El Alfabeto

El Alfabeto

Engage

How do you spell...?  In this seminar you will be able to answer this question and use your new knowledge of the Spanish alphabet.  The Spanish alphabet has some distinct letters that you will learn about too! Listen to this rap, can you pick out the letters that are different?

Vocabulary List here.

Explain

Now that you have learned about the Spanish alphabet, what are you expectations or interests about learning another language?

Elaborate

Directions:

Locate a capital of a Spanish-speaking country that you are interested in.  Write the name of the capital and country using letters and the phonetic spelling.  For example (you may not use this one):

Madrid, España.

Eme-a-de-ere-i-de, E-ese-pe-a-eñe-a

Share a picture of a famous monument or location in that city as well.  Identify the name of the location as well. You may complete the assignment in a word document and upload it. Be careful with your phonetic spelling!

Express

1. Write a reflection essay answering the following questions:

  • How well do you think you know the Spanish alphabet?  Is it easy or hard to remember?  Why or why not?  Do songs make it easier to learn?  Share a link to a Spanish alphabet song that you think is very helpful.

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2. Post an Artifact.

  • Include an artifact(s) that contains specific experiences, readings, assignments, or discussions in this course that supports your point.

  • What did you learn by creating this artifact? Be specific.

  • How did this artifact and other course elements help you reach it? Be specific.