Classwork for Tuesday 5/5/2009

Do Whatcha Know!
In Spanish, the word huelga means "strike." What is the main issue of the cartoon?
What characters are represented in the cartoon?
What symbols does the cartoonist use?
What is happening in the cartoon?
What is the perspective of the cartoonist?

Intro to New Material
Read this biography of Cesar Chavez, the famous Mexican American civil rights worker and labor leader. As notes, use the biography to create a timeline of Chavez's life. It's OK to include events in his personal life, but try to stick to the issues.

Guided Practice
You don’t have to copy the questions, but answer these questions in complete sentences.
1. What are all the ways Cesar Chavez protested the unfair treatment of the migrant farm workers?
2. Why did Chavez want to help?
3. Why did the farm workers need Cesar Chavez to help them?

Independent Practice
Read the selection “Mexican Americans Form ‘La Raza Unida,’ 1968.”
When you finish, create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting La Raza Unida and Cesar Chavez to leaders and groups in the struggle for black civil rights.

Learning Log
What characters are represented in the cartoon?
What symbols does the cartoonist use?
What is the perspective of the cartoonist?
How does this cartoon summarize the need for a movement for civil rights?
What are your views on the issue?

Update - Senior Final

Sorry I've been out. I have a horrible sinus infection and couldn't get a doctor's appointment until today. I'll be back tomorrow.

Unfortunately, that means I have no choice but to give the senior final tomorrow. It'll be a modified (read: easier) version of the test I'd planned to give, and may be open note. Please put the word out to your friends and classmates who are seniors.

Update

I'm out sick today, ladies and germs. I've got a wicked sinus infection on the right side of my face that is making my top jaw of teeth throb in pain. Plus, I'm blowing my nose every thirty seconds (it's green), so today was a no-brainer in terms of calling out sick.

I found this online today and wanted to share it with you. It's about how to tell whether or not you have swine flu.