Latinoam Rica Unit Packet

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LATINOAMÉRICA – CALLE 13 
 
PREGUNTAS ESENCIALES:

1. ¿Cuáles son algunos aspectos importantes de la cultura y la
identidad de Latinoamérica?
2. ¿Cuál es el “mensaje” de la canción “Latinoamérica” de Calle 13?
¿Cómo reflejan algunas líneas específicas los aspectos de la
cultura? (​
Referencias culturales​
)3. ¿Dónde están todos los países hispanohablantes en el mapa?
4. ¿Cuáles son y dónde están algunas cosas geográficas importantes
de Latinoamérica en el mapa?

 

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Unit Title: LATINOAMÉRICA
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Content Standard: National Standards for Foreign Language
Standard Number (and/or) Text:
● 1.1Communication: Interpersonal
● 1.2 Communication: Interpretive
● 1.3 Communication: Presentational
● 2.1 Culture: Practices and Perspectives
● 2.2 Culture: Products and Perspectives
● 3.1 Connections: Cross-curricular
● 4.1 Comparisons: Language
● 4.2 Comparisons: Culture
● 5.1 Communities: Beyond the School
Enduring Understandings ​
(Students will understand that):
● There are many important aspects of theculture of Latin America, including: geography, politics, work,
economy, religion, indigenous roots, sports, food, literature, and language. The richness of life in Latin
America is something that cannot be bought with money.
● In spite of the poverty and hard-working lifestyle depicted in some of the images, the chorus of the song
suggests that Latin America possesses something valuable that isnot for sale. There is also a strong
sense of solidarity and Latin American pride that suggests that the experiences of the past--both
positive and negative--have shaped the region’s identity today, and that the region will build on this
historical background and will continue to develop, grow, and persevere.
● There are 20 Spanish speaking countries and one Spanish speaking Commonwealth of the USin Latin
America.
● Latin American culture is varied and diverse.
Essential Questions ​
(Inquiry used to explore enduring understanding):
● What are some important aspects of the culture of Latin America?
● What is the message of the song “Latinoamercica” by Calle 13?
● Where are some of these things on a map of Latin America?
● What do some of these things look like?
Knowledge and Skills(Competencies) ​
(Students will know and be able to):
● Identify some important aspects of the culture of Latin America, including: geography, politics, work,
economy, religion, indigenous roots, sports, food, literature, and language.
● Translate, identify and understand all references to particular cultural topics in the song
“Latinoamérica”.
● Identify on a map the following: the Carbibbean, the Andes,and all of the countries of Latin America.
● Identify some images that relate to the culture of Latin America.
Performance Tasks/Other Evidence:
● Compare some aspects of the culture of New Hampshire to the culture of Latin America.
● Identify all the Spanish speaking countries and the one Spanish speaking commonwealth on a map.
● Listen to, fill in the blanks, translate, sing and analyze thesong “Latinoamérica”.
● Illustrate (with a video, power point and / or drawing) some of the important aspects of Latin American
culture.
● Understand all cultural references in the song “Latinoamérica”.
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El abono
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El agua bendita________________________________ 
Aguantar

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Ahogar________________________________ 

La alegría

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Los atardeceres________________________________ 
La canasta

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El cañaveral

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La cima________________________________ 
La cordillera

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Cualquier

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Dentro

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