Spanish 5 - Honors/College

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Name:___________________________ Subject: Spanish 5
Teacher Name: ____________________ Date:__________________

Introduction:

Investigation: Internet activity:

At times we need to understand the story and the history behind a move in order to appreciate the situation and the emotions expressed in the film. This is especially true about films that take place in a country which has been isolated from our own country.

Task:

Utiliza los siguientes enlaces e identifica los personajes, lugares, y eventos para ganar un mejor entendimiento sobre la historia y la cultura de Cuba. ¿Cómo ha influido este evento el desarrollo del país? ¿Cuál es su importancia hoy en la actualidad? Prepara una presentación para la clase en forma de un PowerPoint o Página Web con tus conclusiones.

(Use the following links to identify key information about the people of Cuba, places, and events to gain a better understanding of the history and the culture of Cuba. How has this person/place/event influenced the development of the country? What is its real significance today? Prepare a presentation for the class in Spanish in the form of a PowerPoint, Newsletter or Web Page with your findings.)

Process:

You should research ALL of the following people, places, and events about Cuba. Para las personas, no te olvides identificar lo siguiente también: ¿Cuando nacieron? ¿Por qué es/era importante? Para los lugares e eventos: ¿Cómo ha influido este lugar o evento el desarrollo del país? ¿Cuál es su importancia hoy en la actualidad? (Even though you need to research all of the following – You Will Only Choose One Person or Topic to Present) All work (words/grammar ect.) must be your OWN and don’t forget a works cited page for all content including pictures MLA format is fine.

Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro
Che Guevara
Dizzy Gillespie
José Martí
Arturo Sandoval
La Habana/ La Havana
Guantánamo
Cuban Revolution - ¿En qué año...? ¿Contra quiénes...? ¿Qué clase de gobierno se estableció?

You should manage your time wisely over the summer as you will have a lot of research to do on each of the topics. By the end of beginning of August you should have already completed most of your research and be planning your presentation. Please see PowerPoint / Web Page Planning Graphic organizer to help you. You multimedia project needs to be completed by the time you return to school along with your reflection of your work emailed to me (see below). (Even though you need to research all of the following – You Will Only Choose One Person or Topic to Present)

You will do your oral presentation the first day of class.

Resources:

(suggested – however you may use other CREDIBLE sites)

Evaluation:

See Señora Kelley's School Website for your multimedia presentation rubric; however it is also included in this packet as the last page for your convenience. (http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/~mkelley@norwood.k12.ma.us/teacher-site)

Conclusion:

Effective Web Quests have a built in mechanism for student reflections. To receive feedback, I would like each of you to e-mail me sharing your thoughts about your web quest experience. Please Email Me No After Than August 28th For A “Whole” Grade.