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Rubric:

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Improvement

Student uses at least (20+ vocab (15-19 vocab (10-14 vocab (5-9 vocab (less than 5
20 vocabulary words words) words) words) words) words)
total (10 points)

Student uses at least 5 (5) (4) (3) (2) (1-)

irregular verbs ( do
not have to be from
vocab list) (5 points)
In presenting work to
the class, Student
engages the audience,
maintains eye contact,
and displays
familiarity with the
reading (5 points)
Student’s work shows
an understanding of
the English grammar
as we’ve learned in
class (5 points)
Students work is not
sloppy and shows care
taken in designing it.
Artwork is on every
page, and is
appropriate and
relevant. (students
will not be graded on
artistic ability) (5
points)

Acceptable Vocabulary: Food, activities, and nature

Nature words
1. Arroyo- Stream
2. Bosque- Woods
3. Campo- Country side
4. Cascada- Waterfall
5. Costa- Coast
6. Deierto- Desert
7. Escarpa- Volcano
8. Lago- Lake
9. Luna- Moon
10. Mar- Sea
11. Millas- Miles
12. Norte- North
13. Occidente- West
14. Oriente- East
15. Pico- Peak
16. Prado- Prairie
17. Sierra- Mountain Range
18. Sol- Sun
19. Sur- South
20. Temporadas- Seasons
21. Terreno- Dirt
22. Tierra- Earth
23. Valle- Valley
Activities and Verbs
1. Bailar- dance
2. Beber- to drink
3. caerse- to fall
4. Cambiar- change
5. cazar- to hunt
6. Comer- to eat
7. conudcir- to drive
8. danar- to hurt
9. dar- give
10. despertarse- to wake up
11. Dibujar- draw
12. Dormir- to sleep
13. Llover- to rain
14. Ir de picnic- picnic
15. oir- to hear
16. pescar- to fish
17. Poder- to be able to
18. quejarse- complain
19. Tomar Un Crucero- To Take A
Cruise
20. Viajar- to travel
21. Volar- To Fly
Food
1. Bebido- drink
2. Banano- banana
3. Desayuno: breakfast
4. Riquísimo - Delicious
5. Tengo hambre - I’m hungry!
6. Tengo sed - I'm thirsty!
7. almuerzo - lunch (official)
8. café- coffee
9. caramelos - sweets
10. carne - meat
11. cena - dinner
12. chocolate - chocolate
13. comida - food
14. ensalada - salad
15. fruta - fruit
16. helado - ice cream
17. lechuga - lettuce
18. manzana - apple
19. pastel - cake
20. patatas fritas - chips
21. pescado – fish
22. pizza - pizza
23. plátano - banana
24. siesta - a nap
25. tomate - tomato
26. un pepino - cucumber
27. verduras - vegetables
28. zumo - juice
 When they had talked about their food,
Grandma, Maria, and Marcus left for their
picnic.

…………….

After they ate by the waterfall, they went

Maria and Marcus are spending today with their
Grandma. They are grumpy because they had to
wake up early. They did not sleep much. “What
are we doing today, Grandma?” said Maria.
exploring in the woods.
As they were walking through the woods,
Marcus saw a stream. He had an idea.

“What would you and your brother like to do?” “can we fish?!” Asked marcus.
Grandma asked them
Grandma laughed. “Yes lets just go back and get
“I don’t want to do anything.” Said Marcus, who the fishing poles.”
likes to complain.
…………..
Maria said “I want to sleep. We had to wake up
They walked for a long time.
so early to drive here and I am tired.”
Maria asked “are we almost there?I’m still tired.
“I am sorry. I know It is a very long drive. You
I cant wait to take a nap”
guys live many miles in the east. Maybe you
need to drink some coffee.” Said grandma Grandma looked worried. “I think we are lost”
she said.
“We do not like coffee, but we are thirsty!” Said
the children “Ill just take a nap right here” Maria said.
“I have an idea. Are you hungry too?” Said
grandma.

“Yes!” Said Maria “We have not had breakfast!”

“Lets have a picnic!” Said Grandma. “I live in the

woods and the nature is beautiful. I know a spot
by a waterfall! What do you two want to eat?”

“Do you have apples? Or bananas?” Said Maria

Grandma shook her head yes

“I knew it!” You always have fruits!”

“What other foods do you guys want?”

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