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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.).

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.)

Reading Task:

What is the main purpose of Día de Muertos?

A) To celebrate the arrival of spring

B) To honor and remember deceased loved ones

C) To celebrate the independence of Mexico

D) To prepare traditional Mexican food

When is Día de Muertos celebrated?

A) October 31st

B) November 1st and 2nd

C) December 25th

D) January 6th

Which of the following items are typically found on an ofrenda?

A) Gifts and candy

B) Flowers, candles, food, and photographs

C) Fireworks and lanterns

D) Toys and letters

What is the overall mood of Día de Muertos according to the text?

A) Sad and quiet

B) Festive and colorful, but also reflective and respectful

C) Fearful and mysterious

D) Serious and solemn only

El Día de los Muertos:

Calaca Mask Project

Mis 4 estaciones."

Project My 4 Seasons — Spanish & Art Integration Poster�� Project Objective:Create a poster titled “Las estaciones” (The Seasons) that visually and verbally represents the annualcycle of the seasons in Spanish. The poster must be attractive, creative, and should capture theviewer’s attention.✍️ Instructions:1. Your poster must have the title “Las estaciones” written in large, readable letters that can beseen 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 visuals3. Use the elements and principles of design you’re learning in art class to make your postervisually 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 poster2. The oral presentation video3. The portfolio documentation (poster photo, video, instructions, and rubrics)4. The Spanish content (vocabulary, sentences, visual-verbal connection)
✅ Rubric: Project “Las Estaciones”Category Level 90-100:Excellent
Level 80-89: Good Level 70-79:Acceptable
Level 50-69:Beginning
Content inSpanish (DOK 1)
Includes all 4seasons withcomplete, correct,and clearsentences formonths, clothing,and activities.
Includes all 4seasons withmostly correctsentences; at least80% accuracy.
Frequentsentence errors;1–2 detailsmissing.
Many incompleteor incorrectsentences;several elementsmissing.
Vocabulary &Grammar (DOK 1)
Uses beginner-level vocabularyand grammar withexcellent accuracy.
Uses appropriatevocabulary with afew minor errors.
Limitedvocabulary anderrors that affectunderstanding.
Very limitedvocabulary anderrors that makeit hard tounderstand.
Creativity &Design (DOK 2)
Poster is veryattractive,balanced, anddemonstratesintentional use of
Visually appealingwith some designelements present.
Simple poster,limited designuse.
Sloppy poster orno clear aestheticintention.
design elementsand principles.Legibility (DOK 1) Title and text arelarge, legible, andclearly organized.
Text is generallyreadable andvisible.
Text is hard toread from adistance.
Text is illegible ordisorganized.
Image–TextMatch (DOK 2)
Images exactlymatch the contentdescribed in thesentences.
Images mostlyrelate to thewritten content.
Some images donot reflect thetext.
Images do notrelate to thesentences.
Oral Presentationin Video (DOK1–2)
Clearpronunciation,audible voice,confidentspeaking; includesall content.
Comprehensiblepronunciation,some errors; voicegenerally clear.
Struggles withpronunciation,low volume, skipsparts of thecontent.
Pronunciationand volume makeit hard tounderstand.Incompletepresentation.
PortfolioDocumentation(DOK 1)
Includes video,poster photo,instructions, andrubrics — all wellorganized.
Includes most ofthe requiredelements.
Two elements aremissing from theportfolio.
Three or moreelementsmissing;disorganized orincomplete.
��️ Useful Phrases for Your Poster & Presentation:● In the winter, I like to wear...● In the spring, I do...● In the summer, I like to...● In the fall, I wear...● The months of summer are...● I like this season because…
��️ Frases útiles para tu cartel y presentación:
● En el invierno, me gusta llevar...● En la primavera, yo hago...● En el verano, me gusta...● En el otoño, llevo...● Los meses del verano son...● Me gusta esta estación porque...
�� Project GoalStudents will create a visually engaging poster in Spanish that demonstrates their understanding of thefour seasons by identifying related months, appropriate clothing, and activities. They will combinewritten and spoken Spanish with visual elements, using art and design principles to communicatemeaning creatively and clearly.
✅ Can-Do StatementsBy the end of this project, I can:● ✅ Identify the four seasons and the three months that belong to each one in Spanish.● ✅ Write simple, complete sentences in Spanish about what I wear and do during each season.● ✅ Use beginner vocabulary and grammar correctly in writing and speaking.● ✅ Create a visually appealing poster that matches written content with images.● ✅ Present my poster aloud in Spanish with understandable pronunciation and expression.● ✅ Organize and upload my project materials into my digital portfolio.
�� Skills Targeted● Vocabulary Acquisition: Months, seasons, clothing, activities● Grammar Foundations: Subject + verb + complement sentence structure● Writing Skills: Producing simple descriptive sentences in Spanish● Speaking Skills: Oral expression with clear pronunciation and basic fluency● Visual Literacy: Applying elements/principles of design to communicate meaning● Digital Literacy: Uploading and organizing multimedia components in a digital portfolio● Organization & Presentation: Managing project components and presenting work to peers

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Project Title: “Me visto. Y soy.” - Theme: Self-Expression Through Dressing / La autoexpresión a través de la ropa.You will put together and wear an outfit for a special formal occasion — for example, a job interview, a wedding, a church event, a prom, etc. The outfit you choose should express your physical appearance and personality.You will present this outfit in class. During your presentation, you will describe and explain — in Spanish — the choices you made and how they relate to the occasion.The clothing and accessories used in your outfit may be original pieces made by you or items you selected and purchased. You will record a video of your final presentation, where you describe and explain your outfit and how it reflects who you are as a person attending this specific event.
📂 Portfolio Documentation (Separate Grade)This project must also be fully documented in your Spanish portfolio. Your portfolio entry must include:InstructionsA photo of you wearing the final outfit.

