Cultural Participation & Research

(CPR) Portfolio Description & Procedures

Learning a foreign language is not just about learning how to communicate. In order to truly grasp and

appreciate a language, it is also important to learn about the culture and the people that speak the language. As

we learn Spanish, it is easy to look around us and see evidence of both Spanish and Latin American culture

everywhere. Whether it be on the radio with artists like Shakira, Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias; on the movie

screen with Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, and Antonio Banderas, in sports with Lionel Messi & Albert Pujols,

and in many other areas of our daily lives, we have the opportunity to be surrounded by people that came from

interesting and exciting cultures other than our own. Cultural Participation and Research (C.P.R.) is aimed at

making you more aware of the diverse world around you in hopes that you will grow to appreciate and learn

from it. This will make speaking Spanish more meaningful to you and make the language come alive!

Your task is to start noticing everything around you that has to do with Spanish and Latin American

culture…musicians, actors, poets, authors, politicians, sports figures, music, food, art, traditions, sports, etc. If

you see it, hear about it, read about it…I want to know and I want the class to know! This assignment is up to

you. What you turn in to me will depend on what you uncovered or researched. It can be as simple as an article

cut out of a newspaper with a brief written description, or it can be as complex as a presentation to the class on a

famous artist (credit will vary depending upon the quality and extent of your work). My goal is to create an

awareness of the world around us, especially the one that speaks Spanish! So turn on the radio, open a

newspaper, watch TV, and keep your eyes and ears open…you can’t help but come in contact with “Latino fever”!

GRADING This project will be ongoing throughout the rest of the school year and worth a “half test” in the test column.

One of the keys to successful completion of CPR projects is to avoid procrastination. Each student needs to

complete 50 CPR points for the semester. You may do this as quickly as you like; however, a minimum of 25

points is required per quarter. Please observe the deadlines: DO NOT TURN IN PROJECTS LATE. All

files/PowerPoints must be emailed to me before the presentation day. If you are absent or fail to present your

project on the “turn-in day,” 5 points will be deducted from your grade, per day late. Many projects must be

approved in advance, so watch carefully for projects that state “check-in required”. No credit will be given if

this “check-in” does not happen first. Repetition of the same project for credit is not allowed. ¡Qué te diviertas!

ORGANIZATION All work for the year (except for posters or art projects) must be assembled in portfolio format.

New work to be evaluated needs to be placed at the beginning of the portfolio.

Please include fun colors/fonts/clipart and the following information, centered, on your COVER SHEET:

Cultural Participation & Research

Full name (?)

Spanish level (?)

Block (?)

School year (?) Include a TABLE OF CONTENTS after the cover sheet and before the work in your portfolio.

Each quarter must have a TITLE PAGE with the quarter number to break the portfolio into sections.

2018-2019

Sr. Soderin – SMES – Español 3/3H

The items below are due ______________________ for two stamps: A portfolio similar to the one shown in class. (NO 3-RING BINDERS ALLOWED!)

A typed cover sheet (see above for required information)

Quarter title pages (Quarter 3, Quarter 4, etc.) NOTE: No stamps will be given for any work

that is not typed.

***Please use clip art, colors, and fun fonts for each of the above pages***

TIPS FOR SUCCESS: Anything that is written must be typed (# 12 font) and double-spaced. Plan ahead!

All information must be presented in your own words! If any work is plagiarized from

the Internet or any other source, you will LOSE ALL CPR points for the quarter!

“Research” papers are NOT an option

Any time you use an outside source (Internet, newspaper, magazine, book, etc.), you MUST

site your source!

Grammar and spelling are important regardless of the language you select for your

Presentation(s). Use spell check!!!

Watch for statements such as “check-in required”. This means that you MUST see Sr.

Soderin for essential information before beginning that particular project, otherwise = “0”

Many activities must be accompanied by a worksheet or contract that is available on Sr.

Soderin’s website (under “CPR” folder). Help yourself at any time!

Need help? See Sr. Soderin after class, during tutorial or after school.

