Nombre:

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THE MIDTERM EXAM- SPANISH 1

¡Necesitamos estudiar!
EXAM AT A GLANCE:

This exam includes 3 portions:
• Criterion A & B: Interpretive (reading, listening)
• Criterion C & D: Presentational (writing)
• Criterion C & D: Interpersonal (speaking)

The exam is cumulative (on EVERYTHING we’ve learned), but focuses on our
current school unit. It will be worth 20% of your semester 1 grade.

Scenario:

You are thinking about studying abroad at a school in Mexico. You first decide to find out
more about life at the school by video chatting with a Mexican student (speaking w/ a
partner). Next, you do some research on a few different schools. You find a student-made
video about the school and check out some other information from the school’s website
(listening & reading). Finally, you write a letter of introduction about yourself and your
academic background in the official application (writing).

WHEN?

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 1/18-1/19 MONDAY 1/22 & EXAM DAY (THURS/FRI)
Speaking exams Listening, Reading & Writing

WHAT TO BRING:
-A pencil
-Something to do if you finish early (NOT a phone or electronic device)

Recursos para estudiar (resources to study):

• The class website: srawroblewski.weebly.com (check out the tabs ESPAÑOL 1 and
Resources for Extra Practice) includes filled notes packets and online practice
• www.classroom.google.com: includes past assignments, videos, PowerPoints, in-class
practices, etc. You can also find chapter notes packets, worksheets, etc.
• https://quizlet.com/class/1342709/ (vocabulary practice)
• www.conjuguemos.com: Verb conjugation practice. All activities will be posted again for
review for all verbs we’ve learned. Forgot your login? E-mail me!
• Don’t be afraid to search online, there are lots of resources out there! Also, practice with
your peers, especially for the speaking exam!

¿PREGUNTAS? E-mail Señora Wroblewski: wroblewskis@aaps.k12.mi.us

Nombre: _______________________________ Fecha: __________________ Clase: _________
Spanish 1 Midterm Study Checklist

Look over the checklist below and check off what you are positive you know. The concepts not
checked off are the ones you should review. Use the resources given to study and ask for help if
you need it. DO NOT try and cram everything in the night before the exam, it will not work. Try
studying a little bit every night for 10 minutes or so- pick an unchecked box and study it!

I can…
□ Describe myself and understand when others describe themselves
o Name, age, origin
o Physical description (hair color, height, eyes, etc.)
o Personality description (ser + adjectives)
□ Talk about my hobbies and pastimes and understand when others talk about
the same
o Likes & dislikes (using “gustar” and verb infinitives)
o Discuss HOW OFTEN someone does something (frequency words)
o Activities people do (using conjugated –AR verbs)
□ Discuss and interpret school schedules
o Name classes and instructors
o Describe a class and/or instructor (using ser and adjectives)
o Discuss favorites and WHY
o Supplies necessary for class
o Activities you HAVE to do in a class (using tener+que+infinitive)
o Talk about when something occurs (telling time & sequence
(before/after, first))
o Describe a classroom, where things are located inside, and where it is
located within the school (using estar +prepositions)
o Discuss after-school activities
□ Describe your own school or another school, understand information about
schools
o Talk about where things are located (using estar + prepositions)
o Read a school map
o Compare and contrast a school with your own (cultural information)

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO:
• describe myself and others including interests, physical & personality descriptions
• tell someone where something is located, such as next to, across from, or in the between
• describe my classrooms and their locations
• describe my school and the different places within (gym, library, etc.)
• list and label classroom items
• talk and write about my school
• understand simple captions under photos
• sometimes understand the main idea of published materials
• locate places on maps