¡Viva la Señorita { Munves }!

El Día de los Muertos

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:21:00 +0000

I. Instrucciones: Lee este párrafo (paragraph) y escribe las palabras que son familiares (en otro papel).

La Negra es otra nombre para la muerte en México. También se llama La Flaca y está vinculada con la famosa Catrina de Jorge Guadalupe Posada.

II. Instrucciones: Mira el video abajo (below) y lee las letras (lyrics).

Cumbia, cumbia, pero que buena
Cumbia, cumbia, pero que rica,
Cumbia, cumbia, pero que buena

Solo existe la alegria
El baile de los queridos
De los queridos del pasado
Mira como baila mi mama
Bailando con mi hermano del pasado
Sus espiritus se juntan bailando
Lleno de alegria y gozando

Cumbia, cumbia (repeat)

Cierta gente solo puede ver
Espiritus bailando entre la gente
Si pueden verlos bailando mis hermanos
Seran bendicidos entre los cielos
Mira como baila mi mama
Bailando con mi hermano del pasado
Sus espiritus se juntan bailando
Lleno de alegria y gozando

Cumbia, cumbia (repeat)

The Pulsera Project: The Pulsera Trip Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:32:00 +0000

The Pulsera Project Website

As you are all aware, we are currently participating in The Pulsera Project at Fugett Middle School. After just 3 days of sales, Fugett has already sold 364 pulseras! 364 x $5 = $1820! ¡Qué fantástico! In deciding to participate in these sales, I was just as intrigued by the beauty of the pulseras themselves as I was by the beauty in raising money for a community that continues to need our help. As students in a Spanish class, we are constantly making connections to the world around us--through language, culture, etc. It is through these connections that we are able to appreciate both the similarities and differences that both define us as individuals and unite us as one.

Please visit The Pulsera Trip Stories and choose ONE of the EIGHT stories/essays written by students who were given the opportunity to take "The Nica Trip" and asked to share this once in a lifetime experience. After reading this story, please answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper to be turned in TOMORROW.

1. Which story did you choose? Summarize the story you chose in 3 sentences.

2. What was this student's perception of Nicaragua before and after the trip?

3. Which part of the trip stood out the most to this student? Why?

4. Write 1 fact that interested you the most about this story.

5. How do you feel after reading this? Explain.

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**NOTE: Several of you have asked about how to participate in the student trips to Nicaragua. Here is the information provided by The Pulsera Project website:

How can I travel with the Pulsera Project? How much does it cost?

Anyone who has volunteered for the Pulsera Project can travel with us. Sometimes friends of volunteers are also invited.

Groups usually consist of 10 - 14 volunteers. Typical trip costs inside Nicaragua are about $800 for 10 days and cover pretty much everything. Airfare is additional. Roundtrip airfare from Baltimore or Philadelphia is typically $700. Trips dates are roughly Dec. 27th to Jan. 7th and July 18th to 28th. Alternative Spring Break trips may also be planned. Students volunteering abroad often raise funds from family and friends who support their volunteer efforts!!

OPTIONAL COMMENTING QUESTIONS: Read another story and answer the following questions: How was this student's experience different from the other student's experience (that you read above)? If you were given the opportunity to take a trip with The Pulsera Project to Nicaragua, what would your trip itinerary look like? What would you hope to achieve from your trip?

Hispanic Heritage Month - Post 2

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:13:00 +0000

Remembering Frida Kahlo

1907 - 1954

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Frida Kahlo fue una pintora mexicana muy famosa. Ella se casó con el artista famosa Diego Rivera. Su arte es muy único y distinguido por sus autorretratos (self-portraits).

Mira video #1 y escribe tus pensamientos (thoughts) en inglés sobre (about) el video. Contesta las siguientes preguntas (en inglés) en frases completas en un papel para mañana (separate piece of paper to be turned in tomorrow):

Video #1

1. ¿Cómo te sientes (you feel) después de mirar este video?
2. En tu opinión, ¿qué es una reacción artística?
3. Escribe 3 ejemplos de reacciones artísticas de este(this) video.
4. Escribe 1 ejemplo de una reacción artística que no está en este video.
5. Piensa (think): ¿Qué pasó (happened) a Frida Kahlo para crear una reacción artística? ¿Qué es la reacción artística de Frida Kahlo?
6. Depués de contestar preguntas 1-5, mira video #2 abajo (below). ¿Cómo puedes comparar este accidente con su arte/pinturas (paintings) arriba (above)? ¿Por qué piensas (you think) ella pintó (painted) su misma (herself)?

Video #2

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Frida Kahlo was a very famous Mexican painter. She married the famous artist Diego Rivera. Her art is very unique and distinguished by her self-portraits.

Watch video #1 (above) and write your thoughts in English about the video. Answer the following questions in English in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper to be turned in tomorrow.

1. How do you feel after watching this video?
2. In your opinion, what is an artistic reaction?
3. Write 3 examples of artistic reactions from this video.
4. Write 1 example of an artistic reaction that is not in this video.
5. Think: What happened to Frida Kahlo in order for her to create an artistic reaction? What is the artistic reaction of Frida Kahlo?
6. After answering questions 1-5, watch video #2 above. How can you relate this accident to her artwork (see above photos)? Why do you think she painted herself?

