Sí Se Puede: The Migrant Workers' Movement

Lesson 11
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ELA

Unit 4

5th Grade

Lesson 11 of 25

Objective


Explain what role Filipino-Americans and Larry Itliong played in the farm worker labor movement. 

Readings and Materials


  • Video: “Delano Manongs”  — 00:00 - 19:00

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What role did Filipino-Americans play in the farm worker labor movement? 

How was Larry Itliong instrumental in sparking the Delano Grape Strike of 1965?

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Key Questions


  • Describe the Filipino workers. 
  • The film uses the word “exploitation” multiple times. What does it mean if workers are exploited? 
  • Describe the relationship between the Filipino workers and the growers. 
  • What made Larry Itliong a successful leader? 
  • Describe the relationship between the Filipinos and Mexicans. How and why did it change? 
  • How were growers able to “beat” the strike? Why did this inspire the Mexicans and the Filipinos to come together?

Vocabulary


exploitation

n.

the act of using someone unfairly in a way that helps you

intimidation

n.

the act of making someone afraid

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.5.2 — Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
  • SL.5.2 — Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
  • W.5.8 — Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Supporting Standards

L.5.4.b
L.5.6
RI.5.1
SL.5.1
W.5.10

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