AAS.SS.11.D
Analyze selected contemporary African American issues that have led to diverse points of view in public discourse, including rights and activism.
Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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contemporary African American issuespoints of viewpublic discourserightsactivism
Skills
- analyze (contemporary African American issues) #dok3
- identify (diverse points of view in public discourse) #dok2
- explain (rights and activism in African American context) #dok2
- synthesize (information from multiple viewpoints regarding African American issues) #dok4
Learning Targets
- I can identify diverse points of view in public discourse concerning contemporary African American issues. #dok2
- I can explain how rights and activism have contributed to multiple perspectives in African American communities. #dok2
- I can analyze selected contemporary African American issues that have led to diverse points of view in public discourse. #dok3
- I can synthesize information from various perspectives to evaluate how public discourse on rights and activism is shaped within African American communities. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Contemporary African American issues are complex and often provoke multiple and changing points of view in society.
- Public discourse about African American rights and activism is shaped by a diversity of perspectives informed by historical and current contexts.
Essential Questions
- What contemporary issues most significantly impact African Americans today?
- How do rights and activism influence public discourse around African American issues?
- Why do issues facing African Americans lead to such diverse points of view in society?
- How do multiple perspectives shape our understanding of current debates within the African American community?
- In what ways can analyzing public discourse reveal deeper societal challenges and opportunities for progress?