What types of things do you need at a party?  What are some decoration items?  What do people eat?  There is a lot that goes into planning an event and to be able to provide a clear description of your event in Spanish, you will learn these words!ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpretive Communication, Presentational CommunicationCultures: Relating Cultural Products to PerspectivesLearning TargetI can recognize information about when and where an event will take place.Habits of MindThinking and communicating with clarity and precisionCritical Thinking SkillClarity

A repeated action in the past, such as a repeated celebration or activity, uses the imperfect tense in Spanish.  This easy to learn tense has new endings and only three irregular verbs.  The imperfect tense differs from the preterite tense.  Although both indicate the past, the imperfect is for a repeated action in the past and the preterite is for a single event in the past.  Practice the new endings and usages in this seminar.ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpersonal Communication, Presentational CommunicationConnections: Making ConnectionsComparisons: Language ComparisonsLearning TargetI can give a clear and detailed childhood story and answer questions about the story.Habits of MindCreating, imagining, innovatingCritical Thinking SkillConstructing Support  

This OER La Purisima: A Nicaraguan Celebration was created by Jill Camargo  and as part of the 2024 World Language OER Summer work and training. Educators worked with Chrystal Liu, Nick Ziegler and Dorann Avey to create OER Learning Plans and materials. The attached Lesson Plan is designed for 9 - 12 World Language Arts teachers for Novice Learners of Spanish. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of literary text, build background knowledge to clarify text and deepen understanding, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of complex text. This Lesson Plan addresses the following NDE World Language Standard(s): NE.WL.1.1.C, NE.WL.1.1.D, NE.WL.2.2.C, NE.WL.2.1.DIt is expected that this Lesson Plan will take students 90 minutes to complete.

When hosting a party there is specific etiquette one must have, especially when greeting guests.  In this seminar you will discuss the many verbs that are associated with things you do at a party or event, especially displaying manners.  You will also learn about some cultural differences when it comes to etiquette.ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpersonal Communication, Presentational CommunicationCultures: Relating Cultural Practices to PerspectivesComparisons: Cultural ComparisonsLearning TargetI can describe how to plan and carry out an event, such as a party or family reunionHabits of MindCritical Thinking Skill 

In order to promote an event or sell an item, you have to know who you are audience is and what interests them.  So who will be at your event?  Consider the people and the relationships you have with people that will be at your event.  ACTDL StandardsCommunication: Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational CommunicationCultures: Relating Cultural Products to PerspectivesLearning TargetI can make a presentation promoting an event, a service, or a product.Habits of MindCreating, imagining, innovatingCritical Thinking SkillAnalyzing Perspectives

Special events are marked by unique activities that day.  Think about the 4th of July- what do you do to celebrate?  Why typically happens at the end of the night?  In this seminar you will learn how to say unique things that happen at special events and parties, as well as expand your knowledge of events that occur within the Spanish culture. ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpersonal Communication, Presentational CommunicationComparisons: Cultural ComparisonsLearning TargetI can write about a holiday, vacation, or a typical celebration.Habits of MindCreating, imagining, innovatingCritical Thinking SkillConstruct Meaning