Juego 1 / explain the word.

Explain the word

1. Divide into the groups of 5 students.
2. Tell all the students about the topic of the word.
3. One student turn around so that s/he cannot see the board.
4. The teacher will write the word in that topic on the board.
5. Other students one by one give a hint without saying that word.
6. Student on back are to guess the word. 

Example
Topic  (category)                     The word
        Person                                           Teacher , cook,  plumber, construction worker,
                                                               Lawyer,   Zoo keeper,  babysitter, Uber driver,
                                                               President of the USA, or specific famous person, etc

        Transportation                               Airplane, bicycle, tricycle, rickshaw, truck, helicopter,
                                                              Bus, subway, monorail, car ( make it more difficult with
                                                               the car such as BMW, Porsche, etc), motorcycle

        Animal.                                          Squirrel, mouse, rat, rabbit, hare, bunny, crocodile,
                                                               alligator, armadillo, giraffe, bull, ox, cow, hen, chicken,
                                                               Snake, frog, elephant, dog ( or more specific with the breed
                                                               such as Chiwahwah, shepherd etc).

Variation. 
   if students' speaking level is too low to explain, they can act and give a hint. (Sharade). 

                                   
   

The Spanish Speaking World

Los países que se hablan español

Los Países  hispanicos song/video
Countries and  capitals song
Song Powerpoint


Power Point: Countries and  Capitals Flash Cards: Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals
Handout: Map of  Latin America with countries and capitals labeled. 
Handout:  Blank map for practice

Study tips: How to  study for your geo quiz
Worksheet: Geo and culture  questions from the textbook.
 

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