At the end of each month, have the assigned group present a synopsis of the posted items. Show students a video that illustrates aspects of life in a Spanish-speaking country or region. Ask them to identify aspects such as family dynamics, dating customs, and gender relationships. Then have students discuss similarities and differences between these and the same aspects of their own communities. Ask each student to research a Spanish-speaking country and identify sites to visit during a trip to the area.
Students can present and display their information using visual aids and some key vocabulary.
During the presentations, students locate on a map the sites they plan to visit. Encourage them to share any interesting information they may receive. In students' first year of Spanish, assessment of their understanding of culture will frequently involve visual representations or the use of English. Assessment activities should encourage students to reflect on their own customs as well as demonstrate an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. Establish expectations and criteria for bulletin-board displays through discussion with students.