A WebQuest for Students
Grade 5
Designed by Kathryn Lally
caretodream@hotmail.com
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS THE CULTURE OF SPAIN AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OUR CULTURE?
Together we are reading Shadow of a Bull by Maia Wojciechowska We have discovered that Manolo has some serious doubts as to whether or not he wants to follow in his dad's footsteps, to become a famous matador. We cannot fully understand why Manolo is so troubled until we understand his culture. We must now explore what life is really like for Manolo living in Spain and how it is different from our lives.
TASK
In this Webquest, you will work in one of three groups to discover the following:
History and Geography of Spain,
Traditional Festivals, Food & Dance of Spain,
Bullfighting & Bull Running,
Each group will research their subject area and be ready to teach your classmates about what you have learned. Each group must have a written report and a visual described for each group below. Each group must orally report their findings as described below. Each group's presentation is different. Equal time must be given to each group member .
PROCESS FOR EACH GROUP:
History and Geography of Spain:
1) A history timeline that includes 1st Civilizations, the Roman Period, and The Discovery of America
2) A detailed map that includes all regions of Spain and highlights the areas of Spain that are found in
our book, Shadow of a Bull. Please include the bodies of water and countries that border Spain.
3) Create and present a PowerPoint Lesson of your findings in the above three areas.
The following links will assist you.
Traditional Festivals, Food & Dance of Spain
1) Create a calendar depicting one important festival for each month. December should describe how
Christmas is celebrated in Spain. The written report should describe the festival your group has
depicted for each month. Also include in the report what is "Flamenco and tapas"?
2) Choose a festival and recreate for your classmates to attend. Festival should depict traditional food,
decorations, and clothing.
Bullfighting & Bull Running
1) Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting bull-fighting and bull running.
2) Create a dictionary of terms of the bull fight.
3) Create a virtual bull-fight using the correct terminology as you are presenting.
The following links will assist you:
Final Work for All Three Groups
1) As a team, write a paragraph that describes the difference between your group's findings of life in Spain and your life here in Maine. Discuss what Manolo's conflict is and why he is so torn, then add
your conclusions in another paragraph.
EVALUATION
SOCIAL STUDIES MLR:
C1. Judge the accuracy of historial fiction by comparing the characters and events desdcribed with descriptions in multiple primary sources.
C3. Use information from a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify and support a point of view on a controversial historical topic.
A1. Visualize the globe and construct maps of the world and its sub-regions to identify patterns of human settlement, major physical features, and political divisions.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MLR:
B4. Explain how the motives of characters or the causes of complex events in texts are similar to and distinct from those in their own experience.
B7. Recognize complex elements of plot (e.g., setting, major events, problems, conflicts, resolutions).
B8. Apply effective strategies to the reading and interpretation of fiction, using texts that are appropriately complex in terms of character, plot, theme, structure, and dialogue and appropriately sophisticated in style, point of view, and use of literary devices.
B11. Read literature and view films which illustrate distinct cultures in various type of works and formulate and defend opinions gathered from the experience.
F1. Edit written work for standard English spelling and usage...
F2. Demonstrate command of the conventions necessary to make an informal speech or presentation, effectively engaging peers and fielding responses.
G3. Write pieces and deliver oral presentations that use structures appropriate to audience and purpose.
H7. Use search engines and other Internet resources to collect information for research topics.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS MLR:
B2. Compare and contrast the characteristics and purposes of the arts from various cultures, historical periods, and social groups.
B3. Compare and contract cultural values as expressed in works and explain how these values may differ from those of their own daily experience.
B4. Compare the characteristics and purposes of works, in two or more arts forms, that share similar subject matter, historical periods, ethics, or cultural context.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
I. A CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
III. A CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVER
V. A COLLABORATIVE AND QUALITY WORKER
VI. AN INTEGRATIVE AND INFORMED THINKER
Possible Extensions:
Credits & References
Webquest designed to accompany:
Wojciechowska, Maia. (1992). Shadow of a Bull. Aladdin Publishers.
Cover Image imported from Amazon.com
Websites, pictures, and maps courtesy of IdealSpain.com and Spain-Info.com
Permission is hereby granted for other educators to copy this WebQuest, update or otherwise modify it, and post it elsewhere provided that the original author's name is retained along with a link back to the original URL of this WebQuest. On the line after the original author's name, you may add Modified by (your name) on (date). If you do modify, please let me know and provide the new URL.
Last updated 8/13/2004
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WHAT IS THE CULTURE OF SPAIN AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OUR CULTURE?
Together we are reading Shadow of a Bull by Maia Wojciechowska We have discovered that Manolo has some serious doubts as to whether or not he wants to follow in his dad's footsteps, to become a famous matador. We cannot fully understand why Manolo is so troubled until we understand his culture. We must now explore what life is really like for Manolo living in Spain and how it is different from our lives.
TASK
In this Webquest, you will work in one of three groups to discover the following:
History and Geography of Spain,
Traditional Festivals, Food & Dance of Spain,
Bullfighting & Bull Running,
Each group will research their subject area and be ready to teach your classmates about what you have learned. Each group must have a written report and a visual described for each group below. Each group must orally report their findings as described below. Each group's presentation is different. Equal time must be given to each group member .
