Segev Shalom comprehensive High School Relating to the News Different Perspectives One Unit Four lessons Developed By: Manal Abbas Class: 9 th (4)

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Relating to the NewsRelating to the NewsDifferent PerspectivesDifferent Perspectives

One UnitOne UnitFour lessonsFour lessons

Developed By: Manal AbbasDeveloped By: Manal Abbas

Class: 9Class: 9thth (4) (4)

Lesson 1

Lesson Plan

First 5 min Checking attendance.Filling excellent achievements during the lesson..

• Topic :relating o the news• Developed by: Manal Abbas and parts of it adapted from TLC website• Grade: Ninth Grade• 21st Century Skills: critical thinking, collaboration, HOTS( distinguishing different perspectives)• Domains: Social interaction - express ideas and opinions, providing in-depth explanations• Standard: Pupils interact effectively in English, orally and in writing, in varied social contexts

with people from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds.• Purpose of Activity : distinguishing different perspectives• Description of Activity: To acknowledge the skill of distinguishing different perspectives and use

it to deal with the topic of Islamophobia,• Students' Outcomes : Students differentiate between different perspectives and the fact it’s a

skill,

Look at this picture Write What do you see?

Look at this picture Write what do you see?

Seeing the same things differently

• How many of your classmates saw the same thing as you did in picture #1?

• • How many of your classmates saw the

same thing as you did in picture #2?

• Why do you think most of you saw different things in the pictures?

Distinguishing different perspectives

• Everyone seeing the same thing and yet each one seeing it differently is called PERSPECTIVES.

• We have just learned about distinguishing different perspectives. Let’s use that skill to help us understand our topic.

HW to be HW to be handed handed HERE

HW to be HW to be handed handed HERE

Write a paragraph :Write a paragraph :

How can you use the skill Distinguishing How can you use the skill Distinguishing different perspectives in other areas of different perspectives in other areas of your life? your life?

Lesson 2Lesson 2Lesson 2Lesson 2

Lesson PlanFirst 5 min Checking attendance.Filling excellent achievements during the lesson..

• Topic :Being objective• Developed by: Manal Abbas• Grade: Ninth Grade• 21st Century Skills: critical thinking• Purpose of Activity : How to be objective, moderate and control feelings,• Description of Activity: Through relating to the news I aim to contain my students feelings

and facilitate tolerance and • Students' Outcomes• Homework : Given by the end of the lesson• Teacher's Reflection

What do you see?

Describe what you seeWhy people are enraged?

Have you seen a cartoon or a video on this topic? Describe it.

A note: I am not sharing the abusive movie nor the cartoons because of their offensive nature. We discuss the demonizing imagery verbally.

On December 2012 there was a great noise on the news about the abusive film/cartoons on prophet Mohammad. The Muslim world witnessed a large wave of raging protests against it.

Discussion• What have you picked up from the

news?• What have you heard about these

cartoons/ film?• What is your objective

perspective?

In Class Reading (in groups):

Read the first three questions of the following article here

Imagine you are a reporter covering this scoopHow would you write about this topic?

As a reporter will you mix your feelings while covering the story?

Write one paragraph as a reporter

Here is another perspective

Watch this video

Questions for Discussion

• How do you feel about people who insult Prophet Muhammad?

• What is the Mufti of Egypt suggesting?

• Do you agree with the Mufti?

• How do you think a Muslim can defend Prophet Muhammad?

Look up the meaningsof this Word Listfrom the dictionary

hatred Freedom of speech

trial ignorance Humiliate

Protest salutation ignorance Discrimination Abuseabusive

tolerance Bigotry intolerance Anger exclude

apology Stereotypes Prophet Aspiration patience

Raise awareness

racism religion prejudice hope

HW to be handed HERE

Search The Word List

Find at least three synonyms. Find words under the heading of “diversity”

Find at least three antonyms Find words under the heading of “fear”

Lesson 3

Lesson Plan

First 5 min Checking attendance.Filling excellent achievements during the lesson..

• Topic : Islamophobia, Dealing with Rage• Developed by: Manal Abbas• Grade: Ninth Grade• 21st Century Skills: critical thinking• Purpose of Activity : To teach Tolerance.• Description of Activity: Through relating to the news I aim to contain my students feelings

and facilitate tolerance and • Students' Outcomes• Homework• Teacher's Reflection

What do you see?

