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I am Joaquín
by Corky Gonzalez This unit is an introduction to the Chicano Power Movement through its literature. The students will read the poem written by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzalez, a famous Chicano poet and activist. Through this poem students will research the historical period of the Chicano Movement, its impact and importance.
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Juan de Pareja
This unit, designed to supplement the teaching of I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino, consists of five activities that explore the the art that Juan de Pareja and Diego Velasquez created, the historical period in which they lived, and the places in Spain and Italy to which they traveled.
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Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare This unit was designed for use with 10th grade English classes. The unit affords practice in analyzing and discussing character in a written composition, in discussing how decisions based on character move the plot of a drama forward, in speculating on leadership skills, and in searching for alternatives to violence in government leadership changeovers.
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Lord of the Flies
by William Golding This unit focuses on the various aspects of the novel including: historical background and symbolism.
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Night
This supplemental unit provides resources for students in the tenth grade to focus on the historical, political, and social aspects of the Holocaust in order to become better acquainted with the background for the scenario of human suffering and degradation portrayed in the novel Night by Elie Wiesel.
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Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck There are four activities in this CyberGuide. The first activity is about Steinbeck's life and times. The second activity explores the history of migrant labor. The third activity explores facts about mental retardation. The final activity is an essay on characterization in the novel.
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Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare Students will focus on synthesizing material gained from multiple sources dealing with the relationship between character and plot in William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain This unit provides resources for 11th-grade students in American Literature classes to explore the controversy that continues to swirl around the teaching and reading of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. During these activities, students will examine how the objections to this book have changed since it was first banned in 1885.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain This unit focuses on the theme Emancipation.
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The Buck Private
by Luis Valdez The Buck Private focuses on a young Latino soldier's last day at home before going to Vietnam. The character's death in Vietnam provides students the opportunity to learn about and react to his Vietnam experience. Going beyond the play, students then research the Mexican celebration of El Dia de los Muertos.
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