Understanding Micronesian Experiences In Hawaii

TOPIC:

  • Historical overview of the prejudices faced by Micronesians in Hawaiian societies.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand the prejudices that Micronesians face in Hawaiian societies and the roots of their discrimination.
  • Hone analytical skills from a topic through collaborative thinking, writing, and discussion activities.
  • Strengthen personal voice in writing activities after reading personal narratives from Micronesians to make text-to-self, text-to-text, or text-to-world connections.
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INTRODUCTION:

Lesson Plan Roadmap:
Think-Pair-Share Activity (5 minutes)
Lecture (10-15 minutes)
Case Studies: Reading Micronesian Perspectives (20 minutes)
Class Discussion (10 minutes)
Exit Ticket (remainder time left)

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

  1. What is the history behind Micronesians migrating to the United States?
  2. What connections can you make from the themes covered in class today (discrimination, lower economic status, etc) in relation to broader themes of racism in the world, other texts you’ve read, or yourself?

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Lesson plan created in partnership with Diversify Our Narrative

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