LOSS OF POINTS: Points will be deducted for the following reasons…

Use of a translator and/or plagiarism (“F” for project & MEET WITH HONOR COMMITTEE). Portfolio not assembled in appropriate folder. (see “Organization” on previous page)

No cover page. / No quarter title page. (ex. Quarter 3)

Table of Contents not completed with project #, title, points possible, and/or signatures.

No parent signature.

No ACR with each project.

ACR is not thorough enough.

Project and/or ACR are not typed.

Portfolio pages out-of-order (cover page, table of contents, and then most recent work first).

Messy and/or disorganized.

Did not follow instructions on project description.

DUE DATES 1st Quarter n/a

2nd Quarter n/a

3rd Quarter 25 points “Day 30”, _______________________

4th Quarter 25 points “Day 48”, _______________________

EACH PROJECT MUST INCLUDE A THOROUGH, THREE (3)

PARAGRAPH WRITE-UP (A.C.R.) WITH THIS INFORMATION:

Action: First paragraph- Describes what you saw, read, or did. Give as much evidence as possible

(date, time, place, etc.) and include any items that will make the project more interesting (pictures,

brochures, ticket stubs, receipts, etc.).

Connection: Second paragraph- Why did you choose this? What interests you about this topic?

How does it relate to the culture (what country or people)? What did it help you understand about the

language or the people who speak it?

Reflection: Third paragraph- What did you learn? How did you feel? Did you enjoy the

experience? Would you recommend this experience/project to a friend/classmate? Think and reflect

carefully... Take the time to tell how you felt about the experience because this is an integral part of

the assignment!

All CPR projects MUST be accompanied by an Action Connection Reflection (ACR). The Action

Connection Reflection should be typed, double-spaced (#12 font) and one full page in length.

You will not receive full credit if you do not include the ACR in your portfolio with your project.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

CPR is...

TRADITIONS/HOLIDAYS/SERVICE

1. HISPANIC GREETING - Greet at least one member of your family with a kiss on each cheek

every day for one week without telling them why. Write a brief, typewritten description to describe

the reactions of your family to this typical Spanish/Latino greeting each time it happens (you may do

this in table format including the date/time/victim/reaction description). You must obtain the signature

of your “victim(s)” on your summary AFTER the experiment is over. (10 points)

2. CULTURAL PRESENTATION - Research other customs, holidays, festivals, or traditions in

Spanish speaking countries and prepare a poster or PowerPoint presentation (+/- 10 slides) on your

findings. The Internet is a great resource for this project, but make sure that your work is original and

you site your sources. No paragraph text; please bullet most important points in your own words and

include images. Suggestions for possible topics include, but are not limited to:

- El Día de los Muertos

- El Día de la Raza

- The Night of the Radishes (Oaxaca, Mexico)

- Bullfighting

- The Legend of El Chupacabra

- The Legend of La Llorona

- The Legend of Juan Diego and Guadalupe (La Virgen de Guadalupe)

- Quinceañera

- Cinco de Mayo

- Fiesta de San Fermín / Running of the Bulls

- Semana Santa / Holy Week (La Pascua)

- Christmas / Three Kings Day (Los Reyes Magos)

- Las Posadas

(10-20 points; only 15 for PP). CHECK IN REQUIRED and complete Project Design Contract.

3. HISPANIC CELEBRATION - Attend a Quinceañera, boda, or other fiesta. Write a typed

summary of your experience including a description of decorations, traditions, clothing, etc.

