Pasaporte Cultural Slides Español 1 • Cultural Expedition
Novice-Mid Level
Project Launch
¡Pasaporte Cultural!
Design an authentic travel brochure for a Spanish-speaking country and persuade travelers to explore its culture, food, and landmarks!
1. Investigate
Select 1 of 21 countries
2. Write in Spanish
Use simple sentence stems
3. Create Brochure
Tri-fold visual showcase
The Mission
Why Make a Travel Brochure?
Novice-Mid Goals
Cultural Explorer
Discover geography, climate, traditional celebrations, and famous historical landmarks.
• Real-world perspective
Authentic Foods
Highlight delicious national dishes, ingredients, and dining traditions for travelers.
• Descriptive language
Persuasive Pitch
Convince classmates to choose your country as their dream vacation destination!
• Visual & oral sharing
Goal: Use targeted Spanish vocabulary with clean visual presentation.
Destinations
21 Spanish-Speaking Countries
Elige tu destino
Norte & Caribe
• México
• Cuba
• Rep. Dominicana
• Puerto Rico
Centroamérica
• Guatemala
• El Salvador
• Honduras
• Nicaragua
• Costa Rica
• Panamá
Sudamérica
• Colombia & Venezuela
• Ecuador & Perú
• Bolivia & Paraguay
• Chile & Argentina
• Uruguay
Europa / África
• España (Spain)
• Guinea Ecuatorial
Tip: Pick a country you want to explore deeply!
Every student will select a unique country to ensure all regions are represented in our classroom expo.
Layout Guide
Anatomy of the 6-Panel Brochure
3 panels inside + 3 panels outside
Outside (Lado Exterior)
PANEL 5 Datos Útiles Currency, weather, travel tip
PANEL 6 (Back) Créditos Name, date, sources map
PANEL 1 (Cover) ¡Portada! Title, flag, slogan, art
Inside (Lado Interior)
PANEL 2 Geografía Capital, location, map
PANEL 3 Lugares Famous site & photo/drawing
PANEL 4 Comida Traditional food & festival
Each panel requires at least 1 colorful image (drawn or printed) and 2-3 complete Spanish sentences .
Language Scaffolds
Spanish 1 Sentence Stems
Palabras Clave
Ubicación & Datos
La capital es...
The capital is [City].
Está en...
It is in [Region/Continent].
El clima es...
The weather is [caluroso/frío].
Lugares & Actividades
Un lugar famoso es...
A famous place is [Name].
En [País], hay...
In [Country], there is/are...
Los turistas visitan...
Tourists visit [Place].
Comida & Fiestas
La comida típica es...
The typical food is [Dish].
Es muy delicioso / rica.
It is very delicious.
La gente celebra...
The people celebrate [Festival].
Keep your sentences simple, accurate, and original. Avoid online translators!
Plan of Action
Project Steps & Timeline
¡Manos a la obra!
01
Investigate
Fill out your Graphic Organizer with country facts, food, and culture.
Day 1
02
Draft Text
Write your sentences in Spanish using the provided sentence frames.
Day 2
03
Design
Fold paper tri-fold, add vibrant illustrations, neat headers, and final text.
Day 3
04
Expo
Gallery Walk & peer review! Vote on your top dream destination.
Day 4
Ready to begin your cultural expedition? Grab your research sheet!
¡Buen Viaje!
Passport Explorer Worksheet Pasaporte Cultural: Hoja de Investigación
Spanish 1 • Travel Brochure Graphic Organizer • Part 1
Nombre: ______________________
Fecha: _________ Clase: ______
Instrucciones: Research your selected Spanish-speaking country. Record key facts in English or Spanish notes first, then write your final brochure sentences in Spanish using the provided sentence starters.
