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
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.).
Mis 4 Estaciones:
Poster:
�� 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
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