Mexican American Literature: Last Week Updates

Weekly GOAL:

After completing research process, students will identify significant contemporary Mexican American artists and writers and make recommendations for Mexican American Literature & Literature curriculum.

Monday: “I Am Joaquin” Abridged Poem

Tuesday: Students will select and research contemporary Mexican American writer, artist, musician, or playwright and write a biography to feature as a contemporary voice for Mexican American arts and culture.

Wednesday: Students will selected an example of the artists work and write a summary analyzing significance of Mexican American writer, artist, musician, or playwright to feature as a contemporary voice for Mexican American arts and culture.

Thursday: Students will find a quote by the artist and explain what it reveals about the work and their contributions to Mexican American literature and culture.

Friday: meets most requirements for what should be included in the presentation • has an introduction and conclusion, but they are not clear or interesting