Introduction
Introduction:
The Spanish speaking countries are full of amazing folk tales, legends, and fables. The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn a little bit more about the Spanish speaking world through reading a story that interests you.
Task
Task
In groups of 4-5 students each you will create a poster board, power point, imovie, or any other media that you will present to the class.
In you poster you need to include the following categories, remember to use parts of the story to break down the plot.
Characters - a brief description of the main characters.
Setting – One paragraph describing the where and when does the story take place.
Problem – include rising action, climax, and falling action
Resolution – how does the story end, is there a message or moral?
Also include a brief paragraph to introduce the author (if known) and which country the tale is from.
Include pictures, drawings, or short videos related to the story.
All group members need to participate in putting together the poster and presenting it to the class.
Process
Process
Individually browse the following websites and skim through the stories that interest you. Then meet as a group and decide which story interest you the most.
If you already have a story that you would like to share, talk to your teacher so it is approved. Then you can go ahead and research it.
http://www.mitos-mexicanos.com
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/latin-american-folklore/
http://www.mayadiscovery.com/es/leyendas/default.htm
http://www.proyectosalonhogar.com/Diversos_Temas/Leyendas_PR.htm#dueno
http://www.taringa.net/posts/offtopic/850985/Mitos-populares-argentinos.html
Evaluation
EVALUATION
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Content | Shows a full understanding of the topic. | Shows a good understanding of the topic. | Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. | Does not seem to understand the topic very well. |
| Comprehension | Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic. | Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic. | Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic. | Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic. |
| Preparedness | Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. | Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. | The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. | Student does not seem at all prepared to present. |
| Vocabulary | Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience. | Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them. | Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience. | Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience. |
| Enthusiasm | Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. | Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. | Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked. | Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented. |
| Collaboration with Peers | Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together. | Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause \"waves\" in the group. | Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member. | Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
¡Felicidades! By researching and presenting a folk tale from a Spanish speaking country you have expanded your knowledge of the Spanish language. Now whenever there is a family gathering, or simply hanging out with friends, you can entertain them with a short story that you know in detail. Make sure you practice before your presentation in class. ¡Suerte!
