Sept 18
CW: Identify yourself and others
HW: article and pronouns cut-outs
        test corrections

Sept 20
CW: Las Personas
HW: wkbk p 33-34

Sept 21
CW: Los Pronombres
HW: wkbk p 35-36

Cultura Diaria

Tikal is located in the northern region of Guatemala called Peten
-It is an immense Mayan city settled around 900 BC.
-Two of its greatest stone monuments are the Temple of the Grand Jaguar and Temple of the Masks.

Guatemala
Guatemala is in Central America.
It marks the transition form North America to Central America.
It is home to volcanoes, rainforests and ancient Mayan sites.

El Clima:
-Puerto Rico has a tropical climate.
-Many homes have flat roofs because there is no snow there.

Asopao is a traditional dish eaten in Puerto Rico. 
-It is rice dish served with meat or seafood and vegetables cooked together.
-It is hearty like a gumbo or stew.
-It is popular throughout the Caribbean and each country has its own variation.

-In northern Puerto Rico you can find las Cuevas de Camuy. 
-It is the largest system of caves in the world.
-Many rare animals can be found here.
-Here you can also find the 3rd largest underground river in the world, el Rio Camuy.

Why learn Spanish
-Spanish is the official language of 21 different countries and spoken by over 400 million people
-Hispanics make up the largest minority population in the United States.
-Knowing Spanish makes it easier to learn, read, and understand other romance languages such as French, Italian, and Portuguese.
-Spanish allows you to communicate with people from other countries and learn about their culture.