Include the invitation and photos if possible. (10-20 points)

4. CHURCH - Attend a Spanish-speaking church service for the language and cultural experience.

Write about your experience in the ACR and relate to your own personal religion/beliefs. There are a

variety of denominations that provide Spanish services in the area. Include a program if possible in

your portfolio for proof of attendance. (10 points)

5. FL CLUB - Join Con Corazon, a Foreign Language Club or any other Hispanic related clubs. You

must take an active part in the club in order to receive credit. Signature by club sponsor must be

included. Point value varies based on participation. (10-20 points)

6. MINI-ALTAR - Make a Day of the Dead mini-altar (in a shoebox or a cyber-altar) for someone

who has passed away. Research the elements that are required for an altar and include a summary of

why they are placed on the altar and why this person was meaningful to you. (10-20 points)

7. JAI ALAI / BULLFIGHT - Visit a Jai Alai game or a bullfight. (Parents must accompany you.)

Include ticket stubs and pictures and a thorough description of the event. Include a description of the

history behind the event. (10-20 points – additional points for a poster)

8. JAI ALAI - Learn to play Jai Alai and teach it to the class. Include equipment, game objective, and

list of rules for students. (10-15 points)

9. SPANISH MISSION - Visit a California mission and create a scrapbook, poster, brochure, model,

or mobile about your visit. (10-20 points)

10. CHILD GAME - Convert/adapt a childhood game/activity to practice a Spanish vocabulary or

grammar concept. Make game board; include game pieces, game objective, instructions, and rules. Be

sure to include the ACR. (10-20 points)

DANCE/MUSIC

11. CONCERT/EVENT - Attend a concert, performance or musical related to Latino/Hispanic

music. Documentation, such as a ticket stub or program, is required. Write a short summary of the

experience, including where the group/singer is from, type of music, etc. Possibilities include: Maná,

Juanes, Gipsy Kings, Shakira, The Man of La Mancha, Ballet Folklórico etc... (10-20 points)

12. DANCE PERFORMANCE - Go to Alegría or Café Sevilla restaurant (in downtown Long

Beach, San Diego or Riverside) and watch a live flamenco show. Take pictures, collect flyers, and

write about experience in the ACR. Call restaurant/website for show times. (10-20 points)

13. DANCE - Learn a Hispanic/Spanish dance, such as cumbia, merengue, salsa, tango, flamenco,

sardana, or folk dance. Teach it to your class, make a video of your performance, or a video that could

be used to instruct others how to perform this art. Provide a summary of the background behind the

dance in your ACR. You may want to pair up with another student to do this well. Talk to Sr. Soderin

if you plan to do so. (15-20 points)

14. GA MUSIC STORE - Complete a Guided Adventure in iTunes or another music store. (10

points - see Guided Adventure section of CPR projects on my website.)

15. LYRICS - Bring in a copy of a Spanish song for the class with the lyrics typed out (one per

student). Include a translation in English, handwritten by YOU (No online translators!) Make sure the

language is appropriate for the school setting and you include your sources. (10 points)

16. SING - Record yourself (on video, send me a link) singing and performing a song by a

Spanish/Hispanic musician. Write a brief paragraph about the musician or describe the meaning of the

words you sang in your ACR. See me for ideas. (10 points; 15 if in class!)

17. INSTRUMENT - Learn to play a Spanish song on the guitar, piano, etc. Perform it for the class

live or record on video. Please check in first! (Instrumental 10; live 15; sing & play live = 20 points)

18. CD/PLAYLIST - Burn a music compilation, CD, or make a playlist (Spotify, for example) of

Hispanic artists (at least 5 different artists, 10 songs.) Include a typed list of the artists, song titles,

album where the song appears, genera of music, and countries of origin/nationality on the CD

cover/sleeve/label. For maximum points, include a short biography sleeve of the artists and a colorful

photo of each. (10-15 points)

19. ORIGINAL SONG - More music…Write your own song/rap to teach a Spanish concept (verb

conjugations, vocabulary, etc). Record it and provide written, typed lyrics. (10-15 points)

20. SPANISH LULLALBY - Learn a Spanish lullaby/children’s song. Record yourself reciting or

singing the song. Include lyrics, source, and significance of song in your ACR. (10-15 points)

COOKING AND EATING

21. GA SUPERMARKET - Complete a Guided Adventure in a Supermarket (10 points – see Guided

Adventure section on website).

