Listening and Responding to Women’s Stories from War Resources and Standards
Resources and Standards
Rape in Current Refugee Camps
“Women and children ‘endure rape beatings and abuse’ inside Dunkirk’s refugee camp,” The Guardian, February 11, 2017.
Rohingya Refugees
“Violent rape just one of many disasters for Rohingya refugees,” NBC News,December 19, 2017.
United Nations High Commission for Refugees
“UNHCR study uncovers shocking sexual violence against Syrian refugee boys, men,”
December, 6, 2017.
“Why the ‘Comfort Women’ Issue Still Matters, 70 Years Later,” The Diplomat,June 18, 2018.
The Film
The Apology
https://www.nfb.ca/film/apology/ — The National Film Board of Canada’s website about the film includes purchase information and streaming clips.
www.pbs.org/pov/theapology — Offers a streaming video trailer for the film; an interview with the filmmaker; a list of related websites, articles and books; a downloadable discussion guide; and special features.
POV: Media Literacy Questions for Analyzing POV Films
http://www.pbs.org/pov/educators/media-literacy.php —This list of questions provides a useful starting point for leading rich discussions that challenge students to think critically about documentaries.
STANDARDS
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects (http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf)
Anchor Standards
Reading Literature and/or Information: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas.
RL/RI.X.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
RL/RI.X.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.X.1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL.X.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally
SL.X.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
Range of Writing:
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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