Post date: Oct 24, 2011 3:57:42 PM
Monday:
Outline & Discuss "Indians Are A People, Not Mascots"
Discuss Reardan Mascot Role Play (Due: Nov 1-2)
Tuesday:
Read and outline "The Indian Wars"
View clips:
http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/news_wluk_mishicot_indian_mascots_debate_02241748_rev1
http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/fox_cities/Complaint-filed-regarding-Berlin-mascot
Wednesday: Trio Mentors Visit!
Thursday:
· Step 1: You will be assigned a character from The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian.
· Step 2: Research! Go back to the novel and learn more about your character. Then, complete the character profile assignment. Consider your character’s ethics, personality, values, and motivations.
· Step 3: Review the informational articles we read in class about the national mascot debate. Consider the connections between the authors’ perspectives and your characters’ views.
Friday:
· Step 4: Pull your research together and form a statement of your character’s opinion on the issue: Should Reardan change their mascot? You will use this statement during your presentation to the school board, however you can improvise beyond your statement. To receive exceed the standards, your statement must have:
o 3 solid arguments for your character.
o 5 pieces of evidences from the novel that support this viewpoint.