Teacher's Guide Arroz con Cosas Margarita Perez García and Patricia Martí Torres

Spanish Level 1 Teaching Guide for Arroz con cosas Ideal for Distance, In-Person Learning, and Subplans

IMPORTANT: This Teacher Guide does not include the CI novel Arroz con cosas, nor its illustrations.

What's included in this Teacher Guide?

· Professionally Recorded Audiobook by Valencian voice artist, Carles Teruel. Perfect for enhancing pronunciation, listening skills, and supporting independent reading.

· 5 Easy Nonfiction Cultural Readings Extend cultural understanding and spark meaningful classroom discussions on: Barracas of Valencia, Paella influencers, Fallas and paella, Paella controversies, and Valencia’s 2024 floods.

· Collection of Visuals for Picture Talk and Movietalk on: Memes about arroz, "What is paella?", "What is arroz con cosas?", paella songs and adverts, photos of arroz con cosas, Fallas celebrations involving paellas, controversial paellas, and official paella emojis.

· Two-Day Introductory Module Familiarize students with the novel’s title, storyline, characters, and cultural context. Engage students with meaningful Spanish-English vocabulary connections. Establish foundational themes and introduce the creators behind the story.

· Editable Slideshow Documents for Chapters 1 to 17 Customizable slides grouped by vocabulary, themes, and topics—organized for structured and engaging lessons. Each chapter includes:

· Clear lesson goals

· Vocabulary builder, including access to Gimkit sets

· Comprehension questions with answer key

· Post-reading activity

· Personal questions and answers

We designed this guide to give you maximum flexibility. You can use it in a live classroom setting, as printed worksheets, or as a sub plan for students to complete independently. Every component is printable or projectable, depending on what you need.

Digital download via Google Drive, ready for immediate use.