VOCABULARY WORDS PEPITA TALKS TWICE

1. VOCABULARY WORDSPEPITA TALKS TWICE Please go over the definitions for these vocabulary words with your student. There will be a test on them on Friday. Language- spoken or written human speech Spanish- a language Enchiladas- tortillas rolled around a filling, then covered with spicy sauce Salsa- a spicy sauce usually made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers Tortilla- a round, flat bread made of corn, from Mexico and Central America Tamales- cornmeal dough wrapped in a corn husk or leaf around a filling and steamed Tacos- tortillas folded around a filling such as ground meat or cheese Created by Mr. Jones

2. Language- spoken or written human speech Scientists approximate that 6500 languagesare spoken worldwide. However, about half of them are threatened by extinction because they are not passed on.

3. Spanish- a language Many countries speak Spanish (or Castellano) as their official language.

4. Enchiladas- tortillas rolled around a filling, then covered with spicy sauce I love to eat Chicken Enchiladas for lunch and dinner.

5. Salsa- a spicy sauce usually made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers Do you like to eat spicy Salsa with your chips?

6. Tortilla- a round, flat bread made of corn, from Mexico and Central America The secret to making awesome tortillas from flour or corn is a secret.

7. Tamales- cornmeal dough wrapped in a corn husk or leaf around a filling and steamed It is easy to find a tamale vendor in most U.S. cities because they are very good.

8. Tacos- tortillas folded around a filling such as ground meat or cheese Tacos are family friendly because they are easy to make. Paco ate a taco.

9. Language • Spanish • Enchiladas • Salsa • Tortilla • Tamales • Tacos

10. Spanish Word Search http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/cirwin/Pages/Just%20for%20Fun.aspx

11. The Spanish Language is spoken worldwide.