Mi Vecindario Ideal

Project: Familias y hogares hispanohablantes

Objective: This project allows you to practice vocabulary related to comparisons, socio-economic status, daily life, house, and family while creating an ideal neighborhood.

Materiales

Paper or poster board, OR digital drawing app such as Canva, etc...
Markers, colored pencils, or other art supplies
Spanish-English dictionary or dictionary app
Images, magazine clippings, or videos that demonstrate your research

Useful links

Vocabulario importante: Vocab and a planning guide to use

Cultural comparison of socio-economic living situations

Wordreference.com

Google Earth: Take a look at real-world situations

ChatGPT: Get ideas and find actual situations in the world to help create (This should only be used if you have cleared it with your caregiver first, as it collects PII on you.). Try starting with a question like: What does a typical family in Guatemala look like?

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Paso 1: La Introducción

Briefly review the vocabulary lists provided, focusing on comparisons, socio-economic status, daily life, house, and family. Think about the concept of an ideal neighborhood and what makes it appealing.

Paso 2: La planificación

- Choose a location for their ideal neighborhood (beach, mountains, city center, etc.).
- Brainstorm and sketch out the layout of their neighborhood, including houses, public spaces, shops, and other amenities.
- Using the vocabulary lists, decide on the socio-economic level of their neighborhood residents (diverse, middle class, etc.) and their daily activities. Base this on your Spanish-speaking country and compare to where you live.
- Plan the types of houses and families that will live in the neighborhood, considering sizes, styles, and relationships.

Use these sentence starters to get some help with your presentation and script writing! This page might help you if you're feeling stuck.

Paso 3: La construcción

- Create a visual representation of your ideal neighborhood on paper or poster board. You might want to draw maps, pictures of houses and people, or even create miniature models.
- Label everything in Spanish, using the appropriate vocabulary to describe the features of their buildings, residents, and daily life.
- Powerup Opportunity: Add details like playgrounds, parks, cultural centers, or transportation systems.

Paso 4: La presentación

- Each student will present their ideal neighborhood to the class. They explain their choices for location, socio-economic status, daily activities, and housing styles, using the vocabulary learned while relating their choices to their Spanish-speaking country.
- You can use your visuals to help illustrate their points.

Looking to earn extra points???

UPGRADE!

Write a short story about a day in the life of a resident of your ideal neighborhood in Spanish.
Create a map with directions to different locations in your neighborhood.
Design a logo or slogan for your ideal neighborhood.
Research existing neighborhoods in Spanish-speaking countries and compare them to your ideal neighborhood.

What do I need to focus on?

Assessment: Rubric will be posted in Google Classroom, but the emphasis is here:

Authentic visual representation of the ideal neighborhood.
Use of appropriate vocabulary related to comparisons, socio-economic status, daily life, house, and family.
Clarity and comprehensiveness of the presentation.
Participation in class discussions and comparisons with other neighborhoods.

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