Monse Cocina Intermediate-Low Spanish IPA Pack - DIGITAL RESOURCE DOWNLOAD

This ¡LISTOS! IPA Pack is based on two authentic resources: a traditional recipe in an article and an exclusive two-minute video filmed in Mexico of Monse talking about a favorite family dinner and sharing information about it in 100% Spanish.

The 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.

Spanish:  Intermediate/Low Level

Global Theme: Contemporary Life—Lifestyles; Families and Communities—Traditions

Topics: food, ingredients, cooking utensils, meals

Essential Questions: 

• What food dishes are shared within a culture or community?
• What typical foods are eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
• What time do people typically eat their meals?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• the passive "se"
• past participles as adjectives
• the present subjunctive after the conjunctions para que and hasta que
• the preterite and imperfect past tenses

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