Role of Godparents in Spanish Families

Introduction

Conexión InternetThe purpose of this lesson is to Search the Internet to learn more about padrinos and madrinas. You will be researching and answering questions based on your research.  The questions that you are going to be answering are shown on the task page.  

Task

Research information about the role of Godparents in the Spanishing speaking world.  You will be able to find direct links to sites on the Process page.  The questions that you are going to need to address in a paragraph submission are listed below and on the link to the submission form on the Evaluation page. 

Write a paragraph about the role padrinos and madrinas have in today's Hispanic family. Include answers to the following questions: 

  • What are padrinos?
  • How are they chosen?
  • What are some of their responsibilities?
  • Are they considered part of the extended family?
Process
Palabras clave
role of padrinos in Hispanic families
compadrazgo in Mexico
padrinos responsibility
padrino de bautizo

The links above take you to google searches of the topics listed.  Below are some links to specific articles that will provide you with good information.  

http://www.ask.com/world-view/role-padrinos-hispanic-families-bcaa423f450a4a2 

http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O88-compadrazgo.html

Evaluation

Write a paragraph about the role padrinos and madrinas have in today's Hispanic family. Include answers to the following questions: 

  • What are padrinos?
  • How are they chosen?
  • What are some of their responsibilities?
  • Are they considered part of the extended family?

Fill out your paragraph in the form below: Your paragraph should be at least 6 sentences long, and can be written in English. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lRSofqvcGy8xCQcxRwhzwBl6yqbOhFfR_jC37vvu0Vw/viewform

Conclusion

When you are finshed with submitting your answers in the evaluation tab, you may do one of the following things: