1. ¡Fechas importantes! 11 octubre (journal entry deadline) Blog entry- to complete over weekend http://misspalma.weebly.com/grade-9- spanish.html http://misspalma.weebly.com/grade-9- spanish.html Next week: miércoles, 12 octubre: oral assessment viernes,14 octubre: written assessment 17-21 ¡¡España!!

2. Oral assessment Criteria A+B Written assessment Criteria C+D Find information about a famous Spanish- speaking person and present him/her to the class. Include: full name, country of origin birthday physical description personal qualities description of his/her family 3 MINUTES your teacher will ask you questions ¿CUÁNDO? miércoles 12 octubre OPTION 1) Find information about a famous Spanish-speaking person and write a composition, including: full name, country of origin birthday physical description personal qualities description of his/her family OPTION 2) Find information about a famous Spanish-speaking person and write an interview between you and him/her. Include: full name, country of origin birthday physical description personal qualities description of his/her family

3. Oral Assessment You will be talking in front of the class for 3 minutes You may use fsmall cards/ powerpoint/poster with brief notes about your persona famosa NO full sentences allowed You may write something like: ✓ Jennifer Lopez – 24/07 two brothers Not permitted: ✗ Se llama Jennifer Lopez. cumpleaños 24 julio/ dos hermanos Remember that at the end I might ask you questions like: ¿Tienes hermanos? ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños? These questions will be about yourself and you’ll have to answer them spontaneously. So make sure you practise these at home!!

4. ¿Cómo eres? Tengo los ojos…Tengo el pelo…y…Tengo… marrones verdes azules grises corto largo rizado liso ondulado de punta moreno castaño rubio pelirrojo barba bigote pecas Llevo gafas Soy rubio/ soy pelirrojo