NOVICE HIGH
NH 9 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
I can exchange information using texts, graphs, or pictures
You want your friend to go to this Nyno concert with you. Call or text to find out if they are free and want to go with you. He/she will need to have some information (ticket price, time, date, etc.) before they can make a decision.
NH 10 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
I can ask and/or give simple directions
Your uncle is going on the Camino de Santiago and wants to take the most popular route, el Camino Francés. He has a lot of questions for you. Call or text him tonight to discuss with him where this path begins, where he needs to go, what he can see/do along the way and instructions on what to do at the final destination.
NH 11 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
I can make plans with others
There is a new tapas bar in town that serves authentic Spanish tapas. You and a friend want to check it out. Make plans with them (either call or text) to see when they are free, what day/time works for both of you, and what you want to try when you get there. Use the menu below.
tapasmenu-modestotapas.pdf |
NH 13 PRESENTATIONAL WRITING
I can write information about my daily life in a letter, blog, discussion board, or email message
- Write an email to your new pen-pal in Ecuador introducing yourself and your family. He wants to know all about your school and what you do! (Be as detailed as possible).
- Write a new post in your blog where you describe your newest job and what you do each day.
- Your sister has been studying in Panamá and you want to write her an email updating her on life back in Ohio. Describe your family/school/work/activities.
NH 14 PRESENTATIONAL WRITING
I can write short notes using phrases and simple sentences
- You spent the week on vacation with your friend and their family, write a post-card home detailing what you have been up to and what you have seen on your trip.
- Your best friend is turning 18 tomorrow! Write them a message in a card.
- Your mom is finally finishing her Master’s degree. Write a note congratulating her on the achievement.
- You received a lot of money & gifts from your relatives for your birthday. Choose one and write a note where you thank them for the gift. Be as detailed and specific as possible.
- Your parents said you can throw a party for your upcoming birthday! Write an invitation that you will send to all your friends. Be sure to include all the necessary details.
NH 15 PRESENTATIONAL WRITING
I can write about a familiar experience using practiced material
- Your Aunt emailed you yesterday asking about your job at _______________. She wants your cousin to apply there and wants to know what you do in a typical shift. Be as detailed as possible.
- Your best friend has been studying in Venezuela for the last 2 months and wants to know what you have been up to while he/she has been gone. Write an email letting him/her know what you have been doing afterschool and on the weekends.
- Write an email to your friend telling about the latest field trip/activity that you participated in! Be specific and watch your use of the past tenses.
NH16 PRESENTATIONAL WRITING
I can write basic information about things I have learned
- The new Peruvian exchange-student is having trouble in science. Your teacher has asked you to write up the procedures in Spanish to a science experiment you completed recently. Be as detailed as possible to help the new student.
- Your brother has been traveling for the last 2 years and has not been able to talk to you as much as he wants. Write him an email updating him on the latest things you have been learning at school.
NH17 PRESENTATIONAL WRITING
I can ask for information in writing
- You are getting the opportunity to meet Doña Juana la Loca - come up with 5 questions you are interested in finding out about her.
- Imagine you are Viviana and just spent your first day in Mexico with the magic ring. What questions do you have for Alejandro?