Homeschool Spanish Cultural Activities (by price, high to low)

Back To School is here! The AP Spanish Language and Culture® Complete Lesson Plans for the Whole Year includes EVERYTHING you need to teach this course without being tied to a particular textbook!  Lesson plans are written by unit, and include specific, step-by-step instructions, # of minutes per activity, and every activity is linked into the lesson plans.  That means:

-no searching a folder for a particular activity!

-no searching the internet for authentic materials!

-no scrambling to make scaffolds and supports to make your materials accessible!

-no guesswork as to how or what to teach next!

Perfect for:

*Teachers teaching this course for the first time

*Teachers who need a refresh after teaching the course for a while

*Teachers feeling overloaded with all the responsibilities of the job

You can expect the following in each unit of study:

-a table that lists the types of activities and how many of each there are (view these in the previews)

-a table of learning objectives for each class for the entire unit (view these in the previews)

*Click HERE to download the learning objectives and activity count*

-Google Docs lesson plans with daily learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, teacher tips and explanations, and activities linked in

-embedded direct instruction and practice for the different parts of the AP Spanish® Exam

-Lessons organized by 3 45 minute periods and 1 90 minute period (our school uses a modified block schedule). The lesson activities are easy to move around to meet your school's schedule!

When we unexpectedly went to distance learning, I had to scramble as an AP Spanish® teacher. My students did not have access to their textbooks or the audio that went with it.  We used the Temas text, but I found that I had to adapt.  So, my lesson plans are now based almost entirely on authentic materials that I have found and curated.  I have created vocab lists around these materials and the activities that will go with them!  There are times during the lesson plans where I offer a suggestion from something that is found in the Temas textbook, but these lessons can be used fully without those suggestions.

Along with the honor of teaching our most advanced Spanish students comes the burden of heavy correcting and tons of planning.  We also have other preps.  Having an entire year’s worth of curriculum, lesson plans, projects and assessments ready to go will save you an incredible amount of time and relieve some of the pressure that we face as teachers. 

In my classes, we also review grammar and use the Avance text as a guide.  I include a study guide and a grammar quiz in each unit, but the practice activities (if you want to review grammar in class) are not included.

Required Materials:

-Access to the Internet and Google Docs/Slides/Forms

-Access to AP Classroom® via College Board  (free to all AP ®Teachers)

Referenced ancillary materials (though not necessary)

-Temas textbook

-Avance Grammar textbook

-A test prep workbook (several are suggested in the plans, though not needed)

Here is some feedback about my unit plans!

Extremely satisfied

Thank you so much for creating these! They are so helpful to have in class. My students were very engaged.

Extremely satisfied

Amazing resource! I have already purchased Unit 2 and 3!

Extremely satisfied

Extremely well planned unit. Everything you need is included here. I teach 3 different levels of Spanish and it is hard for me to revamp lesson plans. We use the textbook TEMAS at my school site but the readings can be very dry. I like how this unit incorporates soooo many resources that are authentic. 

I am definitely going to purchase more units. I wish there was a discounted bundle with all units because I would buy it!

Why should you trust me??

I have been teaching AP Spanish Language and Culture® since 2014 and have 24 years of teaching experience.  As I am still a classroom teacher, my activities and ideas evolve each year.  My students have done overwhelmingly well on the AP® exam over the years and almost all have earned the scores needed to get college credit, with many receiving 4’s and 5’s. I am successfully teaching this course in conjunction with the University of CT as another way for students to earn college credit. My former students report taking Spanish classes at the college/university level and having a high level of success!  

Consider asking your district to buy this product for you!   

**Please be sure to buy additional licenses if more than one teacher plans to use this resource.**

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish Language and Culture® Teachers

How can I use this product?

• Literally everything you need, in order, organized, linked in from day 1 to day 180 to teach AP Spanish Language and Culture®

What’s included in this product?

