A Piece of Culture

I. Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:

● identify the piece of the Spanish Culture;

● describe the piece of culture and its significance;
● discuss his/her opinions about each culture; and
● share his/her experiences about the piece of culture.

II. Guidelines

● Introduction: Greet the student. To further build rapport, you may ask a simple
question about how the student’s day was/has been going.
● Warm-up questions: Ask the student a few questions regarding their culture.
○ Sample Questions:
■ What do you like most about your culture?
■ Does Spain have a rich culture? Why do you say so?
● Lesson proper:
○ Show the picture and ask the student to guess or describe the culture it
depicts.
○ After correctly identifying the piece of culture, ask the student to share
his/her experiences about it.
○ Share what you know about the culture or if a specific culture has a
counterpart in the Filipino culture or any culture.
○ Let’s Talk! is where you ask follow-up questions based on the topic.
■ Give appropriate reactions to the student’s statements. There will
be questions provided in this manual, but modify questions as
needed.
■ After the student finishes answering the follow-up questions,
proceed to the next set.

Reminders: Be engaged throughout the lesson. If the student gives short responses, be
sure to ask follow-up questions or ask him/her to expand them without putting too much
pressure on the student.
 III. Activity – Category: Spanish Culture

SET 1:

The World's Biggest Food Fight

Meaning: La Tomatina is a festival that takes place annually in Buñol, Spain, on the last
Wednesday of August. It is a tomato-throwing festival where people throw ripe tomatoes at each
other for around an hour. This festival attracts thousands of people from all over the world every
year, and the streets of Buñol are transformed into a sea of tomato juice and pulp during the event.

Online references: https://theplanetd.com/interesting-facts-about-spain/

Follow-up Questions:

1. How would you describe this festival?

2. Do you think using food for a celebration like this is necessary? Why or why not?
3. What do you think could be an alternative to be thrown around in this event instead of food?
4. How would you think South Koreans would react if this event was held in your country?

SET 2:

The Origin of Olive Oil

Meaning: Olive oil is an ancient ingredient and one of the world's healthiest oils, with its rich
composition of omega-3 fatty acids. Although you might be tempted to believe that most of the
world's olive oil hails from Greece or Italy, the vast majority comes from Spain's sun-drenched
Andalusian fields. One of the most interesting facts about Spain is that more than 40% of the
world's olive oil comes from Spain.

Spanish olive oil is known for its high quality and is used in many traditional Spanish foods, such
as gazpacho, paella (the Spanish national dish), and tortilla española. In addition to its culinary
uses, olive oil is also used in cosmetics, soaps, and other products.

Online references: https://theplanetd.com/interesting-facts-about-spain/

Follow-up questions:
1. Do you have olive oil at home? If so, what do you use it for?
2. Why do you think olive oil is an essential staple in the house?
3. Do you believe the regular olive oil differs from the one found in Spain? Why or why not?
4. Would you travel to Spain to buy their special olive oil if given a chance? Why or why not?

SET 3:

The Oldest Restaurant

Meaning: The world’s oldest restaurant is still in Sobrino de Botín, Madrid, Spain. It was founded
in 1725 and was awarded the oldest restaurant moniker by the Guinness World Records. The
restaurant is known for its traditional Spanish cuisine, including roast suckling pig and lamb and
seafood dishes. The restaurant is housed in a historic building in the heart of Madrid’s Old Town
and has retained many of its original features, including a 17th-century oven that is still used to
cook the famous roast meats and its cellar that dates back to 1590.

Online references: https://theplanetd.com/interesting-facts-about-spain/

Follow-up questions:
1. What do you think is the secret behind the longstanding success of this restaurant?
2. Do you think their menu is special? Why or why not?
3. If given a chance, would you visit this restaurant? Who would you take with you?
4. In modern times, do you think restaurants could last as long as this one in Spain? Why or
why not?
5. If you had your restaurant, would you also like it to last for generations? Why or why not?

SET 4:

Tooth Mouse instead of Tooth Fairy

Meaning: In many countries, the tooth fairy collects children's lost teeth, replacing them with coins
as a reward. However, this enchanted task is left to a mouse named Ratoncito Perez in Spain. The
mouse has been hard at work collecting the discarded teeth of Spanish children since he became
popularized in the late nineteenth century.

According to the legend, the Tooth Mouse collects the teeth and takes them back to his mouse hole,
where he uses them to build his mouse castle. In exchange, he leaves a small gift or coin for the
child to find under their pillow when they wake up.

The Tooth Mouse tradition is believed to have originated in Spain in the late 19th century and has
since become a beloved part of Spanish culture. Children often make special Tooth Mouse boxes or
leave notes for the Tooth Mouse, and parents sometimes even stage elaborate Tooth Mouse visits
with costumes and props to make the experience even more magical for their children.

Online references: https://theplanetd.com/interesting-facts-about-spain/

Follow-up questions:

1. In South Korea, do you also believe in the Tooth Fairy? Why or why not?
2. How would you feel if it is the Tooth Mouse was the one who would go and get your teeth
instead of the Tooth Fairy?
3. What do you think is the reason why the Tooth Mouse is not popular worldwide?

SET 5:

Chorizo

Meaning: Chorizo, as we know it today, was born in the seventeenth century with the arrival of
paprika in Spain from America. This spice gives it its characteristic reddish color and spicy flavor.
Previously, the chorizo had a black or white hue, depending on whether it had blood. The chorizo is
made with chopped pork meat and pork fat, seasoned with paprika and garlic, all stuffed into the
natural gut. The red color so characteristic of chorizo is given by a special paprika known as
"pimenton." This feature is what makes Spanish chorizo different from other sausages elsewhere.
The sausage is stuffed into pork guts, whether the small intestine or the large (for instance), in our
time are used as edible skin of non-animal origin.

Online references: https://chorizoespanol.es/en/the-spanish-chorizo/

Follow-up questions:
1. How do you think Chorizo would taste?
2. Is Chorizo common in your country? Why or why not?
3. If given a chance, would you try eating Chorizo? Why or why not?
4. In South Korea, what is the equivalent of Chorizo? Tell me about it.

VII. Wrap Up

● Praise the student for his/her good performance by mentioning his/her strengths
during the lesson. You may focus on the following areas:
○ The student’s knowledge of the piece of culture
○ Well-constructed sentences
○ Usage of remarkable expressions, words, and/or phrases
○ Correct verb tenses
○ Pronunciation
○ Coherence and fluency
● Then, give the student some points for improvement.
● Share some tips on how the weaknesses can be improved.
● Finally, thank the student for participating in the lesson.