Gr 6-12 Bullfighting: The Pride & Pain

Each year in January the best bullfighters in Colombia and across Latin America come to the Manizales Fair for the famous Corrida de Toros. Others come to protest this long-standing tradition. We introduce you to a genuine bullfighter along with the tools of his trade. He tells you about the tradition, training, and dangers involved in becoming a professional bullfighter. Breathtaking videos and images as if you were sitting in the plaza along with the crowd. But all is not fun and games - a growing voice around the world feels this tradition should be stopped. We give you the information firsthand and let you decide if this tradition is worth the pain. Information provided for those who wish to voice their opinion.


Objectives: Students will:
- learn about the bullfighting tradition from a real Colombian bullfighter.
- learn how training has affected his life.
- interact with the bullfighter in Spanish.
- comprehend Spanish narration and learn vocabulary.
- discuss this controversial topic with classmates and teacher after the session.


Matt Pearce
mattpearce@interlingospanish.com
Cra. 25 #70-16, 401
Manizales, Caldas  00000
Colombia
Phone: 2152687212