Week 8: "Standing Apart"

MONDAY 9/19

1. Read the article "The Village Where Men are Banned"
1. What is the name of the village Jane resides from?
2. What happened to Jane when her husband found out about the rape?  
3. How is rape in the US treated in a similar fashion?  Research a recent rape case decided by a male judge.  What was the sentence given to the rapist?  Was it fair?  What connections can you make with our rape culture and that of in Kenya?
4. What does a typical day of work look like for women like Jane in Kenya?
5. What is a Kanga?
6. When was the village founded? By Whom?
7. Who does the village shelter (types of victims)?
8. How does the village function and sustain the inhabitants?
9. What happens under the "tree of speech?"
2. Complete the Brainstorm Organizer:
• Writing Prompt: "Outside, women are being ruled by men so they can’t get any change,” says Seita Lengima, an elderly woman. “The women in Umoja have freedom.” Do you agree with Lengima?  Explain the problem these women faced.  Is banning men from this village creating freedoms for these women they otherwise would not have?  Would this solution work in the US?  Why or why not?

TUESDAY 9/20

1. Peer-Edit: 
• Check brainstorm to see if they have 1-2 problems they explained these women face. 
• Is their an explanation of the solution they created to fix their issues.
• Check to see they have at least ONE specific examples and evidence from article to support each problem and solution paragraph.
2. Rough Draft:
• Introduction Paragraph: H.I.T
• Thesis Starter: "Although women in _________ have faced (problems 1-2), they now (solution) which has (affect of solution on their lives)."
• Body Paragraphs (2 paragraphs explaining problem 1 , and 2, and a paragraph explaining solution(s).
• Conclusion: Summarize the main problems and solutions from article 

Week 7: Common Themes in World Literature ("It's Not Fair")

RESOURCES: The Epic of Gilgamesh (summary vid), The Epic of Gilgamesh (Full Text), Epic of Gilgamesh_Adapted Text, Vocab List #2

MONDAY 9/12

1. Take 6 Week Benchmark: Test Link. Copy answers on separate sheet of paper.
2. Research the roles of women in a traditional Egyptian wedding.

TUESDAY 9/13

1. Warm-up: In a paragraph after watching the short clip from Hidden Colors 4, explain why we should stop using the curse word MF?  Provide evidence to support your claim.
• Student Exemplar 
2. 6 Week Benchmark: Plugin answers into I-Respond and record score in data section of notebook. Class average was a 44% and the grade will count as a participation grade this time around.  Next benchmark counts as a quiz grade and the Mock SLO will count as a unit test grade in November.

WEDNESDAY 9/14

1. Warm-up:
2. Read Another Evening at the Club by Egyptian author Alifa Rifaat on pages 62-68
• Complete plot diagram
• Answer questions on page 69.
• Class Discussion on resolution of story?  Do you agree with the main characters decision to follow her husbands lead?

THURSDAY 9/15

1. Warm-up: Read the article about rape culture in America. Article Link. Write a paragraph comparing the problems women in America face versus the women in Egypt with arranged marriages. What are any similarities?
2. Finish Another Evening at the Club by Egyptian author Alifa Rifaat on pages 62-68
• Complete plot diagram
• Answer questions on page 69.
• Class Discussion on resolution of story?  What do you think would have happens if Samia spoke out against Mr. Bey?

WEEK 6: Flood Myth Presentations

RESOURCES: The Epic of Gilgamesh (summary vid), The Epic of Gilgamesh (Full Text), Epic of Gilgamesh_Adapted Text, Vocab List #2

TUESDAY 
Lab Agenda: 9/6

1. Watch short 6 minute video on Labor Day in order to answer the following question: Why should we continue having labor unions?  How are they benefiting workers? Provide 3 or more exames from video to support answer. Use OREO (opinion, reasons, evidence, opinion) to answer in warmup section. http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/25973-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-the-importance-of-labor-unions-and-meaning-behind-labor-day-and-more
2. Flood Myth Research/ Project Rubric: The story of a great flood has been found in the mythology and literature of almost all peoples world-wide, which has convinced many authors that it was a real event. Gather info on following:
1. Top: Plot Diagram (top of shoe box) 
2. Sides: Character Names/Pic
3. Back: Illustrate setting
4. Inside: 3-D scene depicting flood story. 

WEDNESDAY 9/7

1. Vocab List #3: "BASTION & JETTISON"
2. Gallery Walk: Visit two shoe box projects and complete the 8 discussion questions and Venn Diagram.  Complete a compare and contrast paragraph for your story and one you visited today.

THURSDAY 9/8

1. Vocab List #3: "COPIOUS & MERCENARY" 
2. Introduce Unit 2: Common themes in world literature
• Theme #1: "It's Not Fair"
3. Film Study: Do citizens today need protection from their government?  Watch film and provide evidence to support your claim.
4. HW TONIGHT
• Vocab List #3 (10 words)
• Study for Vocab List #3 Quiz
• Persuasive paragraph on protection

FRIDAY 9/9

1. Finish film for theme #1
2. HW TONIGHT
• Find examples of unsung hero's like the Deacons for Defense that were protecting their communities (environmental, social, judicial injustice, women rights, etc)