Dia De Los Muertos

Writing Prompt:
Write everything that comes to mind when you think of October 31st.

What is Dia De Los Muertos (Click Here)

For the following questions, use information from the video & information From this link
What are the origins?
Where is it celebrated (name at least 3 countries)?
What are key figures used in Dia De Los Muertos.

Watch The Following Video (CLICK HERE)
Write down three images that stood out to you.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS WHY

Assignment:

Dia De Los Muertos honors people in our lives who have passed away. Once a year, their spirits return to this earth to visit the loved ones they have left. People create alters and place the favtorite food and drink of those who have gone. It is way for those still living to heal and those who have left to know they are remembered.

Pick a person in your life who has left this earth. Write their name:
Create one of the following that incorporates some of the images we saw today, the person you choose, and an image or language that honors their life
A Poem or Song
A Drawing:

If you need colored pencils, markers, paper, or materials, ask.
1st draft due by end of class

Early Americas- II

Writing Prompt:
How would your parent or guardian react on the day of your graduation, to see you walk across the stage?


How would they react if they knew you were flunking classes you needed to graduate?


Reality Check!!

Maps: (fill in)
Triangle Slave Trade
World Map in 1500's.

Early Americas!

Writing Prompt:
What if Slavery Never Happened,
and our people never colonized?
What if governments never lied and white folks apologized?

What would our world look like and why?

Share Out:

KWL: what i Know/ Want to know, what i Learned:
Slavery and the United States.
What cultures and people did it involve?
What was the purpose?

Powerpoint:
1. What do you see?
2. What does it make you think/feel?
3. What does it say about the United States?

(PRE) U.S. History

Writing Prompt:

What is good about your life?

What could be done to make your life better?


What could be improved in this city ?

Topics:
How much does the United States pay to enforce the following per year?

Immigration

War

Drugs

Gangs

Police

Research the following Propositions:
Write what they are, and what would happen if passed!
#4

#6

#8

Our Lives: Our Needs: Day 4

Check In and Debrief:

Writing Prompt:
List the top 10 reasons you feel there is so much violence in the world. (i.e.: war, genocide, bombs, guns, gangs, police beat downs, fights)


Copy the following 6 Causes of Violence

1. lack of connectedness

2. loss of family support and control

3. erosion of values

4. alcohol and other drugs

5. problems in the school

6. violence in the media

Discussion and Group Work

TURN IN NOTEBOOKS

Homework: Two paragraphs in complete sentences
Do you feel there is a possibility for peace and justice in the world, or do you feel your children will face the same amount of violence you have, or even more?

Provide personal examples or reasons in your answer. There is no right or wrong answer, they are YOUR feelings.