The Fall of the Aztecs

1. 1a. Synchronous

1.1. Discuss background knowledge on topic (i.e. dates, locations, historical figures)

1.2. Listen to Ms. Garzón's historical context lecture

2. 1b. Asynchronous

2.1. Watch YouTube Video The Aztecs: The End of the Aztec Empire

2.1.1. Answer reading comprehension questions and add two observations that surprised/intrigued you.

3. 2a. Synchronous

3.1. Share reading comprehension questions in breakout rooms, go over them as a whole, and clarify any confusions

3.2. Give background information on The Song of the Hummingbird novel by Graciela Limón

3.3. Read first chapter out loud together

4. 2b. Asynchronous

4.1. Read chapters 2-12 of novel

4.2. Submit assignment with at least 5 similarities noticed between YouTube video and novel

5. 3a. Asynchronous

5.1. Finish reading the novel

5.2. Discussion post of how you feel the novel interpreted, or maybe didn't interpret Aztec history. Reply to at least one other peer

6. 3b. Synchronous

6.1. Share insightful discussion posts from students with the class

6.2. Go over general thoughts of the novel, similarities found between historical context and novel

6.3. Explain 2-3 page paper

6.3.1. Topics: 1) How history influenced the novel; or 2) Research how the fall of the Aztecs compares to other indigenous groups' in Latin America; or 3) Choose a character and explain their role in the novel

7. 4a. Synchronous

7.1. Shortened class period

7.1.1. Go over terms derived from the Aztecs' language, Nahautl

7.1.2. Watch first 30 seconds of video

7.1.3. Answer any questions regarding essay assignment