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Dia de los muertos- Day of the Dead

Click "Download file" to read about your Day of the Dead study options today, then use the links and file to find out more.

Link for Option #1: http://latino.si.edu/DayoftheDead/

Link for Option #2: http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/sugar_skulls/instructions.html

If you still have time today... play on the links below!

Then read these cute folk stories from Latin America.
http://miscositas.com/stories.html

Watch this cute little kid shop for groceries in Spanish! (You can watch any videos on this page).
http://miscositas.com/miscositastv.html#english

Explore Latin America with National Geographic for kids!
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/

OK, That's all!


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Below is a really cool webquest:
http://www.ems.sioux-city.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/ART/4d23460604c34

First, draw from memory a map of Central/South America.  List all the countries you can think of.

Then, play the games below until you can get a 90% or higher in under 100 seconds.  Show Profa your score for 10 points:

Geography labeling challenge of South and Central America: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/country_SoAmCA_G1_onPress.html

Here's another one if you like to mix it up:

South & Central America map quiz: http://www.maps.com/games/quiz-latin.aspx

and another one:  http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/country_SoAmCA_G0_Click.html

and another! http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/central-america-puzzle.html

Finally at the end of class, draw a map from memory again, once again listing all the countries you can think of.  Did you improve?  How does your map look now?

Gracias and have a great weekends, estudiantes!  :)

-Profa

Here are some things that Ms. Kiley's class shared last year about Dia de los muertos:
-There are altars made to remember loved ones.
-Skulls, Candles, and Skeletons are a part of it.
-The graveyard is visited and people sleep overnight.
-There are celebrations, feasts, and parades.
-The spirits of our loved ones are with us visiting, and they are remembered on this day.
-It is a family celebration.
And Mrs. Filcik's Class added that...
-People celebrate by the graves.
-They party!
-It's a holiday to honor people who've died.
-Shrines or altars are made in honor.
-People make skulls, skeletons, flowers, and decorations.
-It's similar to Halloween, but only in some ways.
Mrs. Hemholdt & Voss' and Mrs. Schmuker's class also noted...
-It's a Mexican holiday, but also in some other Spanish speaking countries.
-Its a big celebration on October 31, November 1st and 2nd.
-It's kind of like Halloween.
-They make altars for loved ones and decorate graves with flowers, candle, skulls and other favorite things.

Mini-Poster Project

Wow, we practiced and learned so many things in Spanish this year!  Choose one of our topics and make a mini-poster using "Wordle."  We have practiced: Colors, Clothing, Body Parts, Numbers 1-10, Numbers 1-20, Action Words, Days of the week, Greetings, Alphabet and Animals!

Wordle Project: http://www.wordle.net/create

Hola!  Comic Strip Assignment:

Here's the webpage: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

And a translator, if needed for special vocab: Translator Tool: http://translate.google.com/

And here's special accents!: http://spanish.typeit.org/

Don't forget to include: 4 panels, 3 of our Spanish greetings questions and answers from our notes, and proper punctuation!

These are the greetings phrases:
Como estas? - How are you?
Estoy bien/mas o menos/mal- I'm good/so-so/bad
Como te llamas?- What's your name?
Me llamo...- My name is...
De donde eres?- Where are you from?
Soy de...- I'm from...
Cuantos anos tienes?- How old are you?
Tengo ____ anos- I'm _____ years old

BODY PARTS
LINK 3: Face Maker: http://genkispanish.com/parts-of-the-face-in-spanish

LINK 4: Body Race: http://www.purposegames.com/game/922

ANIMALS
LINK 5: Animals Race: http://genkispanish.com/animals-in-spanish

ALPHABET

alphabet practice #1: http://www.onlinefreespanish.com/aplica/lessons/alphabet/alpha4.htm

alphabet practice #2: http://onlinefreespanish.com/aplica/lessons/alphabet/alpha2.htm

alphabet practice #3: http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_es.php#

alphabet practice #4: http://www.lavacaconnie.com/connie_cast/home.htm

EXTRA VOCAB BUILDERS
Food Words Multiple Choice: http://www.spanishspanish.com/food1MultiQZ.html

Days and Months Game: http://www.digitaldialects.com/Spanish/Daysmonths.htm

Beenny's Game: http://www.onlinefreespanish.com/aplica/lessons/beenny.htm

***Translator Tool: http://translate.google.com/#en|es|%0A

Extra Credit- "Wordle" Option for 5th Grade

1. Brainstorm a list of words to describe you.  This can include adjectives, nouns, and even verbs.

2. Build your Wordle IN SPANISH (use the translator when you need it) with at least 20 words.  Stylize as you like. 

3. Print and turn in OR email to me at www.casadeprofa.weebly.com if needed.  (If there are issues with printing or emailing, you could publish online if needed).

Wordle Site: http://www.wordle.net/create