In this lesson, students will use Dolores Huerta’s story as a backdrop to explore the complexity of identity. Students will examine aspects of their personal identity, factors that contribute to their identity formation as an individual, and how identity shapes one’s values, relationships and opportunities.

Note to Educator: The topic of national identity and citizenship can be sensitive for many students and families. Dolores Huerta and her story provide an opportunity to bridge this conversation and illustrate how one’s identity can cross over and be affected by many sectors and affiliations, including gender, ethnicity, religion and nationality.

Additional strategies for supporting ELL learners are included throughout this lesson.

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