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Comparing Artists
Overview
In this seminar you will be able to discuss Spanish artists using comparison phrases and o-->ue stem changing verbs. Comparison phrases such as more than, less than, and as much as can be used in conjunction with previously learned adjectives. In this seminar you will compare and contrast various Spanish-speaking artists and their influence in art.
ACTFL Standards
Communication: Interpersonal Communication
Cultures: Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives
Connections: Making Connections
Communities: Lifelong Learning
Learning Target
I can discuss and make comparisons between different artists from Spanish-speaking countries.
Habits of Mind
Thinking flexibly
Critical Thinking Skill
Comparing
Engage
Introductory warm-up activity.
Can you name any Spanish artists? Have you ever heard of Picasso or Frida Kahlo? Check out these Biographies to learn about some Spanish artists.
Learn more about Salvador Dali here.
Learn more about Frida Kahlo here.
Learn more about Pablo Picasso here.
Learn more about Diego Rivera here.
Academic/Concept Vocabulary
Explore
Read and watch the resources to learn about this concept, then do the practice activity.
Read | Watch | Do |
Click here to read about comparison phrases. | Watch the video 01066 Spanish Lesson - Present Tense - O-UE Stem-changing verbs.
| Use this interactive to practice and learn the vocabulary terms you will need to understand for this Seminar. Choose your study mode! |
Explain
Discuss your ideas / opinions / understandings.
Based on what you learned in the Explore and Engage sections of this Seminar, answer the following prompt:
After exploring/discussing some of the various Spanish-speaking artists and their styles, which one is your favorite and why? Mention a specific work of art they are known for.
Evaluate
Now it is time to self-check how much you have learned about the this topic. If you do not know as much as you thought, go back to the “Explore” section of this seminar and reread, rewatch, or redo the activities listed. See your facilitator if you have questions.
Elaborate
This is a task or project where you can show what you know.
Select two of the Spanish-speaking artists from below:
1. Frida Kahlo
2. Diego Rivera
3. Pablo Picasso
4. Fernando Botero
5. El Greco
6. Salvador Dali
7. Jose Orozco
Do some research on the two you select- what styles of art did/do they paint? Where are they from? What is distinct about their styles? Identify 1-2 famous paintings. You can also find some important biographical information about their lives.
You will write a paragraph, 2-3 sentences, comparing and contrasting the two artists. You must use the comparing and contrasting phrases from this module to write your five sentences. Make sure it is clear what two artists you select in your paragraph. Click here to get access to many useful art words in Spanish that you can also use in your paragraph.
Express
Complete this wrap-up activity where you reflect on your learning.
Write a reflection paragraph answering the following questions:
Stem Changers are very unique verbs. What makes them to unique? In two sentences, in English, describe how stem changers are conjugated.