Mexican American Literature: 5.25-5.29 Weekly Updates

zoot-suit1Weekly Objective: After analyzing SYMBOLISM of the “pachuco” in Luis Valdez’s play Zoot Suit students will be able to identify themes about identity conveyed by internal and external conflicts of the play’s plot.

Essential Question: Is the “pachuco” in Luis Valdez’s play Zoot Suit a symbol of self affirmation or fulfillment of outside stereotypes and expectations?

Monday: Memorial Day

Tuesday: Birth of the Mexican American Unit Portfolio,  Pre-reading: “Zoot Suit” Notes, Teatro Campesino and Luis Valdez

Wednesday: Reading Play and Analysis Map and Notes for ACT I Watch Zoot Suit by Luis  Valdez, the “pachuco” as trickster.

Thursday: Reading Play and Analysis Map as we Watch Zoot Suit by Luis  Valdez

Friday: Give One Get One and Gallery Walk to analyze the symbolism of the archetype of the “pachuco” in Luis Valdez’s play Zoot Suit.

TIMED WRITE ON ZOOT SUIT ON MONDAY!