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Page 1: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 2: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 3: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 4: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 5: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 6: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 7: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 8: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 9: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 10: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 11: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 12: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 13: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 14: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 15: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 16: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 17: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 18: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 19: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 20: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 21: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 22: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 23: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 24: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 25: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 26: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 27: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 28: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 29: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 30: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 31: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 32: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 33: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 34: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 35: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 36: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 37: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 38: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 39: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 40: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 41: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 42: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 43: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 44: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 45: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 46: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 47: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 48: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 49: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 50: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is 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

Page 51: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 52: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 53: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 54: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 55: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 56: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 57: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 58: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 59: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 60: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 61: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 62: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 63: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is 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

Page 64: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 65: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 66: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 67: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 68: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 69: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

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

Page 70: The Middle East Ancient and Modern. Essential Question Copy and consider the following questions: Copy and consider the following questions: What is culture?

Review for TestReview for Test

CultureCulture EthocentrismEthocentrism Entho-relativismEntho-relativism QuoteQuote ReligionReligion HonorHonor Social NormsSocial Norms Women and menWomen and men