Instructional Video

Journey from Mexico

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An interview with Victor Villaseñor details his family's journey from Jalisco, Mexico to El Paso, Texas. Brought on by the Mexican Revolution, Victor and his family decided to make a new home in the United States of America. The path to the Ameican Dream was not an easy one. Discover how the Villasenor's made a prosperous new life. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Accompany the video with several books and articles—have pupils visit the library or search online to heighten interest 
  • While learners watch the video, direct them to take notes and jot down questions, conduct a grand conversation to discuss what they saw and answer questions 
  • Play the video during Hispanic Heritage Month which goes from September 15th-October 15th 
Classroom Considerations
  • A note of caution warns viewers of the violence and disturbing images in the video—preview the video first to confirm that it is appropriate for your pupils  
Pros
  • Clickable links allow users to easily share and download the video 
  • The video consists of old footage and actors reenacting scenarios 
Cons
  • None