Debí tirar más fotos ~ Resources for an AP Unit

Last year, I used Bad Bunny's documentary "Aquí vive gente" in Spanish 3 and it went really well, so I was very excited when his new album came out and some of his songs explored the topic of gentrification and Puerto Rican culture even more!

So, I decided to create a unit for my AP class. The students and I have learned a TON! We are just finishing up this week and it has been a wonderful unit! We have hit all the AP themes and students are making some amazing connections (example: Bad Bunny --> Kendrick Lamar and Jacobo Morales --> Samuel L. Jackson - so cool!).

These are our Essential Questions:

• ¿Por qué es considerada la música de Bad Bunny un acto de resistencia?
• ¿Es la música de Bad Bunny una buena manera de educar, generar conciencia y luchar?
• ¿Qué se puede aprender de la música y otras cosas producidas por Bad Bunny?
• ¿Cuáles son algunos de los desafíos mundiales que enfrenta Puerto Rico?

We delved into all sorts of resources, including:

• This presentation to learn some very basic information about Puerto Rico. There are LOTS of resources linked in there as well (some from another teacher, but I can't remember who - sorry for not crediting!)
• El cortometraje "Debí tirar más fotos" - I highly recommend that students (and teachers) investigate some of the culture in the video BEFORE watching. Here is what I had my students do. Also, this super sweet interaction between Bad Bunny and Jacobo Morales was also helpful to understand the cortometraje better too.
• These two videos that explain the cortometraje: Bad Bunny y la Gentrificación: El Mensaje Oculto de Debí Tirar Más Fotos and  Lo Que No Viste en DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (Short Film) | Análisis Completo. There is also a Canvas Quiz to review the information from the two videos.
• Three songs: Lo que le pasó a Hawaii, Turista (video just came out two days ago - have to skip a part!) and La Mudanza. They are mostly appropriate, but (obviously) use your own discretion! I have mature juniors and seniors and I decided that they value of the songs superseded some inappropriate language. (I only played the end part of La Mudanza once and ended it early.)
• This article: "Lo que le pasó a Hawaii: el significado detrás de la canción de protesta de Bad Bunny" and some questions about it.
• The documentary "Aquí vive gente" (start at 4:00) and these questions about it.

Here is the unit packet (with assessments). I am really looking forward to create for the Representación Visual assessment! 

Also, if you use Canvas, you can find the entire unit in the Commons:

Alternatively, if you just want to teach "Lo que le pasó a Hawaii", pages 6-12 here could be great! 

This is one of my favorite activities to really delve into the meaning of a song!

La Lotería de Navidad 2024

 ¡La Lotería de Navidad! These commercials (short films really) are one of my favorite things to teach! Click here to see an abundance of posts about what I have done.

If you haven't seen this year's ad, here it is (Thanks Maris for texting it to me!):

So far, I have come up with this slideshow with this text and will (hopefully) be creating more, but I thought I would share here in case anyone wants to collaborate and/or add on to what I have done and share back!

Stay tuned for more FREE resources coming! 

Things to create and/or done ✅: 

• Quizlet with vocab to preview ✅

• Quizlet with questions and answers ✅ 

• Could also be used for: Quick Grid Bingo

• Could also be used to read and write answers

• match pic to sentence ✅

• cierto/falso (could be assessment)

• ¿Quién lo dijo? / ¿Quién lo hizo? OR ¿Quién lo diría? / ¿Quién lo haría? (Julián, las personas de España, Daniel)

Summer PD in Segovia, Spain

We are FULL, but fill out this form to be on the wait list! 

 ACQUIRE & INSPIRE:

 Immersive Spanish Teacher Workshop Series in 

Segovia, Spain

Join me (Kara Jacobs) and AnneMarie Chase on a ten day Professional Development trip in Segovia, Spain from June 16 - June 25, 2024.

Workshops:

You will participate in six workshops designed to hone your Acquisition Driven Instruction skills, taught by Kara and AnneMarie. Topics range from Unit Design, Comprehensible Culture, Assessment and you’ll even experience acquiring a new language like our students do.  Our small group (limited to 12 participants) will allow you plenty of time to dig in, ask loads of questions and process your learning along with other motivated Spanish teachers from all over the US and beyond. The cherry on top is the location of our workshops: overlooking the Plaza Mayor of Segovia, right next to the Cathedral! There’s no AC at the workshop location, but we’ll be comfortable with Segovia’s average June temperature in the mid 70s. 

Homestay:

You will spend 9 nights with a Spanish host family, right in the city of Segovia. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch on most days and dinner with your new familia española who is excited to share their city and home with you!   And just to put your mind at ease, you’ll have your own bedroom during your homestay. 

Cultural Activities:

Segovia has so much to offer and we will take advantage of it! You’ll spend most mornings in professional development workshops but the afternoons/evenings are dedicated to discovering Segovia and its culture. No visit would be complete without a visit to the magnificent Alcázar de Segovia. We’ll  learn about the historic acueducto romano that towers over the city and wander through the Palacio Real de La Granja de San Ildefonso.  Just think of the wealth of cultural knowledge you’ll be able to share with your students.  

Day Trip to Salamanca:

We’ll travel by train to the picturesque city of Salamanca. Other than lunch all together (included in the program cost) the day is yours to explore Salamanca. Wander through Old Town, check out the Universidad de Salamanca, (one of Europe’s oldest!) cross the Puente Romano or just take it easy people watching in the Plaza Mayor with a cold drink. 

Who is this trip designed for?!

Spanish teachers who are interested in developing their Acquisition Driven Instruction/Comprehensible Input Teaching skills alongside like minded teachers. An adventurous spirit is important too: if public transportation, staying with a Spanish family and lots of walking doesn’t sound like a good time, this isn’t the trip for you! If you have questions or concerns, please reach out; we’d love to chat with you! 

Sound like the trip of a lifetime? We would love for you to join the adventure! Spots are limited to 12  participants, so don’t wait to sign up!

Total cost: $2000

What’s included? 

Included in the trip cost:

• Homestay experience (private bedroom)  including breakfast, lunch and dinner each day

• 6 Professional Development Workshops taught by Kara and AnneMarie

• Day trip to Salamanca (Train transportation and lunch)

• Cultural activities in the afternoons/evenings

• Farewell dinner on our last evening together

What’s not included?

• Flight to and from Madrid

• Transportation to and from Segovia but we will provide detailed recommendations.  (metro + train or bus is easiest!)

• Travel Insurance, optional but recommended

• Snacks, souvenirs and spending money

Ready to join us?!

Next Steps & Important dates:

• ASAP: Wait List link coming soon and pay $500 deposit via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI

• February 1st:  $700 payment due  via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI

• May 1st:  $800 final payment due  via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI

• TBD: Zoom meeting for those interested, to ask questions and hear more details

A few more things:

We must have 12 participants to make this trip a reality. We ask that you wait to buy your plane tickets and make final travel arrangements until Dec 15. On (or before) Dec 15, if we have enough participants, we’ll confirm that the trip is on- buy you plane tickets, start packing and get excited! 

If we do not have enough participants by December 15, your $500 deposit will be returned to you in full. 

The $500 deposit is non-refundable after December 15th, unless your spot can be filled. If your spot can be filled, we will refund your deposit in full (although we will miss you!)