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The Bl ossoming of Hispanic Girls. By Maria Diaz. Unit Summary. This unit will introduce students to elements of the Spanish culture, such as the celebration of the Quinceañera . Students will analyze and develop comparison skills from their culture to the Hispanic culture. .
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The Blossoming of Hispanic Girls By Maria Diaz
UnitSummary • This unit will introduce students to elements of the Spanish culture, such as the celebration of the Quinceañera. • Students will analyze and develop comparison skills from their culture to the Hispanic culture.
Unit Summary continued • While practicing their Spanish writing skills, students will exchange opinions concerning their traditional rite of passage with e-pals from other Hispanic countries.
Objectives • The students will analyze and interpret the rites of passage Hispanic girls must undertake in order to reach womanhood. • Students will also be able to distinguish similarities & differences between aspects of their own culture and that of the Hispanic culture.
Essential Question What does it mean to be a woman?
Unit Question What is the significance of the transition from childhood to womanhood in the Spanish culture?
Content Question Who are the eligible candidates that might hold the honor of a Quinceañera?
Assessment:Gauging Student Needs • Using the K-W-H-L Chart as a guideline, I will be able to assess my students’ knowledge about the topic and from there I will be able to create my lesson that will meet their needs.
Targeted Content Standards & Benchmarks • Communication -Communicate in Languages other than English • Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. • Cultures - Gain Knowledge & Understanding of Other Cultures • Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied. • Comparison– Develop Insight into the Nature of Language & Culture • Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.