criteria - *Novice Mid* I use words and phrases. Level Up - Practice writing what you say in complete sentences (Exceeding)Lesson Activities - Revisit and revise journalCreate flashcardsVocabulary study of choice (choose 3)Application - speakingExtension - writingReflect - Check out form Week Ahead - Spring Break! But there are plenty of resources here for you to keep going!

Step 1: Revisit, revise, & update your Vocabulary journal & create flashcards

Don't have your journal? Want a fresh start? To check what you have?

Check these resources to get you going this week:

Create flashcards using your journal and/or the vocab lists above. You should have a minimum of 50, and you will need them for the remainder of the assignment. *special notecards are not necessary, make use of what you have at home*

Journal

  • 3 columns {Spanish / Picture / English
  • Leave spaces for making connections between words & pictures, 10/24/7 & studying


Flashcards

  • Spanish on one side
  • English on the other
  • Leave space to later jot notes/drawings in pencil

Step 2: Choose 3 of the following strategies to practice vocabulary

1. Quizlet - Any mode of study on our class Quizlet page 2 times for 15 minutes each. Login with your student email!

2. Open Sort - Sort the flashcards into groupings of your choice, it doesn't matter how big or small. Practice the words as you place and pick up the groups.

      • Examples:
        • sad, happy, angry (very specific)
        • emotions, jobs, family (broad ideas)
        • words that describe you, and words that don't (2 groups), repeat for someone else in your family what do you have in common?

3. Hidden Figure Drawing - Draw yourself or a family member using hidden vocab words. Example: You hide the word "ojos" inside your eyes, "cafe" inside your brown hair, "camisa" on your shirt, etc.

4. One Word Image - Use vocab to create your own character, write and draw. If you are struggling to be creative, use your flashcards to create either or questions and flip a coin or pull blindly. Ex: is your character: alto o bajo? feliz o triste? gordo o flaco? comico o serio? In your journal or digital tool of your choice is fine.

5. Frayer Model cards - Pick 6 words you find hard, or that you really want to learn well. Use those words to make Frayer model cards, in your journal or digitally, see example here.

6. Teach - Teach a family member or friend How to greet and talk about their day.

7. Create - Create your own unique way to study!

Step 3: Application

  • Practice using the language orally. Ask a family member or friend to be a volunteer, describe them the best you can without your flashcards. Go back and add details using your flashcards.
    • Example:
      • You say, "Mi hermana, Se llama Jessica, pelo largo, ojos cafes, alta, seria, estudiante, hermana, amiga"
      • If you go back to your flashcards you may find more words to describe:
      • Now you add, "quiere ser doctora" "tiene quince años" (progress from words to phrases!)
  • Remember end of year goal is Novice - Mid: I use words and phrases, and we have been out of school for a couple weeks now. Everyone wants to be fluent, but you have to start somewhere. Practice, practice, practice and mistakes are great!

Level up: optional extension

  • Use your words to create a writing about the person you talked about. You can even grab a photo from a magazine, or think of your favorite celebrity or character in a book. Write as much as you can. Stretch yourself to write in sentences.

Step 4: Turn it in

To complete your assignment you only have to do the weekly check-out form.

However, If you would like feedback send in pictures, videos or digital copies of any items from Steps 1-3: