Lexus and the Olive Tree

Starter 2

1. List 3 visual details of this cartoon, and explain what each of them symbolize.

2. In 1-2 sentences, summarize the main message of this cartoon.

3. Which world (then or now) would you rather live in, and why?  Explain your answer thoroughly!  Write a bunch here!

Galtung Violence Distinctions

Get in groups with each distinction represented.  Each person presents their distinction, using their poster.  In your notes, you should have the following information for each distinction:

• Name of the distinctions
• Definitions
• Examples to help you remember

Cold War Review

Quick review of the Cold War content learned last semester to frame the article we are going to read (this will be kept up on the board in my room for the rest of this week for students who were absent).

The Lexus and the Olive Tree and LatOT Vocab Sheet

Read slowly and carefully- this is a difficult text, and it's important you understand one piece before moving to the next!  As you read, you should:

1. Highlight/Underline main ideas.  Remember that you shouldn't highlight everything!  Be selective.
2. Circle and define vocabulary words.  Believe me, you'll find some!  Use the attached Vocab Sheet for some specific terms.
3. Annotate:  At least 2 substantive annotations per page.  NO EMOTIONAL RESPONSES like "This sucks," or "This makes me angry."  These can be:
• Connections to other texts/ideas/experiences
• Questions
• Arguments with the author
• Deep thoughts or musings
• Extensions or applications of the ideas in the text
4. Find and label the thesis.  Do this LAST, after you've finished the whole article.  HINT: It's not on the first page!

HOMEWORK

Read, and do vocab and annotations for pages 1-4 of The Lexus and the Olive Tree (see above for specifics).  DUE: Start of class, Wednesday, 1/8.  I will be checking for vocab and annotations!