Critical View: A Place to Stand

Goal: Observe a critical view of Jimmy Santiago Baca’s life as explained in A Place to Stand

Agenda: 
Journal
Explaining Critical View
Film
What's More Effective?

1. Journal 
Why is it important to ask questions when we read a text or watch a film?

2. Explaining Critical View 

• I will give everyone a critical view worksheet to complete as we watch the excerpt from Santiago Baca's A Place to Stand. 
• The purpose of a critical view is to ask questions as we watch the film. 
• We are trying to examine if the same story is being told here as in the written text. 
• If so, which is more effective? 
• If not, what are the differences between both media pieces?

3. Film 

• Today we will be watching an excerpt from Santiago Baca's film, "A Place to Stand" that tells the story of how Baca left behind his life in prison for his life as an active reader, writer, and poet. 
• Film info:
• Genre: drama, documentary 
• Director: Daniel Glick 
• Starring: Jimmy Santiago Baca

4. What's More Effective? 

• When we view media pieces that tell stories similar to ones we've read, it's important to question which one conveyed the main points better and why. 
• In Google Classroom, please respond to the discussion question posted with your response formatted as follows:
• I believe the __________ (film or written text) was more effective in telling Baca's story because _________. The most impactful moment of the written text was when Baca explained _____________. The most impactful moment of the film was when _____________. The most powerful visual in the film was ______________. 

Reminders: 
Have a great week. You are worthy of love and respect!