Teacher Guide

Zoot Suit Lesson Plan

Bringing in Technology

In the Day 1 activity, “Historical Context: Zoot Suit Riots,” and in the Day 2 activity, “Trope of the White Savior,” the class watches several clips on YouTube.

In the Day 2 activity, “Create your own set,” the class uses photographs from Google Images.

In the Day 3 activity, “Clothing as Identity,” the class watches a short clip on YouTube.

In the Day 4 activity, “Innocent and Imprisoned,” the class conducts research on the internet.

In the Day 5 activity, “The Real Life of Henry Leyvas,” the class conducts research on the internet and creates a presentation using PowerPoint.

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