VA Standards of Learning (Write out the portions of the SOL that will be addressed.)
SI.3 The student will understand simple spoken and written Spanish presented through
1. Identify main ideas and some details when listening and reading.
grammatical structures.
3. Follow simple instructions, such as those about classroom procedures or for using
SI.10 The student will demonstrate understanding of the significance of culture through
comparisons between Spanish-speaking cultures and the cultures of the United States.
1. Compare patterns of behavior and interaction found in the United States with
among cultures.
SI.11 The student will demonstrate understanding of the significance of culture through
comparisons between Spanish-speaking cultures and the cultures of the United States.
1. Compare patterns of behavior and interaction found in the United States with
among cultures.
The student will compare basic elements of the Spanish language to those of the English
language. 1.
Cognitive Objectives
• Students will gain a practical knowledge of Spanish idioms and phrases relating to
Computer
Introduction
• The teacher will start by asking the students the question “What is your favorite
holiday or celebration?” The teacher will then go to the board and write each
student’s responses.
• The teacher will give a brief introduction into some of the words that relate to
Spanish celebrations and write down some words that correspond to what the students
said. For example, if a student said that he or she liked Halloween, the teacher will
• The teacher will then display some examples of Spanish greeting cards which he or
she has bought at the local CVS or Rite Aid. There are many examples to choose at
these stores.
• The teacher will then surprise the students and tell them that they are going to make
their own greeting card. The intent is to use Spanish phrasing and Spanish idioms to
Lesson Development
• While they are doing this, the teacher will show his or her example to the class and go
through the details of the “glog” or card, and then go through the details of what the
• The teacher will then walk around the room and make sure that students are getting
• The students will use various forms of media to create a Spanish greeting card to
• The students will wrap up their glogs and email them to the teacher.
Closure
• The teacher will try to show as many glogs as possible for the class to view. A review
of key vocabulary will be shown and students will explain their individual cards to
the class.
Homework
Students will be assigned the task of going on the internet and looking up at least one
Assessment
Formative
During the lesson, the teacher will go around and see what kind of vocabulary the
students are writing on their blogs. The teacher will ask various questions related to this
vocabulary.
Summative
Since students are using different holidays and customs, it is hard to get a grasp on where
a summative assessment can help. Therefore, it is best to give students the homework of
going home and researching a holiday or custom and then writing a paragraph on these
topics to be graded.
References
Edu.glogster.com
Appended Materials