Genocide - Hotel Rwanda

Hotel Rwanda Full Movie

assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts between groups of people, including modern genocides

1. Before You Watch

1.1: Rwanda

Ask students what they know about Rwanda. Write their ideas on the board.

1.2: Background

Give copies of Worksheet 1: Background Information to your students, or explain

this information to them. Here are some exercises you can do with the worksheet

Write them on the board while students are reading the worksheet.

True or False?

1. The Tutsi ruled over the Hutu for more than 100 years.

2. There are more Hutu than Tutsi in Rwanda.

3. Belgium was given control of Rwanda after World War II.

4. Identity cards made it easier to know whether someone was Hutu or Tutsi.

5. The Belgians treated the Hutu and the Tutsi the same.

6. Fighting between the Hutu and the Tutsi began after Rwanda was given

independence from Belgium in 1962.

1.3: Useful Vocabulary

Here are some useful words and phrases to help understand the movie.

peacekeeper convoy militia rebel ethnic tensions genocide

rules of engagement massacre favor (v) favor (n) evacuation

machete visa peace agreement cockroach intervene

Worksheet 2. While You Watch

2.1: Hutu and Tutsi 00.00 – 23.35

2.2: The President is Killed 23.35 – 37.30

2.3: Evacuation 37.30 – 56.50

2.4: Genocide 56.50 – 1.16.25

2.5: Visas 1.16.25 – 1.34.35

2.6: Escape 1.34.35 – end