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Poster Design Competition: The Spanish-Speaking World

Create a digital poster dedicated to one of the countries that are members of the Spanish-speaking world.

Your poster must include the name of the country and the names and pictures of at least the following items:

• Map

• Flag

• Capital city (name and picture)

• National bird

• National flower

• National dish

Guidelines:

• Be neat, creative, and organized.

• Use the elements and principles of design you studied in your Visual Arts class.

• Remember that any words displayed on the poster must be large enough to be read from a distance.

• Your classmates will vote for the best three posters. These chosen posters will be printed and displayed in the hall.

• The winners of this competition will be invited to a pizza party: Classroom A213 @ 11: 30 am on Fr., Oct 10/ 2025.

• Your participation is required.

NOTE: 

Please check the poster posted here as a modest example or reference. You can create a much better design.

✅ Student Checklist – Poster Design Competition

Make sure your poster includes:

• Country name
  
  

• Map (with label)
  
  

• Flag
  
  

• Capital city (name and picture)
  
  

• National bird (name and picture)
  
  

• National flower (name and picture)
  
  

• National dish (name and picture)
  
  

• Words large enough to read from a distance
  
  

• Neat, creative, and organized design

When voting, give 1–5 points in each category:

1. Content (1–5) – All required items are included.
   
   

2. Creativity (1–5) – Poster shows originality and artistic effort.
   
   

3. Neatness (1–5) – Work is clean, organized, and easy to read.
   
   

4. Design (1–5) – Good use of elements and principles of design (balance, color, space, etc.).
   
   

5. Overall Impact (1–5) – Poster is eye-catching and effective at representing the country.
   
   

Maximum Score: 25 points

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Dia de los Muertos Mask Project

STEAM Portfolio: Spanish-dedicated page - Wear your mask and take a selfie photo. Copy and paste the information included in the G-doc attached here.

Mask-Making Instructions (Easy and fun)

Materials

• Mask template (printed on cardstock)

• Scissors

• Pencil and eraser

• Glue or tape

• Elastic band or ribbon (to wear the mask)

• Paints, markers, or colored pencils

• Tissue paper flowers, sequins, glitter, buttons, lace (optional)

Steps

Print the mask template on cardstock or glue it onto thicker paper.

Cut out the shape of the mask and the eye holes. Ask for help if needed.

Paint or color the base (white, black, or light color).

Add traditional Day of the Dead designs — flowers, hearts, dots, swirls, and symmetrical patterns.

Glue on decorations like paper flowers, sequins, or lace around the eyes.

Punch a hole on each side and attach elastic or ribbon to fit your head.

Try it on and take a photo for the class display!

Design Ideas

• Traditional skull: white base, flower eyes, heart-shaped nose, teeth details.

• La Catrina style: elegant design with large flowers and bright colors.

• Animal mask: combine Day of the Dead patterns with an animal shape (bat, cat, etc.).

Mis 4 estaciones

Poster Competition: “Mis 4 Estaciones.”

When voting for the 3 best posters, give 1–5 points in each category:

1. Content (1–5): All required items are included.2. Creativity (1–5): Poster shows originality and artistic effort.3. Neatness (1–5): Work is clean, organized, and easy to read.4. Design (1–5): Good use of the elements and principles of design

(Posters with the elements and principles of design are displayed in each DREW classroom for reference: balance, color, space, etc.).5. Overall Impact (1–5): Poster is eye-catching and effectively represents you during each season. 

�� Project Objective:

Create a poster titled “Las estaciones” (The Seasons) that visually and verbally represents the annual

cycle of the seasons in Spanish. The poster must be attractive, creative, and should capture the

viewer’s attention.

✍️ Instructions:

1. Your poster must have the title “Las estaciones” written in large, readable letters that can be

seen from a distance.

2. For each season (spring, summer, fall, winter) you must include:

○ The three months that belong to that season

○ What you like to wear during that season

○ Two activities you like to do during that season

○ Sentences must be complete, written in Spanish, and must match your visuals

3. Use the elements and principles of design you’re learning in art class to make your poster

visually appealing and balanced.

4. Present your poster orally in class in Spanish.

5. Record a video of your presentation and upload it to your digital portfolio along with:

○ A photo of your poster

○ The document with project instructions

○ The rubrics used for grading

�� Grading:

Each part of the project will count as a separate grade in Infinite Campus:

1. The visual poster

2. The oral presentation video

3. The portfolio documentation (poster photo, video, instructions, and rubrics)

4. The Spanish content (vocabulary, sentences, visual-verbal connection)

Mi rutina por la mañana

Create a comic strip with at least 6 frames that visually illustrates and narrates your morning routine. Each frame should include your photo and a complete sentence in Spanish describing the action.

Be sure to include:

• ⏰ Times (e.g., A las siete…)

• 🔢 Sequence words (e.g., primero, después, luego, entonces, finalmente...)

• 🔁 Frequency words (e.g., siempre, a veces, nunca, a menudo, normalmente, generalmente...)

🎯 Can-Do Statement - I can describe my morning routine in Spanish by creating a comic strip that uses complete sentences, times, sequence words, and frequency expressions.  YES ___ / NO ___

Rubric – Interpersonal / Presentational Writing

Level and Description

Exceeds Expectations ⭐

The comic strip includes 6 or more frames with clear illustrations and complete, well-structured sentences in Spanish. Times, sequence words, and frequency expressions are used correctly and consistently. The message is clear, detailed, and creative.

Meets Expectations ✓

The comic strip includes at least 6 frames with illustrations and mostly complete sentences in Spanish. Times, sequence words, and frequency expressions are included with minor errors. The message is understandable.

Below Expectations ⚠️

The comic strip includes fewer than 6 frames or sentences are incomplete or mostly incorrect. Required elements (times, sequence words, frequency words) are missing or unclear. The message is difficult to understand.

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