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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.).
Mi runtina por la manana.
FINAL, CULMINATING TASK for the STEAM PORTFOLIO - Create a comic strip (with at least 6 frames) that visually illustrates and narrates your morning routine using complete sentences. Be sure to include times, sequence words, and frequency words. Document this work in the Spanish-dedicated page in your STEAM Portfolio. Include: videos, picture of the comic, instructions and rubric.
🖍️ Final Culminating Task: Morning Routine Comic Strip
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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Spanish @ DREW - “Mis 4 Estaciones.”
Maestra: La Sra Fernández - ����☀️��❄️
El Ciclo Anual de las 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 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)
✅ Rubric: Project “Las Estaciones”
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
Visually appealing
with some design
elements present.
Simple poster,
limited design
use.Sloppy poster or
no clear aesthetic
intention.
design elements
and principles.
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.
��️ 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 Goal
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.
✅ Can-Do Statements
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.
�� 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
Rubric: “Me visto. Y soy.” (Presentation Grade – 100 points)
Rubric: “Me visto. Y soy.” (Presentation Grade – 100 points)
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.
Rubric: Portfolio Documentation (Separate Grade – 10 points)
Rubric: Portfolio Documentation (Separate Grade – 10 points)
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
A full-body photo of yourself wearing your final outfit for your formal event.
A final video in which you orally describe in detail your outfit and explain what you are like in terms of physical appearance and personality.
Your final written description (Google Doc already approved) describing yourself and your formal attire.
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