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WebQuest: Latinos in New York

Before You Read
Strategy Using prior knowledge What services would you expect to find available for Spanish speakers living in and visiting New York? Check the ones that apply. _____ a. entertainment _____ b. weather _____ c. museums _____ d. travel _____ e. art _____ f. education _____ g. culture _____ h. tourism _____ i. health services _____ j. public services _____ k. sports _____ l. communication

Look at the Reading

Strategy Scanning 1. Examine the Gua de recursos en Nueva York. http://www.paradero.com/newyork/ 2. Read the section entitled "Bienvenidos." You will not understand every word, but try to get the general purpose of this page. Which of the following statements would best describe it? (circle) a. This is a page for all tourists in New York. b. This is a page designed for Spanish-speakers who would like to get information about New York. c. This is a page designed for general information about New York. 3. Look at the left-hand sidebar column. Do you see any services on this list that you did not check previously? Write them here.

4. Go back and circle the ones that are surprising to you.

Inform Yourself
Strategies Reading for meaning and getting meaning from context You will be using this page primarily to see services provided especially for Spanish speakers who live in or are visiting New York. The pages that you will access will deal with culture, entertainment, transportation, and sports. A. Click on "Servicios Pblicos." http://www.paradero.com/newyork/servpublicos.htm 1. Check all of the modes of transportation from the list below that you find available in New York. _____ autobs _____ barco _____ coche _____ metro _____ caminar _____ tren _____ avin _____ bicicleta 2. Circle those above that are also in your community.

B. Click on "Arte y Cultura." http://www.paradero.com/newyork/cultura.htm 1. Scroll down the lists of "Centros y Organizaciones" and "Museos." Choose the titles that refer to Hispanic culture and art. 2. Write them here. Name Description under name ____________________ ___________________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________ 3. Explain which places in your community are similar to these places.

C. Click on "Medios." http://www.paradero.com/newyork/medios.htm 1. Indicate which television channels and radio stations broadcast in Spanish.

2. Compare these transmissions with what is available in your area.

D. Click on "Deporte." http://www.paradero.com/newyork/deporte.htm 1. Scroll down through "Noticias." Which channel would broadcast sports in Spanish?

2. Which sports might you expect to see?

3. Is this a channel that you have access to in your area? Yes ____ No ____

E. As you completed Activities A- D, how did you know which resources were related to Spanishspeakers? How were they different from the other resources available?