Reference no: EM133520202
Homework: English
For this homework you will review the influential documentary Precious Knowledge: Fighting for Mexican American Studies in Arizona Schools. This film chronicles the fight for Ethnic Studies at Tucson Unified Schools District showing both what these courses are and how politicians attack them at various levels. You are tasked with reviewing the information in the film and answering two analytical questions that will require information from film in order to effectively complete this homework. Thus, answer the following questions using specific information from the film:
A. What specific issues within public education/schools that impact Students of Color are identified in the film?
B. In what ways does Ethnic Studies courses/teachings impact students and/or help them succeed in School?
To answer these questions you will use your on insights "I think this" and use references from the film "Precious Knowledge shows us how Ethnic Studies impacts students in these ways." You will need to incorporated THREEreferences in your responses to effectively answer the questions and receive full credit for the homework (SIX references total).
Essay Task
3+ paragraph essay (intro/body/conclusion)
1) Intro: Give your general thoughts about the movie and responses to the essay questions.
2) Body: Respond to the questions with depth and detail. Incorporate 3 film references for to support your answers to the questions. You will need to include 6 total references
3) Conclusion: Summarize what you wrote and share any last thoughts.