LatinX Converts to Islam

1. LatinXConverts to Islam Unit Plan created by Ms. Aisha Santos Muslim American History and Life Seminar Presented on July 26, 2019 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

2. Dedicate this presentation to my father, Santos R. Muniz Who embraced Islam into his heart.

3. Common Core Curriculum Standards North Carolina CCS- English/ Language Arts 9th/10th grade RI4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). RI6.Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. SL10.1.C. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. SL10.3.C. Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.

4. Essential Questions How will I determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose? How will I determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings? How will I evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence? How will I respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives? How will I integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse medias or formats?

5. Day 1: What is Islam? Determine the “Five Pillars of Islam” Apply Understanding of Technical Terms Explain what Islam is? Activity 1: Whole class activity Students will activate their prior knowledge by completing a “BKWL” chart- write what they know and would like to know about Islam. Teacher conducts mini-lesson on Islam, filling in some of the background knowledge. Read aloud the first three pages of “Introduction to Islam” by Susan Douglass. Students annotate during the discussion and answer probing questions from the teacher. Activity 2: Partner reading or small group activity. Students will continue to read the section of the article, “Introduction to Islam” about the five pillars of Islam. Students will annotate during the activity. Underline/ highlight key details Boxes around unknown words/ define Ask questions about the text Comment about the text Activity 3: Small group/ independently. Teacher will review the graphic organizer with the students. Students will complete the graphic organizer with their peers/ independently. -Write the meanings of each pillar -Write the spiritual, worldly, individual, communal, and cultural influences. -Group speaker will share responses. -Clarify any misunderstandings.

6. Day 2: Diversity In Islam Activity 1: Exploring Three Different POV African American Muslims Muslim immigrants and/or refugees LatinxConverts to Islamic faith APK- “Culture Web” Students will observe three videos regarding the above topics. Complete “3 Way Venn Diagram.”

7. Day 2- Diversity in Islam (continued) Activity 2: Students work with partners in “Think, Pair, Share” activity. They will share their responses with their peers/ add any new ideals/ perspectives based on the video to their charts. Speakers share responses from their partners. Discuss biases/ assumptions from video. Discuss challenges as a result from cultural/ religious standpoint. Activity 3: Students will create a poster to better inform others about the Muslim community in America, using what they learned in the previous two lessons. They must include positive symbols/ images and at least 5 characteristics of the religion. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

8. Day 3- Islamophobia APK- “Quick Write”- What is a phobia? Why do people have phobias? Give an example. Activity 1: Students watch PPT entitled “Curtis, Islamophobia in the United States.” They complete “Cornell Notes” template. Activity 2: Quizlet Live on Islamophobia terminology. Activity 3: Read excerpts about Islamophobia taken from “Columbia Sourcebook of Muslims in the US”- group discussion/ questions.

9. Day 4- LatinXConverts to Islam APK- Word Sort- Match common Islamic terms with their meanings. Activity 1- Students will watch clips from the documentary, “Muslim Cool” and listen to clips from audio of Faisal Ocasio. Discuss. Activity 2- Students complete “Analyzing POV” graphic organizer to discuss perspectives about both Puerto Rican converts. Activity 3- Explore other Latinxperspectives- using excerpts from a magazine/ novel. Group discussion/ answer posing questions/ share. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

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