Homework 9/2-9/5

6-1: get a one subject spiral notebook for next Friday 9/11.

6-2 and 6-3: get a one subject spiral notebook for next Wednesday 9/9.

Scissors, colored pencils and gluesticks will also be useful to use in Spanish class this year.

7-1: Why study Spanish homework due Wednesday 9/9. Also your book must be covered.

7-2: Cover your book for Tuesday 9/8.

7-3: Why study Spanish homework due Thursday 9/10. Also your book must be covered.

7th grade why study spanish homework--choose ONE of the following four to write about or make a poster for homework :

1. Culture: List any example that you know from Spanish-speaking countries for these categories--Literature, Art, Music ,History and Food. Interview your family members and do research to add to your lists. You may be surprised how much your life has already been influenced by spanish-speaking cultures. Note: You need at least 15 examples total for full credit. Also, find at least 2 examples for each catergory.

2) Career opportunities: Make a list of 10 or more careers where Spanish would be especially useful or necessary. For each career, explain how a professional could use Spanish. You could also look through the newspaper to see how many jobs require knowledge of Spanish. (Some research may be necessary.)

3) Share your travel experience: If you have traveled to a Spanish speaking country bring in photographs and tell us about your trip. What did you see, how did you feel, what did you do? You could make a small poster or just photos and be ready to share your experiences with your class.

4) Make a poster of at least 10 ways that studying Spanish will be useful to you in your life.

8-1 and 8-3: Cover your book for Tuesday 9/8.

8-2: ¿Quién soy yo? Tarea- On a sheet of paper type or write 8-10 sentences about yourself in Spanish. Include a photo of yourself. You may also include drawings and additional photos if you’d like. Possible information to include would be your name, age, birthday, some favorite things, adjectives that describe you and what you like and don’t like to do. Spelling counts! Use your book and classwork “entrevista” for ideas. This will be due next class: Thursday 9/10.