Tarea de sexto

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La Quinceañera WebQuest: Record answers to questions 1-10 in your journal

The transition from adolescence into adulthood is celebrated in different ways and through different customs around the world.  In Mexico, this transition has a deeply rooted tradition for young women.  

1. When is the quinceañera celebrated?

http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.html 

http://www.nyfolklore.org/pubs/voic28-3-4/onair.html

2. What does the quinceañera tradition typically begin with?

http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.htm

http://www.quinceaneralocations.com/historyofthequinceanera/index.html 

3. What are the honor courts young girls called? What are the young men called?

http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.htm

4. As part of the ceremony what does the quinceañera change? What does this symbolize?

http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.htm

5. What is the toast at the reception called?

http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.htm

6. What are 5 typical gifts that are given to the quinceañera?

http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.htm

7. What traditions or ceremonies in the United States that we celebrate are like that of the quinceañera?

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3192-la-quincea%C3%B1era-%E2%80%93-an-hispanic-celebration-of-budding-womanhood

8. Who are the padrinos?

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3192-la-quincea%C3%B1era-%E2%80%93-an-hispanic-celebration-of-budding-womanhood

9. What are bolos?

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3192-la-quincea%C3%B1era-%E2%80%93-an-hispanic-celebration-of-budding-womanhood

10.  What ancient civilization did the quinceañera originate from?

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3192-la-quincea%C3%B1era-%E2%80%93-an-hispanic-celebration-of-budding-womanhood

On your own, answer the following questions:

Imagine that you have been asked to plan a quinceañera for your cousin.

Make a list of several things that you need to do to prepare for the party:

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List three things that will happen during the church ceremony:

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            List three important things that will happen during the party:

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Connections: 

    1.     Explain what a “Rite of Passage” is.  What are some important Rites of Passage in our culture that you have witnessed or experienced?

       2.  Explain a tradition that you have in your family.  How does your family celebrate important events?