Introduction
Hola clase,
Food is part of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries. Food is a key factor in hispanic families and is what maintains tradition and keeps their heritage alive.
Today we are going to investigate the different foods from Spanish speaking countries.
I Can:
-I can identify different popular and traditional food from Spanish speaking countries.
-I can talk about the different foods and traditional meals from Spanish speaking countries.
Standards:
COMMUNICATION
Interpersonal
- Talk about: traditions and foods; culture and different Spanish speaking countries
Interpretive
- Read and listen to information about traditional foods in different countries
Task
You will be researching different traditional foods and select two different countries and create a menu that will offer a variety of traditional meals based on the two countries
You will need to pick 2 countries and select 5 dishes from each of the countries.
Using a Google slides or Canva, you will create your menu. Add images and links to websites with important information about the country and their traditions to make your menu more interactive and pleasing.
Process
Research: What traditional dishes are popular in Spanish speaking countries?
What is the main ingredient of the popular dishes?
https://cocinasabrosaexpo.com/news/best-latin-american-dishes/
https://www.locallifesc.com/national-dishes-of-latin-america/
Look up images of the popular dishes. Which ones stand out to you? What do you like about them?
https://www.loves.kitchen/posts/latin-american-cuisines-most-popular-dishes
Here are the top ten traditional Latin American dishes
https://www.latinolife.co.uk/articles/top-ten-traditional-latin-american-dishes
How does the list above compare to United States traditional dishes?
Create a list of your favorite dishes.
Using the links provided above, choose your favorites and create a menu of 10 dishes on Google slides or Canva.
Evaluation
|
Present dishes and countries in the target language |
Menu includes 10 or more traditional dishes. Menu is well engaging and demonstrate a deep understanding of the content. |
Menu includes 6-7 traditional dishes with some information and some generally engaging content. |
Menu includes 3-5 traditional dishes and basic understanding of the content. | Menu includes 0-2 traditional dishes and no information about the content. |
| Identify traditional meals, most popular item for the dishes, and the country of origin. | Menu includes a comprehensive and visually appealing list of 9-10 traditional dishes of Latin America with relevant images and links. | Menu includes a well-organized list of 6-8 traditional dishes of Latin America with pictures, links, and some information about their significance and heritage. | Menu includes a list of 4-7 traditional dishes with limited information and few or no images or links. | Menu does not include a list of current Spanish music icons or the information provided is incorrect. |
| Creativity and Originality | Menu demonstrates a unique and creative approach, with original ideas and visually well presented. | Menu has some creative elements and visual aids that contribute to the overall quality. | Menu has limited creativity and visual appeal. | Menu lacks creativity and visual elements, not pleasing to the eyes. |
| Organization and Coherence | Menu is well presented and organized, has clear and logical flow, and all elements are cohesively integrated. | Menu is organized, with clear flow. Most elements are integrated. | Menu has some organization, no flow, and elements are not well integrated. | Presentation lacks organization, no flow, and no elements integrated. |
Conclusion
After the readings and lists created, reflect on the following questions:
-What did I learn about Spanish culture and heritage.
-As you read the ingredients and listed the dishes, what did you already know? What does this teach us about the impact Spanish heritage has around us?
Credits
Richardson, L. (2019, February 18). Best traditional USA dishes: Top 10 must-try American foods. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-traveller-10-musttry-american-food-20160722-gqbjjm.html
The 7 best Latin American dishes – rich, diverse, and authentic -. (2023, June 29). Cocina Sabrosa Expo. https://cocinasabrosaexpo.com/news/best-latin-american-dishes/
National dishes of Latin America | LOCAL Life | Hilton Head Island & Bluffton. (n.d.). LOCAL Life | Hilton Head Island & Bluffton. /https://www.locallifesc.com/national-dishes-of-latin-america/
https://www.loves.kitchen/posts/latin-american-cuisines-most-popular-dishes
Top ten traditional Latin American dishes | Latinolife. (n.d.).https://www.latinolife.co.uk/articles/top-ten-traditional-latin-american-dishes