SANTILLANA USA - ES HS Teacher Guide Sampler Level 1 -2018

Diana y Rita Find a jade mask in Antigua. T8 2. The integration of culture into the units 1. Culture is the framework for learning Spanish. Culture is present throughout the unit: in the challenges, in the boxes that feature the five Cs of language learning, in the section titled Mapa cultural , in the readings, and in the final project. Culture is also present in the practice activities: students analyze the culture of a particular country, compare it with their own, and transfer what they have learned to their own reality. 3. Culture is recognized in all its richness. Culture is explored as a perspective, a practice, and a product. For example, students reflect about a quinceañera party, table manners, courtesy expressions, foods, and dances. Culture is exhibited from a variety of angles: Major cities such as Mexico City; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Antigua, Guatemala. Archeology, architecture, and the fine arts: Tikal, the Zócalo, Frida Kahlo, and so on. Customs such as festivals, traditional clothing, foods, and sports. Youth culture, such as music and fashion. 2. Culture is presented in an original way. Each challenge features a cultural element of the country of focus, and this element is related to the theme of the unit. For example, Desafío 1 in Guatemala showcases an element of traditional Guatemalan culture: jade masks. Elements of the culture of each country are also presented in an organized way in the Mapa cultural section . La máscara de jade DESAFÍO 1 Diana y Rita Find a jade mask in Antigua. Guatemala Key Ideas 8