VenConmigo+Ch5-+Tech-based

Students will form groups and use the computer lab and internet in order to research either the origins of soccer, the history of the Mesoamerican ball game, the rules of playing soccer, or famous soccer players from the Spanish-speaking world. Students that choose a soccer player will write a short biography on their player. Projects will be done in the present as well as preterit tense. The purpose of this plan is for students to explore the world of soccer, which is a sport of great importance in Spanish-speaking countries. If fits into the unit due to the fact that sports are a great way to get in shape and spend quality time both exercising and enjoying oneself. This project would be beneficial to students since they will have some autonomy in their own learning by choosing a topic from a list of several ones. Speaking and writing proficiency will be built since students will be creating their own dialogue. Students will also be able to choose which media form they will use for their presentation. Students will be able to understand the origins and rules of soccer as well as the role that soccer has in Latin America and Spain. Students will have to write a short reflection on student presentations about what surprised them, what they learned, what more they would like to know, what they are still confused about, etc. The class will also organize a voluntary soccer game that will take place outside of class where students can implement the rules and ideas they learned! 1.3.M.S.d -  Produce a short original target language video/DVD recording, such as a segment of a newscast, talk show, or game show 1.3.A.S.c -  Present oral reports on familiar and unfamiliar topics in target language 2.1.M.F.d -  Describe leisure activities associated with a particular community, region, or culture in which the target language is spoken
 * Title: ** ¡Gol!
 * Level: ** Spanish 2
 * Age of Learners: ** High School
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5.2.N.b -  Use authentic target language print materials and electronic media to explore topics of personal interest and enjoyment Computer Internet Access Website Guide Pen Paper Video recorder Audio recorder Props **
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 * 1) Students will form presentation groups by signing up for a specific topic on a sheet. (5 min)
 * 2) Afterwards, students will sign up for a specific type of presentation. (5 min)
 * 3) Students will receive a rubric and explanation of what the teacher will be looking for in a presentation. (5 min)
 * 4) Students will also receive a list of websites that can be used for their research project. (1 min)
 * 5) The teacher will then guide the groups to the computer lab in order to begin their research on their specific topic. (5 min)
 * 6) Groups will begin to compile information on their specific topic. (30 min)
 * 7) Groups will work outside of class to finish their project (5 days)
 * 8) Students will present their research projects on Monday.



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