**La+Gastronomía**

=Learners will be able to= =*Compare and contrast the typical foods and ingredients used in cooking in Argentina, Mexico, Spain and Peru.= =*Discuss how geography affects the foods available in a country.= =*Give and follow the directions of a recipe.= =*Give recommendations about what do order on a menu.=

=el 9 de marzo:= =I can understand authentic media.= =I can put a recipe in order and follow directions for a recipe.= =I can give instructions of a recipe.= = = =We will be in groups working on two different recipes that we will then share with a partner.= =Group 1 will be working on Tortilla de Patatas and Group 2 will have Paella= =Students will use these worksheets to complete some activities in class: [|Tortilla] and [|Paella]= =The link to: [|Tortilla de Patatas]= =or type in http://goo.gl/VVL63w = = = =The link to : [|Paella]= =or type in= =http://goo.gl/XGB1vD =

=el 6 de marzo:= =España!= = = =We began our study of Spain. [|La diversidad de España].= =We looked at this ppt of some of the maps of Spain and talked a little bit about geography terms again.= = = =We worked with our first recipe for Gazpacho and how to make it. The students used clip art to follow along to commands to "make" gazpacho. We discussed a little about the typical steps.= =

= = = = = =el 5 de marzo:= = = =CHOCOLATE= =I can identify cultural traditions in making chocolate.= =I can identify the senses and emotions that smelling and tasting chocolate elicits.= =I can understand the making of chocolate and how it is different today.= = = =[|Chocolate]= =We tasted Abuela chocolate and compared it to a piece of hersheys chocolate.= =We used this [|worksheet]for the senses.= =

= =el 4 de marzo:=

=I can understand authentic media. = =I can identify cultural items in a video. = =I can label a map with regions. =

=We continued our work with tortillas and discussed the ingredients more and the art of making a tortilla.= =We discussed the positive words and foods honored in the Lila Downs song.= =[|Regions and Song continued]= =In our ppt we looked at a few videos of those making tortillas and the equipment needed. We also discussed the traditional way and the new modern way in a video clip.= = = =[|Tortilla]= = =

=el 3 de marzo:= = = =no escuela!=

=el dos de marzo:= =I can understand authentic media.= =I can identify cultural items in a video.= =I can label a map with regions.= =We used this ppt to lead our discussion of [|Regions, Tortillas, and Maps]= =We used this Song by Lila Down to begin our discussion of the [|Tortilla].= =

= = = =el 27 de febrero:= =I can understand authentic media.= =I can describe a dish.= =I can find common ingredients.= =We used this ppt on Thursday and Friday to lead our discussion and analysis= =[|Discussion of Recipes]=

**el 26 de febrero**

=Today's Goals: = =I can understand authentic media. = =I can identify the ingredients of a recipe. = =I can describe a dish. = = = =Today, we will be working in small groups. Click on the link below to access the document. = =Note: you must be logged into your school account to access it. =

=Visit the website [|Delicioso] in order to start the activity in class.= =Use this worksheet to [|Investigacion Interpretivo]=

=[|Receta #1]:=

=[|Receta #2]=

=[|Receta #3]= = = = = =After, viewing and filling in the sheet with the recipe information you will be describing and sharing with your classmates.=

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= =el 25 de febrero= = = =I can understand authentic media for foods.= =I can write a comparison paragraph comparing two countries types of foods.= = = =[|Argentina: Final Day]= = = =ON Demand Writing Day=

Tarea: Work with the Espacio Publicitario: La Mejor Pizzeria de Buenos Aires Use this link: [|La Mejor Pizzeria de Buenos Aires]

I can statements [|Vocabulary for the Unit]

=Essential Question:= =How does food reflect the culture of a country? =

=el 9 de febrero: = = = =I can understand vocabulary to explain geographic features. =

=We used this ppt to introduce the essential questions and the can do statements.=

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= = =el 10 de febrero:= =PERU!= =I can understand the geography of Peru.= =I can identify the three main regions and typical flora y fauna.= =I can name the borders of Peru.= media type="custom" key="27180660"

=el 11 de febrero:=

La Papa I can understand the origin of the potato. I can understand new vocabulary for cooking and explaining how something is prepared.

We used this powerpoint to lead us into the discussion on the potato and the vocabulary for cooking and preparing food. media type="custom" key="27182946"

We read an article on the Papa and then completed this worksheet. [|La Lectura Hoja de actividad]

=el 12 de febrero:=

We will finish yesterdays ppt about LA PAPA and continue on to new vocabulary. I can identify flavors and explain flavors.

We will try some jelly bellys and explain how they taste (sour, bitter, sweet, horrible, delicious, hot (picante)) media type="custom" key="27189968"

=el 13 de febrero:= = = =I can read about typical foods and recipes from Peru.= =I can understand descriptions of recipes.= =I can understand authentic media.= =I can describe a dish.=

media type="custom" key="27192720" =Using this website: read the following article to make your slide for the presentation in the google class folder. One slide per group per food.= media type="custom" key="27192724"

==[|Diez platos fundamentales de la cocina peruana] ==

=el 17 de febrero:=

el 18 de febrero: I can discuss typical dishes of Peru. I can recommend a dish to eat off a menu. I can explain my preferences of food. I can understand authentic media.

We used this powerpoint to discuss the top 10 foods of peru. [|Food Preferences from Peru]

We check out the powerpoint with the slides student prepared. [|10 top fundamental foods] = = =I can understand authentic media.= =I can discuss a typical drink popular in Peru.= media type="custom" key="27202932"

=el 18 de febrero:= = = =We continued our work with the Platos de Peru:= = = =Using this PPT discuss your preferences on the various dishes.= =Give recommendations for food.= =Learn about Inc Kola and have a taste: Vamos a Probar= =[|Peru Dia 4 Inca Kola]= = = =Fill this sheet out as you try Inca Kola and then Tuit a reaction!= =[|Inca Kola]=

= = =el 19 de febrero:= =* I can discuss typical dishes of Peru.= =* I can order from a menu what I prefer from Peru=







=ARGENTINA! We also started our study of the regions of Argentina.=

=I can identify ingredients on an infograph. = =<span style="color: #131413; font-family: Georgia,serif;">I can understand vocabulary related to food and geography. = [|Argentine Regions]

el 23 de febrero

I can read a recipe. I can describe a food.

We will look at typical argentinian recipes and foods like we did with Peru. [|10 comidas de Argentina: Class Work] Please visit these pages: [|Foods from Argentina] [|Asado]

el 24 de febrero

We finished up presentations on the food of Argentina. And then discussed in groups how we felt about it? Would we eat it? Was it healthy? media type="custom" key="27232458" The following ppt was used in class. [|Conversamos en clase]

[|Plato del dia: Argentina] [|Plato del dia: Almuerzo]

<span style="color: #0c0d0c; font-family: Georgia,serif;">We used this infograph to learn new vocabulary about a typical dish in Spain: Gazpacho.

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