• Week 1  Getting started
• Unit 1   Las familias en diferentes sociedades
• Unit 2  La influencia de la lengua en la cultura y la identidad 
• Unit 3  La influencia de la belleza y la estética
• Unit 4  La influencia de la ciencia y la tecnología
• Unit 5  Los factores que influyen en la calidad de vida
• Unit 6  Los desafíos ambientales, políticos y ambientales 
• AP Test Prep Mega Bundle
• AP Spanish End of Year Activities
• AP Spanish Summer Homework Assignment 

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Looking for engaging projects for your AP Spanish® students?  Short on the time it takes to create all of these projects and rubrics to grade them?  This bundle has at least one project for each of the 6 AP Spanish® units.  Each project offers student choice, which increases interest and promotes a student’s best effort and outcome!   Here’s what’s included:

Unit 1: AP Spanish Unit 1 Project: Las tradiciones

Unit 2:  AP Spanish: Cultural Identity Project Compare and Contrast Cultural Values

AP Spanish Identity Project Oral Presentation Unit 2

Unit 3:  AP Spanish: Artist Project Perfect for Unit 3!

Unit 4: AP Spanish Unit 4: Scientific Advances Oral Presentation Project

Unit 5: AP Spanish Unit 5: Interview Project: How Does Work Affect Our Quality of Life?

Spanish Video Project: Create a Tourism Ad for a Spanish-Speaking Country

Unit 6: AP Spanish Immigration Interview

AP Spanish Debate: Desafíos globales Unit 6

End of Course: AP Spanish End-of-Year Oral Presentation A Student Favorite!

Who can use this product?

• AP® Students

How can I use this product?

• Use as end-of-unit assessments
• Use as formative or summative assessments
• Ask students to explore cultural topics and/or make comparisons
• Stretch students’ abilities in speaking and writing 

What’s included in this product?

• All projects come with student instructions, teacher tips and a grading rubric.
• The projects will cover a wide range of skills including presenting, speaking group work, individual work, recording their voice, writing, interviewing and more!
• All projects can be edited to suit your students’ needs
• All projects involve ways for students to be involved in making choices about their work

Other resources you may like:

AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook

AP Spanish Exam Prep Mega Bundle

AP Spanish End of Year Bundle

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Get your Spanish 1 classroom off to a great start with this comprehensive Back to School Bundle with THIRTEEN different resources! Perfect for the first weeks of school, this bundle includes everything you need to engage your students and lay a strong foundation for the year ahead - and save 20%!

Included in this Bundle:

• Academic Contract and Student Information Sheet: Essential first day of school activity is designed to set clear expectations, promote accountability, and start relationship building!
• Ice Breaker: Fun ice-breaker activity to help students get to know each other
• Cognates: Build on what students already know! Learn about false cognates, morphology and building blocks of language.
• Greetings and Introductions: Wordsearch and bonus translation chart for common greetings and introductions.
• Discussion Topics: 60 seasonal topics to use as bell-ringers, for early finishers or enrichment.
• Exploring Spanish Influence in American Culture: Gain profound insights into how Spanish language, traditions, and people have woven their presence into modern American life with this Hispanic Heritage Month project.
• Calendar and Dates: Learn months, seasons and days of the week in a variety of ways that reach every learning style!
• Numbers and Counting: Engaging worksheets and games to practice numbers in Spanish. Also includes partnered speaking activity.
• Spanish-Speaking Country Virtual Field Trip: Unique student-led geography project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural exploration.
• Spanish Pronoun: Illustrated notes and 7 different practice sheets to really cement those basics!
• Fall Vocabulary Activities: This seasonal vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Autumn vocabulary.
• First Quarter Review Packet: Includes reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that cover greetings, numbers, time, date, and weather.

Designed with busy teachers in mind, this bundle provides a variety of resources to make your back-to-school transition smooth and effective. Each activity is crafted to build confidence in your students while fostering a love for the Spanish language and culture to last for years to come!

Make your Spanish 1, Intro to Spanish, or Spanish Foundations class a success from day one with this essential Back to School Bundle. Ideal for new and experienced teachers alike, these resources will set the stage for an exciting and productive year of learning.

Kickstart your Spanish 2 classroom with this comprehensive Back to School Bundle! Perfect for the first weeks of school, this bundle has everything you need to review previous knowledge and build new skills for the year—plus, save 20%!

