by Elie Wiesel
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"Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must — at that moment — become the center of the universe… And action is the only remedy to indifference, the most insidious danger of all." — Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1986 |
JournalRead and Analyze Elie Wisel's quote from his acceptance speech and write a brief essay, 3-5 paragraphs investigating, explaining and exploring the meaning. Do you agree with his statement? Why or why not? Can you think of any experiences you have had that validate or contradict this idea? What, if any, are the personal implications of this statement? Meaning: How are you responsible? What are your obligations within society based on his statement? What questions do you have regarding what he says?
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Research-Adapted from The Heroism Project
Using the lists provided on the Assignment Handout as suggestions, work individually or with a partner to research a human rights activist individual or organization. If you choose an individual, what did he/she do/doing? What was his/her motivation? What kind of risks were involved, if any? How did the actions of this person impact the world? If you choose an organization, investigate the founding of it, its goals, and what contributions it made/makes. |
Action Project1. Spend a few days reading, watching, listening to local and national news, taking notice of things around the school and community. Think about a project to undertake as individuals, in small groups or as a class to make a contribution. One might write a letter to a congressman, collect blankets for a local homeless shelter, visit a convalescent home, cleaning up a local park, etc.
2. Submit a plan, including how you chose the project, what you intend to do and how you will proceed. 3. Create a thorough presentation explaining your activist/organization and action project. You may use a slideshow, prezi, video or other approved presentation avenue to present your information. When discussing your action project make sure to explain the project and include answers to the following questions: Did it make or could it make a difference? Did you enjoy the process of planning and execution? Would you ever choose to do something like this again? |
by Walter Dean Myers
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The novel addresses numerous thought provoking issues. Below is a list of questions we will be considering. Review the list. Choose two questions. As you read the novel, you will gather evidence and then present or write a written response when the novel is completed.
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Map The Route
Richie Perry volunteers for the army and finds himself leaving Harlem and ending up in Vietnam. To appreciate his journey and the miles Perry travels, use Google Earth and show his route from home to Vietnam and then the different places within the country. Calculate the miles he traveled.
Locations:
1. Harlem
2. Fort Devens, MA
3. Anchorage, AK
4. Osaka, Japan
5. Tan Son Nhut Airport, Vietnam
6. Chu Lai
7. Tam Ky
Locations:
1. Harlem
2. Fort Devens, MA
3. Anchorage, AK
4. Osaka, Japan
5. Tan Son Nhut Airport, Vietnam
6. Chu Lai
7. Tam Ky
Descriptive Essay
The above link has a good amount of information regarding the Vietnam War. Your assignment is to scroll down to the bottom of the site and review the photo galleries. Photographs are a snapshot in time. They allow us to be present in a moment but to look at the event from the distance of time and place. But if we really look at a photo, look carefully, we may be able to "see" something more than a casual glance would afford.
Choose ONE photo from one of the sites Vietnam War photo collections. Look closely at the photo. In addition to what you see, what other sensations does the photo evoke? What do you hear? Smell? After you have studied the photo, capture this photo with words. Write a description of what you "see." At the end of your description, discuss how studying the photograph has helped you better understand this time period. What questions remain for you? Where might the answers be found? After you read your description to the class, you will show them your photo. Please copy and paste photograph at the end of the document on a separate final page.
Word Count: 300 words.
Choose ONE photo from one of the sites Vietnam War photo collections. Look closely at the photo. In addition to what you see, what other sensations does the photo evoke? What do you hear? Smell? After you have studied the photo, capture this photo with words. Write a description of what you "see." At the end of your description, discuss how studying the photograph has helped you better understand this time period. What questions remain for you? Where might the answers be found? After you read your description to the class, you will show them your photo. Please copy and paste photograph at the end of the document on a separate final page.
Word Count: 300 words.