Mexican American Literature & Culture Weekly Updates: 2.27-3.4

Monday: Identity Confusion

Essential Question: What is identity?  How does race/ethnicity affect our identity?

Agenda:

 

  1. Read Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
  2. Half Like Me

Tuesday: Walter Muneton, Board Member

Essential Question:  Why Ethnic Studies?

Wednesday: Why Ethnic Studies Socratic Seminar Preparation

Essential Question:  Why Ethnic Studies?

Agenda:

  1. Read Ch. 9 of Into the Beautiful North (Post It Exchange)
  2. Walter Muneton Reflection and Thank You Letter
  3. Close Read “Why ethnic studies programs are good for California, and America” by Noah Remnick

Thursday: Why Ethnic Studies Socratic Seminar Preparation

Essential Question:  Why Ethnic Studies?

Agenda:

  1. Read Ch. 9 of Into the Beautiful North (Post It Exchange)
  2. Finish reading “ Rift in Arizona as Latino Class Is Found Illegal
  3. Write a Summary  Article

Frdiay: Why Ethnic Studies Socratic Seminar Preparation Day 2

Essential Question:  Why Ethnic Studies?

Agenda:

  1. Read Ch. 9 of Into the Beautiful North (Post It Exchange)
  2. Read & Discuss Op-Ed “Why Ethnic Studies are good for California and America” by Noah Remnick