Lesson 1: Las Fiestas

- How does culture influence the way we celebrate events with family and friends?
- What are the traditional celebrations and holidays in the Spanish-speaking world and how do they compare to those in our community and in the rest of my country?
- What products and practices are typical of family celebrations in my country and in Spanish-speaking cultures?

Communication: Students will engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and exchange opinions.

Communication: Students will understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics.

Communication: Students will present information, concepts and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics

DOK Level 1: Describe the features of a place or people.
DOK Level 2: Use context cues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the traditions, products and perspective of the culture.
read about New Year's Eve in Spanish Speaking Countries and about the International Music Festival in Viña del Mar, Chile.

Flexible grouping: Creating groups so that students can work at their own level and receive the support they need.

Mini-lessons: Teaching small groups of students who need to master a skill.

Games: Using games to engage all learners.

Different sets of activities: Providing different sets of activities, such as reading comprehension activities.

Emphasize productive language: Focusing on productive language skills, such as speaking and writing, from the beginning.

Assessments: Using assessments to measure student comprehension and guide differentiated instruction

Teacher selection of formative and summative assessments from Vista Supersite