Famous Hispanic Research

Famous Hispanic Research Sacred Heart Academy Clase de Español

I. Overview

You will be researching the life and contributions of a famous Hispanic; living or dead. This will result in oral presentation.

II. Purpose

Learning another language extends much further than simply learning the grammatical structure. This project gives you the opportunity to learn about the culture and history of Latin America. You will choose an individual from a list that includes writers, painters, poets, activists, politicians, musicians, athletes, and actors. With this project, you will gain a basic understanding and appreciation of another culture other than your own. You will share your research findings with your classmates through communication in English.

III. Students will investigate and report on the following information: A. Overview / Introduction B. Biography 1. Date of birth 2. Place of birth 3. Current place of residency (if you can find it) 4. Occupation 5. Family Information 6. Accomplishments 7. Personal reflection and opinion of topic (most interesting fact learned, what did you enjoy about the research) 8. Picture C. Conclusion (sum it all up) Name______Rubric - Famous People Project

TOTAL POINTS______/100

90-100: Innovative (beyond basic requirements); clearly delivered; precise presentation

89-80: Includes all requirements; clearly presents the information

79-70: Includes most requirements; not easily understood in sections

69-60: Vague reference to the task; eliminates required information

59-0 Unprepared to present on assigned day

______Selfgrade Famous Hispanics

Graphic from Macondo, the Gabriel Garcia Marquez website

Espana Musicos, Pintores Escritores Politicos, etc. Compositores, etc.  Francisco de Goya  Isaac Albeniz  Alfonso X, el  Francisco y  Enrique Granados Sabio Franco Lucientes  Manuel de Falla  Miguel de  Fernando e  el Greco  Pablo Casals Cervantes Isabel (Domenico  Andres Segovia de Saavedra  Juana la Loca Theotocopulos)  Monserrat Caballe (OR Don Quijote)  Pablo Ruiz de  Placido Domingo  Federico Garcia Picasso  Jose Carreras Lorca  Joan Miró  Julio Iglesias  Ana Maria  Salvador Dalí  Manolete ( matador) Matute  Diego Velázquez

La America Latina Musicos, Pintores Escritores Politicos, etc. Compositores, etc.  Diego Rivera y  Carlos Chavez  Bernal Diaz  Oscar Romero Frieda Kahlo  Agustin Lara del (Salvadoran hero and  Jose Clemente  Cantinflas Castillo martyr) Orozco  Desi Arnaz  Simon  Fidel Castro (Cuba)  Rufino Tamayo  Ruben Blades Bolivar  Fulgencia Batista  Wilfredo Lam  Celia Cruz  Jose Marti (preceded Castro)  Fernando  Gloria Estefan  Nicolas  Rigoberta Menchu Botero  Ricky Martin Guillen (Nobel Peace Prize -  Jimmy Smits  Pablo Guatemala)  Selena Neruda  Daniel Ortega  Cristina Saralegui  Octavio Paz (Nicaragua)  Oscar de la Renta  Gabriel  Juan Domingo Peron Garcia y Eva (Evita )Peron Marquez  Salvador Allende  Carlos (Chile) Fuentes  Pancho Villa (Mexico)  Isabel  Oscar Arias Sanchez Allende (Nobel Peace Prize - Costa Rica)  Antonia Novello (Surgeon General, US)  Javier Perez de Cuéllar (Sec. of UN ) Atletas  Roberto Clemente  Fernando Valenzuela  Sammy Sosa  Ramón Martínez  Roberto Clemente

INTERNET SITES

Use the following Internet Sites for information on this project.

Famous Hispanics in the World and History

Biography.com

Composers with Biographies

Classical Net - Composer Master Index

Ready Reference: Artists and Musicians Biographies

WebMuseum, Paris

Art History Resources on the Web

Famous Hispanics -- Writers and Artists

People: Biographies

People - Kansas City Public Library

Hispanic Culture People

ZonaLatina (Latin American Magazines)

Other Arte Latino: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Resource Learn about the artwork of various Latin artists from the 18th through Links: the 20th centuries.

Diego Rivera Read about the life and works of Mexican muralist. His works are presented in a chronicle order.

Cesar Chavez Read about the labor leader who fought for justice for farm workers in nonviolent ways. This site gives you a good look into the life of Cesar Chavez. His family history, childhood, military service, and activism and union activities, and a video clip of his work are included.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez This site includes a bibliography and the works of a Latin-American journalist, novelist and short story writer who received the Nobel Prize in Literature 1982. NOTE: This site includes ads.

Luis Federico Leloir Luis Leloir was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for "his discovery of sugar nucleotides and their role in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates". Bibliography and his works are included.

Father Junipero Serra Father Junipero Serra was the founder of the California missions, marking the beginning of Latino culture and influence in that region. The site includes information about his story and contribution.

Famous Latin American Immigrants Scroll down to read about immigrants who have contributed to American cultural, scientific, and political life.