Clase de español
Sra. Trujillo
SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES TRAVEL 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 that all 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 also get 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 presentation so 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 outs or 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 http://encarta.msn.com/ http://www.britannica.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
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:
1. ¿Dónde esta localizado/localizada_________________?
__________________ Está localizada/localizado en ____________________.
2. ¿Cuáles países están en la frontera con ______________?
Los países que están en la frontera con ______________son: ____________.
3. ¿Cuál es el área de ______________________________?
El área de _________________________ es _________________________
4. ¿Cuántos habitantes hay en __________________________?
En__________________ hay________________habitantes
5. ¿Cuál es la capital de ___________________________?
La capital de _____________________ es ___________________.
6.
¿Cuáles son los colores de la bandera de ____________________?
Los colores de la bandera de ___________________son_________________________.
Dinero:
1. ¿Cómo se llama la moneda de _________________________?
La moneda de ______________________ se llama _____________________
2. ¿Cuánto es en dólares?
Un dólar es igual a __________
_____________________
(country currency)
Turismo:
1. ¿Cuáles son las atracciones turísticas de __________________________?
Las atracciones turísticas de ________________ son _____________________________
Lengua:
1. ¿Qué idioma/idiomas se habla/hablan en _________________________?
En __________________________ se habla/hablan ______________________
Gobierno:
1. ¿Qué clase de gobierno hay en ____________________________?
En __________________________ hay un gobierno__________________________
2. ¿Quién es el presidente de ______________________________?
El presidente de ____________________________ es _________________________
Cultura:
1. ¿Qué fiesta/fiestas se celebra/celebran en _____________________________?
En ________________ se celebra _____________________________
2. ¿Cuál es la tradición cultural más interesante en ___________________________?
La tradición cultural más interesante de _____________ es __________________
3. ¿Quién es una persona (artista, científico, etc.) importante en __________________?
Una persona importante de __________________ es __________________.
Industria:
1. ¿Cuál es la industria más importante de _____________________________?
La industria más importante en __________________ es ____________________.