Introduction
During this Webquest you will investigate some of the most popular rhythms of the Hispanic world.
Rhythm and folklore are cultural manifestations of each country. They are a combination of different traditions and customs of the native people and of those coming from other places via conquest, or migration. Rhythms represent the happiness, pride, and national identity of the people from a particular place.
Task
First:
First: You will have to investigate the history (country of origin, what European, African or other cultures have influenced it, typical attire to be wore at the moment of performance, etc.) of four popular rhythms or folkloric dances of Latin America. (Links below)
The choreography of Latin American dances varies greatly according to region and time. However, it is possible to indicate the principal types of choreographic figures:
Malambo y/o boleadoras
La cueca
Tango
El jarabe tapatío
Salsa
Merengue
Marimba
Cumbia
Rumba
Choose four of the above for this quest.
Second:
Create a GoogleDocument. It should show similarities and differences. Pictures of your rhythms/folkloric dances will be prepared to be turned in.
Process
- You have to work individually.
FIRST:
Decide which are the four rythms or folkloric dances you will investigate: (Malambo, Boleadoras, La cueca, El tango, El jarabe tapatío, la salsa, el merengue, marimba, cumbia, or la rumba) .
SECOND:
Investigate in depth the selected rhythms/folkloric dances.
THIRD:
Create a GoogleDoc. with the history, characteristics, pictures and any other detail pertaining to your rhythm/folkloric dance you consider worth mentioning in your quest.
FOURTH:
Making a list of:
1. the characteristics your rhythms/folkloric dances have in common
2. what marks each set of your four rhythms apart from each other
3. explain how your pictures will help illustrate the history and especial characteristics of your selected rhythms.
4. submit your GD.
Evaluation
| # | Unacceptable | Acceptable | Above Average | Excellent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD presentation | Poorly executed. Does not demonstrate knowledge of the two selected dances or folkloric rhythms. | Unclear descriptions of dance and/or folkloric rhythm. Cultural information and specific characteristics of the two selected dances and/or folkloric rhythms confusing. | Work includes some correct information about the two dances and/or folkloric rhythms. | It includes history, characteristics, the dances/rhythms are being clearly compared and contrasted, the information provided is complete and exhaustive. Hardly any mistakes. | %2.5 |
| Evidence of research | Incomplete research. The information has being mixed and their is a lack of evidence of wider research | Some of the presented information shows a little bit of evidence of research. | Evidence of research of relevant and correct information is present. | Extensive, relevant, and correct research is evident. The two presenters demonstrate deep knowledge about each others part or the research. It demonstrate mastery of the topic. | %4.0 |
| Spelling, grammar and punctuation | Poor use of grammar. Poor spelling and punctuation. Names of dances and folkloric rhythms are misspelled. | Some spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors. | Very few spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors are present. | No spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors are present. | %2.0 |
| Overall appearance and organization | It is not clear how the two dances/folkloric rhythms are similar nor different. There is confusion on which information goes with which dance/rhythm. Characteristic, and history are not clear. There are no pictures and it is lacking creativity and neatness. | Information lacks clear focus of ideas. The information has being presented with only one picture. There are some problems with neatness. | Presentation of information is clear. It includes at lest three pictures per dance/folkloric rhythm. Pictures are clearly labeled or identified. Neatly done. | Information is well presented, with a clear focus. It also includes pictures, flags, maps and charts. Works shows creativity and neatness. | %1.5 |
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Total Score: %100 |
Conclusion
After completing this quest you should have a better understanding of Latin American dances and folkloric rhythms. You should be able to answer questions such as, how folkloric rhythms and dances could have being different if Europeans conquerors and colonizers had never set foot in this continent? Why some dances have achieved international recognition and others have remained local? What is the major reason why some dances received European influences as where others were greatly influenced by Africans only?
Credits
This was originally and idea of Ana Daisy De Castro, my thanks to her.