Name ________________
Period_______
Famous Spanish-speakers
Due date: _______________
As a final project, you will research and present information about a famous
Spanish speaker. You will have several options for presenting your findings.
Be sure to read through this whole page to make sure you’ve done everything
correctly. See the back for grading criteria.
Step 1: Choose a famous Spanish-speaker from the list below to research.
Have your top three choices ready, because each student will need to focus
on a different famous person.
List of potential names:
Athletes
Roberto Clemente (baseball)
Sammy Sosa (baseball)
Alex Rodriguez (baseball)
Juan Pablo Montoya (nascar)
Diego Maradona (soccer)
“Chi-Chi” Rodriguez (golf)
Pau Gasol (basketball)
Musicians
Celia Cruz
Shakira
Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez
Enrique Iglesias
Gloria Estefan
Carlos Santana
Selena
Actors
Rita Moreno (W. Side Story)
Desi Arnaz (I Love Lucy)
Penelope Cruz
America Ferrera
Antonio Banderas (Zorro)
Salma Hayek
George Lopez
Edward James Olmos
Artists
Salvador Dalí
Pablo Picasso
El Greco
Diego Rivera
Frida Kahlo
Diego Velázquez
Other
Antoni Gaudí (architect)
Miguel de Cervantes (writer)
Ellen Ochoa (astronaut)
Pancho Villa (Mexican hero)
Oscar de la Renta (fashion)
Che Guevara (revolutionary)
Fidel Castro (revolutionary)
Manolete (bullfighter)
Sonia Sotomayor (judge)
Or… Your Own Idea
**see the teacher to get
approval for someone not on
this list**
Step 2: Find out about this person. You must use (and write down) at least
two sources to find your information.
websites/ books used:
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
Items to investigate (write down as much info as you can gather!):
1. Person’s full name, place of birth, and date of birth and death (if no longer alive):
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. What Spanish-speaking country(ies) are part of this person’s heritage?
_______________________________________________________________
3. What events led up to this person becoming famous? (early life/childhood)
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
4. Why is this person famous? What are his or her major accomplishments?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
5. Three other things you didn’t already know about this person:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Part B: For this section you have three options. Look through the
descriptions of each and the rubric to decide which is best for you. If you
choose to present your findings in front of the class, you can receive up to 5
bonus points.
Option 1: Traditional Report
This report should be one page typed (double spaced, 12 or 14 point
font, 300-400 words), which includes the information from the
“investigation” questions, and includes a cover page with a picture. For extra
credit, read your report to the class.
**be sure to use your own words- don’t plagiarize!!**
Report Rubric:
Criterion
Report presents information
from all five “investigation”
questions
Report uses appropriate
grammar, spelling, and full
sentences
Neatness of report and
report cover
Two or more sources are
listed
Report is presented to the
class
Total:
Points Possible
25 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 bonus points
40 points
Option 2: Interview Script
In this option, you will be acting as a reporter from SCNN (Spanish Class
News Network). Write out the interview you have with the famous person,
including information from the “investigation” questions. For extra credit,
read your interview to the class with a friend.
**be sure to use your own words- don’t plagiarize!!**
(rubric on back)
Interview Rubric:
Criterion
Interview reveals
information from all five
“investigation” questions
Written interview uses
appropriate grammar,
spelling, and full sentences
Interview shows
understanding about the
famous person
Two or more sources are
listed
Interview is presented to the
class with a friend
Total:
Points Possible
25 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 bonus points
40 points
Option 3: Poster/Collage
The poster should have at least one picture of the famous person, as
well as pictures that represent their life and accomplishments. Along with
the pictures, it should include written captions about the person, based on
the “investigation” questions. For extra credit, read your report to the class.
**be sure to use your own words- don’t plagiarize!!**
Poster Rubric:
Criterion
Captions include information
from all five “investigation”
questions
Poster is neatly prepared and
shows evidence of effort
Two or more sources are
listed on the poster
Poster is presented to the
class
Total:
Points Possible
25 points
10 points
5 points
5 bonus points
40 points