Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

La Ciudad - Conversation Practice

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This intermediate low to intermediate mid Spanish activity focuses on enhancing conversational skills while using city/town vocabulary. A provided slide show starts off by introducing the can do statements for this activity. Students then play a game of chutes and ladders in pairs. A link to a printable game board is included. When a student lands on a blank space, he or she must grab a prompt card and answer the question or do the prompt. If a student lands on a space with a star, he or she must answer one of the trivia questions. Each of the questions references vocabulary needed to describe things around town. The provided questions use multiple tenses but teachers can adjust the questions for lower level learners if needed.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

    WL17.WL.L3.3

    Present information on familiar topics in a variety of time frames using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:WL17.WL.L3.3

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • the target language Vocab for specific purposes.
    • verbs in a variety of time frames.

    Skills

    Intermediate Low Level
    Students are able to:
    • write about and describe verbally appearance and personality traits, school workplace, famous place visted, holidays, vacations, typical celebrations, something learned and plans for future in a variety of time frames.
    • express needs and wants for school, work, or daily life in a variety of time frames.
    • give explanations.
    • give multi-step instructions.
    • describe plans for weekend, summer, holidays or vacations, and future.
    • describe what is needed for holiday or celebration.
    • write notes, outlines and drafts of presentations to be presented orally.
    • write about movies, television, influential figures, proverbs and simple poems.
    • create questions for discussion or reflection.
    • develop os simple questionnaire or survey.
    Intermediate Mid Level
    Students are able to:
    • make presentations on something learned and/or future plans.
    • make a report on a social event attended.
    • describe childhood or past experiences.
    • write a short article and give a short presentaiton on a current event.
    • write about and present on a topic from an academic subject.
    • describe how to plan an event.
    • give short presentation on influential figures, cultural event or landmarks.
    • write and present about a favorite movie, song, play, book, etc and tell why I like it.
    • give presentation on historical figures or famous people and tell why they are important.
    • create a flyer.
    • compose a letter.

    Understanding

    Intermediate-Low Level
    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.
    Intermediate Mid Level 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.
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