The Middle EastAncient and Modern
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy and consider the following Copy and consider the following questionsquestions
What is cultureWhat is culture Why is it important to study World Why is it important to study World
Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
What Is CultureWhat Is Culture
The customary ways in which The customary ways in which humans live humans live For example diet For example diet family forms and processes social family forms and processes social organizations and religions organizations and religions
EthnocentrismEthnocentrism
The tendency of most people to use The tendency of most people to use their own way of life their own way of life as a standard as a standard for judging others for judging others
Ethno-relativismEthno-relativism
People are able to empathize with People are able to empathize with people from different culturespeople from different cultures
They do not give up their own They do not give up their own cultures valuescultures values and and beliefs but beliefs but integrate aspects of other cultures integrate aspects of other cultures into their lifeinto their life
Copy the quote do you agree Copy the quote do you agree Analyze and Explain Analyze and Explain
(5 min)(5 min)
ldquoldquoAppreciation of our differences starts Appreciation of our differences starts with the acknowledgment of our with the acknowledgment of our
similaritiesrdquosimilaritiesrdquo
-Peter Reese-Peter Reese
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy and consider the following Copy and consider the following questionsquestions
What is cultureWhat is culture Why is it important to study World Why is it important to study World
Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
What Is CultureWhat Is Culture
The customary ways in which The customary ways in which humans live humans live For example diet For example diet family forms and processes social family forms and processes social organizations and religions organizations and religions
EthnocentrismEthnocentrism
The tendency of most people to use The tendency of most people to use their own way of life their own way of life as a standard as a standard for judging others for judging others
Ethno-relativismEthno-relativism
People are able to empathize with People are able to empathize with people from different culturespeople from different cultures
They do not give up their own They do not give up their own cultures valuescultures values and and beliefs but beliefs but integrate aspects of other cultures integrate aspects of other cultures into their lifeinto their life
Copy the quote do you agree Copy the quote do you agree Analyze and Explain Analyze and Explain
(5 min)(5 min)
ldquoldquoAppreciation of our differences starts Appreciation of our differences starts with the acknowledgment of our with the acknowledgment of our
similaritiesrdquosimilaritiesrdquo
-Peter Reese-Peter Reese
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
What Is CultureWhat Is Culture
The customary ways in which The customary ways in which humans live humans live For example diet For example diet family forms and processes social family forms and processes social organizations and religions organizations and religions
EthnocentrismEthnocentrism
The tendency of most people to use The tendency of most people to use their own way of life their own way of life as a standard as a standard for judging others for judging others
Ethno-relativismEthno-relativism
People are able to empathize with People are able to empathize with people from different culturespeople from different cultures
They do not give up their own They do not give up their own cultures valuescultures values and and beliefs but beliefs but integrate aspects of other cultures integrate aspects of other cultures into their lifeinto their life
Copy the quote do you agree Copy the quote do you agree Analyze and Explain Analyze and Explain
(5 min)(5 min)
ldquoldquoAppreciation of our differences starts Appreciation of our differences starts with the acknowledgment of our with the acknowledgment of our
similaritiesrdquosimilaritiesrdquo
-Peter Reese-Peter Reese
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
EthnocentrismEthnocentrism
The tendency of most people to use The tendency of most people to use their own way of life their own way of life as a standard as a standard for judging others for judging others
Ethno-relativismEthno-relativism
People are able to empathize with People are able to empathize with people from different culturespeople from different cultures
They do not give up their own They do not give up their own cultures valuescultures values and and beliefs but beliefs but integrate aspects of other cultures integrate aspects of other cultures into their lifeinto their life
Copy the quote do you agree Copy the quote do you agree Analyze and Explain Analyze and Explain
(5 min)(5 min)
ldquoldquoAppreciation of our differences starts Appreciation of our differences starts with the acknowledgment of our with the acknowledgment of our
similaritiesrdquosimilaritiesrdquo
-Peter Reese-Peter Reese
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Ethno-relativismEthno-relativism
People are able to empathize with People are able to empathize with people from different culturespeople from different cultures
They do not give up their own They do not give up their own cultures valuescultures values and and beliefs but beliefs but integrate aspects of other cultures integrate aspects of other cultures into their lifeinto their life
Copy the quote do you agree Copy the quote do you agree Analyze and Explain Analyze and Explain
(5 min)(5 min)
ldquoldquoAppreciation of our differences starts Appreciation of our differences starts with the acknowledgment of our with the acknowledgment of our
similaritiesrdquosimilaritiesrdquo
-Peter Reese-Peter Reese
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Copy the quote do you agree Copy the quote do you agree Analyze and Explain Analyze and Explain
(5 min)(5 min)
ldquoldquoAppreciation of our differences starts Appreciation of our differences starts with the acknowledgment of our with the acknowledgment of our
