Civil Disobedience: When is too much enough?
For this writing assignment, you will explore social injustice and those who stood up against the status quo. At the end of this unit, you will write a persuasive essay explaining your opinion about civil disobedience.
At home or in the library:
First, listen to segment A and B of this podcast. While you listen, write the names of any towns or locations you hear. You will locate these places in Google Earth. You will also need to take notes on the general theme of the podcast and any other information you feel will be useful for your essay. We will discuss what you hear in class.
After listening, read this lecture written by Lucy Parsons and this letter written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please take notes and bring three powerful quotes from each text with you to our next class. Be prepared to explain your choice of quotes.
Before we have a class discussion, we will watch this video:
At home or in the library:
First, listen to segment A and B of this podcast. While you listen, write the names of any towns or locations you hear. You will locate these places in Google Earth. You will also need to take notes on the general theme of the podcast and any other information you feel will be useful for your essay. We will discuss what you hear in class.
After listening, read this lecture written by Lucy Parsons and this letter written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please take notes and bring three powerful quotes from each text with you to our next class. Be prepared to explain your choice of quotes.
Before we have a class discussion, we will watch this video:
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In class, you will get into groups and create a list of questions relevant to the topic. We will use these questions to hold a discussion.
For your essay, you must persuasively explain your position on civil disobedience. Do you agree that is is necessary to bring about positive social change, or should members of a civilized society work within the limits of the law to realize their needs? You will write your essay and upload it to Google Docs. You must also include screen captures of the devastated mountain areas mentioned in the Appalachia Rising podcast. Please use 5 images that express contour and depth.
For your essay, you must persuasively explain your position on civil disobedience. Do you agree that is is necessary to bring about positive social change, or should members of a civilized society work within the limits of the law to realize their needs? You will write your essay and upload it to Google Docs. You must also include screen captures of the devastated mountain areas mentioned in the Appalachia Rising podcast. Please use 5 images that express contour and depth.
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