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Protest at National Assembly Opera house

The First Republic: Hopes and Visions for a New Nation

HSS 10.10, HSS 11.9, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.6

Students will be able to describe the cultural attitudes and visions of the Vietnamese American refugee community that stem from the early stages of the Republic of Vietnam by analyzing literary and musical text and producing a medium of choice.

Painting of the folktale of the creation of the Hmong by Boonma Yang found in the article “What is the Hmong Soul.”

Introduction to Hmong Family Practices and Values

RI.9-10.6, W.9-10.9, WL.CM1.A: Interpretive Communication

This lesson is the first of four on Hmong Family Practices and Values. This lesson explores the representation of Hmong beliefs about family and society through an examination of ceremonial practices and oral traditions. Students will have a foundational understanding of Hmong ways of knowing, being, and doing.

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Note: The guidance herein is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities. Except for the statutes, regulations, and court decisions cited, the content is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See California Education Code sections 33540.2, 33540.4, 33540.6 and 51226.9) 

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