1. Vámonos
On a sheet of paper, write down in English what your favorite sport is and why you like it.

2. La primera semana de enero
Cultura: Los Deportes
La primera semana de enero

3. Nuestra Meta
This unit, we’re going to learn how to discuss sports in Spanish. Today, we’re going to talk about Hispanic sports in English so that you have an understanding of what sports culture looks like in Spanish-speaking countries.

4. KWL
On the same sheet of lined paper, write “sports culture day” and make sure you put your name. Then, draw a KWL chart → know, want to know, learned.
You have five minutes to record at least EIGHT things in the KW columns. Include what you already know about hispanic sports (including about athletes), and what you want to know. It’s okay if all 8 things are in the W column!

5. Un artículo
Read the article about soccer in Latin America. Then, answer the following questions in at least five complete sentences each (in English):
Soccer is a vital cultural aspect in many Latin American countries, bringing together people of different races, religions, economic classes, and political parties. Is there an equivalent (not necessarily a sport) in American culture? If so, what is it? If not, what could we create that would serve the same purpose?
In 1938, Brazilian soccer was largely influenced by African immigrants. After reading the article, do you think affected the immigrant population positively or negatively? Why?

6. Los jugadores
In groups of 3-4, you’ll work together to research a Hispanic athlete. Then, together, you’ll create a baseball card (even if they didn’t play baseball) to share facts about this person with the rest of the class. I’ll show you an example on the next slide and give you copy paper/colored pencils.
Roberto Clemente Juan Pablo Montoya
Lionel Messi Diana Taurasi
Mijain Lopez Pedro Martinez
Maritza Correia Fernando Valenzuela
Roberto Alomar Sammy Sosa
Links:
Roberto Clemente, Lionel Messi, Mijain Lopez, Maritza Correia, Roberto Alomar, Juan Pablo Montoya, Diana Taurasi, Pedro Martinez, Fernando Valenzuela, Sammy Sosa

7. Un ejemplo
Your baseball card doesn’t have to follow the same format. It does need to include at least TEN things about the person you were assigned- make them look nice and professional. We are going to share these out afterwards--so make sure everyone contributed something to the card AND the mini-presentation!