Unit 2
¡Celebremos!
Statement of Inquiry: Presentations of different celebrations require a well-structured and grammatically correct message.
Competencies
(1) Communication: I can persuasively articulate my personal ideas so that it has an impact on others and generates positive change
(2) Communication: I can communicate in a clear and connected manner making it easy for audiences to understand what I am trying to express
Gramática
Games
Assessment
Speaking: This is an individual speaking test - students give a formal persuasive speech about a festival covered in class. Students need to convince others that their chosen festival is the best one. Success criteria: use persuasive language, use formal language, include relevant cultural information, minimum of 90 seconds, minimum of 150 words.
Inquiry Questions
Factual Questions: What are the most important festivals and traditions in Spanish-speaking countries?
Conceptual Questions: How do verbs change to form the past tense? How do languages differ regarding capitalisation of months, years, nationalities.
Debatable Questions: Why do certain countries have certain festivals and traditions?