Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Rescheduled Test
Please note that due to our recent days off of school the 7th grade Spanish test that was scheduled for Friday, January 31 will now be on Monday, February 3.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Week in Review
This week we started the 3rd quarter. This is a great opportunity for students to self-assess what they've been doing to prepare for Spanish assessments. If they're pleased with the results of their efforts then they should keep doing what they're doing. If students don't feel that the time they are putting into studying for tests and quizzes is reflected in their grades, they should come see me so we can discuss study strategies.
7th grade: The chapter test will be on Friday, January 31. On Monday, January 27 we'll do a practice test that is the same format as the test. Students should use that practice test to study and quiz themselves next week in preparation for Friday's test.
8th grade: The 8th graders completed their Spanish I Semester 1 exam this week! They worked hard to prepare for it and I will be eager to get their scores back from the high school to see how they did. We will expect the scores back anytime after February 3, but don't have an exact date of when we'll get them .
7th grade: The chapter test will be on Friday, January 31. On Monday, January 27 we'll do a practice test that is the same format as the test. Students should use that practice test to study and quiz themselves next week in preparation for Friday's test.
8th grade: The 8th graders completed their Spanish I Semester 1 exam this week! They worked hard to prepare for it and I will be eager to get their scores back from the high school to see how they did. We will expect the scores back anytime after February 3, but don't have an exact date of when we'll get them .
Have a great weekend!
Friday, January 17, 2014
End of the Quarter
It's hard to believe that the school year will be half over next week as we enter our 2nd semester. We've accomplished a lot so far and we have more to learn and do!
7th Grade: The 7th graders took a quiz on Thursday as their last big grade for the quarter. Most of the 7th graders are finishing the quarter on a positive note. Keep up the good work! We start fresh on Wednesday with our grades so that will be a good opportunity to either maintain the good study habits that students have developed or to try some new strategies for the quarter.
8th Grade: Our Spanish 1 midterm exam will take place this coming Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 and 23. The students should be studying this weekend. They have had access to a number of review materials to use. In the Electronic File Cabinet the students can find copies of and some answers to some of the more recent materials they've gotten. Good luck studying this weekend!
7th Grade: The 7th graders took a quiz on Thursday as their last big grade for the quarter. Most of the 7th graders are finishing the quarter on a positive note. Keep up the good work! We start fresh on Wednesday with our grades so that will be a good opportunity to either maintain the good study habits that students have developed or to try some new strategies for the quarter.
8th Grade: Our Spanish 1 midterm exam will take place this coming Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 and 23. The students should be studying this weekend. They have had access to a number of review materials to use. In the Electronic File Cabinet the students can find copies of and some answers to some of the more recent materials they've gotten. Good luck studying this weekend!
Friday, January 10, 2014
Welcome Back!
I have to admit that I was grateful for a few extra days home with my little guy to end our Winter Break since we came back on Wednesday. However, it was nice to get back into a routine and to see all of the Spanish students again!
7th Grade: We started Unidad 2 Lección 2 this week. Next Thursday, January 16 there will be a vocabulary quiz on the sections "Describe Classroom Objects" and "Places in School" from the vocabulary list. That will be the last big grade for the 2nd quarter so use it as an opportunity to either maintain your grade or to boost it up. If you are turning in a Request to Retest form for the Unidad 2 Lección 1 test, it is due on Monday.
8th Grade: We began Unidad 5 Lección 2 this week. The students have been working with party planning vocabulary and wrote short stories about planning a party using their vocabulary and the irregular verbs that we learned this week. Next week we will focus on getting ready for the listening and reading portions of our Spanish Midterm Exam which will be on January 22 and 23. The students should be using their review materials to study for the exam.
7th Grade: We started Unidad 2 Lección 2 this week. Next Thursday, January 16 there will be a vocabulary quiz on the sections "Describe Classroom Objects" and "Places in School" from the vocabulary list. That will be the last big grade for the 2nd quarter so use it as an opportunity to either maintain your grade or to boost it up. If you are turning in a Request to Retest form for the Unidad 2 Lección 1 test, it is due on Monday.
8th Grade: We began Unidad 5 Lección 2 this week. The students have been working with party planning vocabulary and wrote short stories about planning a party using their vocabulary and the irregular verbs that we learned this week. Next week we will focus on getting ready for the listening and reading portions of our Spanish Midterm Exam which will be on January 22 and 23. The students should be using their review materials to study for the exam.
Friday, December 13, 2013
One week left!
This year is flying by. It is hard to believe that next week will be our last week of school in 2013. Here's what we'll be doing with our last few days of Spanish in 2013:
7th grade: The 7th graders will have their Unit 2 Lesson 1 test on Thrursday, December 19. We've learned all of the material that will be covered on the test so we will review leading up to the test.
8th grade: The 8th graders will finish up their midterm exam review packets for the DGS Semester 1 exam next week. They will also finish their practice exam. Over break they will need to study for the exam that they will take on January 22 and 23.
7th grade: The 7th graders will have their Unit 2 Lesson 1 test on Thrursday, December 19. We've learned all of the material that will be covered on the test so we will review leading up to the test.
8th grade: The 8th graders will finish up their midterm exam review packets for the DGS Semester 1 exam next week. They will also finish their practice exam. Over break they will need to study for the exam that they will take on January 22 and 23.
Friday, December 6, 2013
New Spanish Class Policy
Effective today we implemented a new policy in Spanish called "Request to Retest". If a student earns a C+ or lower on an assessment, he or she may petition to retake the assessment or a portion of the assessment. Forms are available in the Spanish room or in the 7th Grade File Cabinet and 8th Grade File Cabinet.
Students must explain why they think they got their score of C+ or lower. They must then complete three activities to improve their understanding of the concept. They need to include evidence of those activities with their request. If their request is accepted, I will let them know the date of their retest. Their new score will be taken for a grade.
Students must explain why they think they got their score of C+ or lower. They must then complete three activities to improve their understanding of the concept. They need to include evidence of those activities with their request. If their request is accepted, I will let them know the date of their retest. Their new score will be taken for a grade.
Please contact Mrs. Bergmann if you have any questions about "Request to Retest".
8th Grade Exam Review
Today the 8th graders received their midterm exam review packets. The dates for the
midterm are: January 22, 23 & (if needed) 24. Below are the due dates for completing the review packet. Over Winter Break,
please spend a little time reviewing each day so that you do not have to
scramble right before the exam.
Review packet due dates
Monday
12/9
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Tuesday
12/10
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Wednesday
12/11
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Thursday
12/12
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Friday
12/13
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Parts
A-I
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Parts
J-N
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Parts
O-Q
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Parts
R-U
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X
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Monday
12/16
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Tuesday
12/17
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Wednesday
12/18
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Thursday
12/19
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Friday
12/20
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Parts
V-AA
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X
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Parts
BB-EE
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X
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X
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