TASK
You will search the resource list for answers to the questions on the handout. This WebQuest will be an individual activity. Read the entire list of questions before you begin. Feel free to take notes and come back to class with extra information! Bonus points will be awarded for significant facts about Garcia Lorca that were not asked for on the WebQuest.....

ADVICE
Take the questions in order. Read the entire handout before you begin. Do not trust your neighbor’s answers. Take your time to find the correct answers.

PROCESS
Cut and paste the questions to Word, then answer them. Save the Word file to your disk. Bring the disk to class and turn it in.

1. Where was Garcia Lorca born?
2. Where and when did he die?
3. Based on your research, do you believe he was murdered? Why or why not?
4. As a poet, what was his early reputation based on?
5. Research Andalucia. Why and how do you think the culture influenced Garcia Lorca’s writing?
6. In the “lament” about Ignacio, what happened to Ignacio?
7. Discuss the theme, tone and setting of the poem.
8. List any/all images that are used in the poem. Explain the significance of each.
9. Which surrealist painter was Garcia Lorca close to?
10. Why did he move to Granada?
11. What small book was published in 1918?
12. In what year did he publish Romancero Gitano?
13. What plays/festivals take place in Granada?
14. Take at least one virtual tour of Granada. Evaluate the tour. Explain what could have made it better, what you enjoyed the most, and what you liked the least.

EVALUATION
Question and answer sheet in Word, saved on disk
Quality and detail of responses

CONCLUSION
By now, you should have a more complete view of the life of Federico Garcia Lorca and the circumstances surrounding his life and death. You should also have a basic understanding of his poetry. I hope your quest has been rewarding and informative.