38 Project 4 – (University of Iowa – AB)

El menú perfecto

You are planning a celebration for you and a friend. Your friend is too busy (or maybe too lazy) to come up with a menú and some activities to do that day, so you have to do it.

This project will use only vocabulary and grammar from A and B from this Module, you will also use vocabulary and grammar you have learned in the previous units.

STEP 1. Plan your party.

1. What are you going to celebrate? graduation, birthday party, etc.
   • ¿Qué evento van a celebrar?
   • ______________________
2. Research 2 options for each of the following categories:
   • Plato principal (opción 1)
     • Nombre:
     • Lista de ingredientes (at least 4):
   • Plato principal (opción 2)
     • Nombre:
     • Lista de ingredientes (at least 4):
   • Postres (opción 1)
     • Nombre:
     • Lista de ingredientes (at least 4):
   • Postres (opción 2)
     • Nombre:
     • Lista de ingredientes (at least 4):
   • Actividad divertida (¿Qué quieres hacer?) (opción 1)
     • Descripción de la actividad (ej. decorar galletas). Quiero + infinitive …
     • Una descripción breve. Es …. (use at least 2 adjectives from 2AB Vocabulary List)
   • Actividad divertida (opción 2)
     • Descripción de la actividad (ej. decorar galletas). Quiero + infinitive …
     • Una descripción breve. Es …. (use at least 2 adjectives from 2AB Vocabulary List)

STEP 2. Prepare a script for the short video presentation you will share with your friend. The goal of this presentation is for you to share the options you selected for the celebration. For each of the categories listed above, you will present your two options.

In your written script, remember to use complete sentences. Be sure to include:

• An introductory sentence: Vamos a celebrar...
• At least two sentences using the verb gustar when talking about food
• At least two sentences using the verb querer
• At least two questions for your friend using gustar and preferir

STEP 3. Prepare a visual presentations showing all the options to your friend. Do not forget to include at least one picture for each option you are presenting (at least 6 pictures total). Only use keywords on your slides, not complete sentences.

STEP 4. Read your script a few times on your own, and then narrate and record your presentation. Your narrated presentation should be between 1.5 and 2.5 minutes in length.

STEP 5. Post your video online as a discussion post AND upload your script to your LMS.

STEP 6. It is time to chose your itinerary. Go watch your assigned partner’s video and write about which options you prefer for each category in the comments section. Be sure to mention what you like and do not like about each option and justify your answer. Your written answer should include full sentences. Be sure to include answers to the following four questions in your response and include why or why not.

• ¿Qué te gusta?
  • Modelo: Me gusta(n)_____ porque…
• ¿Qué no te gusta?
• ¿Qué prefieres?
• ¿Qué no prefieres?