4-30 2010 Sarafina- Poetry

Lesson:
We finished Sarafina.
We began looking at poetry.

HMWK:
Sarafina Reflection
Final South Africa Project due (May 11/May 12)
This I Believe recording due next class

10-29 2010 Library/ Sarafina

Lesson:
We went to a skills session in the library to use the library's search engines for Projects.
We finished the movie Sarafina. If absent, please be sure to watch the film and complete the viewing guide.
HMWK:
Sarafina viewing guide
Final Project due May 11
This I believe recording due May 3

4-27/ 4-28 2010 Sarafina!

Lesson:
We viewed the film Sarafina!
If absent, please rent the movie and answer the questions on the study guide below:

South Africa: Global Literature Name: ____________________
Sarafina!
A. Please identify the following quotes. Who said them and what do they reveal about the movie’s themes?

1. “I’d rather die like him than live like you.”

Spoken by _______________ to __________________.
What does this say about the theme?




2. See what they’ve done Nelson? They’ve filled me with hate...but not enough. I have to be so full of hate, there’s no room for anything else.”

Spoken by ______________ to __________________.
What does this say about the theme?




B. Critical Thinking:

1. What is the message of Sarafina? Support your answer with specific examples from the movie.






2. What would you have done if you had been in Sarafina’s position?







3. One of the central questions in the movie Sarafina is whether violence was necessary in the fight to end Apartheid in South Africa. What do you think? Does the fact that the government/police used violence influence your opinion? How far would you go to defend your human rights?



HMWK:
Work on your final South Africa project

4-23/ 4-26 2010 TRC

Lesson:
We discussed the Truth and Reconciliation process and discussed whether or not this was, in fact, justice.
If you were absent please read these two websites and then fill out the sheet on the assignments age labeled "Truth and Reconciliation"

Read these two websites first:
http://www.peaceworkmagazine.org/pwork/0599/0515.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1998/10/98/truth_and_reconciliation/203134.stm


HMWK:
TRC Worksheet (see assignments page)
Final SOuth Africa Project due 5-4 Sheldon/ 5-5 South

4-21/ 4-22 This We Believe

Lesson:

We discussed our own belief systems and how they are formed. We brainstormed topics for a personal essay about our beliefs based on the NPR program "This I Believe". If absent, please go to npr.org and listen to 2 essays from the "This I believe" program. It can be found at this link:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4538138

ONce you get the idea of these, try it yourself. The assignment can be found on the "Assignments" link.

HOMEWORK:
"This I Believe" rough draft due next class typed.
Work on final project

4-15- 2010 SHELDON ONLY: "The Moment Before the Gun went Off"

Lesson:
We worked on the story "The Moment Before the Gun Went Off" by Nadine Gordimer in class.
We went over the final project guidelines.
HWMK:
Begin working on the final project
"The Moment Before the Gun Went Off" questions (found on the assignments page

4-13/ 4-14 Two Voice Poem performances

Lesson:
We performed our poems. If absent, be prepared to perform next class. Also, answer the following questions about the story:

1. Think back to the last time you stood up for someone who was teased. Was it hard to do this? Why? Were there any consequences?

2. Why might the author have chosen a “mad/man woman” as the target of this story? Why does the author wait until the end to reveal that the woman is black?

3. What does this story tell us about:
How prejudice is passed on from one generation to the next.
The role of the bystander in passing on prejudice.
The motivation of the girls.

We then went over the final project. You can read about it on-line on the assignments page.

HMWK:
Brainstorm 5 ideas for your final project

4-9/ 4-12 Once Upon A Time

Lesson:
We took our vocab test.
If absent, make sure you make this test up soon!
We read the story "Once Upon a Time" by Nadine Gordimer.
If absent, email me and I can send you the story as an attachment. Then answer the questions found on the assignments page.
HMWK:
Read "Only A". If absent, email me and I will send you the story as a .pdf
Create a 2 voice poem (found on the assignments page)

4-7/4-8 2010 Tell Freedom

Lesson:
We read the story "Tell Freedom" in class.

If absent, pick up the reading from the teacher and answer the following questions.

Q: Power/ what methods do people use to keep people subservient?
Q: Discuss the tension between Uncle Sam and Aunt Liza
Q: Uncle Sam says: “One day…” What does he mean? Why is he waiting? What are the consequences of rebellion for Uncle Sam? Would you have made the same decision about when to stand up for yourself?
Q: Who is the strongest character in the story?
Q: What is the author telling us about life in South Africa?


Your homework will be to read this story and answer these questions.

HMWK:
Study for Vocab Test next class

4-5/ 4-6 2010 1950s Protest Poetry---Finish Amandla

Lesson:
We reviewed the history of South Africa
We did a class activity involving 1950s South African Poetry (if you're absent you can find it on the assignments page).
We finished the movie Amandla

HMWK:
Protest poetry (please note that the assignment is slightly different from the assignment I gave at South. If you were absent either get this assignment from a friend or find it on the assignments page)

4-2 Africa Celebration at the Wheeler Pavillion

THIS IS BEING POSTED EARLY SO MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING MAKE UP WORK FOR THE CORRECT DAY!!!
Africa Celebration

If you were gone today, you missed out. Wipe that frown off. It will be OK, but you need to do some work to make up for this. To get credit for the day you need to do 2 of the following 3 activities:

1. Interview a student who went to the celebration. Sample questions may include: What was the best part about the celebration? How did the Model African Union voting turn out? What was the most interesting booth at the conference?
(1 page minimum, typed).

2. Visit Swahili Imports at the 5th Street Market. Describe the most interesting things there. Talk with someone who works there and learn at least three new things about African art or culture. (1 page minimum, typed)

3. Find African music on-line. Find at least three different artists. Name the groups you heard. Give a short bio and description of the music. What did you like? What wasn’t your favorite? If possible, what’s the story behind this music?
Some cool websites to check out are:
http://bennloxo.com/
http://www.naijajams.com/
http://soundroots.org/

(1 page minimum, typed)

3-31/ 4-1 Amandla!

Lesson:
We viewed the movie Amandla! If absent, please see me to set up a time when you can watch what you missed.

HMWK:
Apartheid History Packet #2 due next class
South Africa Vocab Day 3 and 4

3-19/ 3-30 2010 Kaffir Boy

Lesson:
Discussed our personal reflections. If absent, answer the following questions:
Q: How can people use fear?
Q: How is fear used to control people?
Q: Can you have courage without fear?
Q: Can you blame Black South Africans for their circumstance?
Q: What is true courage?
Q: When was a time when you felt you had courage?

HMWK:
Complete the Apartheid History Packet #2 (You will need to get this form me in class)
Answer the questions found on the assignments page