Buen+Viaje+Projecto

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**MLII.CU1B** Identify patterns of behavior typically associated with cultures, such as eating and shopping customs, leisure activities, and celebration of national holidays. =====

**Students research destinations, culture and the factors involved in taking a trip to two Spanish speaking countries of their choice. Upon completion of this project, the student will be able to be very knowledgeable about the Spanish countries presented and their culture. They will also improve the use and knowledge of Spanish grammar, spelling, the various verb tenses and writing skills. **

Technology: Wikispaces, Microsoft Power Point, Avatar creation, upload and download files and images, mail images from phone device to upload in their presentations.

Essential Question: ¿C// **uál** // es // **tú** //  // **país** // ? Word Wall: nacer, ser, vivir, tener, estar

=BUEN VIAJE! HAVE A GOOD TRIP.= You have decided to enter a contest to win a trip to a Spanish speaking country! If you win, you will be staying with a native family for two weeks. You will be part of the family for your entire stay and take part in their daily routines.

Pay close attention to the rules of the contest! One mistake could cost you a chance to win a priceless opportunity!

__** Task **__

In order to enter the contest, you will be required to research two of the given countries, determine and state reasons why you wish to travel to the particular countries, and write an autobiography in Spanish.

You will then need to present your information to a panel of judges. They may ask you questions about your research or essay. They will then decide if you have fulfilled the contest requirements and are worthy of winning such a prestigious trip.



Upon completion of this contest, you should be very knowledgeable about all the given Spanish countries and their culture. You will also improve your use and knowledge of Spanish grammar, various verb tenses (including present and preterit) and writing skills.

A. You will be assigned two of the following countries:
 * Argentina || Dominican Republic || Uruguay || Cuba || Mexico ||
 * Peru || Guatemala || Paraguay || Costa Rica || Chile ||
 * Bolivia || Venezuela || Espa// **ñ** // a || Puerto Rico ||  ||
 * Panama || Honduras || Nicaragua || El Salvador ||  ||

B. You will research your assigned countries in preparation for an oral presentation to the judges. You must use the following resources plus 2 websites of your own. ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED! [] [] [] [] [] []

C. You should work on both countries. The information you gather must include, but should not be limited to:
 * = geographic location ||= places of interest ||= population ||
 * = economy ||= government ||= information about the capital ||
 * = seasons (weather) ||= the people ||=  ||
 * = major imports/exports ||= pictures of the country and its people ||=  ||

A. You will prepare a 10 minute oral presentation on EACH country. The judges will then ask each of you questions about the information you presented; THEREFORE, you must be knowledgeable about each country. B. You must include at least 5 visual aides per country. Make sure your visuals are clear, relevant to your topic, and easy to understand. BE CREATIVE! C. You must end your presentation by explaining why you wish to travel to and stay with a host family in your given countries.

The board of judges has stated that the following requirements must be included for the autobiography:
 * where you were born and when || why you deserve to win this contest || your name, age and what grade you are in at school || information about your schooling and classes you take - what subject(s) you like or dislike and why ||
 * information about your family (describe each member) || information about places you have lived or traveled || things you used to do when you were younger || things you like to do now - hobbies, activities, community service, etc ||
 * information about any future plans you may have ||  ||   ||   ||


 * EVALUATION **

This project is worth 2 test grades. You will receive a grade for the presentation (60% of project grade) and an individual grade for the autobiography (40% of project grade). The autobiography will be graded based upon correct use of grammar, vocabulary, and inclusion of the given requirements.

**Autobiography Rubric Buen Viaje Project Part 1 ** The autobiography written and oral presentation will be graded using the following rubric:

9-10 || Good 8 || Fair 7 || Needs Work <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">6 or below || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">SCORE ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Excellent
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is complete and is a minimum of 5 SENTENCES || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is at least 5 sentences || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is 4 sentences || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is 3 sentences || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is 2 or less sentences ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography contains the required elements || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography covers the years from birth until present and has at least 5 items of personal data. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography covers the majority of the elements but not all of them || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography covers 70% of the elements || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography covers less than 70% of the elements ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is organized and flows effectively || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is organized and flows effectively (No pronunciation errors) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is organized somewhat, but could flow better (3 pronunciation errors) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography tries to be organized and flow but does not succeed (2 pronunciation errors) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography doesn’t attempt to be organized or flow (4 pronunciation errors) ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is neat with no spelling or grammar errors || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is neat and spelling and grammar are correct || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is neat, but there are 3- 5 errors in spelling and grammar || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is not neat and 5-10 errors in spelling and grammar || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is not neat and there are more than 10 errors in spelling and grammar ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is original and creatively compiled || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography is original creatively compiled (PICTURES) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography attempts to be original and creative, but could be better (No pictures) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Autobiography does not attempt to be original or creative || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Autobiography wasn’t turned in ||  ||

The oral presentation will be graded using the following rubric:


 * ==Spanish Contest Presentation Buen Viaje Project Part 2== ||
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 * Name ___Date of Presentation__ |||||| Countries Time begin/end ||
 * |||||||| **Criteria** || **Points** ||
 * || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 ||  ||
 * **Organization** || Judges cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. || Judges have difficulty following presentation because student jumps around. || Student presents information in a logical sequence which judges can follow. || Student presents information in a logical, interesting sequence which judges can follow. ||  ||
 * **Content Knowledge** || Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. || Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. || Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate. || Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) with explanations and elaboration. ||  ||
 * **Visuals** || Student used 0-5 visuals. || Student used 5-7 visuals that supported presentation. || Used 7-10 visuals related to presentation. || Student used more than 10 visuals to reinforce information presented. ||  ||
 * **Length of Presentation (not including judges questions)** || Less than 5 minutes per country. (overall 0-10 minutes) || Between 5-7 minutes per country. (overall 10-15 minutes) || Between 8-9 minutes per country (overall 15-18 minutes) || Ten minutes per country. (overall 20 minutes) ||  ||
 * **Delivery** || Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too slowly/quickly, or loudly/quietly for judges to hear. || Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Judges have difficulty hearing presentation. || Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Speaks at a good pace. || Student used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. Good pace. ||  ||
 * ||  ||   ||   || **Total --->** || ||
 * **Judges Comments:**__ ||

**BUENA SUERTE EN TU PROJECTO!** **BUEN VIAJE!**