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Nombre- Sección-

Fecha- Sra. Kemp

Español 7 Unidad 2- En la escuela Note _______/20_______

Interpretive Activities with authentic and Language Learning resources

Standard: 7.1.NM.A.1

Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in culturally authentic materials

using electronic information sources related to targeted themes. Include books, tapes, videos,

games, and realia that have been produced for use by native speakers of the target language. I. Reading (Lectura) A. Strategies for success 1. Look at the images 2. Scan, Look for cognates 3. Look for Spanish words you already know 4. Think about the situation presented. Does it make sense to you?

5. Continue to read, even if you don’t understand everything

6. Make predictions and inferences. Make connections with you own experience.

B. Practice: Read the following items and complete the related activity. Answer in English.

1. Mei y sus emociones en relacion a los días de la semana. a. What days does she seem to dislike? b. What days does she seem to like?

2. What does the sign say?

3. What holiday is this?

4. Garfield- tira cómica a. How does the fish show respect for the cat? b. How is the cat doing? c. Explain the situation on the third frame.

¡Buenos días!

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5. Regreso a clases a. What product is advertised? b. What is the message?

6. Regreso a clases a. What’s the name of the store? b. What’s on sale? c. What’s the discount?

7. Cultura a. What’s the name of this business? b. What does it sell? c. There will be biography presentations.On what day and at what time is the event taking place?

https://festivaldemalaga.com/

8. Cine a. a. What is advertised? b. When is it? c. Where is it? d. How many times has it happened before? e. Where can one find more information?

9. Family a. What is this invitation for? b. Who are the main participants? c. When is this happening?

10. Family a. What is this invitation for? b. Who is the main participant? c. When is this happening?

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11. Noticias (News) a. What’s the name of this newspaper from Costa Rica? b. On what day of the week is this paper published?

c. What’s the main article on the cover about?

d. What does it say about the Miss Universe beauty pageant?

12. Deportes (Sports) a. What’ the name of this web site? b. When was this issue published? c. What’s the main sport featured? d. Can you name three teams named in the article on the left?

13. Salud (Health) a. Who are the doctors advertised here? b. What are their specialties? c. Where are they located? d. On what days is their office closed?

14. Community a. When was this children’s paper published? b. What’s the main message on the cover?

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15. Negocios (Business) a. When was this ad published? b. What’s the purpose of the ad? c. When will the event take place?

16. Negocios (business) a. When were these grocery prices in effect? b. For how many days were those prices effective? c. What credit cards are accepted here?

17. El tiempo (the weather) a. What city is forecasted here? b. What day of the week was this published? c. What kind of weather is expected for Wednesday?

18. El tiempo (the weather) a. What is this article warning people of? b. Where would it happen? c. When would it make landfall?

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19. Campamento de verano (summer camp) a. Where is this summer camp? b. It’s open to boys and girls of what ages? c. What are some of the activities planned? d. What are the dates for the camp?

20. Regreso a clases (back to school) a. When are Venezuelan students returning to school? b. How many schools are opening? c. Who is Hector Rodríguez?

21. Entretenimiento (enterntainment) a. What’s the theater’s name? b. What show is advertised? c. What day is the performance for students? d. What days are the performances for the general public?

22. Cultura- click on the image to visit the site

1. What museum is this? 2. What are the days and hours of operation? 3. What’s the general entrance fee? 4. What’s the phone number to call to reserve a group tour?

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23. Gastronomía a. What’s the name of the restaurant? b. Where is it located? c. How much do we save by making a reservation online? d. What is the specialty dish? d. How many days a week is this restaurant open?

24. Filosofía a. What do school and life have in common? b. How are they different?

For your eyes only- El Yunque Tropical Rain Forest, Puerto rico

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II. Listening (Escuchar)

A. Strategies for success 1. Look at the images, if available

2. Listen attentively for cognates and for Spanish words you already know

3. Look at the speaker’s gestures and facial expressions. Pay attention to voice tone, pitch and volume.

4. Think about the situation presented and create mental images of what’s going on. Does it make sense to you?

5. Take notes and, if needed, ask for repetition

B. Practice: Watch and listen to the following videos and complete the related activity. Click on each image to access the video or audio track. You may have to click on “Full screen” to view. Attention: Be sure to stay on the assigned sites and not wander off anywhere else!

1. Comercial de televisión 1 a. What product is advertised? b. Who are the people in the ad? c. What seems to be the topic of conversation?

2. Comercial de televisión 2 a. What company is advertised? b. Who are the people in the ad? c. What seems to be the topic of conversation?

click on link :en la escuela audio.mp3

3. En la escuela a. What are the names of the two students? b. What are their favorite school subjects?

4. La semana de Pedro a. Wha is Pedro’s favorite day of the week? b. What does he do?

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III. Culture

Standard: 7.1.NM.A.3 Recognize a few common gestures and cultural practices associated with the target culture(s).

A. Strategies for success 1. Look at the images 2. Listen attentively for cognates and for Spanish words you already know 3. Look at the speaker’s hand gestures and facial expressions. Pay attention to body language.

4. Think about the situation presented and create mental images of what’s going on. Does it make sense to you?

5. Take notes and, if needed, ask for repetition

B. Practice: Watch and listen to the following videos and complete the related activity. Click on each image to access the video. You may have to click on “Full screen” to view. Attention: Be sure to stay on the assigned sites and not wander off anywhere else!

1. Sin Palabras a. Practice each of the gestures and say their meaning aloud. b. Which of these gestures is similar to any one we use in English in the USA? c. Which one is useful in school, when the teacher wonders who yelled in the hallway?

2. Greeting actions a. Whom do Spaniards shake hands with? b. Who should initiate the handshake or the two kisses on the cheeks?

For your eyes only. Carnaval