Maya Unit Week 3
Amanda Bainbridge
lun, abr 30
Students will be able to
compare their religious
practices to that of the
Maya. Students will be
exposed to authentic text
and will learn analytical
reading skills.
mar, mayo 1
Students will learn about
literary devices that will
carry over from an
English class. Students
will practice finding
themes and reading
comprehension.
mié, mayo 2
Students will practice
having an academic
debate and persuasive
argument. They will also
apply their knowledge of
Chac Mool and the past
tense to creative write.
Jue, mayo 3
Students will learn about
current events in Latin
America and will in turn
be exposed to issues of
political debate. Students
will also have an
opportunity to express
their opinion on current
events.
Vie, mayo 4
Students will be
encouraged to express
their opinion and support
it with facts. Students will
also be able to make
connections from their
math classes.
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Preterite and Imperfect Quiz
Go over Maya mythology and religion
Who is Chac Mool?
Begin reading Chac Mool (481-484) Work on worksheet as students read
HW- Finish pamphlet to hand in Wednesday and present
(Students may either choose to do Chac Mool during class or to finish their
pamphlets. Whichever they don’t do, is homework)
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Go over answers to Chac Mool hand out
Read pages 484-489 in class together, stopping to check for comprehension
Focus on preterite and imperfect found in the text
Review themes in the story
HW- Work on pamphlets if they are not finished. Be ready to present your
topic tomorrow to the class
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Pamphlets due
Pamphlet presentation, competition for most convincing argument
Vote on most convincing pamphlets
In class essay on own version of a Chac Mool like story.
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Students will learn about the Indigenous Maya today
Watch short film about the Zapatista movement
Read current events article about indigenous rights in Latin America
HW- Reflection on Zapatistas
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Students may share their reflection on Zapatistas
Mini debate over Zapatistas
Introduction to Maya math
Student practice with math