Discussion Question:
So far in our readings, who has suffered discrimination and had to break barriers?
Accessing prior knowledge:
The title of our reading is "Letter from a Concentration Camp". However, the story actually takes place in an internment camp. What do you know about concentration/internment camps?
Watch the video clip to learn more about internment camps in the United Sates.
Expert journal 4
Explain why it was so unfair to throw Japanese-Americans in internment camps. Tell me about a time you have been treated unfairly.
your task 3
Now read "Letter from a Concentration Camp" by Yoshiko Uchida about his time in an internment camp. You may read in your Expert books on page 302 or click here to access it on Expert Space.
expert journal 5 |
Compare and Contrast the past three readings (Hum, "Gracie", and "Letters from a Concentration Camp". How are they similar and how are they different? Follow the link and complete the Venn Diagram.
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Which main character of the three stories do you feel like you identify with the most? Justify your answer with examples from the story.