Focus on Culture: South America

Learning Targets:

• I can name the Spanish-speaking countries in South America.

• I can explain why people in so many countries in South America speak Spanish.

• I can identify Argentina on a map and name the capital city and bordering countries.

• I can state facts about winter holidays in Argentina.

Spanish-speaking countries in South America: 

Venezuela 

Colombia

Ecuador

Peru

Bolivia

Paraguay

Uruguay

Argentina

Chile 

Fifth graders came up with their own class mnemonic devices to remember the countries in South America in order. Here they are!

Mrs. Fallico's/Mrs. Garofalo's Class Mnemonic:

• (2020) Very Cool Ellies Prance By Ponds Under Africa Continuously (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

• (2021) Very Colorful Eggs Practice Basketball Purposely Using A Cantaloupe (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

Mrs. Harvalis'/Mr. Demme's Class Mnemonic:

• (2020) Venus Chews Eggos Patiently Below Peppa Using Apple Candy (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

• (2021) Vince Can Eat Pies, Blueberries, Pumpkins Until After Class  (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

Mrs. O'Donnell's/Miss Goelz' Class Mnemonic:

• (2020) Vacation Comes Every Primavera Break Plus Uses A Car (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

• (2021) Vets Cure Every Pet Because People Usually Are Concerned (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

Mr. Mulvihill's Class Mnemonic: 

• (2020) Visco Chimpanzees Eat Pears Because Penguins Use Airpods Constantly (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

• (2021) Very Cute Elephants Party Before People Understand Anything Crazy (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile)

Mrs. Kelsey's Class Mnemonic:

• (2021)