SPORTS / LOS DEPORTES

"Success is no accident.  It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all love of what you are doing or learning to do."
                                                - Pele
There is a section about sports in Spanish-speaking countries in our media information packet here.

View this video from ESPN Centro de Deportes -
TOP 10 de la semana

After viewing the video (once or more, depending on the level of students), have them complete the True/False worksheet that goes along with this video. 

Watch this video to spark a class discussion about La Pelea de Gallos in Puerto Rico.

We have an AP comprehension activity that goes with this.  It compares pros and cons of Cock fighting and allows students to compare/contrast this practice with boxing.

Watch this video from Latin doctors about the effects of boxing on one's health.

ADDITIONAL SPORTS RESOURCES
Sports Resources
Spanish cheers to motivate your students!