Celebration of Life and Death Novice-Mid Spanish IPA Pack - DIGITAL RESOURCE DOWNLOAD

This ¡LISTOS! IPA Pack Download is based on two authentic resources: infographic chart and a link to a narrated documentary-style video that discusses the traditions of the Day of the Dead and explains the celebration of life and death 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 rubrics for each mode.

Spanish:  Novice/Mid Level

Global Theme: Families and Communities: Customs and Values

Topics: Day of the Dead, traditions, family

Essential Questions: 

• What is the Day of the Dead?
• How are the dead honored and celebrated on this day?
• What makes up an ofrenda?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• Hay
• present tense
• demonstrative adjectives
• passive se

Instant download delivery only. 23-page PDF (IPA), infographic, and link to a four-minute video. ©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.