Global Ethical Issues What We Are Doing For

Global Ethical Issues

What We Are Doing! • For the next two weeks, we will be learning about Global Ethical Issues • This is in preparation for your FINAL PROJECT • Your final project will consist of: 1. A Storify…(An introduction & look into how your topic is trending on the Internet) 2. A SLAM Poem…(A creative representation of your topic…a way to highlight the “causes of the causes”) 3. Project/Research Packet…(Research, Annotated Bib. Draft Poem, Final Poem, Know/Do/Reflect)

Storify…Introduction to your SLAM Poem • Storify allows you to tell stories by collecting updates from social networks, amplifying the voices that matter to create a new story format that is interactive, dynamic and social. • Showcase research & introduce your subject • Must include information in text under source…what you want your audience to know about your issue • 3 - 4 minutes

What is Poetry Slam? • Simply put, poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they're saying and how they're saying it. • While you won’t be competing, you will be using the poetry slam format to get your message out and inform your peers on an issue that is important to YOU.

What is a Poetry Slam? • Your issue will be one that also has historical influence…in other words, whatever topic you pick must be something grounded in history (i. e. human rights, etc. ) • You will be responsible for linking this history with the message you want to send…that will become your SLAM!

SLAM Poetry – Brave New Voices Listen for style/delivery choices, symbolism and illusions, content integration… • Denver – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Rd 8 Xp. Wr. RQ 6 g&feature=related • Cupid in a war zone – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=76 vv. LGPe. SUQ&feature=related • 1893 – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=5 HFY 1 s 2 g 070

Tips for writing SLAM poetry 1. Select a topic. Research your topic. – Slam poetry usually makes a statement about society. 2. Write your poem using short rhythmic stanzas that play on theme you have chosen. – Slam poetry is typically quite strong and blunt. – Focus on emotions and ideas you want to express. Don’t worry about rhyming or complete sentences. – Find action verbs that are ‘strong’ (ie. cried could be changed to sobbed or bawled). – Use metaphors and similes that help to add description (ie. “I felt empty, ” could be “I felt like a hollow drum. ”)

Tips for writing SLAM poetry 3. PRACTICE during allotted practice time in class! 4. Performance tips. . . a. Trying to be “cool” is definitely “not cool” in slam poetry. b. The slam poet should find themselves passionate and animated as they scream, laugh, cry, stomp, and wave arms, becoming pensive, quiet or piercingly direct. c. Slamming is all about expression d. Costumes/dress should be reflective of the subject matter and message of your poem e. NO props, music or instruments

Now you will make your “SLAM” debut… • Pick an issue, event, idea or topic that is important to you, related to “Gobal Ethical Issues” or “human rights”, and historically significant. • You may do this with up to four people or on your own. • Research your topic/idea adhering to the research process explained by your incredible teacher. • Write a slam poem that addresses, educates and explains what you learned and showcases your unique message. This “message” is the first step you will take in the process of CHOOSING TO PARTICIPATE in your world. • Practice and present!

Now you will make your “SLAM” debut… • You WILL perform your “SLAM” live on presentation day (notes may be used but knowing your poem well is expected) • This, together with your Storify, is your final…NO LATE WORK or excuses will be accepted! • Your written poem must be at least one page in length (single spaced). • Your written poem must include FIVE historical references (can have more). • Your presentation must be between one minute and three minutes. • Everyone in the group must speak in the presentation – length of part does not need to be equal.

The Research/Project Packet What you need to include…

Annotated Bibliography • Annotated Bibliography for FIVE sources (Wikipedia is NOT a credible source for this assignment) – These will be the sources you use for your Storify introduction AND for your SLAM poem research. – This will also help you with the HISTORICAL references you need to make in the poem – List each source in MLA format – Under each source listing, answer the following questions in a brief narrative: • What type of source is it? • What does it offer you? (What is the topic, briefly summarize the source) • How is the material relevant to your topic?

Poetry DRAFT • Write a draft of your poem • This must be your original work. Do not be tempted to plagiarize. You must realize that you will jeopardize your entire final project. – Up to four lines of the poem can be “Found” but must be cited in your final bibliography – “Found” lines must be from PRIMARY sources and cited as a quote • Include all group member names • You MUST have approval from ME before you finalize your poem!

Finalized Poem • Finalized Poem – A typed, single-spaced copy, free from errors with all group member names

Know/Do/Reflect • Designed to show: – What you KNOW and learned (& needed to know in order to complete the project) – What you can now DO as a result of doing the project – Your reflection on the projects…your skills & content learned • We will complete this in stages in class • Let’s walk through the directions together

Assessment • Your Research/Project Management Packet: Worth 1 Project Grade! – Annotated Bibliography – SLAM Poem Draft w/teacher approval & feedback – SLAM Poem Final – Know/Do/Reflect Writing Activity • Your Storify/SLAM performance – Worth TWO TEST Grades!

Topic Ideas…A Place to Start: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Let’s investigate: – What is a “right”? – What does it mean to be a “citizen”? – What does it mean to be a “global citizen”? – What should “citizens” be responsible for in their world? – What is the difference between a “right” and a “responsibility”?

Topic Choices…A Partial List • Gender Based Violence • Impact and Effects of Terrorism • Human Trafficking • The Growing Face of AIDS in the World • Gender Equality • Modern Day Genocide • Contemporary Slavery • Access to Health Care • Child Abuse • Abelism & Disability Rights • Torture and Human Rights Abuses • Public Health Violations • Organ Trade • Bioterrorism • Hunger & Homelessness • The Effects of War on People & Society

Topic Ideas…A Place to Start: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Eleanor Roosevelt (yes, this is FDR’s wife) believed that the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” would be an important tool for education. Since the document was ratified, our world has become increasingly interconnected. Some have suggested that young people need to see themselves not only as citizens of their own country but also as global citizens, with both national and international rights and responsibilities. – Let’s read through the “Introduction to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights” to learn the history and importance of the document.

The Values of the UDHR… What’s it to YOU? • In reflecting on the principle of human dignity and the value of human rights, Eleanor Roosevelt said: –“where, after all, do human rights begin? In small places close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of the world. ”

The Values of the UDHR… What’s it to YOU? • After reading this quotation, the preamble, and the first 30 articles of the UDHR, consider how you might use the UDHR to help teach others about rights and responsibilities…how you would help them to understand. • Specifically, identify THREE or more areas of the UDHR that you are interested in…even passionate about, and determine how you would “choose to participate” in that issue. Might you use this information in your poetry slam? Does it give you any ideas?