Included in this Bundle:

• Academic Contract and Student Information Sheet: Essential first day of school activity is designed to set clear expectations, promote accountability, and start relationship building!
• Ice Breaker: Fun ice-breaker activity to help students get to know each other
• Cognates: Build on what students already know! Learn about false cognates, morphology and building blocks of language.
• Discussion Topics: 60 seasonal topics to use as bell-ringers, for early finishers or enrichment.
• Ultimate Spanish I Grammar Review: Presentation highlighting more than a dozen concepts including conjugation, negation, sentence structure and more.
• Spanish Review Boardgame Project: Review Grammar, Vocabulary, and Culture from the previous year through an engaging, student-led project.
• Provinces of Spain Virtual Field Trip: Student-led geography project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural exploration to deep-dive into the birthplace of the Spanish language.
• All About Me Infographic: Students create visual representations of themselves including adjectives, family, hobbies/activities, likes/dislikes, and school subjects.
• School Vocabulary Activities: Vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities to help students brush up on school subjects and supplies at the start of the year.
• First Quarter Review Packet: Includes reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that cover greetings, numbers, time, date, and weather.

Designed with busy teachers in mind, this bundle provides a variety of resources to make your back-to-school transition smooth and effective. Each activity is crafted to build confidence in your students while fostering a love for the Spanish language and culture to last for years to come!

Make your Spanish II class a success from day one with this essential Back to School Bundle. Ideal for new and experienced teachers alike, these resources will set the stage for an exciting and productive year of learning.

AP Spanish Language and Culture® is a challenging course to teach!  This bundle of unit intro activities will help get your unit started each time, so you can finish planning other activities or tie up correcting from the previous unit!  Essential Questions, Vocabulary, Vocab Practices and a Hook Activity are included for all 6 units! 

It’s important to grab your students’ attention right away and get them excited about the new theme!  Each set of intro activities includes a “Hook Activity” that introduces the theme in a thought-provoking, teen-friendly way!  

Each vocab list has a list of words that will be helpful to get through the unit, and has a Quizlet to help students practice.  Each unit also has 2 vocab practice activities to help students learn the new words in context. 

The Essential Questions guide the work for the unit and give teachers a place to start when thinking about how to go through the unit with students.  

And of course, if you need even more breathing room, teachers can purchase theentire unit, or the whole year curriculum, also linked below!

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish Language and Culture students

How can I use this product?

• Hook your students with the first activity
• Present Essential Questions
• Introduce vocabulary
• Start reinforcing new vocabulary

What’s included in this product?

• 6 AP Unit themes each have
  • Essential Questions
  • Hook Activity
  • Vocabulary List
  • Pre-made Quizlet for new vocab
  • 2 vocabulary practices (homework or classwork)

Other resources you may like:

⭐AP Spanish Lesson Plans Unit 1 Familias Complete Unit!

⭐AP Spanish Week 1: Everything You Need to Get Started!

⭐AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook

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

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What do you do after the AP Spanish® Exam??  Any of these fun things!  Once the pressure is off, use any of these projects and activities to keep students motivated until the end of the year!  In this bundle you will find a group project involving don Quijote, an individual project where students choose a topic to present about to the rest of the class, a class project where students design their own artwork, activities to learn slang and Spanish texting, a bulletin board or class display to honor their college acceptances, a Spanish/English All About My Teacher activity and a course survey to solicit student feedback!  Everything you need to get to the finish line is here!  It’s time to have some fun with your most advanced students, and to give them creative ways to explore what interests them!  It’s the best time of the year!  And it’s all done for you!  Rubrics, instructions, class decor, and fun, practical activities to end their high school experience in a memorable way!

Click on the individual previews to learn more about each resource!

*These resources are included in this product: AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook.

Who can use this product?

•  AP Spanish® Students

How can I use this product?

• Assign any of these activities in class, for homework or a combination!
• Print or assign digitally
• Keep students motivated by providing lots of choices
• Use any of these projects for a final grade or project

What’s included in this product?

• 3 page course survey for AP Spanish®
• 2 versions of a don Quijote group writing project- students can choose!
• An oral presentation with students choosing the topic- a favorite every year!
• A class/individual art gallery project- very popular!
• 3 different slang activities (Spain, Puerto Rico and Mexico)
• 1 video/drag and drop activity about texting in Spanish
• 1 printable bulletin board or class display to honor college acceptances
• Spanish/English All About My Teacher activity

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Need more end of year ideas?  Try these!

AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook

AP Spanish Summer Assignment with Rubric Included!

Spanish Expression of the Week Posters

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this comprehensive bundle designed to immerse students in the rich contributions of Spanish speakers and save 20%!

This resource pack includes:

• Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Inspire research and creativity as students explore 200 notable figures in Hispanic culture from a wide variety of fields.
• Hispanic Influence Project: Highlights the impact of Hispanic heritage in various aspects of American culture including language, geography, food and more!
• Cognate Practice Activities: Students learn to take a closer look at language structures and similarities through fun, vocabulary-boosting activities with Spanish-English cognates.
• Word Searches: Challenging puzzles featuring famous Spanish speakers, artists and essential greetings to reinforce learning. Includes optional research activates.

Perfect for teachers looking to enhance cultural awareness and language skills in the classroom! Download now and engage your students with meaningful content that celebrates diversity for Hispanic Heritage month and beyond.

Looking for some creative ways to add more culture into your Spanish lessons?  Want to have comprehensible input and keep students engaged in the Target Language?  Spark a love of learning and an interest in traveling to Spanish-speaking countries with this bundle of culture-themed activities! Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening are all included in these activities! Save money by getting all 4 no-prep culture activities together! 

The Youth Hostels activity is a great one to use during a travel unit!  It contains a Google Slides presentation to explain what youth hostels are and what they look like.  It has a short video embedded so students can really see what youth hostels can offer.  There is a reading activity linked in (with an answer key) as well!  This activity is geared for students in Years 2, 3 and 4.  Read more HERE.

Vacaciones en España focuses on a trip to the beach town of Benidorm, on the West Coast of Spain.  This Google Slides presentation contains vibrant photos of real people, which makes it engaging for students.  Each slide comes with text to explain what they’re seeing. Within the presentation are links to reading, writing, speaking and listening activities.  This activity is great for a travel theme and when students are starting to learn the past tense! Read more HERE.

Avila is a similar format to Vacaciones en España. The Google Slides™ presentation contains original photographs from Ávila, Spain, a beautiful and medieval city to the north of Madrid. Each slide contains text taking students through Ávila’s past (its incredible walls, towers and cathedral) and present-day life with some views of the city!  The text is mainly written in both present and past (preterite and imperfect) and therefore is great for Years 2, 3 and 4. Read more HERE. 

The Escape Room is a student favorite! It comes in a Spanish and English version, and students must follow the clues to help solve a crime.  The clues take them all around Spain where they will learn about various aspects of the culture.  Each clue they solve reveals the next clue! This is so much fun for students!  This activity is already differentiated and therefore appropriate for all levels of Spanish! Read more HERE.

Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 2 and up

How can I use this product?

• Present to the class
• Assign via Google Classroom or other learning platform
• Group work or Individual Work
• Sub Plans
• **Everything can be edited to suit your students’ needs!

What’s included in this product?

• Presentation, video and reading about Youth Hostels 
• Answer Key to comprehension questions for reading
• Presentation, photos, text, reading, writing, speaking and listening activities related to a trip to Benidorm, Spain
• Answer Keys included!
• Presentation, photos, text, reading, writing, speaking and listening activities related to a trip to Ávila, Spain
• Answer Keys included!
• Digital Escape Room activity Spanish version
• Digital Escape Room activity English version
• Answer Key and Teacher Instructions to Escape Rooms

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Spanish Slang Bundle! Fun Resources!

Spanish Fall Otoño Activities for Writing, Speaking & Listening

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AP Spanish® teachers can use this digital bundle for a mini-unit to provide your lesson plans for cultural perspectives about work in the Spanish-speaking world.  These readings, videos, graphs and other activities will help students understand the connection between work and quality of life! Each Google Doc article is digital or printable and can be edited. 

Each of the 5 articles contain questions to aid student comprehension.  The 2 included videos also contain viewing guides to ensure comprehension. There is a Google doc with 2 curated graphs related to Education Level and Salary with 10 comprehension questions. All questions are fully editable to ensure that they are just right to meet your students' needs!

