Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 - October 15, 2020. You can see previous posts about the month here and here.

Click here to read about Latino Culture in the US

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio (or send an email to your teacher), title it the same as this blog post, then complete one of the tasks below.

1. Explore the link about Latinx Culture in the U.S. and write 4 things you learned. 
2. Explore Film, Dance, Music, Tradition or Style and write 4 things you learned. 
3. Where have you learned about Latinx culture? What have your learned?
4. Watch Nickelodeon and/or Disney video and write 4 things you learned. 

Famous Latinx People You Should Know

The world is full of amazing people who have a positive impact on many people's lives. 

Click here to read about 10 Inspiring Latinas Who've Made History,

or

Click here to learn about Latinx Trailblazers 

that highlights 13 Latinx cultural icons and the places that were important in their lives.

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio (or send an email to your teacher), title it the same as this blog post, then complete two of the tasks below.

1. Compare one of the people with yourself and list 2 similarities and 2 differences. 
2. List 3 new things your learned from one of the people. 
3. Which person was most inspiring? Explain your answer.
4. Describe one of the locations in detail. What country/city is it? What do you see?
5. Which person would you like to talk to? Explain your answer.

Hispanic Heritage Month Infographic

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from el 15 de septiembre - 15 de octubre. Last year I posted some videos, this year I'll post an infographic!

source: H & R Block blog

Hot Tamale Activities

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio
and complete one of the following tasks.

• Summarize 3-5 facts that are provided in the infographic in your own words in complete sentences in English. Explain why this information stood out to you.
• Find 2-3 events to go to in Pittsburgh to expose yourself to Hispanic culture. (Click here to see events happening during Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 in Pittsburgh  or check out Latinoburgh for information). Explain where and when the event is, and what will happen at the event. Explain which event are you most likely to attend.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hola! We are currently in Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States so I wanted to post some resources related to the month.

Here is another video about some basic facts about Hispanic Heritage Month

After watching the two videos above, write a blog post in your Spanish blog summarizing what you learned about Hispanic Heritage month and Hispanics in the United States.