Lesson+Plan+2

__** Un día al mercado central **__
 * Language/Level: ** 2nd year high school Spanish

1.) Show powerpoint. 2.) Have students read recipe, filling in the blanks with the correct formal command of the verb. 3.) This soup is very simple to make and bring it to class in a crockpot. Let all the students have a small sample; cultural food can really get students excited and engaged!
 * Intended Learning Outcomes: ** Students will understand the difference between typical American grocery stores and Ecuadorian food markets. Students will learn/review basic food vocabulary. Also, students will learn how to make a traditional Ecuadorian potato soup.
 * Standards used: **
 * State Standard 1.2** Interpretive Communication: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
 * State Standard 4.2 ** Comparing Cultures: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
 * Context/Rationale: ** In this unit, the students are focusing on the traditional cultural practices of Ecuador . A trip to the market is almost a daily ritual in the life of the people of Ecuador, thus making it an important theme to cover.
 * Procedure: **

Extra credit opportunity: Students can make the soup at home by following the recipe. Take pictures!



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