This ¡LISTOS! IPA Pack is based on two authentic resources: a short historical legend and an exclusive two-minute video filmed in Mexico, of Tania describing the things she likes and doesn’t like about living in the city of Chihuahua 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/Mid Level

Global Theme:  Contemporary Life

Topics: travel, places in the city, history of the city, and things to do in the city

Essential Questions:  

• What is it like to live in a city?
• What activities are there to do in a city?  
• What makes up a city’s history?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• past tenses (present perfect, preterite, pluperfect)
• the verb conocer
• giving suggestions/recommendations

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