MY SPANISH POSTER
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
COUNTRY: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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.)
Ana Fernandez
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Aug 11 (Edited Dec 8)
100 points
Due Tomorrow
🌸☀️🍁❄️
🌱🌞🍂⛄
🌷🌻🍃🎿
🔄🌸☀️🍁❄️
Spanish @ DREWFernández - Tarea súper fácil: “Mis 4 estaciones.”
Create a traditional poster or digital poster with these 4 parts:
❄️ INVIERNO
Meses: diciembre ☃️ enero ⛄ febrero ❄️
Yo llevo: gorro 🧶 bufanda 🧣 abrigo 🥶
Me gusta: tomar chocolate caliente ☕ y patinar ⛸️
Foto de mí: (selfie o avatar con gorro)
🌸 PRIMAVERA
Meses: marzo 🌧️ abril 🌼 mayo 🌈
Yo llevo: sudadera 😊 jeans 👖 zapatillas 👟
Me gusta: montar en bici 🚴 y volar cometa 🎏
Foto de mí: (selfie o avatar con sudadera y sonrisa)
☀️ VERANO
Meses: junio 🌞 julio 🏖️ agosto 🔥
Yo llevo: camiseta 👕 shorts 🩳 chanclas 🩴
Me gusta: ir a la playa 🏊 y comer helado 🍦
Foto de mí: ( selfie or avatar con gafas de sol 😎)
🍂 OTOÑO
Meses: septiembre 🍁 octubre 🎃 noviembre 🌬️
Yo llevo: jersey 🧡 chaqueta 🥾 botas 🥾
Me gusta: saltar en hojas 🍂 y comer castañas 🌰
Foto de mí: (selfie o avatar rodeado de hojas)
Put your name at the top and add 4 photos or drawings of yourself!
Done! It looks amazing and it’s super easy!
😍
Project: STEAM P - “Me visto y soy”
Project: Link your Spanish-dedicated page in your STEAM portfolio where you documented this project. Include the project instructions, description and process, rubric, pictures, the final presentation video, and your written work.
On the Spanish-dedicated page of your Steam Portfolio, include the following:
Title: “Me visto. Y soy.”
Instructions / Rubric:
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.
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.
Ana Fernandez
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Mar 9 (Edited Mar 26)
100 points
Due Today
BANK OF WORDS
Yo ...
Me despierto — I wake up ⏰
Me levanto — I get up 🛏️
Me ducho — I shower 🚿
Me cepillo los dientes — I brush my teeth 🪥
Me seco — I dry myself 🧴
Me visto — I get dressed 👕
Me pongo los zapatos — I put on my shoes 👟
Me peino — I comb my hair 💇♀️
Desayuno / Como el desayuno — I eat breakfast 🥐
Cojo la mochila — I grab my backpack 🎒
Salgo de la casa — I leave the house 🚪
Llego a la escuela — I arrive at school 🏫
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 a 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.
📚✏️
Ana Fernandez
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Mar 20 (Edited Mar 24)
100 points
Due 4:00 PM
Final Comic Strip
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