1. País Seleccionado
País: ___________________________
Dibuja la bandera (Draw the flag):
2. Datos Básicos (Basic Facts)
Capital:
Región/Continente:
Moneda (Currency):
Idioma oficial:
Clima (Weather):
3. Lugares Turísticos (Famous Landmarks & Sites)
Panel 3 of Brochure
Lugar Famoso #1: _________________
¿Qué es? (City, monument, volcano, beach, ruins):
Lugar Famoso #2: _________________
¿Por qué es especial para los turistas?:
Escribe en español (Write 2 complete sentences for your brochure):
Stems: En [país], hay... / Un lugar famoso es... / Los turistas visitan...
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
4. Geografía y Naturaleza (Geography & Nature)
Panel 2 of Brochure
Are there mountains, rainforests, beaches, or rivers? Describe the landscape in 1-2 Spanish sentences:
1. La capital es ______________________ y está en __________________________.
2. El país tiene (playas / montañas / ríos / selvas): __________________________________.
Pasaporte Cultural • Spanish 1 Project Página 1 de 2
Pasaporte Cultural: Comida & Cultura
Spanish 1 • Travel Brochure Graphic Organizer • Part 2
Nombre: ______________________
5. Gastronomía Típica (National Food & Drink)
Panel 4 of Brochure
Plato típico (Main dish):
Ingredientes clave:
Bebida tradicional:
Postre (Dessert):
Sketch the dish (Dibuja el plato):
Sentence Frame:
La comida típica es __________________________ y es muy ______________________ (deliciosa / sabrosa / picante).
6. Fiestas y Tradiciones (Festivals, Music & Art)
Panel 4/5 of Brochure
Celebración o Fiesta:
¿Cuándo y cómo se celebra?:
Música o Baile Tradicional:
Travel Brochure Project Guide Proyecto: Folleto Turístico Cultural
Spanish 1 • Authentic Travel Brochure Project Guide
Valor: 100 Puntos
Nivel: Novice-Mid
Objetivo del Proyecto (Project Mission)
You are a professional travel agent! Your goal is to design an engaging, informative, and persuasive tri-fold travel brochure for a Spanish-speaking country. Use your research and Spanish 1 sentence starters to inspire classmates to visit your country during our classroom Travel Expo.
Tri-Fold Brochure Anatomy (6 Panels Total)
LADO EXTERIOR (Outside) Folded View
Panel 1: Portada (Front Cover)
Country name, national flag, catchy Spanish slogan (¡Visita...! ), and full-color cover illustration.
Panel 5: Datos Útiles (Travel Tips)
Official currency (moneda), climate, what to pack, and useful visitor recommendations.
Panel 6: Contraportada (Back Page)
Your name, class period, date, small world/region map, and list of sources consulted.
LADO INTERIOR (Inside) Open View
Panel 2: Geografía & Capital
Capital city location, geographic landscape (playas, montañas, ríos), and 2 Spanish sentences.
Panel 3: Lugares Famosos
1-2 famous historical or natural attractions with colorful visuals and Spanish descriptions.
Panel 4: Comida & Tradiciones
Traditional national dish, popular holiday/festival, and music/dance with 2 Spanish sentences.
Student Completion Checklist (Lista de Verificación)
Completed Research Graphic Organizer
Teacher checkpoint approval received
All 6 panels filled with required content
At least 6 colorful illustrations/photos
8-10 complete Spanish sentences included
Neat handwriting or printed typed text
Pasaporte Cultural • Guidelines & Requirements Página 1 de 2
Rúbrica de Evaluación
Spanish 1 • Travel Brochure Scoring Rubric (100 Points Total)
Estudiante: ______________________
País: ___________________________
Criterio Excelente (25-23 pts) Competente (22-19 pts) En Progreso (18-15 pts) Inicial (<15 pts) 1. Contenido Cultural Facts, geography, food, landmarks, traditions
| All 6 panels complete with accurate, detailed facts on capital, landmarks, food, and culture. | 5-6 panels complete with accurate cultural info; 1 minor detail missing. | 3-4 panels complete; several facts are vague, incomplete, or inaccurate. | Fewer than 3 panels complete; minimal cultural research evident. |
| 2. Uso del Español (Novice-Mid)