EXTRA CREDIT is available for students!
Teacher discretion is reserved. Only EXCEPTIONAL products accepted for EXTRA CREDIT.
The Tasks:
For a 3%-5% point increase to a major grade that needs a boost...
a student will provide proof of having EXPERIENCED HISPANIC CULTURE!
Examples of Some Experiences of Hispanic Culture
1. Go to a cultural event that introduces some aspect of Latin culture.
2. Be photographed at the event with a view of the “cultural” surroundings in the image.
3. Add a caption with a question and an answer [at least 1 sentence] under the picture to explain each item below--
¿Dónde? Where?
¿Cuándo? When?
¿Qué? What?
¿Por qué? Why?
Captions may be written in ENGLISH. Sloppy work will not be accepted.
Historical or Current Events Related to Latin Culture
1. Research a cultural event that introduces some aspect of Hispanic culture.
2. Include a VISUAL IMAGE about the event/topic.
3. Add a caption with a question & answer [at least 1 sentence ] under the picture to explain--
cultural facts and relevance to current work in class.
All work must be presented neatly, matted on construction paper and include a caption.
All accepted* EXTRA CREDIT images will be shared with the class and
put on display so that the cultural lesson may be offered to all.
*I reserve the final decision as to which grade
and even whether or not a picture/caption and testimonials meet my expectations and will be rewarded.
If I return it to you with edit marks, it was not acceptable and will not receive extra credit.
A cultural event may include cooking a Spanish meal/dish at home.
If you chose to do this, please include photos of the dish and the meal as you share it--enjoying the meal.
Lastly, you must include the complete recipe [receta].
ALL ACCEPTED EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE POSTED
IN THE CLASSROOM OR HALLWAY ON A SPECIAL BANNER:
--HISPANIC CULTURE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS--
Teacher discretion is reserved. Only EXCEPTIONAL products accepted for EXTRA CREDIT.
The Tasks:
For a 3%-5% point increase to a major grade that needs a boost...
a student will provide proof of having EXPERIENCED HISPANIC CULTURE!
Examples of Some Experiences of Hispanic Culture
1. Go to a cultural event that introduces some aspect of Latin culture.
2. Be photographed at the event with a view of the “cultural” surroundings in the image.
3. Add a caption with a question and an answer [at least 1 sentence] under the picture to explain each item below--
¿Dónde? Where?
¿Cuándo? When?
¿Qué? What?
¿Por qué? Why?
Captions may be written in ENGLISH. Sloppy work will not be accepted.
Historical or Current Events Related to Latin Culture
1. Research a cultural event that introduces some aspect of Hispanic culture.
2. Include a VISUAL IMAGE about the event/topic.
3. Add a caption with a question & answer [at least 1 sentence ] under the picture to explain--
cultural facts and relevance to current work in class.
All work must be presented neatly, matted on construction paper and include a caption.
All accepted* EXTRA CREDIT images will be shared with the class and
put on display so that the cultural lesson may be offered to all.
*I reserve the final decision as to which grade
and even whether or not a picture/caption and testimonials meet my expectations and will be rewarded.
If I return it to you with edit marks, it was not acceptable and will not receive extra credit.
A cultural event may include cooking a Spanish meal/dish at home.
If you chose to do this, please include photos of the dish and the meal as you share it--enjoying the meal.
Lastly, you must include the complete recipe [receta].
ALL ACCEPTED EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE POSTED
IN THE CLASSROOM OR HALLWAY ON A SPECIAL BANNER:
--HISPANIC CULTURE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS--