Lesson Plan

Who Was Don Quixote de la Mancha?

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Scholars take part in five learning sessions with the novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes as the resource's anchor text. Participants watch videos, perform jigsaws, ask and answer questions, write summaries, read vignettes, create posters, and draft biographies about the author.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • If a digital platform, such as Padlet, is not available, post questions or prompts to a classroom blog
  • Print and display images on a Don Quixote de la Mancha-themed focus wall
  • Gather a collection of books with similar topics to add to the learning experience about the Spanish culture
Classroom Considerations
  • Each session takes approximately one hour
  • Plan time to locate all materials including videos
  • Use the translation option in case websites appear in another language 
  • Designed for use in a, or combination with, Spanish language class
Pros
  • The Table of Summary and Procedure sections clearly outlines what goes into each session
  • Offers suggestions for early finishers
  • Provides an assessment rubric
Cons
  • None
Common Core