Expressing Yourself: Women in the Arts

Lesson 14
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ELA

Unit 3

6th Grade

Lesson 14 of 27

Objective


Synthesize information from multiple sources to explain the events and ideas that shaped Ruth Asawa’s life and inspired her work.

Readings and Materials


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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How was Asawa’s art and activism inspired by her own life experiences? Provide evidence from at least one source to support your answer.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What obstacles did Ruth Asawa face in her life? Provide at least two examples from today’s sources.

  • How did Asawa respond to the obstacles and challenges she faced? Support your answer with examples from today’s sources.

  • How did other people respond to Asawa’s art? Support your answer with examples from today’s sources.

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Vocabulary


Text-based

tenacity

n.

persistence; determination

Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What is Jaune Quick-to-see Smith’s background?

  • What is notable about her artwork being purchased by the National Gallery?

  • What is the subject of many of Jaune Quick-to-see Smith’s artworks?

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.6.2 — Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
  • RI.6.7 — Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

Supporting Standards

L.6.6
RI.6.1
RI.6.4
RI.6.10
SL.6.1
SL.6.2
SL.6.6
W.6.1.a
W.6.1.b
W.6.4
W.6.8
W.6.9
W.6.9.b
W.6.10
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