Preparacion : Hoy es jueves, 20 de Noviembre

Do you have any questions about your outline and how it fits with the project?

Have you continued filling in information for the project?

Can you start building your project the week after Thanksgiving?

Objetivos/Objectives

Take Assessment 2 retake.

Discuss with group or teacher the written part of your country. See Project outline bullets of this day.

Understand the Tradition of the Fallas in Valencia, Spain.

COUNTRY PROJECT (Part I: either brochure, poster or calendar) Population of the country* Geographical features of the country (show on map)*

ocean or oceans that surround the country 2 main rivers and 2 main mountain(s) 3 main cities including the capitol weather

A picture of the flag or an outline of the country on the cover of the brochure* Some historical information about the country (When did it become independent? Is there anything

particularly unique about the country’s history?) Cultural information about the country * Festival or holiday that is celebrated in that country

Typical Food Typical music/Typical dances

Famous cities and sites within the country * famous museums, parks, beaches, monuments, ruins, art/ or architecture Typical animal, bird or fish of country. Exotic fruits and flower. Famous person: athlete, team, poet, artist, singer, etc.(

Homework for Monday, December 1

Assemble your project or if done show it to me, bring double sided tape and all your typed information on sheets to assemble your calendars and posters

Work on your power point . Practice with family. Time yourself. The presentation is only 10 minutes and will be due in December 8

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! ¡Feliz Dia de Acción de Gracias!

Las Fallas of Valencia, SpainTraditional parade to remember Saint Joseph. The monuments or wooden figures are assembled

by artist, carpenters using scraps of wood. The community gathers together and takes different roles in the celebration. The “reinas” or queens parade dressed in elaborate customs.The Fallas or wooden figures are burned at the end. There are a lot of fireworks too.

The streets of lights are spectacular at night too. See Documentary on Fallas.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AalNzzevEOQ

Do we have parades in the USA that are similar to the Fallas parades of Valencia Spain? What do you think?

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade New York City.