Scholars complete a KWL chart to indicate what they know about Cesar Chavez and then research what they want to know about this farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. To complete the lesson, scholars research modern civil rights struggles, including the DREAM Act, voting rights issues, and other labor movements.

Concepts

cesar chavez, hispanic culture, labor unions, migrant workers, civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement

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Instructional Ideas

• Set aside extra prep time to prepare the many resources required for the lesson
• Print the quotes on colored card stock and laminate them to permit reuse
• Divide the class into four groups, assign each group a different article for homework, and have the groups share what they have learned after they discuss their reading

Classroom Considerations

• Class members need access to devices with internet
• Requires projection equipment for the videos

Pros

• The carefully crafted eight-page packet includes links to a variety of background materials and videos, a list of vocabulary words, and activities
• Provides a list of additional resources

Cons

• The link to the "Story of Cesar Chavez" is broken

Common Core

CCRA.R.2 CCRA.W.4 CCRA.W.7 CCRA.SL.1