WebQuest

Introduction

In the United States today Spanish is the second most spoken language aside from English. Most of the United States' immigrants are primarily from Spanish speaking countries. Look around at the world around you; many of the daily products you use have Spanish labels alongside the traditional English. Experts predict that one day the United States will be a bilingual nation. As a progressive nation this is a fact that we cannot ignore. With all of these immigrants coming to the US and finding jobs, participating in society, and living in our homes, it is crucial that we should have some basic understanding and communication skills of their language.

This WebQuest is designed for you to further explore Spanish culture and language. You and a partner will construct a basic menu of traditional hispanic cuisine based on the country of your choice. You and your partner will then record a dialogue in the instance that one of you is the waiter/waitress while the other is the customer.

Task

You will research foods along with food customs of Spanish speaking countries on the internet. Remember that you and your partner can choose whichever Spanish speaking country you would like. After the research is completed you and your partner will then:

• Include at least five authentic dishes of the country you picked.
• Include a short description of the menu items you have selected. Pictures would be nice too!
• Include prices of the items in the currency of the country you have selected.
• Have a name for the restaurant, pictures, other side items, etc. Be creative!

The second part entails a short dialogue with you and your partner. Construct a dialogue based on the scenario that you and your partner are at the restaurant you have created. One of you will be the waiter/waitress while the other will be the customer. The dialogue should consist of:

• Greeting
• Order placement
• Bill/Payment of meal

The dialogue is to be recorded on one of your cell phones. Once the dialogue is recorded on your cell phone you and your partner are to each create an account on Utterli.com. After the account is created, upload your dialogue. Once the dialogue is uploaded send the link to my e-mail.

The menu can be created in whatever medium you and your partner choose. Typed or handwritten menus with both be accepted. Use this opportunity to showcase you and your partners creativity.