similaritiesrdquosimilaritiesrdquo
-Peter Reese-Peter Reese
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
HONORS Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important legacy of the What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians ancient Sumerians
What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationmake to civilization
How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefscultures in both their history and their beliefs
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Posters
Your group must research and present a poster that represents the major influences of
The Ancient Middle Eastern SocietyMesopotamia-Egypt-Hebrew
Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished
Creative Director- help direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster and color artwork
Visual Designer- write facts and draw artwork to design your grouprsquos poster
Advertising Agent- share with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
HONORS Ancient Middle East Group Poster Presentation
Class take notes for each culture it will be on the test
Gallery Walk (3 min each station) Add any needed information
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Copy into your notesCopy into your notes
What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions
in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also
known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided
water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was
organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the
Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today
is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate
The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Ancient Fertile Crescent
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box
RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up one piece of paper Partners ball up one piece of paper
and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and
place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin
Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Answer the previous essential question and Answer the previous essential question and Copy this one into your unit notesCopy this one into your unit notes
What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Egyptian TriviaEgyptian TriviaCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still Honey discovered in the tombs of pharaohs is still edibleedible
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt when a pet cat died they mourned their loss by shaving their died they mourned their loss by shaving their eyebrowseyebrows
Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the Egyptian priests believed they must be pure or the gods would not accept them so they bathed several gods would not accept them so they bathed several times daily and removed all body hair either by times daily and removed all body hair either by shaving or plucking it out shaving or plucking it out
Of the items listed above which surprised you the Of the items listed above which surprised you the most Whymost Why
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
The Middle EastAncient Egypt
Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)
1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with it
What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and New
Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems
4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level
5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating
6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain7 What was pastoral poetry and why was it important
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
A View of Egypt by Satellite
A View of Egypt by Satellite
The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe
Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics
The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
If you do not finish today complete for homeworkIf you do not finish today complete for homework
Assignment Assignment You are in Egypt using an index card You are in Egypt using an index card you will create a post card designated for a friend or you will create a post card designated for a friend or family member containing a secret message using a family member containing a secret message using a
combination of text and symbols combination of text and symbols (20 min)(20 min)
One side must One side must have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt (Egypt (Add colorAdd color))
The other side The other side must contain a four must contain a four sentencesentence encrypted encrypted messagemessage
Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Secrets RevealedSecrets Revealed (5 min) (5 min)
Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner
Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message
Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning
How did you doHow did you do
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming
EgyptEgypt
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
MummiesMummiesRead the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Brain Break
Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks
Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
World Myths and Folk Tales
Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body
Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What is Sethrsquos purpose for wanting his brother Osiris to get into the beautiful coffin
2 Where does Isis find her husbandrsquos coffin
3 Explain the importance of Isisrsquos need to find her husbandrsquos body
4 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris What is the significance for Seth doing this
5 What part of this myth did you find difficult to believe Why
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs
Essential QuestionExit Ticket
Answer the previous essential question Copy this one into your unit notes
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
The Middle EastThe Hebrews
Read pgs 14-18 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)
