RESOURCES

POV: Voices of the Sea

http://www.pbs.org/pov/voicesofthesea/discussion-guide - The site includes a general discussion guide with additional activity ideas.

Pew Research Center

pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/13/cuban-immigration-to-u-s-surges-as-relations-warm/ - Details of Cuban immigration to the U.S. since the Obama Administration began normalizing relations with Cuba.

Migration Policy Institute

migrationpolicy.org/article/cuban-immigrants-united-states - An overview of Cuban migration to the U.S.

POV: Media Literacy Questions for Analyzing POV Films

http://www.pbs.org/pov/educators/media-literacy.php

This list of questions provides a useful starting point for leading rich discussions that challenge students to think critically about documentaries.

STANDARDS

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects(http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf)

W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

SL.11-12.6  Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.