CERCA Slides by Grade
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Grade 3: Susan La Flesche Picotte
How did Dr. La Flesche Picotte’s early experiences shape her decision to become a doctor and help her community? (CCSS.RI.3.1, CCSS.W.3.2)
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Grade 4: Autumn Peltier
What problem is activist Autumn Peltier working to address, and why?(CCSS.RI.4.1, CCSS.W.4.2)
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Grade 5: Chief Joseph
How did Chief Joseph’s surrender demonstrate leadership as well as concern for his people? (CCSS.RI.5.1, CCSS.W.5.2)
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Grade 6-8: Po'Pay
In the U.S. Capitol, each state is represented by two sculptures of key figures from its history. What does New Mexico's selection of Indigenous leader Po'Pay tell about the state's past and present? (CCSS.RI.6.1, CCSS.RI.7.1, CCSS.RI.8.1, CCSS.W.6.2, CCSS.W.7.2, CCSS.W.8.2, CCSS.RI.6.1-8.6, CCSS.W.6-8.2)
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Grade 9-10: Rigoberta Menchú Tum
Based on her statements in these two speeches, why does Rigoberta Menchú Tum believe that unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is so important? (CCSS.RI.9-10.1, CCSS.W.9-10.2)
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Grade 11-12: Deb Haaland
Based on evidence from this series of texts, describe how Deb Haaland uses her personal story — in the context of American history — as a strategy to illustrate her vision of what America can and should be. (CCSS.RI.11-12.1, CCSS.W.11-12.2)
