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Ticket out: Studio time "product."
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The Afghanistan Project
The story of Afghanistan is in so many ways a very tragic one. Afghanistan is one of the most impoverished nations of the world. It is one of the most war-torn, most ravaged, and most beleaguered of nations. It is a nation that has been beset by invasion, external pressure and internal upheaval since before the time of Alexander the Great. Its people are a people who have endured more than most of us can ever imagine. In fact, for many Afghans, all that has changed in the last one thousand years are the weapons which have been used against so many of them. Analysis Essay: Theme is the overarching subject or topic the reader recognizes or gains from a story. By understanding this subject or topic, we are able to recognize truths about what it means to be human and to be part of a just society. This idea or truth helps us to understand ourselves as human beings who are connected to all human beings in the world, across all spaces, cultures and across all time. The theme is the important thing for us to learn about others, but especially about ourselves. An analysis essay examines the components of a text, the literary elements, in order to construct an argument about this theme. Essay: The Kite Runner has raised questions about morals and ethics by considering the worst of humanity; however, despite Amir (and many other characters, countries included) diving deep into moral depravity, we are capable as humans of putting ourselves in his shoes. In doing so, we consider how his story, struggles, failures and redemption might change our own ideas of morals and ethics. Khaled Hosseini wrote, "there is a way to be good again”. Construct an essay in which you consider societal and individual moral and ethics through the literary work The Kite Runner as well as any topics we have studied within the Social Studies discipline. Peel the Fruit Activity | Writer's Conferences Do Now:
Do Next: Accordian Book Entry
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Do Now: How do we explain modern day Afghanistan based upon the following categories? Count off by threes. By groups, use the visuals along with what you've learned about Afghanistan to explain how your category has impacted the country, past and present. Generate a brainstorming list of reasons for you group. Each group member will be responsible for sharing this information when they travel to another group. [5-10 minutes] Category One:
Category Three:
Do Next: Road Trip [10 minutes]
How might this activity help me with ideation for the culminating Visual Afghanistan project? Ticket out: Taliban Summary should be completed in google classroom. Please turn it in. Do Now: Afghanistan Current Events.
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Accordion Book
Do Now | REDEMPTION
Connections | Cain and Abel Answer the following questions in your accordion book during the reading process.
Artistic Rendering Construct an artistic rendering in your accordion book that symbolizes the struggle of power in Cain and Abel, The Kite Runner. Addie's Example: Both Abel and Hassan hold the power of favor over Cain and Amir. God chose Abel's offerings over his brother's while Baba preferred Hassan's masculine nature over Amir's sensitivity. What other similar powers exist within the two stories?
Learning Objectives
Do Now | The Kite Runner Tableaux
Find the table with the number you were assigned at the door. STEP 1: Silently consider the meaning of The Kite Runner excerpt located in your group. When directed, discuss collectively. STEP 2: Decide how to best capture its imagery in a tableau. Decide what the tableau will look like by answering the following questions:
STEP 3: When your group is presenting the frozen image, each individual (whether they represent a person, object, or symbol) will be tapped. At that time you will speak out a phrase or sentence which gives a clue as to who or what you are in the tableau or what your character may be feeling (this is called inferencing). STEP 4: Each group will share the tableau with the class. As an audience member, be prepared to discuss:
Silent Discussion | Kites + Taliban Silent Discussion Protocol
Exit Slips | Questions
Do Now:
Do Next: Google Classroom: Add the bullet below to The Culture of Islam section of your digital study guide.
Ticket out: Hard copy slip at the door.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Day Two | Tuesday 10/16/18 Reminder: Turn-in Google Classroom Islam | Origins | S.G. [ 7 out of 20 are completed ]. Do Now:
Learning Objectives
Do Now | Character Analysis
Select one character from The Runner. Answer the following two questions on the note card handed out at the door as preparation for discussion:
Accordion Book Reflection + Discussion | REDEMPTION
Analysis | Seven Elements of Culture Begin by reviewing the Seven Elements of Culture handout. Today you will begin the process of identifying aspects of Afghanistan culture represented in The Kite Runner. These components of culture will be used to construct your final project. Today we will practice with Buzkashi. Do Now Reminders:
Do Next: See, Think, Wonder.
New York Times Upfront Magazine
CNN 10???? | Option [based upon time and class input]. Studio Time | Options.
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