22. GA RESTAURANT - Complete a Guided Adventure in a sit down Latino or Spanish restaurant.

This is a great opportunity to work with a friend from another class. I recommend that you call ahead

to the restaurant of your choice before going to make sure that the wait staff speaks Spanish as you

will be expected to speak only in Spanish. (10 points) Note: You must try something you have never

eaten before and Taco Bell, Del Taco, etc. DO NOT COUNT!!!

23. PANADERIA - Purchase pan dulce or pasteles from a local panadería! Make a list of the

different names (in Spanish) of breads and desserts. Include your opinion of the taste and appearance

in the ACR. Include panadería/pan photos, purchase receipt, name of panadería, and address. Please

check in with me before buying any food. (10 points; 15 if brought in for the class)

24. UNA NOCHE HISPANA - Create Una Noche Hispana (Evening in Mexico/Puerto

Rico/Spain/etc.) for your family. You choose the country and establish the mood by including

authentic recipes, music, and decorations, etc. Document your evening by video or photos. You must

prove that you, not your parents, prepared the meal and cleaned up afterwards. Obtain signatures from

all the participants and record their reactions to the festivities. Turn in a one page

ACR of the evening and what you learned from experience along with copies of your recipe and

pictures. Recipes must be approved in advance by your parents and Sr. Soderin. You must complete a

Recipe Contract. (10-20 points)

25. COOK - Make a traditional Hispanic dish such as mole, arroz con leche, polvorones, capirotada,

tamales, flan, paella, tapas, etc. Not Taco Bell stuff… Include the recipe and origin of the dish as well

as your impression of the taste and process involved in cooking. Recipes must be approved in advance

by your parents AND Sr. Soderin. You must complete a Recipe Contract. (Point value varies

depending on which dish you choose and if you bring it in for the class to eat or not: 10-20 points.

Desserts/side dishes = 10-15 pts. / Entrees 15-20 pts.)

***Bring in your homemade dessert for Back-to-School or Open House for your parents to enjoy. For

+5 extra points. Check CPR on my website for Hispanic desserts. ***

26. COOKBOOK - Make an original cookbook in Spanish with pictures or drawings (just printing

recipes from the Internet and stapling together is not sufficient). Choose a theme for your cookbook

(i.e. Mexican desserts, Spanish appetizers – tapas, etc.). You must include a minimum of five recipes.

Please include source of recipes. (10-15 points)

27. COOKING SHOW - Create a cooking show video showing the steps of making a recipe using

simple Spanish. Recipe must be approved by Sr. Soderin. (10-20 points)

TV/FILMS/MEDIA

28. GA VIDEO STORE - Visit a video store and complete a Guided Adventure while in the video

store. You may also go online to Netflix or Blockbuster to complete this activity. Include website and

print homepage for proof of visiting site. (10 points – see Guided Adventure worksheets on website).

29. SPANISH NEWS - Watch or listen to the news (TV or radio) in Spanish for at least 30 minutes

and make a list of all the words that you understand. Turn in this list with the English and Spanish

translations along with a tape of the program you watched. Document your sources – channel,

program name, day, and time in your ACR. (10 points)

30. SPANISH COMMERCIALS - Tune in to a Spanish-speaking channel for thirty minutes to

watch the commercials. For each commercial, you must write down what is being advertised along

with five words and their English translation. You need to include the information for at least ten

commercials. Include the program, time, and channel that you watched in your ACR (10 points)

31. SPANISH PROGRAM – Watch/DVR a program on television or online relating to any Spanish

Speaking country that could be of value to the class (15-60 minutes long). Prepare a brief oral or

written description to share with the class or turn in. Travel or History Channel, KCET, & Discovery

are great places for programs, as they have documentaries. (10 -15 points)

32. SPANISH/HISPANIC MOVIE - Watch a movie in Spanish or in English that deals with

Hispanic themes. Due to the fact that many of these films are rated R, no student may do this project

without PRIOR written parental consent. ALL STUDENTS SEE ME BEFORE YOU BEGIN

THIS PROJECT! You must complete a Movie Project Contract/parent signature and may refer to

my movie list in the CPR computer file for ideas. In order to receive credit, you must handwrite two

columns on lined paper in which you: 1) in the 1st column, bullet point the action/progression of the

movie & its characters; then 2) in the 2nd column, handwrite new Spanish words/language you are

learning & cultural notes…such as how it relates to Hispanic culture, what issues are highlighted, etc.

