Where are you from? in Spanish 1

As you’re working with Spanish 1 students studying Spanish-speaking countries, a great phrase to practice and reinforce is “Where are you from?” or using “ser de” to talk about origins. Let’s virtually explore Spanish-speaking countries around the world and reinforce Where are you from? in Spanish 1!

Where are you from? in Spanish 1 Video

Take a look at this lesson for ser de and famous Hispanics that has students reading short passages and getting to know people from Spanish-speaking countries around the world:

There are several countries and people featured on the map for students to explore as they click and interact!

Emphasize Cognates and Adjectives in Spanish

Spanish 1 students are capable of so much language right from the start of the year when we rely on cognates and teach them as a strategy!

This virtual field trip emphasizes where are you from in Spanish, but it also leans into cognates as it describes famous Spanish speakers and their accomplishments. Let’s take a closer look at how to use this virtual field trip in your lesson plan, and what language is included!

Why use a virtual field trip?

Virtual field trips are great for teaching geography in Spanish class. Students get to explore the interactive map and connect the where with the content right away.

Virtual field trips are also great for independent work or sub plan if you need to be out for a day!

Where are you from? in Spanish 1 Lesson Plan

This downloadable file includes:

• Interactive map
• Digital & printable student comprehension activities
• Teacher’s guide
• Answer key

Here are the steps in this lesson:

• Begin with the start of class routine – click here to learn more!
• Share link to map for them to explore
• Pass out graphic organizer or comprehension questions
• Fast finisher! Choose from Geoguessr, a list of YouTube videos, or another resource for students to learn about famous Spanish-speakers

Where are you from? in Spanish 1 Download

Download the PDF and interactive webquest for your students here!

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Need more ideas for teaching Spanish-speaking countries?

Check out these blog posts!

• FREE Map Activities for Spanish-speaking Countries
• How to Teach Spanish-Speaking Countries
• Books Set in Spanish-Speaking Countries
• GeoGuessr Map Game
• Spanish-Speaking Countries Map Game
• Spanish-Speaking Countries Reading Passages
• Holidays in Spanish-Speaking Countries
• Spanish Country Research Project
• FREE Guessing Game for Spanish-Speaking Countries

More Webquest Activities for your Spanish Classes

Check out these blog posts with more webquest activities for your Spanish classes:

• La Tomatina
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Day of the Dead
• Christmas Around the World
• Carnaval in Spanish Speaking Countries
• Semana Santa y la Pascua
• Cinco de Mayo Webquest

More Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

Check out more free resources, activities, and ideas for how to celebrate the month here!

• Easy to Use Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Spanish Class
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Research Project
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Activities
  • 1 Day Lesson Plan for Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Daily Trivia Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Spanish-Speaking Countries Flag Coloring Pages
  • Digital Activities to use during Hispanic Heritage Month
  • 17 Research Projects for Hispanic Heritage Month
• 10 Hispanic Heritage Month School-Wide Activities
• Bulletin Board Ideas and Classroom Decor for Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Free Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board
  • Spanish Classroom Decor for Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Door Decor Ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month
• Spanish Club Ideas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
• 10 Tees for Teachers to Wear during Hispanic Heritage Month
• Hispanic Heritage Month Workbook
• Tips for Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month