WQ #8: Your T-Shirts!

Description

To: Project Fieldtrip to Latin American Countries lead teacher
From: Project administration office
Subject: T-shirts order

Hola!
We have good news for you!
A number of sponsoring companies have offered us to provide FREE T-shirts for the participants of this project (one t-shirt for each participant). You and your students may choose any of the sponsoring companies and their products. Styles and color decisions are up to you and your students (you may discuss with your students for their preferences). Please read below instructions to order and send us your order as soon as possible, so that you can receive the garments before you pack your luggage for the trip.
We believe that you are almost ready for the trip at this moment, however if you need any assistance or have any questions please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to meeting you soon.

Task

To place your order, visit the sponsor companies on the Internet and decide style, color, size and quantity with your students. To make sure you receive the correct products, please use both Spanish and English for color descriptions in your order.

Resources

A. Basic information on colors

Basic Spanish Words with Pronunciation
http://members.aol.com/alvareze/spanish/right.html#colors

B. T-shirts Vendors

Camisetas*
http://www.camisetaspublicitarias.com/camizetas/default.htm# (Click on Catalogo)

Peru T-Shirts*
http://www.perut-shirts.com/default.asp?Lang=2

Native Spirit Tees*
http://www.nativespirittees.com/espanol/default.html

*Note: These companies are chosen only for practice purpose. They are NOT the sponsors of SEEDS project, nor does SEEDS have any relationship with the companies at all. SEEDS have no intention or responsibility to advertise any of the suggested companies.

C. Online Spanish-English dictionary

World reference
http://wordreference.com/

Process

1. First, visit the suggested site (A) on color terms in Spanish and refresh your knowledge on colors in Spanish.

2. Second, go to the sponsors’ web sites (B) to find the products that you would like to order.

3. Third, fill out the order sheet provided here. Fill out all the necessary information, including color descriptions both in Spanish and English. Choose at least five different colors/ products according to you and your students’ preferences.

4. In case you don’t have exact translation of the color terms, look them up with an online dictionary (C).

5. Keep a copy of your order in your professional portfolio.

 

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Conclusion

Your order is already in process now.
The sponsors are pleased to provide their best items for your trip. We all hope that you have a great experience during your trip. Enjoy!

Possible font: manuscript (but not the standards)

National Standards (ACTFL)

Communication
Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

Communities
Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.

Sunshine State Standards – Foreign Languages (9-12)

Communication (FL.A.2.4)
The student understands and interprets written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

Experiences (FL.E.1.4)
The student uses the language within and beyond the school setting.

Evaluation

Your order can be evaluated with following criteria.

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