Homework: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month -- Due September 30th
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What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2006 |
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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. (http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007173.html) |
Assignment:
Step One: Student will select a notable Hispanic from Fact Monster.com http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhm1.html as the subject of an essay.
Step Two: Student will complete a five paragraph essay, citing three positive traits or contributions to society by their subject.
Step Three: Student will provide visual interpretation(full or half poster or PowerPoint) of their chosen subject including:
- four images
- brief biography
- three positive traits
Step Three: Student will turn in assignment on
Tuesday, September 30th during class period.
Please see rubric for grading scale and post any questions in comment section.
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