Opening Inquiry: Do younger kids in the community grow up respecting gang members and drug dealers? Why would they?
Critical Thinking Question: How does our culture impact our lives? What happens when we interact with people who have different cultures than ours? What are issues that affect our Overbrook school community?
Content: “Don’t Go up the River” and “How Long will the Mourn Me?”
Class Activities: Read “Don’t Go Up the River,” Listen to “How Long Will they Mourn Me?” Discussion on culture
Homework: Portfolio Entry #4: Write about the strongest belief, value, and rule that you have for yourself at this point in your life. Why are they so important to you?
Critical Thinking Question: How does our culture impact our lives? What happens when we interact with people who have different cultures than ours? What are issues that affect our Overbrook school community?
Content: “Don’t Go up the River” and “How Long will the Mourn Me?”
Class Activities: Read “Don’t Go Up the River,” Listen to “How Long Will they Mourn Me?” Discussion on culture
Homework: Portfolio Entry #4: Write about the strongest belief, value, and rule that you have for yourself at this point in your life. Why are they so important to you?
