Description
In this engaging course, students will explore Latinx heritage by engaging in accountable talk to discuss and compare the achievements of Latinx heroes. Students will use inspiring visuals of influential Latinx leaders to demonstrate how to articulate detailed descriptions using academic vocabulary, linking words, and transitions.
Each lesson incorporates differentiated strategies to ensure accessibility for English Learners, Multilingual Learners, and students with IEPs/504s, fostering inclusive learning environments. This Latinx Heritage course is a pivotal component of a broader Cultural Heritage and Global Citizenship course. In subsequent segments, students will explore the concept of culture, examining the everyday elements that shape their own heritage and cultural identity. They will also undertake comparative analyses of their cultures with those across the United States and globally.
State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2, 6.2
Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3, 6.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.4, 6.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1, 6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A, 6.1.A
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the
reasons and evidence logically.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B, 6.1.B
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C, 6.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D, 6.1.D
Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.E, 6.1.E
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Supports Available to Students
Tier 1 (Supports provided to ALL students)
- All lessons are crafted to foster progress towards the multilingual learners proficiency growth goals. The following are MLL reading and writing strategies that are embedded in the lessons and available for all students to utilize:
- Chunking
- Scaffolds
- Sentence and paragraph frames
Tier 2 (Supports provided to targeted SMALLER groups of students)
- Progress monitoring tracker
- Small group work
- Writing conferences
Tier 3 (Intensive supports provided to SMALL groups or INDIVIDUAL students)
- Weekly after school academic support
- One-on-one check-ins
- English learner service plans
Skills-learned
- Accountable talk
- Compare and contrast essay development
- ACCESS preparation