You may also make a movie poster for maximum points. (10-20 points)

33. TELENOVELA - Watch a telenovela (at least 1 hour) and summarize/reflect on the program’s

content. Include the name of the program, channel, day and time in your ACR. (10 points)

34. MUSIC TV – Watch/DVR Galavision, MTV Int’l, MTV Latino, Mi TRL, or VHUno or?? Make a

list of at least ten of the artists and the names of their songs. Find a video of your favorite song for the

class. Then, write a description of the type of music and how it compares to the music you normally

listen to. (10-20 points)

35. HISPANIC MUSICICIAN - Research the life and/or background of any Hispanic music or

musician. Make a poster or PowerPoint presentation with the cultural information. Include pictures

and at least three sources of information. Information must be in your own words, not plagiarized

from the Internet or any other source. (10-20 points)

36. SPANISH GAMESHOW - Watch a game show on a Spanish-speaking channel and adapt to

teach a Spanish vocabulary or grammar concept to the class. Provide materials, game objective,

instructions, and rules to class. You play the role of Host/Hostess to class. Schedule a day to play

ahead of time with Sr. Soderin. You may work with a partner. (10-20 points)

37. DVD TRANSLATION - Rent a DVD comedy in English and watch with Spanish subtitles. Write

20 colloquial (slang) expressions/phrases in English and Spanish by pausing and re-watching the film.

Movie and phrases must be appropriate for academic setting (No R rated movies). (10 points)

READING/WRITING/SPEAKING

38. LITERATURE REVIEW - Read a poem, short story, or a novel by a Latino author (in English

or Spanish). Write a book review. See Sr. Soderin before beginning this project for details. You must

complete a Project Design Contract. (10-20 points)

39. SPANISH ARTICLE - Read an article from a Spanish magazine or newspaper. Turn in a copy of

the article with all of the cognates circled. Highlight all the words that you understand. Write a brief

summary of your interpretation of each article (what you understood). You may also write

comprehension questions for the reading for extra points. DO NOT USE AN ONLINE

TRANSLATOR. (Online article = 10 points; actual newspaper/magazine =15 points)

40. CURRENT EVENT - Cut out an article in English from a newspaper or magazine that has to do

with Hispanic or Spanish culture. It could be about sports, entertainment, art, politics… almost

anything! Write a thorough description of the article and how it relates to the Spanish language.

(Online article = 10 points; actual newspaper/magazine =15 points)

41. CARTOON STRIP - Create a cartoon strip with captions in Spanish. (Please make sure that the

content is school appropriate.) Points will be determined based on the presence of cultural themes

(Día de los Muertos, Running of the Bulls, Quinceñera, etc.), accuracy of the language and the length.

(10 – 20 points)

43. INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT- Visit www.latina.com or www.peopleenespanol.com.

Create an Internet scavenger hunt that I can photocopy for student use. Include at least fifteen

questions that would require students to navigate and become familiar with the website in order to

answer them. Be sure to include an answer key as well. (10 – 20 points)

44. HEADLINES - Buy a Spanish-speaking newspaper (La Opinión) or go online to find 10-20

current event headlines in Spanish. Cut out, decorate and paste on poster board and translate to

English. (Online article = 10 points; actual newspaper/magazine =15 points)

45. READ CHILDREN’S BOOK - Read a children’s book (from a local library, not an online book)

in Spanish to a family member who is old enough to listen. Obtain a signature from the person who

was your audience, as well as an adult who witnessed this event. In the ACR, tell me what book you

read, the author, who you read it to, and a personal summary in English of the story. (10 points)

