Proud to Be Puerto Rican

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Introduction

There are many Puerto Ricans who made usproud in the 20th and 21st century. For thisreport, you must choose a famous person fromthe list.

If you have any suggestions, I will gladly hearthem. However, I do not want any reports aboutRoberto Clemente, not because he wasn’timportant, but because most people know his story.I also don’t want reports on Marc Anthony or Jlo.would prefer you choose from the list provided.

Instructions

• Once you have selected the person you will speak about, find out all the information you can about him/her– What is the person’s background?– What is the person famous or importance?– Show or demonstrate the person’s importance through

pictures, posters or videos (if available)– What awards/recognitions did this person receive? – What is this person’s legacy?– Why did you choose this person? What did you learn?

Prominent People

Abelardo Díaz Alfaro Felisa Rincón de GautierJulia de Burgos

Eugenio María de Hostos Joseph Acabá Lorenzo Homar Antonio Martorell

Francisco Oller

Actors

Actors

MusiciansComposers/Singers/Groups

Athletes

The list I have provided includes only suggestions, you don’t need to choose from this list. However, information about the people in the suggested list is plentiful in the internet.

Remember

• Use pictures to illustrate your report.• Use short videos (2 minutes at the most)• You have to speak for 10 minutes.• Make your report attractive.• Use an attention getter at the beginning of your

report• Be sure to include a bibliography listing your resources at the end of the report.