Humanities+Don+Quixote+Terms+III+and+IV

Welcome to the pathway to 16th and 17th Century Spain!

// Have you ever learned about a place or time by reading a book or watching a movie? // // Have you ever learned a lesson from a novel, poem, artwork, song, or a movie? //  There is so much to learn from literature and good works of art. Open your eyes and your minds for a new look at history. We are going to learn about Spain and a very famous writer named Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra. Students will gain an understanding about his writing techniques and his peculiar writing style that blends truth and fiction. Students will uncover some important lessons that lie beneath the story and teach a greater message to society. Daily lessons will be posted here and students are expected to participate every day. ============================================================================================================ Adventures of Don Quixote: By Argentina PalaciosThis is the book that we will read in Pathways. You may view the PDF version if you are ever absent from class or didn't finish the assigned reading in class. Term III Project 2014 ** Term IV Project 2014 ** =========================================================================================== ** Term III: Day I ** **A Day: February 3, 2014 ** ** B Day: February 4, 2014 ** ** Welcome to your new Pathways! ** ** Day 1 is dedicated to getting to know each other, understanding the course objectives, and understanding what will be expected each class. ** ** We will discuss the course syllabus, materials needed, and the grading policy. Click below for the syllabus: ** ** =========================================================================================================== ** ** Term III: Day 2 ** ** Please note that Day A missed Feb 5th due to snow. ** ** February 6th and February 7th ** Welcome to the World of Cervantes, Don Quixote, and Spain. Introduction to my Wiki Page and where to find work missed due to absences.

Goals: Students will be introduced to the history, geography, and culture of Spain. Essential Questions: How does the world around us affect our perspective and behavior? Activity 1 History and Perspectives (Read the short handout about historical perspectives)
 * Work in groups to make a list of major historical events that have taken place during our lifetimes.


 * How have these events affected attitudes and perspectives of different people in today’s society?

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 * Do your grandparents view the world differently than your parents or you do? Why do you think that is? What was going on in their youth that made them view the world the way they did and how they do now?

Activity 2: In groups list what you know about Spain’s:


 * • History- Events of the past
 * • Culture- Traditions, Customs, Language, Religion, etc.
 * • Geography- (Everything to do with its land and people– location, cities, capitals, divisions, products of land, climate, etc.)

Activity 3: Watch video on Spain: Take at least 10 facts from the video that is new information about the country. Divide the information into two categories (History/ Culture & Geography) [] http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/countries-places/spain/spain-overview-dest/

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=========================================================================================  Pathways (Dates Feb 10th and Feb 11th)  Day 3- Term III  Goals: Student’s will learn about Spain’s Geography, History and Culture  Due: 10 facts from Videos (History & Culture/Geography)

Activity 1: Pair with another student and add information to your chart. (Pair and Share)  Activity 2: Learn the Autonomous Communities of Spain  []  Fill in your map with the name of the community and capital city.

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==================================================================== Pathways (Dates Feb 12th through Feb 26th) Goals: Student’s will learn about Spain’s Geography, History and Culture Due: Maps must be labeled with the autonomous communities

Activity 1: How many autonomous communities and cities are there in Spain? Activity 2: Learn the Autonomous Communities of Spain and their capitals. [] Activity 3: Take notes on the capitals, provinces, and cities of each region. Read the handouts about how the culture and traditions of each region vary. Color the map neatly and make a cultural key to show what you know about the regions, cities, capitals, and provinces. Draw pictures to symbolize cultural and historical information that pertains to each region. Explain the symbols in your key.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">[[image:Spain cultural map.jpg width="400" height="279"]]Paella Valenciana– Valencia is known for its traditional paella dish. **

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|ttp://www.red2000.com/spain/region/index.html]

PLEASE NOTE: DAY A DID NOT MEET ON THURSDAY 2/13. DAY B MET TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN A ROW. DAY A WILL BEGIN THE ASSIGNMENT ABOVE ON MONDAY 2/24. Day A - Maps are due on Friday. Day B - Maps are due on Thursday. ================================================================================== <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (Dates March 3rd and March 4) Term III Goals: Students will learn about Spain’s history and will begin to understand who Miguel Cervantes was. We will also begin to learn a little about his work. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Due: Capital City Worksheet (Nust Check Day A on March 5th) Activities: 1. Miguel Cervantes Biography – Read and create 5 trivia questions and answers. (I was out on March 3rd and Students were required to create 15 questions and answers. They have not yet completed the activities below.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2. Spain timeline Review – Review as a whole group. 3. Toledo Video – Watch and write down 5 facts. [|Toledo Video] <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> 4. Trivia

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============================================================= <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (Dates March 5th and 6th) Term III Goals: Students will learn about Spain’s history and will begin to understand who Miguel Cervantes was. We will also begin to learn a little about his work. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Essential Questions:

