Clase de español
Sra. Trujillo
SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIESTRAVEL PROJECT
Introduction:You and a friend want to travel to a Spanish-speaking country so that you can practice your Spanish. To get cheaper plane tickets, you need to find at least 2 other friends to travel with you. The problem is thatall of your friends already have travel plans of their own and want YOU and your buddy to join them on their trip so they can alsoget cheaper tickets.
Objectives and Connections: Students will recognize where Spanish language is spoken. Students will recognize selected information about Spanish speaking countries. Students will practice constructing sentences in Spanish using a format/sample.Connections: Social studies and Mathematics.
Task
1. With a partner Research the country that both of you wish to travel to. Create convincing arguments to persuade the other team of two to join you in traveling to your country of choice.
2. Write in Spanish: During class we will construct meaningful sentences, according to the grade level and student’s Spanish proficiency.You will need 7-10 facts written in Spanish. You can have the rest of your research written in English.
3. Share your presentation: in Spanish with the rest of the class. The friends you want to convince will do the same. Take notes during their presentationso you will be better prepared for task 4.
4.Debate: During class we will discuss where each team will prefer to travel. You want to convince the other students why they should join you on your trip. Watch out, they will try to convince YOU to go on their trip!
Materials
Lined paper, color pencils or crayons, cut outsor pictures of the country you have chosen. Print outs from the internet, books or copies from travel books/magazines. (This will be your first homework: Bring to class information about your country. In English is fine). Book Realidades (Teacher will provide them). Bring construction paper, glue, scissors, and any other materials for your presentation. Your final product will be a mini-book, brochure or a poster. PRESENTATION: You also can make a 5 slide Power Point presentation (This is not mandatory, it is optional.). You can present just with your written project or mini-book, brochure or poster)
Evaluation and Rubric: 1. Accuracy of facts (You and your partner will choose a minimum of 15 facts: example: the colors of the flag, tourist attractions, currency, population, location,history, geography, food, culture etc. Teacher will provide a list of samples of facts in Spanish) 2.Spelling and grammar (Students will follow a language structure format. All of the Spanish sentences will be constructed in class.). 3.Oral presentation and participation:You need to participate during the debate and class discussion. Your Oral presentation counts as your oral quiz. Points: 50points for Spanish sentences. Seventy (70)points for facts and information in English, and 30 points for your presentation in class. TOTAL POSSIBLES POINTS: 150 POINTS
Internet:Make sure to access the internet with parental supervision.Information about countries can be found at
Conclusion: What are you waiting for? Pack your suitcase and GO to the country you choose. Now that you know a lot about the country, your stay will be even more enjoyable."What a Wonderful World"!
Spanish Class
Sra. Trujillo
List of sentences used for the Spanish Speaking Countries Travel Project
Geografía:
- ¿Dónde esta localizado/localizada______?
______Está localizada/localizado en ______.
- ¿Cuáles países están en la frontera con ______?
Los países que están en la frontera con ______son: ______.
- ¿Cuál es el área de ______?
El área de ______es ______
- ¿Cuántos habitantes hay en ______?
En______hay______habitantes
5. ¿Cuál es la capital de ______?
La capital de ______es ______.
- ¿Cuáles son los colores de la bandera de ______?
Los colores de la bandera de ______son______.
Dinero:
- ¿Cómo se llama la moneda de ______?
La moneda de ______se llama ______
- ¿Cuánto es en dólares?
Un dólar es igual a ______
(country currency)
Turismo:
- ¿Cuáles son las atracciones turísticas de ______?
Las atracciones turísticas de ______son ______
Lengua:
- ¿Qué idioma/idiomas se habla/hablan en ______?
En ______se habla/hablan ______
Gobierno:
- ¿Qué clase de gobierno hay en ______?
En ______hay un gobierno______
- ¿Quién es el presidente de ______?
El presidente de ______es ______
Cultura:
- ¿Qué fiesta/fiestas se celebra/celebran en ______?
En ______se celebra ______
- ¿Cuál es la tradición cultural más interesante en ______?
La tradición cultural más interesante de ______es ______
- ¿Quién es una persona (artista, científico, etc.) importante en ______?
Una persona importante de ______es ______.
Industria:
- ¿Cuál es la industria más importante de ______?
La industria más importante en ______es ______.