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World Literature

World Literature. Monday, April 9, 2012 and Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Warm-up.

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World Literature

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  1. World Literature Monday, April 9, 2012 and Tuesday, April 10, 2012

  2. Warm-up • Have you ever had anyone assume something about you, classify you with a group, label you whether or not you fit this label or classification? If so, describe the situation and how it made you feel. If not, have you ever done this to another person, even if initially without intention, or seen it happen to someone else? Describe the situation. • Have you ever been blamed for something that you did not do or blame another person for something that they did not do? Describe or explain the situation and how you felt about it.

  3. Today’s targets • Understand the progression from stereotyping to discrimination • Define key terms

  4. Today’s Activities • Warm-up followed by informal discussion • Read short piece on stereotyping • Define key terms • Stereotype • scapegoat • Prejudice • Discrimination • Bystander • genocide • K-W-L chart

  5. Warm-up Informal Discussion Count and number date stamps in warm-ups Turn in warm-ups

  6. What do the following countries have in common? http://en.loadtr.com/World_Map-483295.htm

  7. What do the following countries have in common? • Germany • Guatemala • Turkey (the country) • Bosnia • Rwanda • Sudan/Darfur • The U.S. (though this is debated)

  8. Short reading and key term activity • Division in to 9 small groups • Read the handout • With group, complete key term activity • Present key terms • Take notes on blue handout • Discuss and answer questions

  9. K-W-L Activity • Fill in K-W-L chart

  10. Key Terms and definitions • Stereotype: assumption or label placed on an individual based off of their connection to a particular group • Scapegoat: someone blamed for something that they didn’t do • Prejudice: thoughts or feelings (often negative) about an entire group based off of unfounded assumptions • Discrimination: excluding or abusing someone/a group based off of prejudices • Bystander: someone who is present but does not participate (generally applies to watching a wrong-doing) • Genocide: The systematic killing of nation, race, or culture of people

  11. HOMEWORK • Work on essay revisions

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