//<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What do you know about Spain’s Geography, History, and/ or culture? //

//<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What do you know about the personal biography of Miguel Cervantes? How did his own story influence his great novel //<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Due: Capital Worksheet / Trivia Questions from Cervantes Bio Reading

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Activities: 1. Discuss Spain Timeline 2. Trivia – Challenge with partners 3. Toledo – Five Facts [] <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">=========================================================== <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (Dates March 6th and 7th) Term III Goals: Students will learn about Spain’s history and will begin to understand who Miguel Cervantes was. We will also begin to learn a little about his work. Students think about the language used to describe the “Christian Kingdom” and the “Muslim Kingdom”. How can language misconstrue the truth of history? (Dark vs. Golden)? Due: Spain Timeline / 5 Facts Toledo Activities: 1. Trivia – Game (Use Geography Info, Spain Timeline, 2. Spain Before 1492 – Video and Worksheet <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">  =========================================================================================== <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pathways (Dates March 10th and 11th) Term III Goals: Students will learn about Spain’s history and will begin to understand who Miguel Cervantes was. We will also begin to learn a little about his work. Students think about the language used to describe the “Christian Kingdom” and the “Muslim Kingdom”. How can language misconstrue the truth of history? (Dark vs. Golden)? How did the Muslim empire positively impact the rest of the world? What innovations did they bring to the table? How did the Muslims treat other religions? Due: I am not checking anything Activities: 1. Discuss Term III Projects <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 2. Spain 1492
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">20 new facts or more (2 points extra for each additional fact). Please number facts to ensure you meet minimum requirement.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Address how the Muslim Empire brought new ideas and innovations to the rest of the world.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Video Links:

[|Video: Cities of Light: Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain] When The Moors Ruled Europe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM8HnvuKbAo

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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (Dates March 12th and 13th) Term III Goals: Students will learn about Spain’s history and will begin to understand who Miguel Cervantes was. We will also begin to learn a little about his work.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students think about the language used to describe the “Christian Kingdom” and the “Muslim Kingdom”. How can language misconstrue the truth of history?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">How did the Muslim empire positively impact the rest of the world? What innovations did they bring to the table? How did the Muslims treat other religions?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Due: Worksheet 1492 and Facts on Documentary (Extra points for 3/10 & 3/11 + 20)

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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1. Discuss Term III Projects (Questions/ Answers/ Examples) 2. The Golden Age / The Apprentice Masterpiece <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">

=========================================================================================== <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (Dates March 14th and 17th) Term III Essential Question: How was Spain different under Muslim and Christian rule?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Due: Nothing is due today. 1. Finish the Golden Age Terms Handout



<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3. The Apprentice’s Masterpiece / Terms Handout



<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4. The Secret Files of the Inquisition: Tears of Spain Part I [] <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">=============================================================== <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways- March 18th Term III Goals: Students will learn about Spain’s history and will begin to understand who Miguel Cervantes was. We will also begin to learn a little about his work.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students think about the language used to describe the “Christian Kingdom” and the “Muslim Kingdom”. How can language misconstrue the truth of history?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">How did the Muslim empire positively impact the rest of the world? What innovations did they bring to the table? How did the Muslims treat other religions?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Due: Golden Age Terms are Due today 3. Read The Apprentice’s Masterpiece / Complete the Handout 4. Read over the biography information about Cervantes. Create trivia questions and answers about Cervantes, his work, and the historical contexts in which he wrote. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">=================================================================== <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">March 19th Pathways – MCAS Day Students will watch Don Quixote (VHS- Hallmark). They should draw a picture of a scene in the movie including characters and a description of what is happening in that particular scene.

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==================================== Students will be in the lab working on their project presentations and research. Project Outline
 * March 20th - March 25th (Research for Projects)**

Class time for projects: Use the O.M.S. library research tool. This is an AWESOME tool for research! [|Stoughton Library Tools] Tons of information is available using the links to:
 * Day A March 20th - Computer Lab (near office)
 * Day B March 21st - Computer Lab
 * Day A March 24th - Library
 * Day B -March 25th- Computer Lab (near office)
 * Encyclopedia Britannica
 * Gale World History

II.My wiki page is a resource to help you! Pathway Research Links III. Always cite your resources when doing research!

Use this easy site online to format the bibliography in the correct format and to help you gather all of the required information. []
 * (A minimum of 3 outside resources are required to complete this project.) **

HOW TO SAVE AND SHARE YOUR WORK ACCESSING YOUR FIRST CLASS ACCOUNT--- You can access your email from your home computer by signing into [|Log on to First Class from home]

USING YOUR SCHOOL ACCOUNT ON GOOGLE DOCS [|docs.stoughtonps.org]

[|Link to google log in page] USERNAME: First initial last name last 3 of id PASSWORD: First and last initials and last 6 of id   ======================================================================================  ** March 27th Through April 4th ** Students are presenting projects. ========================================================================================= <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (April 4th- April 10th.) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Term III <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways – <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Final Presentations and watch Don Quixote de la Mancha. Today is the last chance for you to present.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draw a scene from the movie. Include the characters, setting, dialogue and brief description. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">After the movie students will group together and act out a scene together.

