Español 1
Español 1
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.
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:
Content (1–5) – All required items are included.
Creativity (1–5) – Poster shows originality and artistic effort.
Neatness (1–5) – Work is clean, organized, and easy to read.
Design (1–5) – Good use of elements and principles of design (balance, color, space, etc.).
Overall Impact (1–5) – Poster is eye-catching and effective at representing the country.
Maximum Score: 25 points
Día los de Muertos: Calaca Mask Project
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
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.).
Spanish @ DREW - “Mis 4 Estaciones.”
Maestra: La Sra Fernández - 🔄🌸☀️🍁❄️
El Ciclo Anual de las Estaciones: 🌸 ➡️ ☀️ ➡️ 🍂 ➡️ ❄️ ➡️ 🌸
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:
Your poster must have the title “Las estaciones” written in large, readable letters that can be seen from a distance.
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
Use the elements and principles of design you’re learning in art class to make your poster visually appealing and balanced.
Present your poster orally in class in Spanish.
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
Each part of the project will count as a separate grade in Infinite Campus:
The visual poster
The oral presentation video
The portfolio documentation (poster photo, video, instructions, and rubrics)
The Spanish content (vocabulary, sentences, visual-verbal connection)
Category
Level 90-100: Excellent
Level 80-89: Good
Level 70-79: Acceptable
Level 50-69: Beginning
Content in Spanish (DOK 1)
Includes all 4 seasons with complete, correct, and clear sentences for months, clothing, and activities.
Includes all 4 seasons with mostly correct sentences; at least 80% accuracy.
Frequent sentence errors; 1–2 details missing.
Many incomplete or incorrect sentences; several elements missing.
Vocabulary & Grammar (DOK 1)
Uses beginner-level vocabulary and grammar with excellent accuracy.
Uses appropriate vocabulary with a few minor errors.
Limited vocabulary and errors that affect understanding.
Very limited vocabulary and errors that make it hard to understand.
Creativity & Design (DOK 2)
Poster is very attractive, balanced, and demonstrates intentional use of design elements and principles.
Visually appealing with some design elements present.
Simple poster, limited design use.
Sloppy poster or no clear aesthetic intention.
Legibility (DOK 1)
Title and text are large, legible, and clearly organized.
Text is generally readable and visible.
Text is hard to read from a distance.
Text is illegible or disorganized.
Image–Text Match (DOK 2)
Images exactly match the content described in the sentences.
Images mostly relate to the written content.
Some images do not reflect the text.
Images do not relate to the sentences.
Oral Presentation in Video (DOK 1–2)
Clear pronunciation, audible voice, confident speaking; includes all content.
Comprehensible pronunciation, some errors; voice generally clear.
Struggles with pronunciation, low volume, skips parts of the content.
Pronunciation and volume make it hard to understand. Incomplete presentation.
Portfolio Documentation (DOK 1)
Includes video, poster photo, instructions, and rubrics — all well organized.
Includes most of the required elements.
Two elements are missing from the portfolio.
Three or more elements missing; disorganized or incomplete.
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…
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...
Students will create a visually engaging poster in Spanish that demonstrates their understanding of the four seasons by identifying related months, appropriate clothing, and activities. They will combine written and spoken Spanish with visual elements, using art and design principles to communicate meaning creatively and clearly.
By 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.
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
Spanish @ DREW
Maestra: La Sra. Fernández
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.
This project must also be fully documented in your Spanish portfolio. Your portfolio entry must include:
Instructions
A 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.
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.
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
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.
Category
90-100 - Excellent
80-89 - Proficient
70-79 - Developing
50-69 - Beginning
Content & Creativity
Outfit 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 Use
Rich and accurate vocabulary; precise terms for clothing, colors, etc.
Appropriate vocabulary with minor errors.
Limited vocabulary; some errors.
Minimal vocabulary used; frequent errors.
Grammar & Pronunciation
Excellent grammar and clear pronunciation throughout.
Few minor grammatical/pronunciation errors.
Frequent errors, but meaning is still understandable.
Major errors that make understanding difficult.
Presentation & Delivery
Very 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 & Reflection
Clearly explains the connection between outfit and identity/event.
Mostly explains connection with minor gaps.
Attempts explanation with limited depth.
Explanation is missing or unclear.
Category
4 - Excellent
3 - Proficient
2 - Developing
1 - Beginning
Photo
High-quality photo of full outfit, clear and expressive
Clear photo of outfit worn
Blurry or incomplete photo
No photo or not wearing outfit
Video Presentation
Video is included, clear and complete
Video included with minor issues
Video included but incomplete/unclear
No video included
Written Description
Well-written and thoughtful reflection in Spanish
Written piece meets expectations
Writing has major grammar/clarity issues
Missing or minimal effort
Create a comic strip with at least 6 frames that visually illustrates and narrates your morning routine. Each frame should include a drawing 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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