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Teaching Dolores Del Río: Google honors Mexican Hollywood star

Dolores Del Río: Google honors Mexican Hollywood star

On the 112th anniversary of her birth, Google celebrated actress Dolores del Rio, calling her a “trailblazer for women in Hollywood and beyond."\n<br><br>\n<i><u>Revolutionary Art & Trailblazing Artists (Text 1)</u> -- This text is part of a Knowledge Set celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as students explore how the arts can be used to share one's culture and promote social change. In this text, students will learn about a pioneer in Mexican cinema -- Dolores Del Rio. As students read, they will reflect on power of media representation. Encourage students to identify the author's purpose and main ideas.</i>\n<br><br>\n<a href="https://files.activelylearn.com/Teaching%20Guides/Teachin

Sofia Lotto Persio
Newsweek

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why is diversity in the media important?
STANDARDS:
RI.1 - Meaning & Evidence, RI.2 - Main Ideas, RI.6 - Author's Purpose

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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