Curated OER
Explore José Martí's Poems
Explore Cuba and its fight for independence through José Martí's poems "Dos patrias" and "Yo soy un hombre sincero." Identify common themes and touch on various concepts (a list is provided here). Resources and additional activities are...
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Primary Source Activity: Jose Marti
Analyze a primary source document "Our America" which depicts a Spanish-American point of view. The class answers 3 critical-thinking questions based on the reading and create a time line of Cuba's struggle for independence.
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Guantanamera: A Poem and a Song
Students compare revolutionary actions of Jose Marti and Pete Seeger. In this Cuban folk song lesson, students listen to the song "Guantanamera" and discuss the content. Students read articles on the poet and the songwriter and create a...
Library of Congress
Loc: Jose Marti
Detailed biography of Jose Marti and his work. Be sure to check out the external links on the bottom of the page for more in-depth information about the time period of the Spanish-American War. The chronology link in particular is great.
Other
Tinet: Jose Marti
Spanish content; this is a biography of the Cuban poet and national hero, Jose Marti. Inluded are numerous poems by the author.
Other
La Pagina De Jose Marti
Official Jose Marti website, dedicated to his works, life, and legacy.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jose Marti
Biographical information on the life, work, and political significance of Jose Marti. Be sure to check out the external links to see sites on related topics and Wikipedia in Spanish.
Other
History of Cuba: Over 500 Years of Cuban History
A comprehensive reference tool for everything you'd want to know about Cuban history. Search by timetable or subject in the content area. Great photo galleries.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From "Our America"
A learning module that begins with Jose Marti's essay "Excerpt from 'Our America'" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Guantanamera, a Poem and a Song
The folk classic "Guantanamera," takes on added meaning when students learn of its origin. Cuban political activist Jose Marti and controversial American activist Pete Seeger, serve as the basis for a fascinating comparative study....
Other
Jose Marti: Thoughts
A list of quotes divided into categories by Jose Marti. Links to the 'Free Cuba Foundation' Website that provides other information on Cuba and the 'Free Cuba' cause.
Other
Cuba 100 Anos Despues: Sumario 1895 1959
Online summary in Spanish of the history of the Republic of Cuba from 1895 to 1959.
Other
Dulcinea Media Inc.: Jose Mart, Poeta Y Revolucionario Cubano
This is a brief biography of Jose Marti a Cuban poet and a revolutionary.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jose Marti
The leader of the Cuban independence movement as well as an esteemed poet and writer.