• Look at the picture. Describe what you see.

Rage is usually a major response on the abusive movies/materials regarding Islam or the prophet. Is there another way? Mention two.

• Can rage solve any problem?

• Would rage make the cartoonists/director who abuse Islam stop?

What is Islamophobia?A Definition

Read this link

Discussion

• According to the definition, what does it mean to be an Islamophobe?

• How ignorance and narrow minded people

contribute to the spread of Islamophobia?

• What should Muslims do?

What do you see in these two pictures? Describe them in sentences.What religious affiliation do you see? How would you describe them together?Watch this video

“It`s A Game” By Sami Yusuf

Listen to the song again .Fill in the missing blanks: (for the whole lyrics click here or see the attached worksheet

Where are you in my_________?You feel so _______ but so farWhen All I want is to ________Your ________in front of meYou make me ______ around

Shadows in the _________Only for the sunriseTo ______n my eyes

Makes me ______ to my feetWalk around the city streets

Hoping that I'll_____youBy my side

Then I feel your sunlight________and so bright

Feeling I'm in your armsFor a while

Hours pass like a _____Moving through the _____ trees

Hand in hand you and meWith your ________

(chorus)I ______ you in my life

Like the air with which I _______________ upon my beloved

So let them say what they want to saySalutations upon my beloved

It's the same game they always playSalutations upon my beloved

I'll ______ my ears the other waySalutations upon my belovedIt makes no _____ either waySalutations upon my beloved

It's a game they're always going to playLet them say what they want to ______

Salutations upon my beloved

Analyzing the song to be handed HERE :Choose two questions of the following and answer in (30-40 words) for each:

1. Why do you think Sami Yusuf called the song “It`s A Game”?Explain.

2. What is the message behind the video? Describe it in your own words.

 3. Write down a paragraph or two  describing Sami Yusuf`s point of view on the abusive cartoons of our beloved prophet (pbuh)

4. How relevant is Sami`s message to the teachings of our beloved prophet (pbuh)?

Discussion

What causes people to be afraid of Islam? What can you do?

Key WordsIgnorance

MediaLack of social interaction

HWRead the responses of these students

What are they doing? Relate to the topic and approach.

Lesson 4

Lesson PlanFirst 5 min Checking attendance.Filling excellent achievements during the lesson..

• Topic : Values as an important element in creating a better world• Developed by: Manal Abbas• Grade: Ninth Grade• 21st Century Skills:• Domains:• Purpose of Activity : To teach the value of Tolerance and patience.• Description of Activity: Students' Outcomes• Homework: Given by the end of the lesson• Teacher's Reflection:

“The struggle against racism should be holistic and indivisible: an attack on one minority group is an attack on all.” American Teachers Union

Discussion

• How much do you agree with the above quote? Why?

Students writeRead this student's response

Discussion

What does the student suggest for the UN? Do you think it is possible?

Have you heard politicians or celebrities addressing this issue? Who?

“Imagine” John LenonRead and Listen

What are the themes John Lenon is singing about?

Analyze the message behind the song

 1.What was Lennon's vision? Give examples.

2.What is the meaning of the title of the song?

3.What's your vision? What do you wish for? What are you afraid of? What kind of world will it be if we all live in peace?

1. Please write your point of view on the mockery/abuse of a specific group of  people or religions .

 2. Would you do the same under the right of freedom of speech? What are you demands or aspirations? Note that the late American produced film does not represent the whole American community.

Discussion• Look at the following picture. Read what this young American lady wrote. What do you think? Share your opinion.

• Would you do the same if few Muslims insult Jews ,Christians, or any other faith?

Students Protest, Students Write

Check this Link

HW Choose one Question and hand it here HERE :Write 40-60 words answering this question

1.What can you do to push the celebration of diversity in your school/community/country2. Write about your “Imagine”. You can write in two paragraphs ,a poem, a speech or a letterOr 3, Make an oral report where you can speak in front of the whole class about tolerance and respect to one another. You can visit this website for more tips on public speaking.

Resources• Inspiring Quotes on

Diversity

• Lyrics of Imagine

• Imagine , official video

• Public Speaking (brainPop)

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English Forum for HW

• Useful Phrases

• Islamophobia Watch /

• John Lenon Biography

• BBc news

• TLC Distinguishing different perspectives

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