Do You know about These Spanish-speaking authors?
Trivia #1
Directions: Answer the question using a complete sentence. Go outside of the classroom and find the name of that author. Write the letter and the name of the person. Spelling counts.
Who wrote Veinte Poemas de Amor y Una Canción Deseperada? This Spanish-speaking writer was honored
Trivia #2
Directions: Write the responses to the following questions as a paragraph with complete sentences. Make sure you put things in a sequential order that makes sense. Check your grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before submitting your answers on a half sheet of paper. Include the letter that corresponds with the orange note (outside of the classroom).
1. Who wrote the following novels: The House of Spirits and City of Beasts?
2. In what Spanish- speaking country was this author born?
3. In 2014, what prestigious honor did this author receive from President Barack Obama?
4. What genre of literature is this author most associated with?
5. Write one sentence about this genre of literature.
Trivia #3
Directions: Write the responses to the following questions as a paragraph with complete sentences. Make sure you put things in a sequential order that makes sense. Check your grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before submitting your answers on a half sheet of paper. Include the letter that corresponds with the orange note (outside of the classroom).
1. Who wrote the following young adult novels: The Poet X, Clap When You Land, and With the Fire on High?
2. From what Spanish-speaking country did this author’s parents immigrate?
3. Name two prestigious honors that this author has received.
4. What prompted this author to write books that reflected Latino culture?
5. What honor did the Poetry Foundation bestow on this author in 2022?
Trivia #4
Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia # 4
Directions: Write the responses to the following questions as a paragraph with complete sentences. Make sure you put things in a sequential order that makes sense. Check your grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before submitting your answers on a half sheet of paper. Include the letter that corresponds with the orange note (outside of the classroom).
1. This author’s work explores the challenges of misogyny and poverty in Chicana culture.
2. The author once said that her family’s circular migration between the United States and __________ made her feel as if she was “straddling two countries but not belonging to either culture.”
3. Why are sexuality and wickedness often themes of this author’s books?
4. Who wrote The House on Mango Street and Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories?
5. Name two prestigious awards or honors that this author has received.
Trivia #5
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Trivia #6
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