Environment Intermediate-Low Spanish IPA Pack - DIGITAL RESOURCE DOWNLOAD

This ¡LISTOS! IPA Pack is based on two authentic resources: an article and an exclusive three-minute video filmed in Mexico of two teenagers, Joana and Arlet, explaining some of the environmental issues that exist in their community 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 intermediate-level rubrics for each mode.

Spanish:  Intermediate/Low Level

Global Theme: Global Challenges – Environmental Issues

Topics: trash, recycling, protecting the environment and community

Essential Questions: 

• What are some examples of environmental problems in Mexico?
• What do communities do to help protect the environment?
• What do companies do to help protect the environment?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• past tense
• present perfect
• past participles
• past participles as adjectives
• present tense
• noun-adjective agreement

Instant download delivery only. 23-page PDF (IPA), article, and three-minute MP4 video file in each. ©2016. Spanish. Intermediate/Low 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.