Less than $5 12th Grade World Languages Cultural Activities (by date, latest first)

Get a quick start on AP Spanish® Unit 2: Identity! The first day of a new AP Spanis®h unit is rough! It requires essential questions, vocabulary, and a way to get students interested in the new theme.  This resource contains everything you need to start Unit 2, La influencia de la lengua en la cultura y la identidad.  There are 5 different resources included!  Now you can finish correcting the assessments from Unit 1 because you’re all set to start this unit!

The “Hook Activity” is meant to spark interest by provoking students to make connections to their own lives or to ask questions.  This hook activity is in the form of personalized questions, and asks students to give their opinions on topics that will interest them.  Students are asked to turn and talk about their answers with a partner after they write.   As an added benefit, students can activate prior knowledge as they start to see the relevance of this topic to their own lives!

The Essential Questions (3) and the Vocabulary List (1 ¼ pages) with a pre-made Quizlet are already done for you too!  And there is even a vocab activity that you can use as a warm-up or homework assignment!

These resources are made with Google Docs so they can be edited if it suits your needs to do so!

**THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ALL INCLUDED IN THE FULL UNIT 2 PLAN.  THE ENTIRE UNIT IS LINKED BELOW.**

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish Language and Culture® students

How can I use this product?

• Start your new unit off right with a thought-provoking “hook activity”!
• Introduce the essential questions for the unit
• Provide the vocabulary list with a link to a pre-made Quizlet included!
• Provide opportunities to practice the new vocabulary for homework or as a warm-up with the included docs

What’s included in this product?

• 1 Google Doc Hook Activity
• 1 Google Doc with 3 essential questions
• 1 Google Doc vocabulary list
• 1 link to Quizlet for vocabulary practice
• 1 Google Doc with vocabulary practice

Other resources you may like:

AP Spanish Lesson Plans Unit 2 Identidad Digital & Printable Everything Included

AP Spanish Unit 2 Project: Iceberg Oral Presentation

AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook

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Teaching Pre-AP Spanish students?  Spark interest in reading by using a topic they love-Music!  This Intermediate-Mid level reading about Bachata is a great way to scaffold reading to help prepare students for AP Spanish.  This 2-page nonfiction article about the origins and history of Bachata comes with 8 comprehension questions.  Some mimic AP Spanish Exam style questions and others check for basic comprehension.  There are 2 open-ended questions to help students think deeply and make connections to other things they know. 

In addition, the teacher instructions give ideas for how to help students do well on difficult questions.  There are also ideas for how to use this as a traditional reading assignment or as a more interactive assignment!

Who can use this product?

• Pre-AP students (Year 3 and 4)

How can I use this product?

• Use as a traditional reading in class or assign for homework
• Allow students to work in pairs to read and answer questions
• Set up a running dictation! (Explanation included in resource)
• Create a manipulative activity by sectioning the reading and having students put it back in order (Explanation included in resource)

What’s included in this product?

• 2 page nonfiction article
• 8 comprehension questions
• Teacher instructions & ideas for how to use
• Answer Key
• All text can be edited to suit your students’ needs

Other resources you may like:

• Pre-AP Spanish Bachata Listening Activity & Comprehension Questions
• Spanish Travel Unit: 6 weeks of lesson plans for travel, vacation and preterite
• Spanish Simulated Conversations Bundle Versions 1 & 2 & How To Presentation

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This FUN and motivating project will get your Spanish students doing some presentational speaking for a real-world purpose! Students research the tourist attractions of a Spanish-speaking country and create an ad. The purpose of the ad is to attract more tourists, but the purpose of the project is for students to learn about the wonderful places in the Spanish-speaking world and to encourage them to put these places on their "must see" list! All parts of this activity are customizable to make them just right for your students.

In this mini-project, students will choose a Spanish-speaking country. They will research the "Can't Miss" tourist destinations of the country in-depth. Next they will find images of the places and important information about the places and use them to create an advertisement. Student have many options for how they would like to put their TV ad together, including Google Slides, Screencastify and others. The goal is to make an ad that the target audience can't resist! This country is the NEXT place they plan to go on vacation!

One thing I've struggled with in the past is students not using class work time well. To solve this, I created a timeline that explains what should be accomplished during each work period. It has been very successful in terms of students being on task during class work time, and has reduced the amount of "last minute" project completion that often results in low quality work. The timeline is now included with this project!

Depending on your class size and other factors, students can share their work in 3 ways:

-instead of recording their audio into their commercial, they can present live!

-they can record their audio, and the teacher can play each one for the class

-*This is what I usually do! I ask students to set up their computers on their desks, open to their presentation. Students switch seats and watch a number of ads that their classmates created. It ads more student choice and more engagement!

This resource is INCLUDED in the complete lesson plans for AP Spanish® Unit 5 linked below!!

Who can use this product?

• Students at the Intermediate level of the ACTFL proficiency chart or higher
• AP Spanish® Students

How can I use this product?