1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first
Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the
Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes but
continued to be united by their ___________6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What were the
terms of his covenant with them
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur
Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
A new ldquocovenantrdquo
with Yahweh
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature
The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish
Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
What is the BibleWhat is the Bible
The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings
The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three mainmain sectionssections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) and a variety of genres Solomon) and a variety of genres including poetry (Psalms) short stories including poetry (Psalms) short stories (Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Ruth) and dialogue (Book of Job)
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Class DiscussionClass Discussion
What is a What is a mythmyth Do you think some myths have any Do you think some myths have any
truth in themtruth in them What is the purpose for telling mythsWhat is the purpose for telling myths With a shoulder partner make a list of With a shoulder partner make a list of
three American myths (1 min) three American myths (1 min)
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Essential QuestionEssential QuestionCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and beliefs of that civilization
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin
(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE
Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph (5-8 sentences) paragraph (5-8 sentences)
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Jigsaw Reading StationsJigsaw Reading StationsRead pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following Read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on the following
slide in complete sentences for each reading sectionslide in complete sentences for each reading section (15 min each station) (15 min each station)
The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born
Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo
ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God think about what He createdWhat did God think about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible In a well written 3 paragraph essay In a well written 3 paragraph essay
discuss one of the themes found in the discuss one of the themes found in the Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was Hebrew Creation Myth and how it was developed developed (Use textual evidence) (Use textual evidence)
power goodness and mercy of ONE Godpower goodness and mercy of ONE God Godrsquos covenant with His people Godrsquos covenant with His people (obedience)(obedience) the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (the tendency for humans to stray from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive from God humans can receive from God
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth
Watch and Take Watch and Take NotesNotes
httpmythicjourneysorgbigmythmythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation MythEgyptian Creation Myth
Summary Summary LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian
version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (2 min)(2 min)
Summarize the myth in 30 words or Summarize the myth in 30 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)
Share your summary with a shoulder Share your summary with a shoulder partner and add any important partner and add any important information you may have missedinformation you may have missed
(3 min)(3 min)
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Brain BreakMemory Lane
Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Sumerian Sumerian
Creation Myth Creation Myth LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE
With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and
DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow DISCUSS the answers to the questions that follow (10 min)(10 min)
Paraphrase how the world and humans were Paraphrase how the world and humans were created according to what you readcreated according to what you read (5 min) (5 min)
Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and Share what you wrote with a shoulder partner and add any information you may have missed add any information you may have missed (3 (3 min)min)
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Sumerian
Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths Copy and fill in this Venn-diagram comparing and contrasting the three creation myths (LEFT 10 min)(LEFT 10 min)
Egyptian Hebrew
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Entrance ticket Entrance ticket Review your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and itsReview your Venn-diagram from yesterday of the different creation myths and its cultural valuescultural values LEFT (5 min) LEFT (5 min)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
11List each culture and their valuesList each culture and their values
22What do all three cultures have in commonWhat do all three cultures have in common
33Define Define ethnocentrismethnocentrism and and ethno-relativismethno-relativism
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Middle Eastern Clothing Middle Eastern Clothing and Customsand Customs
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Tradition and ChangeTradition and Change
Middle Eastern society has been in a state Middle Eastern society has been in a state of change for over a century searching for of change for over a century searching for a new direction and identity and a new direction and identity and experiencing a great deal of tension as experiencing a great deal of tension as rivaling forces compete for its futurerivaling forces compete for its future
