MAS.SS.10.A
Describe how the characteristics and issues of Mexican American history have been reflected in various genres of art, music, film, and literature.
Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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characteristicsissuesMexican American historygenresartmusicfilmliterature
Skills
- describe (how characteristics and issues of Mexican American history are reflected in art, music, film, and literature) #dok2
- identify (genres of artistic expression such as art, music, film, and literature) #dok1
- analyze (the connection between historical characteristics/issues and forms of artistic expression) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify genres of artistic expression such as art, music, film, and literature. #dok1
- I can describe ways in which Mexican American history is shown in different genres of art, music, film, and literature. #dok2
- I can analyze connections between historical characteristics/issues and artistic expression. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Artistic works are influenced by and reflect the issues and characteristics of the times in which they were created.
- Mexican American history is expressed and preserved through various forms of art, music, film, and literature.
Essential Questions
- How do art, music, film, and literature reflect the characteristics and issues of Mexican American history?
- What can we learn about Mexican American history by studying different genres of artistic expression?
- In what ways have Mexican American artists used their work to respond to historical challenges or celebrate their heritage?
- How does artistic expression help shape and communicate the Mexican American experience?
- Why is it important to understand the historical context of Mexican American artistic works?