• Assign this project in parts for in-class or for homework
• Use this project as a presentational speaking grade
• Give students the opportunity to use their Spanish to create a quality real-world product!
• Allow students to show their ads in class. Watch as the audience is awed and captivated by the interesting, beautiful and wonderful places that they can travel to comfortably as Spanish-speakers!
• Involve the class in the presentations by having them vote on different categories, like: Most convincing ad, Country with the Most Natural Beauty, Most Fun Country, Most Adventurous Vacation, Most Different from the US, etc.
• Use the information students learn for a cultural comparison
• Works well with Unit 5 AP® curriculum about factors that influence our quality of life!

What’s included in this product?

• 2-page Google Doc with student instructions and a step-by-step outline of the process in Spanish
• A sign-up sheet for students to choose their country
• A rubric in Spanish
• A timeline of what to accomplish during each work session to keep students productive and accountable
• Comment sheets for classmates to use when watching others' presentations
• All parts of this project can be edited and customized to fit each class's needs

Other resources you may like:

AP Spanish Lesson Plans Unit 5 Factors That Influence Quality of Life

AP Spanish Travel Mini Unit

AP Spanish Projects Bundle: 1 or more for each unit!

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Teaching Pre-AP Spanish students?  Spark interest by using a topic they love-Music!  This Intermediate-Mid level listening activity about a  Bachata Competition is a great way to scaffold listening to help prepare students for AP Spanish.  This recorded conversation between 2 friends comes with 8 comprehension questions.  Some mimic AP Spanish Exam style questions and others check for basic comprehension.  There are 2 open-ended questions to help students think deeply and make connections to other things they know. 

In addition, the teacher instructions give ideas for how to use this activity with your Pre-AP students.  Student note-taking space, ideas for what to pre-teach and a teacher answer key are also included.

Who can use this product?

• Pre-AP students (Year 3 and 4)

How can I use this product?

• Use as a traditional listening practice in class and play over class speaker
• Allow students to listen on their own device
• Pre-teach important vocab specific to the AP Exam and to this activity
• Simulate the timing of a real AP Exam listening comprehension, or scaffold using the provided instructions

What’s included in this product?

• 2 page conversation script
• 8 comprehension questions
• Recorded conversation (1 native speaker, 1 Spanish teacher); 2 speeds (normal and slower speed)
• Student note-taking sheet
• Vocabulary to pre-teach
• Teacher instructions for how to use this activity in a variety of ways 
• Answer Key
• All text can be edited to suit your students’ needs

Other resources you may like:

• AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook
• Pre-AP Spanish Bachata Reading & Comprehension Questions
• Spanish Simulated Conversations Bundle Versions 1 & 2 & How To Presentation

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Your students will love practicing Spanish and learning about Día de los Muertos with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These Día de los Muertos stories contain easily understood vocabulary and can be used for any level of Spanish student.

Each short story has it's own topic:

- Día de los Muertos -- explores the differences between Day of the Dead and Halloween

- Las calaveras -- describes how calaveras are seen in Day of the Dead through sugar skulls, decorations and more!

- El altar -- shares the different parts of a Day of the Dead altar and its importance

- Pan de muerto -- discusses how pan de muerto is different from regular bread

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

These short stories work well for ...

- a think, pair, share activity

- bell ringers to use throughout a unit

- in-class partner activities

- an integrated performance assessment (IPA)

- low-prep sub plans

This product pairs well with ...

Day of the Dead Full Length Story

Day of the Dead Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

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Your students will love practicing Spanish and learning about Spanish Valentines and love Holidays with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These Valentines holiday stories contain easily understood vocabulary and can be used for any level of Spanish student.

Each short story has it's own topic of holidays that are part of the Navidad season in Spanish-speaking countries:

- Semana de la Dulzura in Argentina

- El Desfile de Viejo Amor in Guatemala

- El Día de Amor y Amistad in Mexico

- La Fiesta de San Dionisio in Spain

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

These short stories work well for ...

- a think, pair, share activity

- bell ringers to use throughout a unit

- in-class partner activities

- an integrated performance assessment (IPA)

- low-prep sub plans

This product pairs well with ...

- Valentine's Day Crossword and Word Search

- 'Una tarjeta especial' Spanish Valentine's Story

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Ecuador into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Ecuador'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Ecuador', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Ecuador while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Costa Rica into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Costa Rica'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Costa Rica', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Costa Rica while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Bolivia into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Bolivia'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Bolivia', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Bolivia while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Venezuela into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Venezuela'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Venezuela', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Venezuela while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Chile into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Chile'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Chile', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Chile while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of this not-quite a country Puerto Rico into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Puerto Rico'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Puerto Rico', your students will learn about the geography of the territory, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Puerto Rico while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Guatemala into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Guatemala'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Guatemala', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Guatemala while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Spain into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Spain'!

In the story 'Todo sobre España', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Spain while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Equatorial Guinea into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Equatorial Guinea'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Guinea Equatorial', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Equatorial Guinea while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Honduras into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Honduras'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Honduras', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Honduras while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Panama into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Panama'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Panamá', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Panama while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Colombia into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Colombia'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Colombia', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Colombia while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Argentina into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Argentina'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Argentina', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Argentina while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Dominican Republic into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Dominican Republic'!

In the story 'Todo sobre República Dominicana', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Dominican Republic while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!