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GRADE K -5 Culture

Standard 1.1, 1.2 Communication in languages other than English

2.1 Knowledge and understanding of other cultures

4.1 Develop insight into nature of language and culture

Estimated Time Range:

Ongoing throughout the year - but accounts for approximately 8 weeks, including annual fiesta preparation and performance

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS

The student will understand that:

1.	There are twenty one different Spanish-speaking countries, each with its own traditions
2.	Each country has unique cultural components
3.	Spanish-speaking countries have different holiday celebrations
4	Some Spanish-speaking countries are multi-lingual
5.	Traditions may include specific foods, dances, songs, games, art forms, activities, folktales, poems and clothing
6.	The indigenous peoples of Latin America have unique histories and traditions, which influenced present day cultures.
7.	The history of Latin America was greatly influenced by Spain and the age of exploration.

SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS

1.	Time lines, maps, flags
2.	Folk songs, music and dance
3.	Folk arts and crafts
4.	Holiday projects
5.	Plays and skits
6.	Use of instruments of other countries
7.	Identification of traditions by country
8.	Annual Fiesta presentations and performances
9.	Sampling and/or preparation of traditional foods

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1.	How are common holidays celebrated differently in Spanish-speaking countries?
2.	What are some holidays that are specific to Spanish-speaking countries?
3.	What are some traditions practiced in Spanish-speaking countries?
4.	What role does food play in the traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures?
5.	How are art and music representative of Spanish-speaking cultures and traditions?
6.	How is the culture of a Spanish-speaking country influenced by its history?
7.	What are similarities and differences between our traditions and holidays and those of Spanish-speaking cultures?
8.	How are daily routines, such as mealtimes, school and work schedules different in Spanish-speaking countries?
9.	What are some unique pastimes in Spanish-speaking countries?
10.	What are some similarities and differences between popular folktales of Spanish-speaking countries (ex. versions from Spain and Mexico and/or those of U.S.A.)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of fifth grade the student will be able to:

1.	Cite some examples of traditions from Spanish-speaking countries
2.	Name some holidays particular to some Spanish-speaking countries
3.	Sing some songs traditional to Spanish-speaking countries.
4.	Name some foods traditional to Spanish-speaking countries.
5.	Identify some folk art forms from Spanish-speaking countries.

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Suggested Vocabulary: Varies by song and story and by individual country Books: Cinco de Mayo books Día de los Muertos book: El Espíritu del Tío Fernando Pablo Remembers Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca Vamos a comer

Navidad books: Pablo's Piñata Nine Days to Christmas Folktales Individual and anthologies Songs: Si me dan pasteles Vengan a ver mi chacra Vengan a ver mi granja Tía Mónica Juan Pequeño El Perro de San Roque

A mi Burro Rafaél de mi vida El coquí Cielito Lindo La Cucaracha La Bamba Naranja Dulce Yo Tengo un Castillo De Colores Debajo un Botón Qué bonita bandera

SUGGESTED CONNECTIONS

Language Arts , Social Studies, Art, Music