46. BOOK REPORT - Read an English translation of a book by a Hispanic or Spanish author. Write

a two page book report in English or make a simple description in Spanish. You must have written

parent approval. A few possible books include: The House of Spirits, Like Water for Chocolate, How

the García Girls Lost Their Accent, The House on Mango Street, The Tortilla Curtain, etc. (20 points)

47. ORIGINAL WRITING - Write your own original poem or children’s book en español. (Ask me

about website options too!) Put your story in book form and include illustrations. DO NOT USE AN

ONLINE TRANSLATOR. Effort, accuracy, and appearance will determine points. (10-20 points)

48. E-PAL/PEN PAL - Surf’s up! Hook up with an e-mail Spanish pen pal. See Sr. Soderin for help

with this one. You may also use old-fashioned snail mail – via US Postmaster. You must correspond

in Spanish! You may also correspond with another student in Spanish. Include at least 2 letters from

both participants. Each letter must be typed, double-spaced, and at least a half of a page in length.

(Point value varies 10-20 points… CHECK IN REQUIRED and complete Project Design

Contract)

49. TRABALENGUA - Record yourself saying at least five trabalenguas (tongue twisters) quickly!

You must practice and perfect pronunciation. Include words, source, and purpose in your ACR.

Consider teaching them to the class/photocopy for everyone!! Go to p. 459 of your textbook or

http://www.uebersetzung.at/twister/es.htm for ideas. (10-15 points)

ART

50. BILLBOARDS - Take pictures of billboards (or you may draw them) en español throughout the

city. Display on a poster or in your CPR portfolio and include captions with the English translation of

the slogan and what is being advertised. Please include at least 10 billboards. (10-20 points)

51. ANUNCIOS - Create an original collage using ads for Spanish products found in publications

(newspapers, magazines, etc.) and mount them on construction paper in your portfolio or on poster

board. Translate any slogans to English. Neatness and creativity are important. The Spanish name

should be visible, if possible. Minimum of 10 ads. (10 points)

52. ART REPLICA - Make a reproduction of a Hispanic/Spanish painting. Include a copy of the

original artwork and a brief description of the background of the artist and artwork in the ACR. Check

in required! (Which painting/artist? On canvas, watercolor, paint or?) (10-20 points)

53. ARTIST - Research a Hispanic/Spanish artist. Make a poster, create a PowerPoint presentation, or

make a children’s book about the artist’s life in English or Spanish. Include pictures and at least three

sources of information. Information must be in your own words, not plagiarized from the Internet or

any other source. (10-20 points) **See #2’s description for more requirements/ideas**

54. ART INFLUENCE - Create your own artwork that shows influence of at least one Latino artist.

Explain how this influence is represented in your work. Provide examples of at least two pieces by

this artist that influenced you. Suggested artists – Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, El

Greco, Velázquez, Salvador Dalí, Francisco Goya, Antonio Gaudí, Orozco, Siquieros, or Juan Miró

etc. (10-20 points)

55. ART MUSUEM - Visit a museum with Hispanic or Spanish artwork and complete a Guided

Adventure in a Museum. Turn in a ticket stub, art brochures, and a typed reflection of your visit. See

the list of museums in the CPR file for names and addresses. Check the Internet for current

exhibitions at the museums. (20 points)

56. CITY MURALS - Go on a mural tour of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Take pictures of the

murals and display in your portfolio or on a poster with captions where each is located and any other

pertinent information. Write ACR of your experience and give examples of Latino/Hispanic influence

in artwork. Include at least 10. (10-20 points)

57. MURAL - Create a wall mural of fine art by projecting image on wall and tracing/coloring on to

butcher paper. See Sr. Soderin for transparency and image ideas. (You may work with a partner for

this project.) It needs to be a WORK of ART for full points. (20 points)

58. SEW - Sew, knit or embroider something with cultural art. Research artwork by the Aztecs,

Mayans, or Incas for some ideas and inspiration. (10-20 points)

59. PHOTOBOOK - Create a photo book/yearbook of ten famous Latinos. Include a picture, name,

country of origin, claim to fame, profession, accomplishments, and date of birth/death for each person.

(10-20 points)

60. PIÑATA, MARACAS, CASCARONES, OJO DE DIOS - Make a papier-mâché piñata,

maracas, cascarones or a “God’s Eye”! Many websites show you how, but check with me to make

sure your way is appropriate for full credit… Make sure you research and explain origin & historical

significance/symbolism in your ACR along with photos of you making it! Piñata video:

http://bit.ly/2B9faJZ Use 5-6 layers and WRAP “string for hanging” around the bottom of the balloon

between layers 3 and 4 so the string is strong. Muy importante!! (10 points for cardboard box style

piñata that doesn’t follow above video; 15 points for papier-mâché similar to above video, 20 points

for being…next level!!) **Check in required.**

61. RAINSTICK - Make a Palo de Lluvia (rain stick). Explain origin and significance in your ACR

along with photos of you making it! (10 points) http://www.kinderart.com/sculpture/rain.shtml (Tip:

put in LOTS of nails!!)

62. MAP - Draw a tourist map of a Spanish-speaking city with illustrations of main attractions and

historical sites. You must include major streets, plazas, bodies of water, and city borders. You may

use a software drawing program as long as you create from scratch. (10-15 points)

HISTORY

63. HISTORY PRESENTATION - Research a historical person, such as an athlete, musician, artist,

politician, or author of Hispanic or Spanish descent. Also consider ancient cultures such as Aztecs,

Mayans, or Incas as sources for study. Make a poster or PowerPoint presentation with the cultural

information. Include pictures and at least three sources of information. Information must be in your

own words, not plagiarized from the Internet or any other original source. (10-20 points) **See

#2 for more details/info**

64. SPANISH MISSIONS - Visit one of the California Spanish Missions and include its history in

the ACR; as well as any pictures, ticket stubs, receipts or brochures. Make a poster, PP model, mobile

or replica to maximize points! (10-20 points)

65. AVILA ADOBE - Visit Avila Adobe (the oldest house in Los Angeles) on Olvera Street. Take

pictures and include a written description of the history, your observations, and your opinion of what

it would have been like to live in such a house in a PowerPoint presentation or poster. (10-20 points)

66. INTERVIEW - Interview someone of Hispanic/Spanish descent (must be an adult). You must

complete an Interview Contract in advance and submit your questions to Sr. Soderin for

appropriateness before the interview is conducted. All questions should be relevant to the Spanish

language or Hispanic culture. (10-15 points in English or 15-20 if in Spanish or video recorded)

67. TIMELINE - Create a timeline of the life of a famous Latino in English or simple Spanish.

Include important life events and experiences as well as any contributions the person made to history.

Pictures or illustrations will enhance the project and increase points. (10 – 20 points)

TRAVEL / SHOPPING

68. OLVERA STREET - Go shopping on Olvera Street in historical downtown LA. (213) 628-1274.

Complete worksheet Safari Cultural. (10 points; extra points for making a poster or pamphlet

description of the experience)

69. TIENDA MEXICANA - Visit a tortillera, panadería, or carnicería. Complete a one-page typed

report on the types of food sold, prices, etc. You may want to sample the food to include a description

in your reflection. Attach receipts, name and address of store, and/or pictures. (10 points)

70. GUIDED ADVENTURE - Complete Guided Adventures to a music store, video store,

restaurant or a supermercado. (10 points)

71. COMIDA / ROPA - Find a minimum of ten foods or pieces of clothing commonly available in

supermarkets or department stores that originate from Spanish-speaking countries. Compile a list of

the products (including the brand name and description), price, what country they came from, and

where you found them for sale. (10 points)

72. TRAVEL ITINERARY - Chat with a travel agent (or AAA) about sights to see in a Spanish

speaking country. Summarize your visit including flight price and an itinerary during your stay in this

country. Obtain signature and place of employment of your agent or print out itinerary from Internet

travel sites (expedia.com, orbitz.com, travelocity.com). Make sure the person understands that this is

for a class project and you are NOT intending to book a trip. You may need to make an appointment.