The most pronounced tension is between The most pronounced tension is between modernity and tradition that increasingly modernity and tradition that increasingly takes the form of struggle between Islam takes the form of struggle between Islam and modernityand modernity
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99 using the information found on pgs 497-99 (10 min) (10 min)
11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________
22Whatrsquos the name of the Islamic GodWhatrsquos the name of the Islamic God
33What is the holiest book of IslamWhat is the holiest book of Islam
44What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam
55What does the word What does the word Islam Islam mean What does Islam mean What does Islam stress stress
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Continuity and ChangeContinuity and Change
Islam is viewed by Islam is viewed by many Muslims not many Muslims not simply as a simply as a religion but also as religion but also as a cultural identity a cultural identity and heritageand heritage
While cultures and While cultures and traditions vary the traditions vary the following qualities following qualities are often shared by are often shared by ME CultureME Culture
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Middle Eastern CultureMiddle Eastern Culture
Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and Honor (self-respect to self-pride) and expectation of equal treatment expectation of equal treatment regardless of wealth position or regardless of wealth position or rank is of upmost importance rank is of upmost importance
Strong loyalty to extended family Strong loyalty to extended family friendsfriends
Hospitality to guests and visitorsHospitality to guests and visitors
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Family RoleFamily Role Family is often inclusive of cousinsFamily is often inclusive of cousins Family loyalty and obligation is paramountFamily loyalty and obligation is paramount Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate Family is seen as a personrsquos ultimate
refuge and support systemrefuge and support system Children are taught profound respect for Children are taught profound respect for
adultsadults
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Men and WomenMen and Women
The public display of intimacy between men The public display of intimacy between men and women is considered offensiveand women is considered offensive
This code also applies to husbands and This code also applies to husbands and wives wives
The maintenance of family honor is one of The maintenance of family honor is one of the highest valuesthe highest values
In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous In Middle Eastern cultures promiscuous behavior can be more damaging to family behavior can be more damaging to family honorhonor
Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged Most Middle Easterners still prefer arranged marriage The family always plays a major marriage The family always plays a major role in the decision of any member to wedrole in the decision of any member to wed
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Status of WomenStatus of Women
Statements on womenrsquos status vary Statements on womenrsquos status vary depending on the country involved For depending on the country involved For instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria instance in Turkey Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt educated women have Jordan and Egypt educated women have been very active at all levels of societybeen very active at all levels of society
In the Persian Gulf States most women do In the Persian Gulf States most women do not work Those who do work only in all-not work Those who do work only in all-female environments such as schools and female environments such as schools and banks for women except those in the banks for women except those in the medical professionmedical profession
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
WomenWomen
Cover up feminism (called Hijab)Cover up feminism (called Hijab) Keeps men from fighting to protect Keeps men from fighting to protect
womenwomen
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
MenMen
Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat)Will wear turbans for comfort (cool in desert heat) Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear Many Muslim holy sites require them to wear
something on their head when they entersomething on their head when they enter
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
EatingEating
With handsWith hands Right hand ONLY ndash that includes Right hand ONLY ndash that includes
handing something from other side of handing something from other side of plate with that hand onlyplate with that hand only
On groundOn ground Will use a common plate Will use a common plate
in some occasions in some occasions
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Social Norms Social Norms Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding Rare to see PDA ndash even something as small as holding
hands hands bull However people of the same gender holding hands However people of the same gender holding hands
while walking is considered an ordinary display of while walking is considered an ordinary display of friendship with NO romantic connotationsfriendship with NO romantic connotations
Marriages seldom end in divorceMarriages seldom end in divorcebull Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move Women moves to husbandrsquos home son may move
to own house as long as one son is still home to to own house as long as one son is still home to care for parentscare for parents
bull Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man Divorce is not common to get a divorce a man says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go says ldquoI divorce yourdquo three times women must go to court man always get kidsto court man always get kids
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Social Norms Social Norms
