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  • Elsie Robertson Middle School
  • Lancaster, TX
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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As students learn Spanish, a new language for some, or improvement of their ancestor's language for others, each student will perform "an imaginary trip" to one of 21 Spanish Speaking Countries, learning the heritage and legacy of the country visited. Each class period will design logos, brochures, maps, new currencies (bills or coins), buttons, ... to advertise their country as the best Spanish-speaking country to visit. Their research about the selected country, landmarks, currency, music, food, ect.. as they communicate with the locals in the target language Spanish, and convince others that is the best destination to visit because they develop the best tour guide in their country they are proud to be part of.

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As students learn Spanish, a new language for some, or improvement of their ancestor's language for others, each student will perform "an imaginary trip" to one of 21 Spanish Speaking Countries, learning the heritage and legacy of the country visited. Each class period will design logos, brochures, maps, new currencies (bills or coins), buttons, ... to advertise their country as the best Spanish-speaking country to visit. Their research about the selected country, landmarks, currency, music, food, ect.. as they communicate with the locals in the target language Spanish, and convince others that is the best destination to visit because they develop the best tour guide in their country they are proud to be part of.

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