El Silbo Gomero -- Group C -- Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, etc.
Capítulo 7 - El Silbo Gomero
Respond to both A & B below:
A. Read the cover page of Libro Libre, Capítulo Siete (pg. 238). Then answer all of the following questions:
- Write 5 new-to-you vocabulary words and include their English translation.
- When was this language started?
- Talk about why this language has continued to be used.
- Research 2 new details about "el silbo gomero" that are not found in the text.
B. Respond to one of the following.
1. What are the post popular tourist places in your state or city? Do a search to find four tourist places in the Dominican Republic. Find and post a picture of a güiro, casabe, and a colmado in the DR. Research and present a short paragraph about Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas (1484-1566) including his work and his residence. (current use)
2. What other Spanish speaking country is also a very popular tourist destination? What is UNESCO? Name at least 5 World Cultural Heritage locations in the Spanish-speaking world. Post the location, a short description, and a picture for each of the five.
3. Why could you say that in the US the Hispanic presence is important? Do a search and name 5 places in the US that have Hispanic history. Find out why 5 of the following (5+) places were named in Spanish: Colorado, Las Cruces, El Paso, Los Ángeles, San Francisco, Boca Ratón, Nevada, Montana, your choice.
4. Choose a Mission that is currently active in la República Dominicana. Research and give a short history of their work then and now. What do they see as the future of the church in this country? How are they meeting the needs of the people?