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Vamos de Viaje ~ El Folleto y La Presentación Oral Español III de Honores ~ Diciembre de 2014 Nombre: Fecha: el de de 2014 Clase: Quick Summary –  You will create a travel brochure of four or more countries.  You will act as either a travel agent – where you SELL the vacation package or  You will act as the traveler – where you ASK specific questions to the agent, who in turn answers.  The end result is a dialogue.  This is two test grades. (1) brochure & (2) oral presentation – all in Spanish. The Product: El folleto 1. One brochure – you determine the size. a. standard-sized poster (see examples in my room) b. 8 ½ x 11 brochure (Publisher has a template) c. NO foam boards or tri-folds 2. Okay to use images off the Internet. MUST BE COLORFUL! 3. You may TYPE your brochure information, but you must also turn in a hand- written draft of everything. 4. The font should be EASY TO READ. a. Avoid fancy fonts = too hard to read. Part of your grade is the aesthetic/quality of your work. b. Keep it simple and attractive. c. Include ALL required points on the brochure 5. You must sell this as a vacation package. a. The first rule of selling: know your target market. b. Your customers are wealthy, bored and ready for adventure. Time Page 1 and money are no object.

Vamos de Viaje ~ El Folleto y La Presentación Oral Español III de Honores ~ Diciembre de 2014 The Presentation  Sell a travel/vacation package.  Discuss 4+ countries from the packet 6. ONLY Use only the countries in the packets, papers I have given you. a. If it’s not on the list = don’t use it. The Stuff That Has To Be On Your Brochure & Oral Pres. Required Elements: - TODO en español  nombre del país  nombre de la capital  idioma(s)  nacionalidad(es)  animales  gastronomía  datos interesantes  atracciones interesantes (type of food) (see below) (3+) (see below) (4+)  Datos interesantes – 3+ [datos = facts] o you MUST use bullet points (or similar)  Atracciones interesantes – 4+ o you MUST use bullet points (or similar) o For attractions: Use authentic names of rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. i. Most names will translate. When not, be sure you AT LEAST use these terms in Spanish:     el Río… (river) las Cordilleras… las Montañas… el Valle… (valley)    el Lago… (lake) (mountain range) la Montaña … el Volcán…    la Laguna… las Ruinas… las Pirámides… (lagoon) You have a great deal of creative freedom on the presentation and brochure, but within the parameters of the lists I have given you. My wish is for you to (1) have fun and (2) speak lots of Spanish! Page 2

Vamos de Viaje ~ El Folleto y La Presentación Oral Español III de Honores ~ Diciembre de 2014 Singletons – 1. You will sell the vacation package to your classmates (they are the customers.) a. You will act as the travel agent and they as the traveler. b. You will speak for about 2-3 minutes, no less, in Spanish. 2. I will provide a list of potential questions I and/or the audience may ask you. There will be no surprises. *Groups – maximum of 2 – no más 3. The group will do a Q & A act. a. One person acts as the travel agent b. The other will be the traveler c. You will be seated (or standing), and will face each other while you converse. 4. Traveler – you will ask specific question in Spanish. Use the list of questions from the list and change them around to suit your needs. 5. Travel Agent – you will extol the fun, adventure and safety of your package(s). Be enthusiastic. a. You will be able to answer the traveler’s questions as well as sell your product. b. Everyone will have an equal share in Q & A. c. Quality, attitude, demeanor and pronunciation matters. d. Your entire presentation should last about 2-3 minutes. No less, but expect more. *If you are in a group that will not work for you, get out of it ASAP. I will support your decision BUT do not wait. Also, PLEASE let me know right away. Everything will be kept confidential. Page 3

Vamos de Viaje ~ El Folleto y La Presentación Oral Español III de Honores ~ Diciembre de 2014 6. Extra credit points awarded for business-casual attire on the day of your presentation. (about 5%...) a. no sneakers, leggings, jeans, flip-flops, t- shirts… b. wear what you’d wear to an interview Notecards? YES! But with caution!!! 7. You may use NOTECARDS to list bullet points, not entire sentences – but do NOT read from them. A quick glance is all you can do. a. I deduct heavily for reading notecards. Please know your oral presentation is an individual grade. 8. Please be present! Absent students will have to make separate arrangements with me that may affect the entire group. The Brochure is due Monday, 12/08 Presentations begin Monday, 12/08 + Dates may change depending on the testing calendar. Page 4