Need to get everyone talking? Use the included discussion questions along with the ideas for making sure all students participate willingly!

Ready to assess? Use the included cultural comparison with organizing T-chart! Or, the digital or printable mini-project asks students to interview 2 adults about their experiences and perspectives in the working-world. Students use the information they gain from these adults to formulate their own opinions and values for what they want their future to look like!

Use this bundle as part of a mini unit in Unit 5: Los factores que influyen en la calidad de vida or... get the whole unit done for you!

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

This resource is INCLUDED in the complete lesson plans linked above!

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 these activities and comprehension questions for in-class, distance learning or for homework.
• Ask students to discuss the information they read about and view.  Ask questions to have students compare and contrast these perspectives with their own experiences as Americans.
• Use the information students learn from these sources for students as the basis for a cultural comparison (included)
• Works well with Unit 5 of the AP® curriculum!

What’s included in this product?

• 5 articles in Google Doc format
• 1 Google doc containing 2 graphs
• 2 curated YouTube videos
• Questions for small group or whole class instruction
• Customizable questions for each reading and viewing activity
• An answer key for each reading and viewing activity
• A cultural comparison prompt
• An interview project with rubric included

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

-Check out this time and money saving Bundle of viewing activities about schools in the Spanish-speaking world!

-Camino de Santiago: Peardeck Google Slides, Reading, Writing, Conversation!

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Want to discuss environmental challenges with your AP Spanish® students?  Unit 6, Environmental, Political and Social Challenges is a perfect time!  This bundle includes activities for reading, writing and listening comprehension as well as an assessment!

Teachers can assess what students understand quickly by using the self-checking Formative and Edpuzzle questions that go with the articles and videos.  Students can practice answering open-ended questions with other articles and teachers have an answer key to refer to.  Last, the persuasive paragraph allows teachers to do an interim assessment that can be graded quickly!

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish® students

How can I use this product?

• Use this as a mini unit within Unit 6
• Activities can be done in class or assigned as homework

What’s included in this product?

• 2 articles about global warming with Formative versions (for auto-correcting)
• Google Docs copy of the above articles with embedded AP-style MCQ questions
• 2 articles (about Corals and Electronic Garbage) with questions (Plus teacher answer key)
• A podcast in Edpuzzle form with auto-correcting questions
• 2 videos with questions + Teacher answer key
• Edpuzzle version with auto-graded questions for one of the above videos
• A persuasive paragraph assessment with rubric
• Study guide for students, with rubric included

Other resources you may like:

AP Spanish Unit 6 Global Challenges Complete Unit Lesson Plans

AP Spanish End of Year Bundle

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Embark on an Exciting Cultural Journey with Your Students!

Are you looking for an engaging and immersive way to explore Spanish-speaking cultures without leaving the classroom? Look no further! This 3-pack bundle of of video projects offers thrilling virtual field trips that combine creativity, language learning, and a touch of friendly competition!

Includes:

• Discovering Madrid: Unveil the magnificence of Spain's capital! Explore the iconic Royal Palace, the vibrant Puerta del Sol, and more renowned landmarks. Students will showcase Madrid's cultural treasures in captivating commercials.

• Provinces in Spain: A visual feast of geography ! From Andalusia's rich history to the breathtaking landscapes of Catalonia, this project encourages students to discover the unique charm of Spain's diverse provinces.

• Spanish-Speaking Countries: Embrace global diversity! In this project, students will travel beyond Spain's borders, exploring the rich cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries worldwide.

• Surprise Bonus File!

Features:

Friendly Competition: The bundle includes an extra credit element, where students select the top three locations they find most intriguing. This adds a dash of excitement as they advocate for their favorite destinations.

Teacher Savings: By investing in this bundle, you'll not only save money but also empower your students to thrive in their language learning journey.

Multimedia Mastery: Students will unleash their creativity as they curate captivating visuals, engaging soundtracks, and persuasive scripts, making each video a true work of art!

From Classroom to Global Adventure: This bundle brings the world into your classroom, transporting students to iconic sites, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cultures. It's the perfect blend of education and adventure!

