Introduction
Whenever you find yourself in a Spanish-speaking country, you need to know how to ask and give directions for yourself or to other tourists. Giving directions is an essential task you will have to complete from time to time in any language. If you are sightseeing in a Spanish- speaking country, you will need to ask for directions to a certain point of interest. In your own hometown, you might be asked directions by visitors from other places. In this webquest, you will have the opportunity to practice giving directions and use affirmative and negative tú commands. ¿Listos?!
Task
For this activity, you will complete three things. First you will give directions in Spanish from Smoky Hill to another location in Denver. Second you will draw a map from school to the destination location. Finally you will record yourself giving the directions using voicememo or any other recording device on your phone/computer.
Imagine that a new student has arrived to Smoky Hill from a Spanish-speaking country. You are trying to tell him/her about Colorado and how to get from school to a certain point in the city of Denver.
Process
Steps:
- Choose a destination location somewhere in Denver. You need to know exactly how to get to that location from school. If you are unsure of the directions to get there, choose a different destination.
- Write detailed directions in order starting from Smoky Hill and ending at that destination.
- If you need driving directions you can use Google Maps, Mapquest, etc.
- Use vocabulary terms from chapter 3B you must use at least 10 different vocabulary words.
- Use 5 affirmative tú commands and 2 negative tú commands. You must use 3 different verbs total.
- Street names such as Macon Way do not translate into Spanish. It is okay to write the street names in English.
- Draw a map from the school to your destination. It can be in a separate sheet of paper or a post-it located in the classroom. Your map should include all streets, highways, etc. Label each street name and draw and label significant landmarks on the way. You can use markers, highlighters, and/or pens if you so choose.
- Color and illustrate your map. I will not be grading your map for artistic ability. Rather, I am grading for following instructions and including all the required information.
- Finally record yourself giving directions. You can use Voice Memo on your phone or other apps. First state your name and class period and then read your directions. Please practice your directions first before recording. Email them to me to yveysikh@cherrycreekschools.org.
Evaluation
Rubric for evaluation: Criteria 54 points 32 points 10 points Score Vocabulary usage The student uses at least 10 Chapter 3B vocabulary terms. Spelling is correct. The student uses less than 10 Chapter 3B terms. There are several spelling errors. The student uses hardly any Chapter 3B vocabulary. Spelling is horrible. ________ x2 = ________/10 Affirmative tú commands and Negative Tú commands. Student uses at least 3 different verbs. The verbs are provided in tú command form and negative tú commands. Spelling is correct. The student uses less than 3 different verbs. Not all verbs are in tú command form nor in negative tú command form. There are several spelling errors. The student does not use 3 different verbs and/or the verbs are not in tú command form. Spelling is horrible. ________ x2 = ________/10 Directions The student provides written directions that have every part of the trip. The student provides written directions that have some parts of the trip mentioned, but not all. The directions are incomplete. ________ x1 = ________/5 Map The student provides a map that includes all parts of the trip and all highways, roads, etc. are labeled. The student provides a map that includes some but not all parts of the trip and/or highways, roads, etc. The map is incomplete. ________ x4 = ________/20 Spoken directions (phone message) The student speaks clearly in the message and is careful with pronunciation. There are no major hesitations. The student speaks somewhat clearly. There are some pronunciation errors and/or some hesitations. The student does not speak clearly at all and leaves a message full of errors. 0 = incomplete ________ x3 = ________/10 F
Worth 65 points
Conclusion
Now the Spanish-speaking student is able to find different places in the city. Are you able to use affirmative and negative tú commands?!