A video of your oral presentation in Spanish.

A written reflection in Spanish describing your outfit and explaining how it reflects your physical appearance and personality in the context of the chosen event.Rubric

This portfolio documentation will be evaluated separately.
Driving Question: ¿Cómo eres?

Project Goals:To use vocabulary related to clothing, colors, and occasions.

To describe and express aspects of one’s identity in Spanish.

To apply grammar concepts such as adjective-noun agreement, and the verb SER present tense conjugation.

To build confidence in public speaking and video presentation skills in the target language.

To develop reflective writing in Spanish connecting language with self-expression.

Skills Targeted:Descriptive speaking (clothing, personal identity)

Cultural awareness and appropriateness of dress for events

Visual design and creativity

Spanish grammar and pronunciation

Oral communication, writing, and portfolio creation

Can-Do Statements (DOK Levels 1–2):DOK Level 1 (Recall and Comprehension):I can name articles of clothing and accessories in Spanish.

I can use colors and basic adjectives to describe my outfit.

I can identify the appropriate clothing for a specific occasion.

DOK Level 2 (Skills and Concepts):I can describe what I am wearing and why I chose it.

I can explain how my outfit reflects my personality and fits the occasion.

I can answer the question “¿Cómo eres?” through my fashion choices and spoken and written reflections.

Rubric: “Me visto. Y soy.” (Presentation Grade – 100 points)Category90-100 - Excellent80-89 - Proficient70-79 - Developing50-69 - BeginningContent & CreativityOutfit is very thoughtful, creative, and clearly expresses identity.Outfit clearly reflects identity and occasion.Some attempt to connect outfit to identity or occasion.Little or no connection to identity or occasion.Vocabulary UseRich and accurate vocabulary; precise terms for clothing, colors, etc.Appropriate vocabulary with minor errors.Limited vocabulary; some errors.Minimal vocabulary used; frequent errors.Grammar & PronunciationExcellent grammar and clear pronunciation throughout.Few minor grammatical/pronunciation errors.Frequent errors, but meaning is still understandable.Major errors that make understanding difficult.Presentation & DeliveryVery confident and expressive delivery; video is polished.Clear and appropriate delivery; video is complete.Hesitant or unclear in parts; video may lack polish.Unclear or rushed delivery; video incomplete or missing.Explanation & ReflectionClearly explains the connection between outfit and identity/event.Mostly explains connection with minor gaps.Attempts explanation with limited depth.Explanation is missing or unclear.

Rubric: Portfolio Documentation (Separate Grade – 10 points)Category4 - Excellent3 - Proficient2 - Developing1 - BeginningPhotoHigh-quality photo of full outfit, clear and expressiveClear photo of outfit wornBlurry or incomplete photoNo photo or not wearing outfitVideo PresentationVideo is included, clear and completeVideo included with minor issuesVideo included but incomplete/unclearNo video includedWritten DescriptionWell-written and thoughtful reflection in SpanishWritten piece meets expectationsWriting has major grammar/clarity issuesMissing or minimal effort

🗣️ Speak - ORALS: “Me visto. Y soy” (Feb 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM).mov

POR LA MANANA

🌅🗣️ Presentación Interpersonal – Mi rutina por la tarde 🚦 Driving Questions – Preguntas para guiarte:

In collaboration: Pair, Think and Share:

¿Cuál es tu rutina por la tarde?
⏰ ¿Qué haces primero?
🔄 ¿Qué haces después?
📋 ¿En qué orden haces tus actividades?

🎯 Tu Tarea / Your Work – Graba un video. Record a video.

En español, describe 5 acciones diferentes que haces cada tarde.

Habla en oraciones completas y usa palabras de secuencia y frecuencia.✅ Requisitos:

Usa oraciones completas.
Incluye palabras de secuencia: primero, segundo, luego, entonces…
Incluye palabras de frecuencia: normalmente, a menudo, generalmente, siempre, nunca, a veces…

💡 Ideas de Vocabulario – YO…

📚 Hago la tarea.
✏️ Estudio para un examen.
🚿 Me ducho.
🪥 Me cepillo los dientes.
📖 Leo un libro.
🍎 Meriendo / Como una merienda.
📱 Hablo con mis amigos por teléfono.
🎵 Escucho música.
⚽ Juego deportes por la tarde después de la escuela.

🌟 Ejemplo de Oración Completa: Examples,

🔢 Primero, hago la tarea 📚.
2️⃣ Luego, estudio para un examen ✏️.
3️⃣ Después, meriendo 🍎 y escucho música 🎵.
4️⃣ Entonces, hablo con mis amigos por teléfono 📱.
5️⃣ Finalmente, leo un libro 📖 antes de dormir.
🔁 Normalmente, sigo este orden todas las tardes.

⭐ Can-Do Statement

I can describe my afternoon routine in Spanish using sequence and frequency words.

YES: ___ / NO: ___

MI RUTINA POR LA MAÑANA

Create your final comic strip with 6 frames.

Each frame must include a photo of you and a sentence in Spanish.

Print it out (photo paper with Mister Ayers or traditional poster board if your artistic).

Post a picture of your final comic here.

Final Video Presentation

Record yourself presenting your comic strip in Spanish.

Upload your final video here.

STEAM Portfolio

Link your Spanish-dedicated page in your STEAM Portfolio.

Make sure it includes:

Title

Instructions

Rubric

Final video presentation

Final comic strip

📅 Due Date: March 31, 2026

🙏 Gracias,

Sra. Fernandez

Me Rutina Por La Manana.mp4

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