This ¡LISTOS! IPA Pack download is based on two authentic resources: an article and a three-minute news report video segment that discusses a movie being made about César Chávez 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/High Level

Global Theme: Personal and Public – Heroes and Historical Figures

Topics: farmworkers' rights, immigration, unions, heroes

Essential Questions: 

• What challenges do farmworkers face?
• What impact did César Chávez have on the rights of farmworkers in California?
• How can one support farmworkers?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• preterite vs. imperfect
• por vs. para
• informal commands

Instant download delivery only. 24-page PDF (IPA), article, and three-minute MP4 video file in each. ©2016. Spanish. Intermediate/High 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.