When I Was Puerto Rican Lesson Plan

The Political Status of Puerto Rico

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will write an essay that establishes their position on Puerto Rico as a territory, state, independent, and develops and defends their position clearly and thoroughly.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1.1

Structure:

When I Was Puerto Rican explores the theme of imperialism in Puerto Rico in the mid-20th century. The purpose of this activity is to consider how things for Puerto Rico have changed (or stayed the same) since...