Lesson Plan - What’s Up World? Spain

Watch a Slideshow: Let's Explore Spain
After watching, ask: What are three interesting new facts that you learned about Spain?

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know. 

• heritage
• architect

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them note how Spanish culture and language spread to other parts of the world.  

1. Based on the article, what are ancestors?
The article says that National Hispanic Heritage Month  honors the traditions of people whose ancestors can be traced back to Spanish-speaking countries. The words “traced back” help readers understand that ancestors are relatives who lived in the past.
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2. Based on the map on page 5, what countries are Spain’s closest neighbors?
Portugal, France, Andorra, Morocco, and Algeria are some of Spain’s closest neighbors.
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3. Has Spain been able to help the Iberian lynx? Give evidence from the article to support your response.
Yes, Spain has been able to help the Iberian lynx. The article states that in 2002, only 94 of the animals remained. Thanks to actions that Spain took to protect them, there are now more than 1,000 Iberian lynxes.
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FEATURED SKILL: Compare and Contrast
Use the skill builder “Comparing Communities” to have students compare Spain with their own community.
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