OPTIONAL COMMENTING QUESTIONS:

Read this article about Frida's Bad Accident and answer the following questions: Based on the additional information you read in this article, how could you interpret some of her paintings (If you need to see more examples, use Google to look up additional paintings)? Why do you think she painted herself? Lastly, research (from a website of your choice) ONE additional fact about Frida Kahlo that you find interesting.

Hispanic Heritage Month

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:25:00 +0000

via Sigma Delta Pi

September 15 - October 15 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Why is it so important to understand (and celebrate!) the Hispanic culture? What do you think of when you think of the Spanish language or Hispanic culture? What images and stereotypes come to mind? How have Americans stereotyped the Hispanic culture?

Taken from SpanishPlans.org, please read the following article by the Zinn Education Project about the stereotypes associated with the Hispanic culture:
Rethinking Cinco de Mayo

After reading the article, please respond (in English) to the following questions (on a separate sheet of paper to be turned in tomorrow):

1. Summarize the article in 2-3 sentences.
2. What are some of the stereotypes mentioned in the article? List 4-6.
3. Is Cinco de Mayo the equivalent of Mexico's Independence Day? Explain.
4. Write one fact from the article that you did not know before reading the article.
5. How can we improve multi-cultural education in schools? List 3 of your own ideas/suggestions that may help to reduce or eliminate the stereotypes given to other cultures.

OPTIONAL COMMENTING QUESTIONS:

What have you learned from this article? How have you adjusted your stereotypes after reading this article? Have you ever been stereotyped (note sensitive material)? If so, how did it make you feel? RESPOND IN ENGLISH.

Twiccionario - El fín del verano

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Español 2

¿Usas Twitter? Para mañana, completa la actividad en el sitio abajo:

Twiccionario - El fín del verano

Las instrucciones:

1. Pon un círculo sobre las palabras que son familiares o cognados.
2. Ve (go) a los sitios al fín de la página. Escoge (choose) y escribe la letra de cada sitio que coincide con cada tweet.

Fun With Wordle.net

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:21:00 +0000

Querido Tommy

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:19:00 +0000

Instrucciones Para Usar un Diccionario Bilingüe

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:29:00 +0000

Whether purchasing a dictionary for a foreign language classroom or for personal use, it is important to know how to use one. Often times, people take dictionary use for granted when purchasing a dual-language dictionary. I know from personal experience with my students that all users should be trained on dictionary use if it is to be a successful resource in the foreign language classroom (or any setting, for that matter).

Here is a short video lesson from Teacher Tube on how to use a Spanish-English dictionary:

Spanish-English Dictionary

Voices en Español also provides some tips on using a Spanish-English dictionary:

Use a reliable dictionary
Know what you're looking for (verb/adjective/noun/adverb/etc.)
Use the correct spelling of the English word
Do a reverse lookup

Do you have any tips on using bilingual dictionaries? Which Spanish-English dictionaries have you found to be the most useful? Which online Spanish-English dictionaries have you found to be the most useful?

Skype Pen Pals - An Authentic Experience!

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:50:00 +0000

via Skype

How many of you had pen pals when you were younger? How excited were you when you received the letters your pen pal sent to you?

In today's digital world, we have the ability to have "Skype Pen Pals" and connect with students and classrooms all over the world. A "Skype Pen Pal," different than a traditional pen pal, communicates with you via Skype in real time and replaces writing with speaking. There is no better way to learn a foreign language than full immersion. Since full immersion is not a possibility for many of us, the ability to communicate with native speakers is a close runner-up.

In the near future (hopefully this year), I would love to set my classrooms up with "Skype Pen Pals" from Spanish-speaking countries. Depending on the resources available at school, I will see if this is a possibility. Not only is this a great way for you to practice your Spanish, but it is a great way for these English language learners to practice their English! Additionally, if you are interested in talking to native Spanish speakers or teachers, tutoring is available via Skype. Check out this link on how to use Skype in the classroom.

Who's on board? ¡Vámonos!

Representación Olímpica de un Cubano

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:49:00 +0000

Cuban-American Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

La Primera Vez...

noreply@blogger.com (Señorita Munves) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0000

¡Hola!

Welcome to my first blog post. I'm testing the waters, so check back later for más información!

¡Viva la Señorita { Munves }!

El Día de los Muertos

I. Instrucciones: Lee este párrafo (paragraph) y escribe las palabras que son familiares (en otro papel).

II. Instrucciones: Mira el video abajo (below) y lee las letras (lyrics).

The Pulsera Project: The Pulsera Trip Stories

Hispanic Heritage Month - Post 2

Remembering Frida Kahlo

1907 - 1954

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Español 2 ONLY ( Español 1 Scroll Down)

Español 1 ONLY ( Español 2 Scroll Up)

OPTIONAL COMMENTING QUESTIONS:

Hispanic Heritage Month

OPTIONAL COMMENTING QUESTIONS:

Twiccionario - El fín del verano

Español 2

Las instrucciones:

Fun With Wordle.net

Querido Tommy

Instrucciones Para Usar un Diccionario Bilingüe

Skype Pen Pals - An Authentic Experience!

Representación Olímpica de un Cubano

La Primera Vez...

¡Hola!