Birthday+Expressions

Culture: 2.1, 2.1 Connections: 3.1, 3.2 Comparisons:4.1 Communities: 5.1 ||
 * ==Established Goals (National Standards):== ||
 * Communication: 1.1,1.2, 1.3


 * ==Essential Questions:== ||
 * * What are some celebrations that Spanish-speakers observe and how do they celebrate? ||


 * ==Desired Understandings:== ||
 * ===Students will understand that...===
 * the concept of celebration is a very rich part of Latin American culture.
 * there are some celebrations that we observe in common with Spanish-speakers (ie. Christmas, birthdays, weddings, etc.) and some that are unique to Latin America culture (ie. quinceañera, Cinco de mayo) ||

el cumpleaños= birthday la fiesta= party el globo= balloon la piñata= piñata el regalo= present ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!= Happy Birthday! ¿Cuántos años tienes (tú)?= How old are you? Tengo __años.= I am__ ___ years old.
 * ==Key Knowledge and Skills:== ||
 * ===Students will know that...===

Students will be able to...

 * understand sustained conversation in Spanish about birthday celebrations and ages.
 * collaboratively create and present a conversation in Spanish to the class.
 * ask and respond to the question "How old are you?" in Spanish
 * compare and contrast the way English and Spanish-speakers celebrate various holidays.

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=Lesson Activities and Assessment Resources:= __ Espa ____ ñol Para Ti __ Lessons 35,66 and accompanying DVD lessons

Mexican Celebrations Wiki

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