May 21, 2014

Class: Spanish Middle School 6

th
-7
th

Name: W. Black

Lesson Title: La Quinceanera



Objectives SWBAT: Compare and Contrast La Quinceanera and Sweet 16

1. Utilize key vocabulary to identify characteristics for La quinceanera
2. Discuss traditions and customs for this Mexican celebration and United States.
3. Identify the difference between the two cultural celebration


World Languages Michigan Department of Education
Standards and Benchmarks
1.1.N.SL.RW.a
5.1.N.a

Materials: Whiteboard projector and camera, Key vocabulary, Sweet 15 video, Key vocabulary,
Venn Diagram,

Guided Practice: Open brainstorming discussion regarding the cost to plan an average Birthday
party in the United States. Entire class reads/reviews brief information pertaining
to the cost to plan a Quinceanera


Group Practice:
Students watch Sweet 15 video clip regarding the planning process. After video
open discussion on new/different customs learned in regards La Quinceanera
celebration.

Independent Practice

Student use Venn diagram to compare/contrast including additional unknown
information about La Quinceanera learned in the video.


Summary/Evaluation:
Completed Venn Diagram