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Here are the teacher pack items for Cultural Life in Texas:
Overview In this experience, students brainstorm Texan artists. Then they learn about Tejano music as a blending of cultures. Next they research a Texan artist and write a report. Finally, they read a quotation by Sandra Cisneros and reflect on the impact of ethnic or racial identity on artistic expression. Students will collaborate in small groups for scene 3 to scene 4. Estimated duration: 45-90 minutes, depending on how much time you want to give students to research and write their reports Vocabulary words: Objective
The cultural diversity of Texas has created a rich literary and artistic history. In this experience, you will learn about various Texans active in the arts.
Objective
Two Texan Musicians: Scott Joplin known for his ragtime music,
and Buddy Holly known for his rock and roll
Name an artist—for example, an actor, musician, novelist, painter or sculptor, dancer—who was born or raised in Texas or lived there as an adult. To list more than one, separate them with a comma, like this: Sam Houston, Stephen Austin.
The list of possibilities is long. Contemporary artists whom the students may recognize include: Eva Longoria, Hilary Duff, Matthew McConaughey, Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, and Rick Riordan.
