1. Bienvenidos a la clase de Español! Señorita Gomes cgomes@bernardsboe.com (908) 204-2610 Ext. 271

2. My Goal  Foster a love and understanding for the Spanish language and culture in every student. Natural approach Natural approach Relevant scenarios Relevant scenarios Games Games

3. Spanish IA Themes  Myself and the world around me - personal data, preferences, geography  My daily life - school, leisure time activities, sports  Food and Nutrition  Making plans

4. Spanish IB Themes  People – descriptions, family celebrations  Pastimes - making plans, extending and accepting invitations  Food - going to a restaurant  Home - household chores  Clothes - shopping, style, preferences

5. My OnCourse Website OnCourse WebsiteOnCourse Website  Homework Information: Subject to CHANGE (rely on in-class information)  Upcoming Assessments: Projects, Quizzes, Tests  Online Book Link  Extra Help Opportunities: Time, Date, Location- Subject to CHANGE (rely on in- class information)

6. How parents can help…  Solve technology problems – with internet, downloading materials, write me a note when an issue comes up.  Over see that your child is using the online resources to review and practice Spanish.  Please monitor that your child is not using online translators.  Give your children Spanish children’s books - they can share with classmates.  Watch Spanish TV channels - Saturday morning cartoons – news – weather reports – sports etc.  Change DVD movies into Spanish