MAS.SS.4.B

Identify the contributions of significant individuals from the civil rights era such as César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Reies López Tijerina, José Ángel Gutiérrez, Rubén Salazar, Emma Tenayuca, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Marcario García, Hector P. García, Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez, Martha P. Cotera, Jovita Idár, Jovita González de Mireles, Sara Estela Ramírez, Leonor Villegas de Magnon, Adela Sloss Vento, María L. de Hernández, and Alicia "Alice" Dickerson Montemayor.

Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
contributionssignificant individualscivil rights eraCésar ChávezDolores HuertaReies López TijerinaJosé Ángel GutiérrezRubén SalazarEmma TenayucaRodolfo "Corky" GonzalesMarcario GarcíaHector P. GarcíaRaul "Roy" Perez BenavidezMartha P. CoteraJovita IdárJovita González de MirelesSara Estela RamírezLeonor Villegas de MagnonAdela Sloss VentoMaría L. de HernándezAlicia "Alice" Dickerson Montemayor
Skills
  • identify (significant individuals from the civil rights era) #dok1
  • describe (contributions of significant individuals) #dok2
  • categorize (individuals by their roles or types of contributions) #dok2
  • analyze (how individual contributions impacted the Mexican American civil rights movement) #dok3
  • synthesize (information about multiple individuals to draw conclusions about the era) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can identify significant individuals from the Mexican American civil rights era. #dok1
  • I can recognize the names of leaders who contributed to the civil rights movement. #dok1
  • I can describe the specific contributions made by individuals such as César Chávez and Emma Tenayuca. #dok2
  • I can categorize individuals based on their role or the nature of their contributions to civil rights. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the efforts of leaders like Dolores Huerta or José Ángel Gutiérrez shaped the progress of civil rights for Mexican Americans. #dok3
  • I can synthesize information about multiple leaders to explain broader patterns or themes in the civil rights era. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Individual leaders and activists played vital and varied roles in advancing Mexican American civil rights.
  • Understanding the contributions of these individuals sheds light on the broader movement for equality and justice.
Essential Questions
  • Who were the key figures of the Mexican American civil rights era and what made them significant?
  • In what ways did the contributions of individuals like César Chávez and Dolores Huerta shape the movement?
  • How did the actions and advocacy of these leaders help address the challenges faced by the Mexican American community?
  • What patterns or common themes can we find in the stories and work of these significant individuals?
  • How did each individual’s contributions inspire or support others during the civil rights era?