Collaborative Fun: Foster a collaborative spirit as students exchange ideas, collaborate on scripts, and support each other in crafting exceptional travel commercials.

Are you ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey through Spanish-speaking cultures? Unlock the gateway to exploration, creativity, and language mastery - Vámonos!

*Projects can be created in either Spanish or English depending on Language level.

Need to motivate your Spanish students?  Want to incorporate more REAL culture into your classes? Need them to work together?  This digital escape room is a FUN way to do both!  Students must watch and read the Google slides and also do some research of their own to help solve a crime. Students can complete this challenge in school or digitally from home! No-prep fun activity for ALL of your classes!

Some important objects have been stolen from the Soccer Museum at Camp Nou in Barcelona.  Help the police chase down the thieves as you travel around Spain!  To find the next clue, students must answer cultural questions about Spain.  From those answers, they must figure out codes that will open digital locks (in a google form).  Students get the next set of pictures and clues after each lock is opened! 

This Escape Room is suitable for all middle and high school students.  It focuses on famous places and interesting cultural details, not on grammar.  This resource comes in a Spanish version appropriate for students in Year 3 and up, and also an English version for Novice Spanish students or any student interested in Spanish culture!  It’s a great way to get students talking to each other at the beginning of the year, or a fun way to wrap up a school year too! Need a brain break from the normal curriculum? This should do the trick!

Who can use this product?

• Spanish students in Year 3 and above for the Spanish version
• Any student interested in Spanish culture for the English version (I recommend high school level- there are puzzles to figure out the require some out-of-the-box thinking!)

How can I use this product?

• This activity is a great way to either start or end the year!
• Students must work in teams to find answers and figure out codes
• Assign this activity digitally via google classroom or other learning platform
• Give students a time limit to increase motivation!
• This activity can be graded or just for fun
• The focus is on culture-not on grammar
• Plan for 60-90 minutes to complete this activity

What’s included in this product?

• A Spanish version Escape Room Challenge including

• 29 slides

• Important vocabulary (lock, clue, code, thief, to steal)

• Authentic photos from many places in Spain

• Links to 24 multiple choice questions in Spanish

• A google form with digital locks

• Link to a video showing flamenco music and dancing

• Link to a video showing how to make paella

• An English version with all of the the aforementioned parts

• Teacher instructions for use for both Spanish and English version (instructions are in English)

• An answer key for teachers for both Spanish and English versions

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Spanish Verb Tenses Project: Present, Past and Future

Spanish Youth Hostels: Presentation, Video, Reading

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AP® Spanish teachers: save time searching for the right videos for your students! This Video Bundle contains curated links to 5 Youtube videos and a viewing guide for each. These videos are perfect for Unit 5: Los factores que influyen en la calidad de vida.  Some also fit nicely with Unit 6: Los desafíos del mundo. The accompanying activities are digital for distance learners, printable for in-person learners and customizable for all teachers. 

Explore how where you live impacts your quality of life as you watch the videos showing schools in the Spanish-Speaking world. There are both high schools and elementary schools, city schools and rural schools, and also comparison videos of schools from the US, Mexico and Spain!  The videos are narrated in Spanish.  Use these assignments as sources for a cultural comparison!

This resource is INCLUDED in the complete lesson plans 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 these videos and viewing guides for in-class, distance learning or for homework
• Ask students to discuss the information they added to their viewing guides
• Use small group or whole-class instruction to compare and contrast schools in different communities
• Use the information students learn from the video as a basis for a cultural comparison
• Works well with Unit 5 or Unit 6 of the AP curriculum!

What’s included in this product?

• 5 links to a curated Youtube videos appropriate for high school Spanish students
• Information about how long each video is
• Viewing guides for each video
• Answer keys for the 2 viewing guides that ask specific questions

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

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Help your students to learn some common slang expressions from Spain and Puerto Rico with these Google docs, Google Slides and videos! Students can learn some common words that people use in speech and in texting!

Each video has a viewing guide for students to write their own answers, and a link to an Edpuzzle for students who need more scaffolding, or for teachers who want something that auto-corrects! These activities are a lot of fun for the end of the year, or when you just need a break from the day to day grind!

