Power: Day 2
Do Now: When the Europeans first came to America, who do you think was more culturally advanced and/or intelligent? The Europeans or the Native Americans? Why?
Critical Thinking Question: How does ethnocentrism affect us? Do we think we are better than other cultures? What is the evidence of rich culture among Kino, Juana, and Coyotito?
Content: “You Are The Rain” by Bill Miller, First 3 pages of Chapter 1 to “this is warmth, this is the Whole.”
Class Activities: Presentation of colonialism and cultural domination, Reading from The Pearl, Discussion about representation of music and songs as cultural
Homework: 1) Finish reading chapter 1.
2) What kind of music or song represents you and your culture? What does this music tell us about you as an individual?
Do Now: When the Europeans first came to America, who do you think was more culturally advanced and/or intelligent? The Europeans or the Native Americans? Why?
Critical Thinking Question: How does ethnocentrism affect us? Do we think we are better than other cultures? What is the evidence of rich culture among Kino, Juana, and Coyotito?
Content: “You Are The Rain” by Bill Miller, First 3 pages of Chapter 1 to “this is warmth, this is the Whole.”
Class Activities: Presentation of colonialism and cultural domination, Reading from The Pearl, Discussion about representation of music and songs as cultural
Homework: 1) Finish reading chapter 1.
2) What kind of music or song represents you and your culture? What does this music tell us about you as an individual?
