Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
How does your ancestry affect who you are?
How do languages evolve?
Does where you are from determine how you speak?
Students will understand that naming traditions are an integral cultural piece in Latino culture and that Saint names and the role of the Catholic Religion have played an important role in who we are.
Your International Club is going to put on a culture fair that will be open to the community. You and your classmates will increase awareness of the different cultures represented in your community and in the Hispanic world.
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Make a list of the Saints names from each month given in the authentic resource.
1A
I can list the names of real saints per month on a calendar.
1B
I can identify the months of the year and Saints that are celebrated.
Level 1A
In a conversation, ask each other what their Saint name is?
Level 1B
In a conversation, ask each other what their Saint name is and when they celebrate it.
Level 1A
I can name my Saint Day.
Level 1B
I can name my saint Day and tell when it is celebrated.
Level 1A
Create an infographic with your Saint Names providing information including the date it is celebrated and characteristics of the Saint.
1B
Create a Diamond Poem about your Saint.
1A
I can provide information about my saint including the date it's celebrated and characteristics.
1B
I can create a poem that provides information and characteristics about my Saint name.
https://www.guiainfantil.com/articulos/nombres/cristianos-santos/calendario-de-nombres-de-santos-para-ninos-y-ninas-mes-a-mes/
Identify your Saint name and give an explanation of what your name means/represents.
Level 2
I can tell what the meaning of my Saint name is.
Level 3
I can explain why my saint name is important.
Level 2
In a conversation, ask and answer questions about each others Saint names.
Level 3
In a conversation, ask and answer questions about each others Saint names. Discuss the cultural significance and provide descriptions of their Saint name.
Level 2
I can ask when someones Saint day is and find out basic information about the Saint name.
Level 3
I can ask and answer questions about each others Saint name and provide information about the cultural significance.
Level 2 Create a video describing the meaning of their Saints name for the Culture Fair.
Level 3 Create a video describing the meaning of their Saints name and the history of the name.
Level 2
I can describe the meaning of my Saints name.
Level 3
I can describe the meaning of my Saints name and it's history.
https://www.guiainfantil.com/articulos/nombres/cristianos-santos/calendario-de-nombres-de-santos-para-ninos-y-ninas-mes-a-mes/
Identify the origin of Saint Names in general. Pose questions about the Saint and explain how the name was derived.
Level 4
I can identify a Saints name and give a description of the Saint as well as explain why the saint name is important.
Level 4
In a conversation, compare and contrast the cultural significance of Saint Names in history. Ask why Saint names are important in the Hispanic culture and discuss the differences with naming traditions in the U.S.
I can ask for and explain the cultural significance of Saint Names and provide examples of different traditions from other cultures.
Level 4
Create a video on Saints names and how names are typically chosen in different cultures in the United States.
Level 4
I can explain the traditions of Saints names, compare, contrast and give my opinion of the naming traditions in both Hispanic countries and the United States.