IMAGINE INDIA
The Human Spirit
“The shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story.”
—Anthony de Mello
IB Guiding Question
How can we learn about the power of the human spirit?
Learning Profile- Open-Minded
Area of Interaction - Community
Explore
concepts of culture and community through texts
Understand human relationships
Present dramatic readings to others Learning Goals |
Know
Traits of drama
Literary devices
Storytelling techniques.
Characteristics of myths
Hindi words in English
Basic facts about India
Definitions: Karma, reincarnation, deities,
polytheism, universal,
culture, myth, symbolism | Understand
The human spirit has a strong desire to
survive and thrive.
We have personal stories to tell about the
power of the human spirit.
Reading is a window to culture.
Cultural traditions surrounding rites of passage
such as weddings and funerals can vary greatly from place to place.
Most early stories were passed on orally through
myths which reveal the belief system of a culture.
| Do
Explore concepts of Indian culture.
Present dramatic readings.
Work constructively in groups.
Listen and respond effectively.
Analyze structural features of text.
Identify common literary devices.
Write an essay.
Learn words that have been adopted from
Hindi into English.
Write a personal narrative. |
Learning Experiences
Listen to the novel Homeless Bird
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Areas of
Interaction
IB Objectives
Mane Learning Results
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