WALT: To develop knowledge of the Spanish cultureWILF: to research information on how the Spanish festivals are celebrated and to create a power point to present your findings, noting down any new Spanish words for a level 1 and 2/ OPINIONS AND REASONS for a Level3-4/ Past and Future for a level5.

STARTER: In groups discuss and choose the right answer1.La Tomatina is a festival where (a. tomatoes b. apples c. eggs) are thrown2. The Running of the bulls is celebrated in ( a. Madrid,b. Pamplona, c. Malaga)3. The Fallas of Valencia are celebrated in a. Valencia, b. Barcelona c. Mallorca)TASK: RESEARCH A SPANISH FESTIVAL1) ¿Qué festival es? / What festival is it?

What is it called? How is it celebrated?In what region or city of Spain/ South America is it celebrated?When did it start / what is it’s history?What is your opinion about it? Can you compare it to any other festival in the UK?

2) Create a PowerPoint presentation of your findings. You will be asked to present them to the class. (EXTRA: Also think if we could have that festival in England. What would the day be like?) NOTE DOWN ANY NEW SPANISH WORDS / SENTENCES !!!!!E DOWN 3) Now create a poster to promote the FESTIVAL. The best will be show to the classNY NEW SPANISH WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Create a poster to be displayed on the screens around the school tomorrow to celebrate the day.

LOS FESTIVALES EN ESPAŇA

LINKS- FESTIVALES

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40G_0HyhC6A

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FypDyGNyDyQ&feature=relmfu

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd3n5NGoxE8

Plenary

Write down in your book:

• What have you learnt today?

• 2 stars (things you have done well)

• And a wish (something you wish you could do better)