You will choose a famous Hispanic American from the list and prepare an oral report on his/her life and accomplishments, which you will then present to the class with NO NOTES. Here are the specifics:
- Choose a famous Hispanic American from the list to research and present to the class. Write your name beside the person on the sheet in class.
Link to spreadsheet - Prepare an oral report that includes the following information.
b. _____ Parents’ occupations
c. _____ Family life/youth
d. _____ Influences (people/travels etc.)
e. _____ Education
f. _____ Marriage
g. _____ Employment
h. _____ Accomplishment(s) and what lead them there
i. _____ Their impact on the world
j. _____ Two interesting or unusual facts about them
k. _____ Why does this person interest you? / What was surprising to you about them?
l. _____ Date of death (or still living)es the following information.
3. Draw/collage/paint/sketch in any medium of your choice a portrait of your famous Hispanic American. It must be 8 1/2 x 11. You will be posting it on a giant timeline in the hallway after you give your report. A printed portrait from the internet is not acceptable. It will be graded on its originality, its overall appearance and its appropriateness.
The library has many art supplies available for you to use in creating your portrait.
Where to look for information:
School database Student Resources in Context password:madcohs
Search for your person's name in the search bar on top.
Website Biography.com
- Click on the search bar and type in your person's name.
Links from Mrs. Barros:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/history.htm
http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/Famous-hispanic-people.html#axzz215UXgDZg
School database Student Resources in Context password:madcohs
Search for your person's name in the search bar on top.
Website Biography.com
- Click on the search bar and type in your person's name.
Links from Mrs. Barros:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/history.htm
http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/Famous-hispanic-people.html#axzz215UXgDZg