Las leyendas meso-americanas

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All work for the layered curriculum must be completed with at least 80% accuracy to be considered for grading.

Nivel B

For level B choose the assignments that interest you to reach the points and grade desired.

Maximum points available 80

Assignment / Possible / Gained
1. Read the legend El virrey y el azteca on pages 130-31. Answer the questions on page 132. / 7
2. Compare and contrast the legend El virrey y el azteca with a legend from Greek, Roman or another tradition. Write a three paragraph essay explaining your analysis. / 10
3. Read the legend Los novios on pages 138-39. Answer the questions on those pages. / 7
4. With three classmates rehearse and stage the legend for the class. / 10
5. Examine the two legends and compare and contrast them for the elements necessary for legends that we have discussed in class. / 9
6. Using the vocabulary and picture sequence on page 140 create a legend that would address the pictures. Present the legend to the class in an oral and visual format. / 15
7. Read and analyze the legend Quetzal no muere nunca on page 144 for the elements necessary for a legend. Write three paragraphs for your analysis. / 12
8. Illustrate in a mural form any of the three legends. / 10
9. Compare and contrast any two of the legends in a written essay. / 9
10. With three classmates rehearse and stage one of the legends for the class. / 12
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Nivel A

For level A complete at least 60 points from level B and then choose two assignments to complement the assignments from level B

Assignment / Possible / Gained
1. Compose a musical composition/song/rap that illustrates one of the three legends in the chapter. Perform it for the class. / 15-20
2. Create a legend following the format we have discussed that would illustrate or explain a situation, myth or idea from our period in history. Present the legend to the class in a written and artistic form. / 15-20
3. Revise and rewrite a classic legend from Mesoamerica bringing it up to date based in the early part of the 21st century. Present the legend to the class in a written and visual form. / 15-20
4. In a well-developed 5 paragraph essay weigh the merit of myths and legends to a society. Consider many different cultures and time periods. / 15-20
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