Today we continued the Viva La Causa unit with a discussion on allies. We read an article written by Dolores Huerta in 1969, and then students pulled out words and phrases that really moved them. Here is the poem we created:
we have suffered even though our ancestors did
sowing the seeds of our truth
we will not stop struggling 'til we die
legislation
yet we are still pilgrims
to leave our peonage, poverty, and despair behind
affliction
legislation had left us naked
Over the weekend, students must complete their graphic organizers for their persuasive essays. Students has three options for essays:
1. Why is the fight that Cesar Chavez and the migrant workers important to the rest of our country? What did our nation gain in the process?
2. Do you think struggles such as the Civil Rights Movement and fight the farm workers faced should be fought non-violently or using violence? Why?
3. The title of the film and of the unit is Viva La Causa, which means “Long live the cause.” what message is the filmmaker trying to send to you?
Wednesday is your last day to turn in the permission form and money for the Feb 23 field trip to Manchu Picchu and El Mercado del Pueblo.
Way to go Shay, Troy and Kai for getting the Word of the Week!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Paz,
Profe Laura
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