I chose high frequency vocabulary to use in this activity:
1) los dejan = they leave them
2) traen regalos = they bring presents
3) los ponen = they put them
Yesterday, I began with a Power Point introducing vocabulary and having students write down in their vocabulary lists. We decided on a gesture for each of the structures and practice them with TPR.
Then, following the power point, we continued with conversation as I tried to personalize each of the structures. I pointed out the different verb forms in our conversation using pop-up grammar: "Pedro, tú traes regalos para tu maestra?" What does the "s" in "traes" mean?" etc.
The power point introduced them to Los Reyes Magos, and I explained (in Spanish, using their new vocabulary) what is that tradition all about.
After the presentation and conversation/circling of structures, recycling old vocabulary, I asked them to do a Venn Diagram comparing Santa Claus and Los Reyes Magos. I had them do this as a Think-Pair-Share activity, and then we created a class Venn Diagram on the board.
Today, we watched the commercial "Santa vs Los Reyes" (below) using Movie Talk. At the end of the powerpoint, I included screen shots of the commercial, so that students could retell with partners for more practice. They enjoyed it! Afterwards, we used individual white boards: Students are in pairs, I ask a question and they write their answer on the boards and compare/discuss with partner. Tomorrow we will write the story as a class (students dictate, I write on white board) and then have them write on their own. What are you doing to celebrate the holidays and teach culture through comprehensible input?
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