<p> Famous Hispanic Research Sacred Heart Academy Clase de Español</p><p>I. Overview</p><p>You will be researching the life and contributions of a famous Hispanic; living or dead. This will result in oral presentation. </p><p>II. Purpose</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p>TOTAL POINTS______/100</p><p>90-100: Innovative (beyond basic requirements); clearly delivered; precise presentation</p><p>89-80: Includes all requirements; clearly presents the information</p><p>79-70: Includes most requirements; not easily understood in sections</p><p>69-60: Vague reference to the task; eliminates required information</p><p>59-0 Unprepared to present on assigned day</p><p>______Selfgrade Famous Hispanics</p><p>Graphic from Macondo, the Gabriel Garcia Marquez website </p><p>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 </p><p>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 </p><p>INTERNET SITES </p><p>Use the following Internet Sites for information on this project. </p><p>Famous Hispanics in the World and History </p><p>Biography.com </p><p>Composers with Biographies </p><p>Classical Net - Composer Master Index </p><p>Ready Reference: Artists and Musicians Biographies </p><p>WebMuseum, Paris </p><p>Art History Resources on the Web </p><p>Famous Hispanics -- Writers and Artists </p><p>People: Biographies </p><p>People - Kansas City Public Library </p><p>Hispanic Culture People </p><p>ZonaLatina (Latin American Magazines) </p><p>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. </p><p>Diego Rivera Read about the life and works of Mexican muralist. His works are presented in a chronicle order. </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>Famous Latin American Immigrants Scroll down to read about immigrants who have contributed to American cultural, scientific, and political life. </p>