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In Unit 1 we have discussed introductions, numbers, classroom objects, and the Spanish-speaking countries. To review those topics visit
http://zunal.com/author.php?w=208102 .
Today we are going to learn more about the Spanish-speaking countries. It's important to know where in the world, other than the internet, you will be able to use the beautiful and colorful language that we are learning.
As you know, most of them are in Central and South America and the Caribbean but, there are other countries in the world where Spanish is the official language. Those countries are: Spain and Equatorial Guinea. In the Philippines Spanish is not the official language, but its spoken.
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| Retrieved from lrc.salemstate.edu/hispanics/hispanicworld.htm |
These countries share their language because, at some point in history, they were part of the Spanish Empire. The influence of Spain is still present in this countries in other ways such as religion, food and physical characteristics.
In order to learn more about this countries we are going to work on a project.
Project: Country, Flag and Food
Part A- Poster
1. Choose a Spanish-speaking country.
2. Go to
http://www.escudosybanderas.es and look for the flag of the country you chose.
3. On a poster board:
a. write the name of the country
b. draw the flag of the country
c. add 2 maps:
1. map of the country by itself
2. on a world map, identify the country
d. write the following information:
1. capital. I recommend the use this video because it will help you review all the capitals that will be included in your test.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ocI9QCV1xM
2. religions
3. weather
4. one recipe- You can use
www.cocinadelmundo.com and select one recipe from your country.
Part B- Video "Cocinando en Espanol"
1. Make a video of you preparing the recipe you chose for part A.
* The video
MUST be IN SPANISH!!!!
2. Hand-in the video
3. Bring the food to class
4. Buen provecho!
Due date: 18 de octubre de 2013
*Teachers: Part A of the project can be done in the classroom.
References
Gahala, E., Hamilton, P., Heining-Boyton, A., Otheguy, R. and Rupert, B. (2010).
Avancemos! Texas: Holt McDougal.
Spanish-speaking countries map. Retrieved from lrc.salemstate.edu/hispanics/hispanicworld.htm
