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Spanish · Grade 4

Research and Present a Cultural Topic

The Developing route ends with a small research project. Learners write a focused research question about a cultural topic, judge which sources are reliable, take notes in their own words and cite them, organize a short presentation with clear signposting, and then prepare and deliver it with a cultural comparison. A model presentation about mate, the shared drink of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, shows each step.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 120 minutes
  • Research and presentation check: 9 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, choose a reply, highlight a text, match pairs and put in order
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What learners will discover

  • Write a focused, researchable question about a cultural topic in Spanish (open, specific, answerable with sources).
  • Judge the reliability of sources (author, date, purpose, evidence), take notes in your own words and cite sources simply (Según…, Fuente: …).
  • Organize a presentation with an introduction, two or three supported points and a conclusion, using signposting phrases.
  • Prepare and deliver a short cultural presentation (script and visuals) that includes a respectful comparison, and answer audience questions.

Lessons

  1. A focused research question 5 steps3 practiceabout 28 min
  2. Reliable sources and good notes 6 steps4 practiceabout 30 min
  3. Structure and signposts 5 steps3 practiceabout 30 min
  4. Prepare and present 5 steps2 practiceabout 32 min
  5. Research and presentation check 9 questions at the end

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