Hispanic Heritage Project
Felipe Alou is considered a first generation Spanish speaker in the US. This means that he was the first of his family to travel to the States and the first of his family to face the challenges that are associated with immigration and assimilation. In this project you will choose another FIRST GENERATION HISPANIC AMERICAN and present their story.
Step 1: Choose a First Generation Hispanic American to research. This can be someone in any field (sports, arts, entertainment, culinary, politics, or other area). Find out where this person is originally from and have your person approved by your Spanish teacher. No repeats are allowed within each class.
Who did you choose? ______
Where are they from? ______
In which field are they famous? ______
Teacher’s Signature (you can’t continue until your teacher approves your choice) ______
Step 2: Research your person and create a timeline of their life events. You must have a minimum of 10 events on the timeline. Be sure to include the information below. (Remember, these are 1 time events!)
When were they born?
Why did they leave for the US?
What challenges did they face in the US?
What successes did they experience in the US?
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Step 3:
Now choose 10 words that characterize your person throughout his/her life. Write the English and the Spanish here.
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Step 4: Create 2 descriptive (imperfect) sentences for each one of the life events listed on the timeline. Some of these sentences can be created by using the adjectives listed above.
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Step # 5: Now combine all of your sentences from the timeline and your descriptive sentences about each event and create a 2-3 paragraph summary of the person’s life as found in your research. You should turn in a hand written final draft on your own sheet of paper.
Step #6:
Create a visual representation that portrays the life of your person. You should include a picture of him/her, as well as a collage of images and/or words that represent his/her life. Also include his/her name.Use a sheet of paper NO BIGGER THAN the size of printer or construction paper. On the back, you must include a list of all sources used in your project.
Criteria / 5-4 points / 3-2 points / 1 point- 0 points / ScoreTimeline events
(step 2) / There are 10 life events in PRETERITE tense and grammar is correct. The events are in order. / There are less than 10 life events and/or several grammar errors. The student does not always use preterite. Some events are not in order. / There are very few timeline events and grammar is terrible.
0 points if incomplete. / ______
X 2
= ______
Adjectives
(step 3) / There are 10 adjectives provided in English AND Spanish. Adjectives are spelled correctly. / There are less than 10 adjectives and/or both languages are not provided. Adjectives are misspelled. / There are few adjectives in either language.
0 points if incomplete. / ______
X2
= ______
Descriptive sentences
(step 4) / The student provides 20 sentences (2 per timeline event) in IMPERFECT tense. The student has correct or near-correct spelling and grammar. / The student provides less than 20 sentences (2 sentences per timeline event) and/or there are several grammar and spelling errors. IMPERFECT is not used in all sentences. / The student does not provide anywhere near 20 sentences (2 sentences per timeline event). There are numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and IMPERFECT.
0 points if not turned in. / ______
X4
= ______
Essay (step 5) / The essay is AT LEAST 2-3 paragraphs in length. All sentences are included and in logical order. There are very few, if any, grammar/spelling errors. / The essay is less than 2-3 paragraphs in length. There are several grammar errors. There are several sentences not in logical order. / The essay is barely written. There are numerous grammar/spelling errors. The essay is not written in a logical, coherent order.
0 points if essay not turned in. / ______
X4
= ______
Visual Representation/bibliography (step 6) / Completed according to directions. A picture is included. Visual representation is creative and effort was put into it. A complete list of sources is provided. / Some directions not followed. Picture is not included. It is evident that effort in creating the project is lacking. Not all sources are included. / Visual representation does not at all resemble the life of the person and is not completed according to directions.
0 points if not turned in at all. / ______
X2
= ______
Punctuality / All components of project are turned in on time. / Some/several components are turned in late. / ______/5
Final score: ______/75Teacher comments: