FINAL PROJECT & RUBRIC

Below we have attached your assignment for your final project so you can better help with your book choice.




The objective of this final project is to become more accustomed with hispanic literature. Throughout this unit, you have been introduced to the lives of hispanic students in the United States. By choosing another hispanic literature book, you will demonstrate what you have learned throughout this unit and how you can apply it.

Your task is to find a hispanic literature book that you would teach in a secondary classroom. Once you have found a book you would like to teach, create a one day lesson plan/overview posted on your BLOG.

Due Date: Tuesday, March 30th (Posted on your blog by class).


The lesson plan/overview should include:

-Objective
-Lesson plan title
-Hispanic literature book being used
-Supplementary texts used
-Level of the classroom
-Activities
-Detailed plan of how you will teach this material
-How the book is being presented
-Assessment




Remember, the goal of this project is to assess what and how you have learned about hispanic literature. This project will be looked at as more of an exploration of what you have learned and how you would plan to teach this information, rather than a very cut and dry project.



Questions or concerns please contact:

Lauren Axt Lauren.m.axt@wmich.edu
Miranda Henson Jennifer.m.henson@wmich.edu
Cheryl Koerts-Brock Cheryl.l.koerts-brock@wmich.edu


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FINAL PROJECT RUBRIC


Original hispanic literature book: __________ / 25
Overview includes:
-Objective
-Lesson plan title
-Hispanic literature book being used ____________/65
-Supplementary texts used
-Level of the classroom
- *At least 4 linking aspects to your novel (See below)
-Activities
-Detailed plan of how you will teach this material
-How the book is being presented
-Assessment
Overall presentation
___________ / 10

TOTAL
___________ / 100



*Linking Aspects :

-How will you tie this book into the curriculum?
-How can you link in visual aides into activities and teaching this book?
-What are some cultural aspects mentioned?
-Background information on the author
-Class activities
-Study questions, essay questions
-Community/School services
-Cultural studies themes within the book



*You will also receive a hard copy in class, this is for those who would like to get a head start and to help chose your reading book for this project!

GOOD LUCK!
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions to the Hispanic Literature Group

RECOMMENDED READING LIST FOR FINAL PROJECT

Below we have compiled a list of various authors and texts and genres for you to use for your final project if you wish!



RECOMMENDED READING LIST


1. How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents – Julia Alarez
2. Bless Me, Ultima – Rudolfo Anaya
3. When I was Puerto Rican – Esmeralda Santiago
4. Red Hot Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Being Young and Latino in the United States – Lori Marie Carlson
5. And the Earth did not Devour Him by Tomas Rivera
6. Taking Sides – Gary Soto
7. Cool Salsa – Lori M. Carlson
8. American Chica – Maria Arana
9. Before We Were Free – Julia Alvarez
10. A Girl Named Frida Kahla - Gustavo Sainz
11. Jesse – Gary Soto
12. Stories That Must Not Die by Juan Sauvegeau
13. Uncle Nacho's Hat by Harriet Rohmer
14. The Last of the Menu Girls – Denise Chavez
15.Parrot In The Oven – Victor Martinez
16. Journey Of The Sparrows – Fran Leeper Buss
17. Always Running – Luis Rodriguez
18. Barrio Boy – Ernesto Galarza
19. Call Me Maria – Judith Ortiz Cofer
20. Spirits of the High Mesa – Floyd Martinez
21.Pedritos World – Arturo O. Martinez
22.Nerd Landia – Gary Soto
23. An Island Like You by Judith Ortiz Cofer.

Syllabus!

ENGL 4800 Hispanic Literature Unit Syllabus

Presenters:

Lauren Axt Lauren.m.axt@wmich.edu
Miranda Henson Jennifer.m.henson@wmich.edu
Cheryl Koerts-Brock Cheryl.l.koerts-brock@wmich.edu


Objective:

1). A look into the current life of Hispanic Americans in Kalamazoo, 2). understanding their experience in American schools, 3). understanding what is important about utilizing Hispanic literature in the classroom, 4). how it helps students, and why it is a valuable cultural studies unit for high school classrooms.

GOAL:
Finish Reading House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros by Friday March 19th
Each Blog should be a minimum of 200 words. You should be blogging at least once a day, if not more.

Calendar:

Tuesday, March 16th

• The Current Life of Hispanic Americans in Kalamazoo

• Understanding Hispanic Literature

Thursday, March 18th

• Hispanic Culture and Hispanic Students in American Schools

• Writing Prompt, Hispanic Art, Article Discussion

Tuesday, March 23rd

• Panel

• How Hispanic Literature is helpful to all Students

• Why Hispanic Literature is important in the Secondary Classroom

Thursday, March 25th

• Using Hispanic Literature in the Classroom

• Discussion of The House on Mango Street

Materials:

Book to Buy

• The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisernos

English Journal Article

• Appreciating Ethnic Diversity with When I was Puerto Rican by Colleen A. Ruggieri

Article

• The Culturally Diverse Classroom: A Guide for ESL and Mainstream Teachers By Katie J. Brigaman

English Journal Article

• Expanding the Circle: Hispanic Voices in American Literature By Patricia Ann Romero and Don Zancanella

Article

• Preparing Culturally Responsive Teachers: Using Latino Children’s Literature in Teacher Education By Kathy Escamilla and Sally Nathenson-Meija

Short Story

• Arturo’s Flight (from An Island Like You) By Judith Ortiz Coffer

Picture Book

• Just Like Home: Como en Mi Tierra By Elizabeth L. Miller and Mira Reisberg

DAY 1: A look into the Life of current Hispanic Americans

Homework to be completed before Day 1:

• Create a Blog on Blogger.com
• Click on Create a Blog and use your WMU e-mail to make an account.
• Follow http://L5axrhispanic.blogspot.com
• We will be using this for the entire unit!

• Read The Culturally Diverse Classroom: A Guide for ESL and Mainstream Teachers By Katie J. Brigaman
• Read Expanding the Circle: Hispanic Voices in American Literature By Patricia Ann Romero and Don Zancanella

• Blog about your experience learning about Hispanic Americans in Kalamazoo and look at least two other peoples blogs.
• Blog about each Article.
• You should have 3 blog entries before class Tuesday March 16th.

Activities:

• Discuss our new found Kalamazoo Hispanic American Experiences
• Group Activity- KPS Annual Report, Blog, Why?

1. http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
2. http://www.detroit.k12.mi.us/data/rea/
3. http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
4. http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/latinos.htm
5. What is the experience of Hispanic Students in schools?
6. And what can we as language arts teachers do to help?

• Introduction and Background information, Cultural Article
• The Culturally Diverse Classroom: A Guide for ESL and Mainstream Teachers By Katie J. Brigaman
• Expanding the Circle: Hispanic Voices in American Literature By Patricia Ann Romero and Don Zancanella
  

Homework:

• Blog about what you learned about Hispanics in the Kalamazoo Schools, in general, and from in class presentations.
• Finish reading Appreciating Ethnic Diversity with When I was Puerto Rican by Colleen A. Ruggieri
  
• Read Arturo’s Flight for Thursday
• DON’T FORGET TO BE READING HOUSE ON MANGO STREET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19th.

DAY 2: Hispanic Culture and Hispanic Students in American Schools

Activities:

• Writing Prompt: IN CLASS BLOG
• Based on Arturo’s Flight: If you were Johann, what would you have said to Arturo about his experiences and situation? Why?
• Discuss story
• Article Discussion for Appreciating Ethnic Diversity with When I was Puerto Rican by Colleen A. Ruggieri
• Picture book, Group Activity
• Students Lives Biography: Group Activity
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzHuTekNLHg
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEZ9VzMikA
• Introduce Reading List for final project.

Homework:

• Read Article and Blog about it. Why is this important? Find anything interesting?
• Preparing Culturally Responsive Teachers: Using Latino Children’s Literature in Teacher Education By Kathy Escamilla and Sally Nathenson-Meija
• Create three Discussion questions for the Panel, We will collect these on Tuesday
• Find book for final project by Tuesday March 23rd. Post it in your blog with brief description of why you choose it.
• DON’T FORGET TO BE READING HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

DAY 3: Panel, How Hispanic Literature is helpful to all Students

Don’t forget to have a Hispanic Literature text/book to use for your final project by today.

Activities:

• Panel
• Debrief, Discuss-Talk about panel/information.
• Blog for
• Final Project Assigned

Homework:

• Blog about the Discussion Panel, What did you learn? Was it valuable/pertinent information?
• Blog about House on Mango Street. Your reaction, your reflection, how does it compare to what you’ve learned so far, how would you teach this novel in your classroom? MAKE THIS ATLEAST 500 - 1000 words.

DAY 4: Using Hispanic Literature in the Classroom

Activities:

• Discuss themes and ideas of House on Mango Street
• Relevance to Hispanic Culture and relevance in a Secondary Classroom
• Linking Aspects for House on Mango Street
• What is your Heritage Blog. Talk about importance of having literature that relates to culture/heritage.
• How can you connect with your Hispanic students with your culture.
• Go over final project in depth, questions.

Homework:

• Final Project

Assignment for Tuesday (March 16)

Over the weekend, please attend one of the following:

-Hispanic Catholic Church in downtown Kalamazoo (St. Joseph's)
http://stjosephkalamazoo.org/

-Hispanic Grocery Store
http://lahispanica.us/lahispanica.us/Imported_Spanish_%26_Latin_American_Groceries_sold_in_Kalamazoo,_Michigan_www.lahispanica.us.html

or

La Mexican Market
269-373-9037
1956 Portage St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

-Latino Dance Club
(They have an event this Thursday night!)
http://www.myspace.com/salsakalamazoo

-Interview a hispanic american person

-Visit the Bi-lingual Deptartment of Kalamazoo Public Schools
http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/departments/student-services/bilingual-migrant-education

-Attend an authentic hispanic restaurant in Kalamazoo
*And no, Taco bell and Qdoba-type restaurants do not count : )
(Try:
Las Juanitas
1801 S Burdick St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Su Casa Restaurant
306 West Main Street
Fennville, MI)


- Visit the Hispanic American Council
http://www.hispanicamericancouncil.org/node/68
(They have events Mondays and Thursdays at 4pm!)

The Kalamazoo area is filled with many aspects of the hispanic culture, if you find another option you would like to do, please feel free to contact either Lauren, Miranda or Cheryl.

Once you attend one of the events, please write a blog entry by 3/16/10 before class reflecting on your experience!

ALSO!: Blog 2 other entries about the 2 articles by class on Tuesday March 16 (They can be reached by clicking the following links): The Culturally Diverse Classroom: A Guide for ESL and Mainstream Teachers By Katie J. Brigaman

and Expanding the Circle: Hispanic Voices in American Literature By Patricia Ann Romero and Don Zancanella