De Colores

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Overview

This novice low to novice mid Spanish activity is geared toward those in grades K-5. This activity teaches students 10 key colors in Spanish by using "De Colores" a traditional folk song sung throughout Latin America and the US. Students start by examining the lyrics of the song and identifying key vocabulary words. Students are then asked to complete a series of 3 worksheets that guide them through identification and use of the target vocabulary words. An assessment is included as well as an optional extension activity that encourages students to connect their color vocabulary to clothing items that have been previously learned.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NLP.2
Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

key words and phrases.
how to identify people and objects.
vocabulary for basic instructions.
how to interpret gestures.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:

key words and phrases.
how to identify people and objects.
vocabulary for basic instructions.
how to interpret gestures.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:

key words and phrases.
how to identify people and objects.
vocabulary for basic instructions.
how to interpret gestures.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

apply and acquire vocabulary.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
demonstrate comprehension.

3-5
Students are able to:

apply and acquire vocabulary.
use context and resources to derive meaning.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
demonstrate comprehension.

6-8
Students are able to:

apply and acquire vocabulary.
use context and resources to derive meaning.
extract specific information by interpreting grammar and syntax.
explore a variety of topics and materials for information and pleasure.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
synthesize grammar and syntax.
demonstrate comprehension.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.

other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NMP.2
Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

basic sentence structures and vocabulary.
how to ask questions.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:

basic sentence structures and vocabulary.
how to ask questions.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:

basic sentence structures and vocabulary.
how to ask questions.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

use basic sentence structures and vocabulary.
ask simple and rehearsed questions.
use vocabulary learned in thematic units.

3-5
Students are able to:

use basic sentence structures and vocabulary.
ask simple and rehearsed questions.
use vocabulary learned in thematic units.

6-8
Students are able to:

use basic sentence structures and vocabulary.
ask simple and rehearsed questions.
use vocabulary learned in thematic units.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

Edsitement

License Type

Custom

https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/de-colores

Custom License Type (URL)

https://edsitement.neh.gov/conditions-use

Comments or Notes

The lesson relies on printed lyrics only. If you would like to play the song for your students it can be easily located by searching YouTube.

Approved Date

2021-06-18

Design by Adaptive Theme