Hospitality is a custom in Hospitality is a custom in the Middle East ndash take the Middle East ndash take great pride in showing it great pride in showing it ndash always offered coffee ndash always offered coffee and a snack (like figs)and a snack (like figs)
Displaying the sole of Displaying the sole of onersquos foot or touching onersquos foot or touching someone with a foot is someone with a foot is considered rude ndash usually considered rude ndash usually have to take shoes off have to take shoes off before entering before entering someonersquos living room someonersquos living room
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Exit TicketExit Ticket
Answer the Essential Question Answer the Essential Question What is cultureWhat is cultureWhy is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature and other culturesLiterature and other cultures
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Culture Chunk and ClunkCulture Chunk and Clunk (10 min)(10 min) Categorizing Middle Eastern Cultural NormsCategorizing Middle Eastern Cultural Norms
DirectionsDirections Divide class into groups of threeDivide class into groups of three Each group will have a set of cardsEach group will have a set of cards Chunk the cards in one of the topic Chunk the cards in one of the topic
areasareas11 TraditionTradition
22 Men and Women Men and Women
33 Social Norms Social Norms
44 Family Family
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsCopy into your unit notesCopy into your unit notes
How are prejudices and biases How are prejudices and biases created How do we overcome created How do we overcome themthem
How has Middle Eastern culture had an affect on American culture
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
ldquoldquoYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom NotYes I Follow Islam But Irsquom Not a Terroristrdquo a Terroristrdquo (15 min)(15 min)
Read the Newsweek article and write a Read the Newsweek article and write a constructive response to discuss the constructive response to discuss the following questionsfollowing questions
11 What are some of the similarities between What are some of the similarities between
Islamic VALUES and those found in other Islamic VALUES and those found in other religionsreligions
22 What role does the media play in our What role does the media play in our perceptions of this culture and its peopleperceptions of this culture and its people
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Brain BreakBrain BreakMemory LaneMemory Lane
Mimic the actionMimic the action High five rightHigh five right High five leftHigh five left Low five rightLow five right Low five left Low five left High tenHigh ten Low tenLow ten Backwards ten highBackwards ten high Backwards ten lowBackwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reachTunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach
between legs and hit low ten)between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes rightSoles of shoes right Soles of shoes leftSoles of shoes left Elbow rightElbow right Elbow leftElbow left Both elbowsBoth elbows
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
EOC Practice EOC Practice Formative Assessment Formative Assessment
11 What is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this articleWhat is the authorrsquos purpose for writing this article
22 List three examples of ethno-relativism found in List three examples of ethno-relativism found in this articlethis article
33 Give a synonym for abhor Give a synonym for abhor (column 2 bottom)(column 2 bottom)
ldquoldquoI donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I I donrsquot want to respond with that kind of foolish rebuttal because I abhorabhor the the senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo senseless murder of all human beingsrdquo
44 What is the meaning of fanaticism What is the meaning of fanaticism (column 3 top)(column 3 top)
ldquoldquoThe truth is The truth is fanaticismfanaticism can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the can spring from misguided excess in any religion and Muslims who kill in the name of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquoname of their beliefs are not true Muslimsrdquo
55 What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve What are the authorrsquos expectations of how to solve the issue of ethnocentrism the issue of ethnocentrism
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Circle MapCircle Map
Should men and women be treated
equally
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
ldquoldquoMarked WomenrdquoMarked WomenrdquoWomenrsquos rights in the Middle East have always been a
controversial issue
Read the article titled ldquoMarked Womenrdquo Write a frac12 page response that includes your thoughts
about this event that takes place in the Middle Eastern society
Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family honor The murders frequently go unreported and unpunished because the concept of family honor justifies the act
How would the American society be different if we had similar practices would it make the world better or worst
The Middle East includes Pakistan Iran Iraq etc
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Media ConnectionMedia Connection
As we watch the film complete a Double-As we watch the film complete a Double-Bubble Map Bubble Map Contrasting Men and Women Contrasting Men and Women Relationships Relationships within American culture to within American culture to those in the Middle Eastthose in the Middle East
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Class EssayClass Essay
How has seeing the film helped your How has seeing the film helped your understanding of Middle Eastern understanding of Middle Eastern culture Explain by using three culture Explain by using three specific examples (1 page min)specific examples (1 page min)
BONUS BONUS Explain the mental struggle Explain the mental struggle that Betty may have gone through in that Betty may have gone through in the movie Support your answer with the movie Support your answer with specific eventsspecific events
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men
Review for TestReview for Test
CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men