SPANISH SUMMER READING
ML 4400, ML 4402, ML 4403 & ML 4410
I.
Books
a. Selections of Leyendas de España* by: Genevieve Barlow and William N. Stivers
(National Textbook Company)
*New books only
b. Larousse diccionario de español*
II.
Assignment
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
“Lemor de Irlanda”
“La profecía de la gitana”
“El rescate”
“El caballo de Aliatar”
“La mujer guerrera”
“La vieja del candelero”
“Las rosas de Casilda”
“El puñal de misericordia”
“La dama de piedra”
Page
1
7
13
34
42
49
65
105
137
Exercise
A
A&B
A&B
A&B
A&B
A&B
A&B
A&B
A&B
Exercise Page
4-5
9-10
16-17
37-39
45-47
53-55
68-70
110-112
141-143
i.
• Read each story, one at a time, paying close attention to the words and expressions noted on the
margin, in order to get a general idea of the story.
• Read the story one more time, underlining now those words that you cannot deduce the meaning
from the context of the story. Note: Even if most words are familiar to you, select at least five that
you find less common
• On a sheet of lined paper, IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING,
a.
Make a list of these words (remember, five words minimum),
Look up their definition in the dictionary
Write it down next to each word
b.
Copy the sentence where the word is located, substituting it for a synonym
or equivalent expression.
c.
Underline the answer
• On a separate sheet, do the exercise(s) for each story:
o Exercise A- Select the answer that completes each sentence correctly and write the
complete sentence. Underline the answer.
o Exercise B- Read each question carefully and answer it in a complete sentence. You do not
need to write the question. *Special attention must be given to the correct spelling,
accent marks, etc.
• Once all the stories have been completed
o Write a cover page with your full name and the title of the book (see sample in the back)
o Staple together with all the vocabulary and exercise pages. No binders, please!
• Due Date
o This assignment is due the first day of class. You will receive a test grade for this task.
Tests count 30% of the semester work. Students will be evaluated on the
comprehension of the summer reading assignment.