Be sure to document your sources (10-20 points; 15 points if done online only).

73. ROAD TRIP or INTERNATIONAL TRIP - Visit a Spanish speaking country or local

neighborhood here in Southern California! Can’t be a past trip, sorry… Choose one or more options:

a) Arrange photos on a poster or in a scrapbook. Write a caption for each photo in Spanish.

b) Keep a journal in Spanish of your trip. Tell where you go, what you eat, places you visit, etc.

(Add photos or souvenirs to your journal!)

c) Make a vocabulary list of Spanish words learned during your visit.

d) Compile a list of comparisons and contrasts of the United States and the country you visited.

e) Take photographs of signs that you see. Include any signs—traffic signs, store signs,

billboards, etc. Arrange them on a poster board and write what each means in English.

***Point value varies depending on the depth and quality of the option chosen (10-20 points)***

74. DOCUMENTARY - Watch a travel video or documentary (at least 20 minutes long) on a

Spanish-speaking country. Prepare a 10 question quiz with the answers to go with the video. Write a

brief paper explaining what you like best and least of the country. Include the title, length, and

location/store of where to rent the video. (10 points)

75. TRAVEL BROCHURE - Investigate a Spanish-speaking country for information that would

interest a person planning to travel there. Create a neat and detailed travel brochure for the country,

exhibiting what you discovered. Include a map of the country, the capital and important cities,

pertinent geography, points of interest (museums, monuments, churches, etc.), climate, festivals or

celebrations, a traditional recipe, gestures, and other important information. Neatness and creativity

are important to receive full credit. (10-20 points)

CAREERS

76. CAREER - Research at least five careers where knowledge of Spanish or other foreign languages

is important. Summarize your findings in a short paper and in a poster presentation suitable for display

in the classroom. Document your information – tell me what your sources were in a bibliography. (10

points)

77. INTERVIEW - Interview a person (on video or tape recorded) other than a Spanish teacher who

uses Spanish extensively in his/her job. You will need to complete an Interview Contract in advance

and submit your questions to Sr. Soderin before the interview. Questions should pertain to language

and culture. (10 points)

78. UNIVERSITY - Investigate Spanish/International Studies programs at five universities.

Summarize your findings, including foreign language entrance and exit requirements for the programs

in a poster or other visual format suitable for display in the classroom. (10 points)

GUIDED ADVENTURES

79. GUIDED ADVENTURE - Go on a Guided Adventure to the supermercado, video store, music

store, or a Latino restaurant! You will be amazed at how much Spanish stuff is all around us in

Southern California. Get out and explore! You must complete the appropriate Guided Adventure

worksheet. See online folder for more ideas! (10-20 points)

DEVELOP YOUR OWN IDEA!

80. PROJECT DESIGN - Come up with your own CPR project idea! Please ensure that it focuses on

some aspect of the Spanish language and/or culture. Complete a Project Design Contract before you

begin and have it approved by me. No credit will be given if this is not done first.

Point values are subject to change depending on the quality of your work. The original value posted

on these pages is merely a guide to what the project is worth. Your effort and accuracy will determine

the actual points earned.

The possibilities are endless, so be CREATIVE and HAVE FUN!

***If you plan on showing a video clip on the presentation day, please “know” the clip, make

sure it is appropriate for class and try and keep it under a minute if possible***

* Native speakers need to pick at least one activity that challenges your individual abilities. You may

complete a Project Design Contract for an original idea or just modify one of the regular options.

Some possible ideas include:

- give a presentation to the class about your family’s native country

- find out about your abuelo/abuela’s childhood

- teach the class about a Quinceñera or other celebration from your native country

- read a comic book or novel in Spanish and write a report

- teach a cultural lesson to the class in Spanish