Chupacabra+Webquest

El Chupacabra and other legends...
As a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.16th - Oct. 16th) we are going to learn about some hispanic legends.

Recognize some of the different ficticious characters that exist in the hispanic culture and compare them to characters from our culture.
 * Objective: **

Use the following websites for resources as you answer all the questions:

Chupacabra: [] [] []

Other hispanic legends: El cucuy - [] [] La llorona - [] [] El ratón Pérez - []

Copy and Paste these questions into a Word document. Title it "Chupacabra_Yourname".

Answer the questions IN DETAIL using the websites above as resources.

Once you are done, make sure your name and the date are in the document and email it to me: caparker@vcs.k12.nc.us or turn it in on MOODLE.


 * 1**. List below all of the fictitious characters that people believe exist from the OUR culture that you can think of and share your ideas with your partner. What do these characters represent? Who believes in them? Why or why not?


 * 2.** Review with your partner the following ficticious characters from the hispanic culture: El cucuy, La llorona, el ratón Pérez, etc. Write down some notes about each one. (What is it? How did it start? etc.)


 * 3.** Are these ficticious characters similar to characters in our culture?


 * 4.** Now, research some information on "El chupacabras". Describe in detail "El chupacabras". (What? Where? When? How? Why?)


 * 5.** How does "El chupacabras" compare with the other hispanic ficticious characters?


 * 6**. Is it similar to anything in our culture//?//


 * 7.** Why do you think many hispanics believe in "El chupacabras"?


 * 8.** Create your own legend based on "El chupacabras". Include adventures that have taken place and descriptions of these events.