A Project Critical Web Quest:
Presented
by: Mr. D. Vargo
QUEEN ISABELLA
Connecting Lazarillo
de Tormes &
the Spanish Golden Age to the
Present-Day
PROBLEM: Social Injustices
similar to those experienced in the golden age are still happening today—Over
500 years later!
You’ve recently read Lazarillo
de Tormes, which satirically explored societal problems in the Spanish
Golden Age. While
With specific regard to the
Ø
The treatment of
the poor (la madre, Lazarillo, el escudero)
Ø
The treatment of Arabs
(Zaide)
Ø
The treatment of
blacks (Zaide)
Ø
The treatment/job
opportunities for the blind (El ciego)
Ø
The mistreatment/abuse
of children (Lazarillo)
Ø
Corruption within
the church (El cura, El buldero)
Ø
Socio-economic “wannabes”
(El escudero)
Ø
Excessive
penalties for minor crimes (El padre)
You and your classmates will
create & Present a PowerPoint Comparing Lazarillo’s observations of social
injustice with those of the present-day.
More specifically, you and your group members are extremely
concerned about a particular social problem.
Your PowerPoint will compare the social problems of 1492 in
1. You will
work in groups of 5 with specific tasks assigned to each member by Mr. Vargo (see below).
2. You will
receive one grade for the completion of your own task and a group grade for the
final PowerPoint/oral presentation. All
group members are therefore expected to work together in a collaborative and
cooperative manner.
3. You will use
the “Public Policy Analyst” format.
4. Your group
must pick ONE specific social problem to research.
5. Each group
will complete a PowerPoint. The
PowerPoint will contain graphics, pictures, graphs, charts and reports that
illustrate/display all 6 steps of the Public Policy Analyst format.
6. Your
PowerPoint must be completed using in a formal format and style. Therefore, it
must be attractive, capture the attention of the viewer and be
informative. A minimum of 8 slides are
necessary.
7. Oral
Presentation: Your group will give an oral presentation to the class in which
you act as advocates for your researched group. The PowerPoint will be used in
this presentation. The presentation must be a minimum of 8 minutes and must
capture the attention of the audience.
8. REMEMBER! Both
your Power point and oral presentation must include all steps of the Public
Policy Analyst. Complete all 6 worksheets in your groups as the first phase.
Then use this information to construct your products.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Estudiante #
1: Recorder- This student will take notes on information
gathered by group members and write an outline for each PowerPoint slide. These
notes will also be used by each member to complete the PowerPoint & oral
report. This student will be responsible for completing the Public Policy
Analyst Worksheets.
Estudiante #
2: Researcher-This student will do the research, with help of
other members. He/she will search the Internet and gather information that
will be used to complete the PPA worksheets and to guide other group members to
websites for their own research.
Estudiante # 3: Organizer- Will the group on track.
He/she will assist in the research, lead & coordinate group meetings and be
aware of teacher made deadlines and schedules.
This student is also responsible for turning in and justifying the group’s
work at the end of each class.
Estudiante #
4: Presenter-
This student will be responsible to convey the group findings to the class.
He/she will be the main speaker in the Oral Presentation and create note cards,
if necessary. Student #4 will assign others their subordinate roles for the
oral presentation. The PowerPoint must be part
of this presentation. The presenter will coordinate the
oral report but all members will take part in some form.
Estudiante # 5: PowerPoint- This student will be responsible for creating the
PowerPoint. He/she will get input and research from all group members.
¡OJO!: You and your group members must do individual
research whenever possible. As a group, you will complete the worksheets
(steps) in the Public Policy Analyst. Click on the links below
Six Public Policy Analyst Worksheets
#1- Defining
the Social Problem
What is
the problem that you plan on addressing?
#2- Gather evidence
of the problem
How do we know that this is a
problem?
#3- Identify the
causes of the problem
What causes this
problem that you plan on addressing?
#4-
Identify and
evaluate the existing public policies
What policies
already exist on your problem?
#5- Developing public
policy solutions
What new public
policy do you want to create?
#6- Selecting the
best policy solution
Decide
with your group the best policy to use for the social problem chosen.
Lazarillo
de Tormes (Full text)
Catholic Church
(Pope Benedict)
Rubric for Evaluation
ORAL
PRESENTATION & PowerPoint RUBRIC
CATEGORY |
40 POINTS
|
30 POINTS
|
20 POINTS |
10
POINTS |
Graphics
- Originality (POWERPOINT) |
Several
of the graphics used on the PP reflect an exceptional degree of student
creativity in their creation and/or display. |
One
or two of the graphics used on the PP reflect student creativity in their
creation and/or display. |
The
graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of
others. |
No
graphics made by the student are included. |
Graphics
- Relevance (POWERPOINT) |
All
graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All
borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All
graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All
borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All
graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
Graphics
do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source
citation. |
Public
Policy Analysis (POWERPOINT) |
The
PowerPoint includes all 6 required elements as well as additional
information. |
All
6 required elements are included on the PowerPoint. |
All
but 1 of the required elements is included on the PowerPoint. |
Several
required elements were missing. |
Q&A
(POWERPOINT) |
Student
can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the PowerPoint and
research. |
Student
can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the PowerPoint. |
Student
can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the
PowerPoint. |
Student
appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used for
create PowerPoint. |
Content
- Accuracy (POWERPOINT) |
At
least 10 accurate and current facts are displayed in the PP. |
8-9
accurate and current facts are displayed in the PP. |
6-7
accurate and current facts are displayed in the PP. |
Less
than 5 accurate and current facts are displayed in the PP. |
Attractiveness/Length (POWERPOINT) |
The
PP is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness AND
it contains 8 slides |
The
PP is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness AND it contains at least
7 slides. |
The
PP is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy AND it contains at
least 6 slides. |
The
PP is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive OR it
contains less than 6 slides. |
Enthusiasm (ORAL)
|
Facial
expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about
the topic in others. |
Facial
expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and
enthusiasm about the topic in others. |
Facial
expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but
seem somewhat faked. |
Very
little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much
interest in topic being presented. |
Preparedness (ORAL) |
Group
is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. |
Group
seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. |
Group
is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. |
Group
does not seem at all prepared to present. |
Stays
on Topic (ORAL) |
Stays
on topic all (100%) of the time. |
Stays
on topic most (99-90%) of the time. |
Stays
on topic some (89%-75%) of the time. |
It
was hard to tell what the topic was. |
Content
(ORAL) |
Shows
a full understanding of the topic. |
Shows
a good understanding of the topic. |
Shows
a good understanding of parts of the topic. |
Does
not seem to understand the topic very well. |
Total: 400
Points
Grading scale
360-400 = A
320-350 = B
280-310 = C
260-270 = D
250 & lower = F
A Final Word
By the end of this project,
you and your group-mates should have gained a greater understanding of a
contemporary social problem that affects the
CULTURES
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
CONNECTIONS (WITH GLOBAL HISTORY & World Literature!)
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
COMPARISONS
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture