Deogratias Introduction

Starter 8
Look at the linked Civilian Participation Graph.  This graph shows the rates of participation in killing for different groups in Rwanda.

1. List two trends or details that stand out to you about this graph.
2. For each trend or detail, provide a possible explanation for why it happened this way.

Deogratias Intro

Tips for reading a graphic novel:

1. Boxes on a page are called frames
2. Frames between the spaces are called gutters
3. Read left to right, then top to bottom
4. Pictures and text are equally important

Time shifts = Change in Deogratias' appearance.  Frames have no borders in the past, black borders in the present.

Deogratias: Reading and Characters

Read the book.  Yes, all of it.  Then make a character list.  For each character, you should have:

1. Name
2. Nationality (Rwandan, American, Belgian, French, US...)
3. Gender (Male or Female)
4. Ethnicity (Hutu, Tutsi, Twa, Caucasian...)

You should have at least 10 characters in your list.

We Wish to Inform You...

Answer comprehension questions.  The questions on the WWtIY handout.  Type your responses, have them ready to turn in on Monday.

If you are really struggling to comprehend at this point, you may use the modified version linked here to help you understand the language in the main article.  WWtIY: Modified Version.

HOMEWORK

1. WWtIY: Part 3.  Type answers to all comprehension questions.  Email to Lori, or print.  DUE: Start of class, Monday.
2. Deogratias:  Read the whole book.  Create character list (see above for details).  DUE: Start of class, Monday.

Rwanda Propaganda, WWtIY Part 2

Starter 7

1. What's the message of this cartoon?

2. How accurate is this for the USA?

3. How accurate is this for you?

Hutu 10 Commandments

1. Read through the Genocide Propaganda Messages handout.
2. Go to page 131 of your reader and find the Hutu 10 Commandments
3. Summarize each commandment into 1 sentence/simpler language (skip #8)
4. Match each commandment to one of the messages from the Propaganda Messages handout, and write the number of the message next to the commandment

Rwanda Propaganda Examples

1. You will need the handout linked above, and the Propaganda Messages handout.
2. Example 1: What message is this?  Summarize the message it is sending about Tutsis.
3. Example 2: What message is this?  What do these earlier massacres tell you about the 1994 genocide?
4. Example 3: What message is this?  Who is the song talking about?  Why is a piece of Hutu propaganda talking about Hutus?  What stage of genocide is this?
5. Example 4: What does this tell you about how Hutus felts about what they were doing?  What attitude does this show towards killing?

We Wish to Inform You...

1. Complete Part 2.  Finish the 2nd read through.  Define all vocab, do annotations, write questions.
2. If you finish with Part 2, start answering the short answer questions.

HOMEWORK

Complete Part 2 of WWtIY.  Finish 2nd read through, define all vocab, do annotations, write questions.  I will be checking for vocab and annotations tomorrow.  DUE: Start of class, Friday.

We Wish to Inform You...

Starter 6

1. Describe 3 important details you see in this image.  For each detail, explain what you infer from that detail.  Your inferences could be about the message of the piece, the author, the time period...

2. What's the message of this piece?  How does it connect to what you learned yesterday?

Too Dumb For Complex Texts?

I summarized and read bits of the essay linked above.  Students listened, and took notes on main ideas and reading strategies for complex texts.  The key points are:  slow down, don't distract yourself with other things, and take the time to think about what you are reading.

We Wish to Inform You...

Follow the directions on the handout linked above for Part 1 and Part 2.  Take your time, be thorough.  The reading is on page 122 of your reader.

HOMEWORK

Finish your first read through of the text as described in Part One of the handout.  DUE: Start of class, Thursday.

Imperialism and Genocide

Question of the Week:  How did imperialism and social Darwinism contribute to the Rwandan genocide?

Starter 5:

1. What is the message of this cartoon?
2. List 3 important details.  For each, explain the meaning of that detail.

Imperialism Notes: Motives of Imperialism
Take notes on the motives of imperialism.  If you were absent, notes are linked here:  Imperialism Motive Notes.

Imperialism Activities
Complete the activities using the Imperialism Activity Instructions and the Imperialism Examples Packet.

Social Darwinism
Follow the instructions on the handout that is linked above.

HOMEWORK
Finish Social Darwinism activity that is linked above.  DUE: Start of class, Wednesday.

Ghosts of Rwanda Part 2

Starter 4:

1. List the 5 most important events in the movie so far.
2. What reasons did the US and international community give for not wanting to intervene?
3. What are your thoughts and reactions so far?

Political Cartoon

Choose one perspective from the movie or reaction to the movie so far that you would like to highlight. Create a political cartoon that expresses a particular point of view about this idea/issue.  Remember, keep it simple so the message really shines through.

Ghosts of Rwanda

Watch the rest of the movie.

Class Debrief

Students freewrite on the following three questions:

1. Write 2 questions you still have.
2. Write 2 reactions you had to this movie.  These could be reactions to a quote, an image, a story, or a fact.  Tell me what it made you feel and think.
3. Try to answer:  Why didn’t the world step in to stop the genocide?

Discuss the questions in small groups

Debrief as a class

HOMEWORK:

None!  Enjoy your break, come back refreshed.

Ghosts of Rwanda: Day 1

Starter 3

1. What are the three most important details in this cartoon?  For each detail, explain what it adds to the message of this cartoon.

2. What is the message of this cartoon?

Ghosts of Rwanda: Vocabulary

Use the website linked above to find the vocabulary (scroll to the bottom of the page).  For each term listed below, you need to write the term and a 1-2 sentence definition of the term in your own words.

1. Tutsis
2. Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)
3. Interahamwe
4. Hutus
5. Rwandan Armed Forces (FAR)
6. Arusha Accords
7. International Committee of the Red Cross
8. UNAMIR

Ghosts of Rwanda

Remember, this movie is intense.  If at any point you need a break, feel free to take one.

HOMEWORK

-Bring in your AQotWF and S5 books for me!  They are DUE Thursday!  Letters will be going home to collect payment if you are missing your book at the end of this week.

8 Stages of Genocide

Starter 2

1. What differences do you notice between these two people?

2. What is your interpretation of this image?  What is it trying to show?

8 Stages of Genocide

Link to 8 Stages Prezi.

Link to 8 Stages Lecture Notes.

Rwanda Timeline

You will be assigned a date from Rwandan history.  Use one of the three links below to find out what happened on that date:

1. Frontline Historical Chronology
2. Ghosts of Rwanda Timeline
3. BBC Rwanda Timeline

Next you will create an 8.5 x 11 card to put in our timeline.  That card must be vertical, and must include:

1. Date
2. 1 sentence description of event
3. Visual Image (symbol or drawing)
4. Stage of Genocide (# and name)
5. Who is in power? (1 or 2 words)

HOMEWORK

-Bring AQotWF and S5 to Lori by the end of the week!

UN Convention on Genocide

Wrap Up/Set Up:

1. Turn in AQotWF and S5.  Take out all post it notes, check in your numbers with Lori.
2. Clean out your binder, put all old work into your hanging file.
3. Email your DP link to Lori

Starter 1

1. What do you see?  Describe it, including at least five important details.

2. For each of the details you listed, explain what conclusion you make based on that detail.  What does this observation tell you?

Genocide Project Intro

See handout linked above for the project description.

KWL+ Genocide

See handout linked above.  Complete the K and W to help build a mental "shelf" for your new knowledge.  Then do the activity with the UN Convention on Genocide (see the first page for instructions).  After you have completed your poster, complete L and +.  IF YOU WERE ABSENT, MAKE SURE TO DO THIS!

HOMEWORK

-Bring in copies of AQotWF and S5 to turn in if you didn't have them with you today.

Reflection and DP Work

Exhibition Accolades!
You were all AMAZING last night!  I had so many adults and community members comment on how articulate and informed you are.  Well done- you made me really proud.

DP and Reflection
Today is devoted to working on your DP and Project Reflection.  See the handout linked on yesterday's post for details and instructions.  You will be able to work on this in class on Friday during the movie.

HOMEWORK
Make sure your DP is totally finished when you walk into class on Monday!  I will be checking them in class on Monday, and you will not receive any additional class time to work on them next week.

Exhibition Night!

Exhibition Stuff and Things

1. Exhibition Time:  Durango Public Library, 5:00-6:30.  Students should arrive at 4:45 to set up their space.
2. Projects:  STUDENTS are responsible for getting their projects to and from the library.  Make sure you don't leave them in my classroom, because I will not be transporting them!  I will be bringing your essays and any other final draft writing that you prepared for exhibition.

Set Up Crew

Be at the library at 4:00 sharp.  We have a bunch to do, and not much time to do it.  This applies to: Zach, Anthony, Sienna, Ivie, Marisa, Jack, Conor N., Heidi, and Justin.

Break Down Crew

You will be helping me break down and load my car from 6:30-7:00.  This applies to: Emily, Bryn, Avra, Marley, Josh, Ande, and Bella.

Exhibition Practice:  Freewrites

1. What is the most interesting thing you could tell someone about what you learned during this project?  How does this connect to your project and/or essay?
2. What do you think is important when you want to make a good impression on the people who come to our exhibition (physically, appearance, interaction, speech, behavior)?
3. Brainstorm 3-5 questions someone might ask you at Exhibition

Spiel Practice

1. Handshake + Name
2. Project overview (a few sentences)
3. Your perspective
4. Interesting tidbit

Speed Dating

Ask questions from the question bank to people.

DP Updating and Reflection

See the handout linked above for what you need on your DP, and what you need to write for your reflection.

HOMEWORK

Come to exhibition in professional dress!  Can't wait!  

Here we go..it's EXHIBITION WEEK!

Announcements:

1. Exhibition Time:  Wednesday, November 7.  Durango Public Library, 5:00-6:30.  Students should be there 15 minutes early to set up projects and find their place.
2. Challenge Roles:  I need a set up crew from 4:00-5:00, a breakdown crew from 6:30-7:00, and a photoshop artist to make a poster for exhibition.  Talk to me if you're interested.
3. Logistics:  YOU are responsible for bringing your project to the library!  I will bring essays, tablecloths, and easels.

How do I turn in my project?

Review the handout linked above for details on how to turn in your final project on Tuesday.

Works Cited Section

Yes, your essay needs one.  I suggest you use www.bibme.org.  Make sure that this page is the final page of your essay.  Remember, anything that was cited within your essay needs to be included.

Project Work Time

Get it done!  To avoid panic tomorrow, you should be almost completely finished with your project when you walk into class tomorrow.

HOMEWORK

-Works Cited Section:  If you haven't already, create a Works Cited section for your essay.  Remember, anything that was cited within your essay needs to be included.

-Work on project!

ProjectprojectPROJECT!

Project Work Time
Get 'em done!

Project Critiques
Get your project in progress critiqued by your peers.

HOMEWORK
Work on your project!  Revise your essays!  FINAL DRAFTS DUE: Tuesday, end of class.

SLC Practice and Project Work

SLC Practice
Do a full run-through of your SLC and get feedback from your classmates.

Project Work Time
Work on your projects!  You need to have something substantial done for critiques tomorrow!

HOMEWORK
Be ready for project critiques tomorrow!