Scholars English I Week 4 Lesson Plans Bell
Scholars English I Week 4 Lesson Plans
Bell Ringer Karl Marx believed that conflict between social classes was inevitable. The bourgeoisie are characterized by, their ownership of property. Marx believed that the proletariat, should organize and revolt.
Bell Ringer In “The Communist Manifesto, ” Marx predicted, revolutions by the working class throughout Europe. Almost immediately, riots swept across France and Belgium. Within a year, however, the bourgeoisie of Europe, crushed the growing revolutionary spirit that had inspired European laborers to revolt.
Bell Ringer Before the revolution Iran was ruled by Shah Reza Pahlavi. The Shah clustered power, among a close network of his relations and friends. During the 1970 s the gap grew, between Iran’s rich and poor. Distrust of the Shah’s economic policy and resentment of his autocratic style, fuelled dissent against his regime.
Bell Ringer Before the revolution the people of Iran, had grown distrustful of his economic policies. The Shah had empowered his family, and friends by giving them high-ranking positions in his government.
What’s next? 21 22 23 24 25 Vocabulary Intro. to CRJ Persepolis discussion Scholars Retreat 28 29 30 31 1 Vocabulary Re-reading Marji and Marx Re-reading Marx (if needed) Re-reading “The Bicycle” More Marx
Now let’s read. With a partner, select one of the excerpts from The Communist Manifesto. Read aloud and think aloud about the words/phrases with which you struggle. What are the Very Important Points (VIPs) in the excerpt?
Now let’s write. In your Critical Reading Journal: record 1 -2 VIPs on the evidence side. Then write a partial SEEA (State a claim, Elaborate on that idea, & Exemplify with Evidence).
Now let’s read. With your partners, re-read “The Bicycle. ” Where do you see Marxist influences on how Satrapi presents the story?
Essential Questions How do we come to an understanding of how we fit into society? How do we reconcile the tension between internal and external identity? How do we deal with the conflict between our desire to conform to society and our need to express our individual identity? What does it mean to be “different”? Who is considered “different” and why?
Marjane’s rebellious spirit pushes her away from her religious faith and into the “religion” of Marxist ideology. Satrapi makes this clear with a series of panels depicting a marked shift in her relationship with God. Initially, Marji considers herself deeply religious as she was certain she was “the last prophet” (Satrapi 6). These scenes repeatedly depict Marji sitting comfortably, conversing with a laid back, crosslegged God (Satrapi 8 -9).
The Marxist revolution against the Shah pushes Marji away from her faith and into the arms of Marx. In one of the chapters showing the revolution, Marji admits that her faith “was not unshakable” (Satrapi 10). The chapter then focuses on the revolutionary spirit sweeping Iran. A key panel equates Karl Marx with God as Marji notes that she was struck by “how much Marx and God looked like each other” (Satrapi 11). The panel features only the head and beard and hair of each. Their eye-to-eye stance suggests that Marji saw them as equals.
Marji’s decision to idolize other Communist revolutionaries like Fidel Castro and Che Guevara leads her away from her faith. Satrapi illustrates this in a panel featuring Marji dressing as Che as God walks out behind her (Satrapi 16). That night, Marji struggles with her parents’ refusal to allow Marji to participate in the revolution. The conversation distresses Marji, culminating in a teary-eyed Marji lying in bed looking for her old friend; however, “That night he didn’t come” (Satrapi 17).
Embedding Quotes ALWAYS in support of a claim Give some contextual information. Move smoothly from context into quotation. Use no more than necessary. Cite the source (MLA style). Then Explain and/or Analyze the evidence.
Now let’s write. Add an entry to your Critical Reading Journal.
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