Bullfighting

  Introduction

Bullfighting is an integral part of Hispanic culture, but it is often very misunderstood in the United States. The purpose of this activity is to introduce you to the art of bullfighting and to help you form your own opinion of its value and morality.

 Questions & Task

 In this WebQuest you will research such topics as the history of bullfighting, the rules of bullfighting, the roles of the various participants, the costumes, and famous matadors.

The Process and Resources

 You will be working in groups of 3-4 students to research bullfighting. Your tasks are as follows:

a. Write out answers to the questions listed below.

b. Based on the information that you have gathered write 10 questions (with answers) that could be used to play a “Bullfight Trivia” game.

c. As a group, create a poster advertising an upcoming bullfight.

http://personal.redestb.es/casman/poster.htm

As you look at the posters notice what they all have in common and incorporate these aspects into your poster. Use your names as the featured performers -you could even superimpose your pictures onto a computer matador image.  Make sure that all the information that you include (dates, colors, times, etc. ) is accurate.

 1. Background

The following site is a great introduction to bullfighting. Check it out to  begin your exploration.

http://www.andalucia.com/bullfight/home.htm

  2. Different Perspectives on the Topic

 Continue your research with these sites that offer even more information.

http://www.cyberspain.com/life/toros.htm

http://www.red2000.com/spain/toros/

http://www.mexicofile.com/bullfightinghistory.htm

http://www.mexicofile.com/bullfightingrules.htm

¡AY, AY, AY!

3. Debate and Discuss What You Learned

 1. identify the following bullfight terms- toro, plaza de toros, corrida, traje de luces, veronica, matador, banderillero, picador

 2. discuss your opinion of bullfighting based on the information that you have gathered. Is it an art? a sport? or cruelty to animals?

4.  Final Draft

1. Title page:  Your classmates names, The date, class period, Miss Dietz, Spanish 2

Decorate cover page with bullfighting clip art

2. Report:  Summarize information from Webquest Rough Draft: IN YOUR OWN WORDS  (include information from questions, terms, trivia questions, and your opinions).

3. Works Cited Page (if you used any other websites other than the ones listed in webquest).

*Turn in Rough Draft with Final Draft (only one copy per group). 

Christina Sanchez
First female matador

   Rough Draft

1. When and from where did the idea for bullfighting come?

2. Who are its participants?

3. What does the costume look like and what is its significance?

4. What happens during a bullfight?

5. What rules do its participants follow?

6. What rewards are given to bullfighters? 

7. What is it like to be a spectator?  

8. When and where do bullfights take place?

9. Who are some famous bullfighters?

Define the following terms:

 Toro:

Plaza de toros:

Corrida:

Traje de luces:

Matador:

Banderillero:

Picador:

 Create 10 bullfighting trivia questions (and answers):

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Opinions:

Based on the information you have gathered, what is your opinion of bullfighting?  Is it an art?  A sport?  Cruelty to animals?