Introduction
Sandra Cisneros uses many allusions in her story "Woman Hollering Creek." Some allusions are places, others are tv soap operas, but most prominent in the allusions used is the folktale of La Llorona. This webquest is designed to allow you to see the significance of allusion in this story, as well as understand how allusion is often the basis for many stories - both real and imaginary.
Task
You will be creating your own La Llorona tale to be submitted by 11:59 on Friday, April 17.
Process
1. Read the "Legends of America" explanation of La Llorona .https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/
2. Read the Sandra Cisneros' story "Woman Hollering Creek" pages 1614-1622.
3. View and read the other links provided:
https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-woman
4. Write a news story describing a "La Llorona" sighting. You may use as many or as few details of the original story as you wish. Be sure to answer Who? When? Where? and How? You may suggest explanations for your sighting, but be as objective as possible
5. .Submit your news story to the folder La Llorona by 11:59 on Friday, April 17.
Evaluation
This article is a Participation grade. You will receive a letter grade of A - F based on the originality, completeness, and fidelity to thesome part of the original versions of the story. Correct grammar, spelling, and capitalization are always expected in this course.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this assignment. It is my attempt to allow you some creativity in your work!