English 10: Nobel Prize

Introduction

Review information about the Nobel Prize and make a connection to Central and Latin American literature.

Process

Gain some background.

1. Use the Internet information linked below to answer the basic questions of who? what? where? when? why? and how?

2. What is the connection between Latin/Central American authors and the Nobel Prize?

from Christian Science Monitor "Nobel Prize in Literature" 

Alfred Nobel

3.  Use the Internet information linked above (in #1) to offer information on items:

  • Biographical info
  • What did he dedicate his life to?
  • Why did he start the Nobel Prize?
  • How many categories are there? What are they?
  • Prize ceremonies - Where and when are they held?
  • What is the Nobel Foundation?