Timeplan 2020 Høst - lærer Kristin Isaksen - Universitetslektor

This will be a asynchronous digital learning session (e.g not in real-time). See instructions in the Crossover module in Canvas

Kwame: The Crossover

Preparations: Read The Crossover

Black Parade (Beyonce)

 Approaches to literature (Fenner) in Canvas

Bring The Crossover to class

Black Panther film

MLK jr. "I Have a Dream speech"

Preparations:

Read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Alexie)

Read Gamble ch.5

Remember to bring a copy of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian to class.  Please come prepared. I will take for granted that you have read the novel before class

post-reading questions before class:

•  What, to you, are the three most important themes and ideas in this story/novel? Narrow your list down to one theme or idea, and write a couple of paragraphs discussing the theme
• Characterization: How would you describe Arnold's character?
• Setting: Describe the two contrasting settings in the novel: The Spokane Indian Reservation and Reardan. 
• Listen to the interview in "The Absolutely True Diary module", where Sherman Alexie talks about his book.

Alexie; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Bring a copy to class)

Preparation:

Fenner and Skulstad ch.3 Intercultural competence

Do some research on Native Americans, choose at least two questions:

- How many tribes are there? Can you name a few?

- Find some info about the Spokane Tribe, and their current situation

- What is a reservation?

- What is cultural appropriation, and how is this term relevant in relation to Native American culture?

Mian: Planet Omar

Dias: Islandborn

Dypedahl and Lund: ch.1

Preparations:

• Read Diaz: Islandborn and Mian: Planet Omar-Accidental Trouble Magnet
• watch the read aloud  of Islandborn if you don't have the book.
• Read Dypedahl and Lund ch.1 Intercultural learning and...
• Bring an artefact to class on Tuesday that represents your identity/ heritage/culture and be prepared to share in groups