Who can use this product?

• Any student interested in learning slang from Spain or Puerto Rico!

How can I use this product?

• Assign these activities in class or for homework
• Use this as a mini-unit or one activity at a time to break things up!
• Get students excited to learn "practical" Spanish! 
• Have students complete the interactive drag and drop Google Slides activities!

What's included in this product?

• 3 links to a curated YouTube videos
• 15 drag and drop texting terms in a Google Slides presentation
• Teacher Answer Keys for each viewing guide
• links to 3 Edpuzzles to accompany each video

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Looking for even more fun ways for students to practice Spanish clothing vocabulary? Get the best of both worlds by bundling 7 independent written worksheets AND an immersive student-led virtual shopping field trip, ¡Vamos de Compras!

Spanish Clothing/La Ropa Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Emergency Sub Lesson! Includes a list of 25 clothing-related vocabulary terms with the following practice sheets:

1. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing clothing words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
2. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Spanish clothing vocabulary.
3. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary. This activity encourages them to analyze and sort words in suitcases according to seasons.
4. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
5. Word Search: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word searches using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
6. Matching: Learners make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
7. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use vocabulary effectively.

Once your students have a firm grasp on clothing, students will embark on a virtual shopping adventure to purchase clothing items for a family in need. This project not only reinforces essential language skills such as vocabulary acquisition and currency conversion but also promotes empathy, cultural awareness, and community engagement. With clear instructions, interactive online shopping, and engaging presentation components, ¡Vamos de Compras! is sure to be a hit with your students.

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El Camino de Santiago is one of the most interesting cultural features of Spain!  This interactive Google Slides Presentation designed to be presented in Spanish uses beautiful images and Pear Deck to engage Spanish students in a lesson about what the Camino is and why different people make the trek. Slides contain speaker notes to guide you in what to tell students about El Camino.  The presentation and interactive student questions are designed to be in Spanish, but it is easily editable if you would like to change it to English!

In addition to the presentation, there are 4 activity suggestions.  First is a 3-page article about El Camino de Santiago written in Spanish.  Next, I suggest showing a portion of the movie “The Way” with Martin Sheen.  Unfortunately, this movie is only in English, which is why I only show a portion of it.  But the scenery and the message of the movie are so worth it!!  After students see a portion of the movie, there are group discussion questions about the movie included.  I linked in my Extempore activity under the written questions- feel free to email me if you would like to know more about that website!  Last, I have students write the next scene of the movie!  They must demonstrate the spirit of El Camino and some elements of what they’ve learned about El Camino in their writing.

This is a great cultural activity for more advanced Spanish students, and it goes perfectly with the AP Unit 5: Factors that Influence our Quality of Life!

Who can use this product:

• It’s designed for students in Years 4 and 5 and/or AP (but can be modified if you would like)

How can I use this product?

• The entire activity is digital and easy to assign/present in Google Classroom (or other learning management platform)
• This activity can also be presented to an in-person class, or a hybrid class
• The presentation and reading can be used alone
• If you want to show the movie The Way, the discussion questions and partner writing assignment go nicely with that!

What’s included in this product?

• A 15-slide Google Slides presentation with interactive Peardeck questions.  (Don’t use Peardeck?  No problem- just ask the question to the class and have some students answer before moving to the next slide!)
• Speaker notes with all slides
• A Google Doc article about El Camino de Santiago (in Spanish)
• A Google Doc with class/small group discussion questions about the movie The Way (these are meant to help them think about the movie in preparation for their writing assignment)
• A google doc writing assignment with rubric (can be used for small groups, partners or individual students)

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Need some ready-to-use writing prompts for your AP Spanish® students?  In this bundle, find 5 prompts related to family roles and values in the Spanish-speaking world!  

The first 4 prompts are “diary” style questions.  Students are asked open-ended questions that require them to synthesize information and think deeply.  These prompts can be free writing or can be assigned for a grade.  The 5th prompt included in this bundle is a written cultural comparison.  It is designed for assessment with a rubric included. 

These prompts are Google Docs can be printed or assigned digitally.  They can also be edited to suit your students’ needs!

**THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ALL INCLUDED IN THE FULL UNIT PLAN.  IT’S LINKED BELOW.**

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish Language and Culture® students

How can I use this product?

• Assign these writing prompts throughout Unit 1: Familias en diferentes sociedades
• Students can answer questions independently in class or for homework
• Students can also work in small groups to discuss first and then write individual answers
• Consider using the diary-style questions as time for students to practice writing without the fear of grading penalties
• Ask students to try to work in examples of the grammar that you’re practicing in class in these writing prompts
• Perhaps use the last diary as an interim assessment
• Use the cultural comparison as a graded summative assessment
• *Allow AP Spanish students to write their first cultural comparison as they get the feel for the rules and requirements of what should be included

What’s included in this product?

• 1 Google Doc with the links to all of the writing prompts
• Teacher Tips for different ways to use the writing prompts
• 4 diary-style writing prompts with open-ended questions related to families in different communities 
• 1 cultural comparison prompt designed to be in writing format instead of oral format
• Rubric for scoring the written cultural comparison

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AP Spanish® teachers: use this bundle of 3 authentic source activities to create a mini-unit about overpopulation within Unit 4 or Unit 6. Each activity includes comprehension questions in both digital form and printable versions. All questions are customizable to ensure that they are just right for your students!

There is an article, a podcast and a video. Each activity is accompanied by comprehension questions used to ensure student success as they make meaning of the sources. Also included are answer keys and a Goformative version of the article. Unfamiliar vocabulary is identified at the beginning of the comprehension guides.

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 these activities for in-class, distance learning or for homework
• Ask students to discuss the information they gained from the sources
• Use small group or whole-class instruction to ask students to give opinions about the theme, to discuss if we currently have a problem with overpopulation, or if we even need to worry about overpopulation in the future
• Use the information students learn from the sources to ask them to debate both sides of the issue or to write an argumentative essay
• Works well with Unit 4 or Unit 6 of the AP® curriculum!

What’s included in this product?

• One link to a curated YouTube video about overpopulation with a viewing guide (both in Spanish)
• One link to a curated podcast with listening comprehension guide (both in Spanish)
• One article with embedded questions and answer key
• One link to a Goformative version of the article and questions

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AP Spanish® teachers: save time searching for the right video for your students! This Google Doc contains links to TWO YouTube videos and a viewing guides perfect for Unit 6: Los retos ambientales. One video has an auto-grading Edpuzzle version! The accompanying comprehension questions are digital for distance learners and printable for in-person learners, and they are customizable to make them just right for your students’ needs! 

Have students watch these videos to get a sense of some of the problems we face with our environment. One video talks about 5 specific problems in Mexico, their causes and their consequences. It is a short video, but the narrator speaks rather fast. This resource comes with a comprehension guide in graphic organizer format, or you may choose to use the multiple choice Edpuzzle version. I find that the Edpuzzle version is a good scaffold to aid student comprehension because the questions can be inserted right after the information has been provided! This Edpuzzle is also auto-graded to save you time and to give students instant feedback! The second video is about what would happen if all the ice in the world were to melt. It talks about the possibilities and the human and animal consequences that would occur. This video is accompanied by short answer comprehension questions.

Of course, both viewing guides come with a teacher answer key, and all questions can be edited to suit your needs!

Environmental challenges is a great theme to explore as a Global Challenge, or as part of the Science and Technology Unit.  These videos could be a great source for a debate as this topic can be controversial!

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 these videos and viewing guides for in-class or for homework
• Ask students to discuss the information they heard about in the videos.  Ask provocative questions and get students to play devil’s advocate to support the other side!
• Use small group or whole-class instruction to discuss the bias in these videos
• Use the information students learn from the videos as sources for students to use to debate whether or not these environmental challenges will really result in the consequences presented in the videos
• Works well with Unit 4 or Unit 6 of the AP® curriculum!

What’s included in this product?

• Two links to curated YouTube videos
• Information about how long each video is
• 2 Google Docs with comprehension questions  (one for each video, all questions in Spanish)
• An answer key for each viewing guide
• A link to the Edpuzzle version of the first video (auto-graded, multiple choice questions in Spanish)

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