Avancemos Level I - 8.1 Vacation at the Beach
Objective: To talk about the beach in Spanish
Essential Question: How would Spanish-speaking teens talk about the beach in Spanish
Assessment of Learning: 20 point vocabulary quiz on Friday
Art Focus:
Arts/Technology Integration Strategy:
Monday: No school - Memorial Day recess
Tuesday:
Objective: recall and restate words about the beach
Bellwork: Copy and translate the new vocabulary. (Bloom's Taxonomy Level One and Two - Knowledge and Comprehension)
Drill: look, listen and repeat weekly vocabulary after Ms. Stone (no multi-tasking)(opportunity for tokens)
Introduction/Hook: This week's vocabulary has to do with the beach. Who has a favorite beach? Where do you go?
Teaching: www.quizlet.com practice new vocabulary words via flashcards
Guided Practice: www.quizlet.com practice via spelling test
Independent Practice: Copy vocabulary words 3x each in Spanish and English.
Formative Assessment: where all students engaged in these activities? Ticket out the door: give me one word and its translation
Drill: Look, listen, and repeat weekly vocabulary after Ms. Stone (no multi-tasking)(opportunity for tokens)
Homework: Crossword
Seating: semi-circle
Wednesday:
Objective: To talk about the beach in Spanish
Bellwork: Alphabetize the weekly vocabulary (Bloom's Taxonomy Level Three - Application)
Drill: Repeat weekly vocabulary after student volunteer. (No multi-tasking)(Opportunity for tokens)
Introduction/Hook: www.youtube.com "Mejores Playas del Mundo Latinoamericano" (6 min), cliff divers in Acapulco,
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Thursday:
Objective: Create sand art
Bellwork: Categorize weekly vocabulary (Bloom's Taxonomy Level 4 - Comprehension)
Drill: Look, listen, and repeat weekly vocabulary after student volunteer. (no multi-tasking)(opportunity for tokens)
Introduction/Hook: What is sand art? (show web images)
Teaching/Direct Instruction: Read Wikipedia on sand art in Latin culture-take notes
Guided Practice: Demonstrate how to create sand art
Independent Practice: Create sand art outside
Assessment: Ticket out the door: what is the connection between sand art and the Spanish-speaking world?
Drill: Look, listen, and repeat weekly vocabulary after a student volunteer (clean up)(opportunity for tokens)
Homework: study vocabulary for tomorrow's quiz
Seating: rows for notes, outside for project
Friday: Shortened Schedule due to Awards Assembly
Objective: Demonstrate understanding of beach vocbulary
Bellwork: No bellwork today due to shortened schedule
Drill: Repeat weekly vocabulary after student volunteer. No multi-tasking. Opportunity for tokens.
Assessment: Today is quiz day!
Drill: Repeat the new vocabulary
Homework: Copy new vocabulary 3x each
Seating: individuals in rows
Weekly Vocabulary - La Playa (beach):
1. la arena - sand
2. la concha - shell
3. la sombrilla - beach umbrella
4. el banador - swim trunks
5. el bikini/el biquini - bikini
6. el bloqueador del sol - sunblock
7. la bebida - beverage/drink
8. las olas - waves
9. el lago - lake
10. el oceano - ocean
11. el moto acuatico - jet ski
12. la toalla - towel
13. el/la salvavidas - lifeguard
14. el chaleco salvavidas - lifejacket
15. la pelota de playa - beach ball
16. las gafas del sol - sunglasses
17. la nevera - cooler
18. el mar - sea
19. marearse - to get seasick
20. merendar - to snack