Spanish 2A

Welcome to the library. Please be mindful that we need to keep our voices down. After you complete your Spanish homework, you may work on assignments from other classes. Ipods and mp3 players are allowed. This should be a day to investigate more about the Dominican Republic and relax.

Task: Visit Expresate

Step One: Go to Expresate
(If you are asked for a password, it is exp2 ch3)

Step Two: Complete the following task:

1. View the Photo Tour of Santo Domingo.


Task: Make a Travel Brochure for the Dominican Republic
Step One: Visit each of these websites and determine what facts and information you would like to include in your brochure:

http://dominicanrepublic.com/index.php

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dominican-republic

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html

Step Two: Create a brochure in Microsoft Word or MS Publisher. It should include at least 3 images with captions of what they are, and information about a minimum of 3 destinations or activities travelers should do on their trip. Brochures will be graded on 1) appearance, 2) accuracy of information, and 3) proper spelling and grammar.

When you are finished, you should print them off and submit them in the grading box.

WHAT IS DUE AT THE END OF CLASS?
1. Travel Brochure
2. Extra Credit for the Quiz

REMEMBER: Vocab and Culture Quiz next Wednesday

Regular preterite

Regular preterite drills

Generate a unique quiz
Copy and paste the odd answers

Regular preterite drills 2

Complete 2 5 minute drills until you get 100%

PRETERITE OR IMPERFECT IN JUST TWO SIMPLE STEPS

ECOTURISMO PURA VIDA

1. Visit www.panoramio.com and search Costa Rica. Costa Rica and visit 10 virtual places on the panoramio map. Plot the locations on your Costa Rica map. When you visit a virtual place look through 3-10 pictures
2. Plan an Ecotourism trip in Costa Rica for you and your friend or family.
Research the trip highlights and locations. Research what makes the trip an “Ecotour.”
3. Write an outline of your trip in chronological order for an audience of student travelers.
4. The introduction and conclusion must include information about ecotourism. They should tell the reader what ecotourism is and why your trip qualifies. The introduction and conclusion need to be written out. The body is just an outline.

HIT THE PERUVIAN HIGHWAY

You work for a marketing firm inCuzco, Perú. You have been chosen to market a car from the 2011 auto show in Detroit. (Unfortunately, your best friend did not get the job (Please work individually.)
1. Get to know your demographic. View the images of Cuzco and familiarize yourself with the types of vehicles that would sell succesfully.
a. View the photo tour.
at Think Central
In the Go resources box, type in the keyword, exp2 ch2
Click on Photo tour. Listen and watch the slide show.
b. Go to http://www.lonelyplanet.com/peru/cuzco-and-the-sacred-valley/cuzco
View all of the slideshows in the IMAGE GALLERY. Be thinking about which type of vehicle and advertisement would interest Peruvians most.

2. Choose a vehicle from the 2011 auto show in Detroit.
http://naias.com/virtual-show-floor/virtual-show-floor.aspx

3. Create your advertisement in the form of a poster in a Word Document. Include a photo of the vehicle and photos from the Cuzco gallery. Include 2 affirmative and 2 negative commands as well as any other pertinent information you think will sell your car.

Vince Vaccaro - Costa Rica (acoustic)

Madrid, Spain Travel Video Guide