PROCESS FOR EACH GROUP:History and Geography of Spain:
1) A history timeline that includes 1st Civilizations, the Roman Period, and The Discovery of America
2) A detailed map that includes all regions of Spain and highlights the areas of Spain that are found in
our book, Shadow of a Bull. Please include the bodies of water and countries that border Spain.
3) Create and present a PowerPoint Lesson of your findings in the above three areas.
The following links will assist you.
| Historical Overview | Timeline |
1st
Civilizations |
Roman Period |
| Discovery of
America |
Geography
|
Map |
Traditional Festivals, Food & Dance of Spain
1) Create a calendar depicting one important festival for each month. December should describe how
Christmas is celebrated in Spain. The written report should describe the festival your group has
depicted for each month. Also include in the report what is "Flamenco and tapas"?
2) Choose a festival and recreate for your classmates to attend. Festival should depict traditional food,
decorations, and clothing.
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| Festivals |
Flamenco |
Feliz
Navidad - Spain |
| Food
& Drink |
Christmas
& New Year's |
Bullfighting & Bull Running
1) Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting bull-fighting and bull running.
2) Create a dictionary of terms of the bull fight.
3) Create a virtual bull-fight using the correct terminology as you are presenting.
The following links will assist you:
| Bullfighting |
Bull Running |
| Bullfighting
Terms |
Final Work for All Three Groups
1) As a team, write a paragraph that describes the difference between your group's findings of life in Spain and your life here in Maine. Discuss what Manolo's conflict is and why he is so torn, then add
your conclusions in another paragraph.
EVALUATION
|
TARGETED AREAS
|
TO ASK YOURSELF |
POINTS POSSIBLE |
|
Social
Studies MLR(Grades 5-8)
History. C. 1., 3. Georgraphy A. 1. *see below |
|
20 |
|
English
Language Arts MLR: (Gr. 5-8)
B. 4. , 7. , 8. & 11 F. 1., 2. G. 3 H. 7 *see below |
|
35 |
|
Visual & Performing Arts MLR: (Gr. 5-8)B. Cultural 2., 3, 4. *see below
|
|
20 |
|
Guiding
Principles I.
III. V. VI.
*see below |
|
30 |
|
|
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE |
105 |
SOCIAL STUDIES MLR:
C1. Judge the accuracy of historial fiction by comparing the characters and events desdcribed with descriptions in multiple primary sources.
C3. Use information from a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify and support a point of view on a controversial historical topic.
A1. Visualize the globe and construct maps of the world and its sub-regions to identify patterns of human settlement, major physical features, and political divisions.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MLR:
B4. Explain how the motives of characters or the causes of complex events in texts are similar to and distinct from those in their own experience.
B7. Recognize complex elements of plot (e.g., setting, major events, problems, conflicts, resolutions).
B8. Apply effective strategies to the reading and interpretation of fiction, using texts that are appropriately complex in terms of character, plot, theme, structure, and dialogue and appropriately sophisticated in style, point of view, and use of literary devices.
B11. Read literature and view films which illustrate distinct cultures in various type of works and formulate and defend opinions gathered from the experience.
F1. Edit written work for standard English spelling and usage...
F2. Demonstrate command of the conventions necessary to make an informal speech or presentation, effectively engaging peers and fielding responses.
G3. Write pieces and deliver oral presentations that use structures appropriate to audience and purpose.
H7. Use search engines and other Internet resources to collect information for research topics.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS MLR:
B2. Compare and contrast the characteristics and purposes of the arts from various cultures, historical periods, and social groups.
B3. Compare and contract cultural values as expressed in works and explain how these values may differ from those of their own daily experience.
B4. Compare the characteristics and purposes of works, in two or more arts forms, that share similar subject matter, historical periods, ethics, or cultural context.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
I. A CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
III. A CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVER
V. A COLLABORATIVE AND QUALITY WORKER
VI. AN INTEGRATIVE AND INFORMED THINKER
Conclusion
This Webquest has been quite a journey into life in Spain. We can now go back to our book, Shadow of a Bull, and understand the dilemma Manolo is experiencing. Understanding another person's culture, or way of life, helps us to understand and appreciate our own. Maybe we won't be so quick to judge what other people in our world see as tradition. Maybe we should ask ourselves what our own traditions are and how would we explain them to someone from another country.Possible Extensions:
- The Spanish language could be taught at the same time.
- Art, museums, schools could also be added.
Credits & References
Webquest designed to accompany:
Wojciechowska, Maia. (1992). Shadow of a Bull. Aladdin Publishers.
Cover Image imported from Amazon.com
Websites, pictures, and maps courtesy of IdealSpain.com and Spain-Info.com
Permission is hereby granted for other educators to copy this WebQuest, update or otherwise modify it, and post it elsewhere provided that the original author's name is retained along with a link back to the original URL of this WebQuest. On the line after the original author's name, you may add Modified by (your name) on (date). If you do modify, please let me know and provide the new URL.
Last updated 8/13/2004
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