Introduction
Now that we have spent some time getting to know about the culture of Spain, it is important to learn some basics about the language. This WebQuest lesson is a beginner's lesson of the Spanish language, starting with the alphabet. This alphabet includes the following 30 letters:
These letters, just like in the English language, are the building blocks to the words of the language. They must first be learned before translations and definitions can be added into mix.
Task
Watch the video in the following link that teaches the Spanish alphabet in a military style song:
Now that was a very fun way of learning the alphabet! It is time for some fun practice to see how well your are comprehending this new language. Please follow the link below to play a very simple Spanish spelling game. It will help you get more familiar with the Spanish alphabet.
Process
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Directions: Choose a student partner to complete this scavenger hunt. Since there are 30 letters in the Spanish alphabet, each student can equally participate by dividing the alphabet in half, each taking 15 letters. Find an image online that represents each letter. Paste the image in a Word document, along with the Spanish letter it represents. The Spanish name of the image or object should also be included. Once complete, email the scavenger, hunt with both students names, to the following email address: darnell.benson@trinitychristianschool.cc.
Evaluation
It is test time! You have been given videos, graphics, and projects to help familiarize you with the Spanish alphabet. Now it is time to measure your progress. Click on the fowlling link and complete the attached quiz:
Conclusion
So how did you do? For the lesson on the alphabet you had many tools and activities at your disposal. Tell me about your experience utilizing these tools. What was your score on the quiz? What did you get marked wrong? Do you understand why you missed the item(s)? Give an example or two. How did you do on the scavenger hunt? Do you feel that it helped you to be more familiarized with the alphabet? What about the use of the alphabet song? Please give me a one to two paragraph review in a Word document and send it to the following email:
darnell.benson@trinitychristianschool.cc
Credits
References:
YouTube. (2014). The Spanish Alphabet Song. http://youtu.be/56OXP92SUBQ
Spanish in Flow.com. (2014). The Spelling Bee Game. http://www.spanishinflow.com/spelling-bee/
Funtriva.com. (2014). The Spanish Alphabet Quiz. http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz8542fd918.html