This ¡LISTOS! IPA Pack is based on two authentic resources: a short article and an exclusive two-minute video filmed in Mexico, of Elena describing her bedroom and talking about her interests in 100% Spanish.

This pack includes step-by-step instructions, and reading and listening comprehension activities that follow the ACTFL model. Complete with an explanation of an IPA and how to use it, and nine Interpretive Tasks that break down the content, increase recognition of key words and phrases, develop context awareness, and promote language usage. In addition, it provides creative options for writing and/or speaking Interpersonal and Presentational Tasks, answer keys, and novice-level rubrics for each mode.

Spanish: Novice/Mid Level

Global Theme: Contemporary Life and Personal and Public Identities

Topics: basic demographics; description of Elena’s bedroom; explanation of her collections; and her likes and dislikes about music, television, and movies  

Essential Questions: 

• Who am I?
• What does my room say about me?
• What do I do in my free time? 
• What are my likes and dislikes?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• regular -ar verbs in the present tense
• irregular yo form verbs in the present tense
• gustar and indirect object pronouns

Instant download delivery only. 23-page PDF (IPA), article, and two-minute MP4 video file. ©2016. Spanish. Novice/Mid Level.

About the Authors

Melissa Creamer and Elaine Swope have been teaching in Northeast Ohio for more than 10 years. They have similar teaching philosophies and styles, and have been working together to incorporate Integrated Performance Assessments and activities in their classes for the past several years. Together, they have presented sessions at the OFLA Annual Conference, ACTFL and have been guest speakers in education methodology classes for their alma mater.