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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (April 10th and 11th) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Term III <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways: Movie Sketch and Skit Ideas

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Finish the movie

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Act out a scene in small groups. Include narration, dialogue, costumes, and props. The skit should not be longer than 2-3 minutes. This is just an opener for our next part of the course.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you have fun and think about entertaining the audience, we will also have fun watching you! Remember the objective is to put on a show for the audience. Don’t forget us.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Show students the Don Quixote Theater Project. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[] <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">===================================================================

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">Pathways (April 14 and 15th)Term IV <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">Read Chapters 1 and 2 of Adventures of Don Quixote by Argentina Palacios. The books are on the front table. Books never leave the room with students. Please be sure to return them after finishing the assignment in class

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Complete the chapter summaries. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">

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======================================================================================== Pathways (April 16 & 17/ April 28 &29) Students are writing scripts for chapters 1 & 2. Students will rehearse and present designated chapters to the class. Day A read chapters 3 and 4 on Tuesday because I had to leave early.

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=========================================================================== Day A did not meet again this week due to early release on May 1st.
 * Pathways (April 30 - May 2nd)**

Day B- We finished Dramatic Reading of Intro-Episode 2 of the Play of Don Quixote. We completed the reading of Chapter 3 (Adventures of Don Quixote and completed the packet comprehension questions for Chapter 3.)

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========================================================================== I.Finish comprension packets and skits for chapters 3 &4 II.Read chapters 5 & 6. Begin Comprehension Packets. III.Discuss the final projects for Term IV
 * Pathways May 5th-May 9th**

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pathways (May 12 - 15th)

I. (Watch the documentary) Further Adventures of Don Quixote BBC We need to start looking for in lessons from the story. Things are not as they appear and seem. Why has this book been such a praised literary piece and a source of inspiration for the past 500 years? []

We are going to watch a video to better understand the work of Cervantes. Please copy the following questions. As you watch the video you must take detailed notes so that you can respond to the questions in essay form after the documentary.

Watch “Further Adventures of Don Quixote” Documentary

Take notes and you will be required to respond in essay form to the following questions after the documentary is finished. You will need to support your answers with facts and information that you took throughout the video!
 * How has Don Quixote made such an impact on society, literature, art, theater, dance, and more since its creation in 1605?
 * What are some lessons and images that the reader takes from the story?
 * What are some common themes found in the book?

II.Finish the comprehension packet on Chapters 5 & 6

III. Read chapters 7 & 8- Create 3 Trivia Questions and Answers for each chapter

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Students will work in groups to read chapters and create trivia questions for review. Students will read chapters 9-11 (3 questions per chapter) Students will read chapters 12-14 (4 questions per chapter & skit re-enactment)

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Students will work in groups to read chapters and create trivia questions for review. Students will read chapters 15-17 (4 questions per chapter & skit re-enactment) Students will read chapters 18-20 (3 questions per chapter)

Discuss of Lessons and Themes/ Modern day problems/ Relativity of Don Quixote Today Discussion Questions
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Discuss the ending and come up as a group with 3 lessons that you as a reader saw in the story. **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">How were these lessons conveyed through the story? Be prepared to discuss and support with examples from the story.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">How could Don Quixote be adapted to today’s world?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What current news stories might prompt Don Quixote to set out on a new adventure?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1. Brainstorm a list of modern day challenges to society and the world at large. Break them into themes (Immigration, Pollution, War, etc.) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2. What might DQ do to change the world for the better? Ideas for resolution? How might the problem be addressed? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3. Where might you go to find support for your ideas? Examples to support the themes? Don’t forget, you must support each issue with facts from outside resources.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Due: Chapters 18-20 (not checking today in the lab); Will check next class

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students are working in the lab. See the preparation sheet for your final speeches. This should be complete for next class.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Speeches are due next week.

Project Guidelines <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Link to Google doc

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Use this easy site online to format the bibliography in the correct format and to help you gather all of the required information. []
 * (A minimum of 3 outside resources are required to complete this project.) **

HOW TO SAVE AND SHARE YOUR WORK ACCESSING YOUR FIRST CLASS ACCOUNT--- You can access your email from your home computer by signing into [|Log on to First Class from home]

USING YOUR SCHOOL ACCOUNT ON GOOGLE DOCS [|docs.stoughtonps.org]

[|Link to google log in page] USERNAME: First initial last name last 3 of id PASSWORD: First and last initials and last 6 of id