Have you ever been curious to learn words in another language? Or maybe you know some already. Now you will get the opportunity to use the ones you know and learn some new ones!!

In this activity, you will learn about a famous Spanish poet and be able to use the Spanish language to create a poem of your own.

You can begin by reading a little bit about Federico Garcia Lorca!

 

 

Federico Garcia Lorca was born on June 5th, 1898 at Fuente Vaquaros near Granada in Spain (click here to see if you can find Granada on the map). His first book was published in 1918 when he was only 20 years old! When he was executed in 1936, he left a legacy of poetry and plays whose beauty have not been surpassed this century. He is often hailed as the most talented Spanish poet and playwright. To learn more about this poet, click here or click on the "Complete Bio" button to the left.

Click the book to read his poem, Romance Sonambulo.