María Elena Walsh: Life and Works

María Elena Walsh: Life and Works

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Education

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video provides a brief history of María Elena Walsh, a renowned Argentine writer. Born in 1930 in Buenos Aires, she grew up in a creative environment that fostered her love for poetry. At 17, she published her first book of poems. Later, she traveled to Paris, where she began writing children's literature. Upon returning to Argentina, she published numerous works, including books, songs, and plays. Walsh passed away in 2011, but her stories continue to entertain and inspire generations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was María Elena Walsh born?

Buenos Aires

Ramos Mejía

Paris

Madrid

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did María Elena Walsh's father teach her?

How to write stories

The art of painting

The love for rhymes

How to play the piano

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did María Elena Walsh publish her first book of poems?

15

17

20

25

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city did María Elena Walsh sing songs from northwest Argentina?

London

Madrid

Paris

Rome

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the title of the book that compiled all her children's verses?

Canciones y Obras de Teatro

Hizo Loco

Dailan Kifki

Tutú Marambá

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides children's literature, what else did María Elena Walsh write?

Travel guides

Science fiction

Cuentos and recorded albums for adults

Historical novels

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did María Elena Walsh pass away?

2015

2000

2005

2011