El Origen De La Papa

El origen de la papa
Mitos del antiguo Perú
1. Pre-reading activities: The teacher puts up posters and displays the photograph of the potato
vendor at the Pizac market in Perú. (Photo included) Areal potato could also be shown.
Students think up and write their predictions about the possible origin of the potato and put
them in a time capsule (an envelope or interesting container) with theirname on them to be read
aloud after the story is presented Students should also share their predictions orally before
reading.
2. Intensive reading activity: Students read through the myth looking forphrases with similar
meaning in the story. The initial list is in the order found in the story. Students then connect the
synonym by drawing a line to the actual words on the right as they read them.
3.Second reading: Students read the story again with their new vocabulary knowledge.
4. Writing activity: Without reference to tthe story they will use their synonym guide and
complete the clozesummary. This could be done in small groups or with an overhead
transparency.
5. Sinthesis activity: Ask students to draw a picture to illlustrate this story. Remind students to
complete the entries ontheir graphic organizer.
5. Discussion activity: Students are assigned to small groups and asked to create a list of
alternative morals to encourage a discussion on morals and how they relate to theirlives today.
A list of morals is included. At lower language levels this list could be used with a short lesson
on introductory remarks for interrupting, stating an opinion and disagreeing politely..Brainstorming for prior student knowledge is a good way to get this idea going.

EL ORIGEN DE LA PAPA
La leyenda de la papa
Wiracocha relató a Juan esta bella leyenda:
-Cuentan que un cacique habitabael litoral, prendado de una diosa que
vivía en una isla tuvo un castigo que mereció su osadía.
El lugar era prohibido para los mortales ya que sólo dioses podían
habitarlo. Sin embargo, el Curaca de...