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(They were given a handout with instructions about a project where they have to create different sentences and record their voice. (This is due on Friday, Nov.21.08)

Describing your bedroom, comparatives and superlatives:

• Vocabulary:http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/Activities/Chapter6AL1/Chap6AL10601B.html
• Verbs 'dormir'= 'to sleep' and 'poder' = 'to be able to' : http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/animated_verbs/Realidades-Grammar-LV1.htm
• Test Practice: http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jbd&wcsuffix=0607
• Crossword puzzle: http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/puzzles/L1-B_Ch06A_Crossword_files/Content.html 

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The following items are essential for them to know:

SER and ESTAR (uses and conjugation)

• It is very important to know how to use the verbs SER and ESTAR, if you still have some doubts or need more practice, go to the following links: http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/serest1.htm   Explanation
• Verbs in action (See how conjugation works in Spanish) http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/animated_verbs/Realidades-Grammar-LV1.htm    
• Review unit 5A:  http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jbd&wcsuffix=0508    
• Review unit 5B: http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jbd&wcsuffix=0516

Intermediate:

We are studying question words, places and the verb 'IR' = to go, here are a few links to practice:

• http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jad&wcsuffix=0406   Test Preparation

• Verbs Practice (Look for the verb 'ir' = 'to go': http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/animated_verbs/Realidades-Grammar-LV1.htm  

• Crossword puzzle:  http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/puzzles/L1-A_Ch04A_Crossword_files/Content.html  

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Describing people's personalities:

• Vocabulary: http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/Activities/Chapter1BL1/Chap1BL10111A.html
• More vocabulary practice: http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/Activities/Chapter1BL1/Ch1BL10111B.html 
• Crossword Puzzle: http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/puzzles/L1-A_Ch02A_Crossword_files/Content.html 
• Test Preparation: http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jad&wcsuffix=0206   
  

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•  Practice expressing likes and dislikes using this practice test: http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jad&wcsuffix=0107 
• Practice agreement and disagreement: (http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jad&wcsuffix=0105 
• Practice what we are currently studying using this song: http://www.phschool.com/atschool/realidades/hiphop/L1_1A.html 

Don't forget to visit our Spanish Class Website:  www.geocities.com/mrchinawamba  (Vocabulary lists, games, songs and many other resources for studying Spanish)

 Let me know if you have any concerns or questions J

A few recommendations for enhancing the learning process of your child:

       Support them in developing the habit of reviewing or practicing what has been seen in class, 10 or 15 minutes every day makes a big difference.

       Helping students getting organized with their notes and materials so they always come to class ready to work.

¡Muchas gracias!