Global Ethical Issues

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Global Ethical Issues
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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
• A Storify(An introduction look into how your
  topic is trending on the Internet)
• A SLAM Poem(A creative representation of your
  topica way to highlight the causes of the
  causes)
• Project/Research Packet(Research, Annotated Bib.
  Draft Poem, Final Poem, Know/Do/Reflect)

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StorifyIntroduction 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
  sourcewhat you want your audience to know about
  your issue
• 3 - 4 minutes

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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 wont 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.

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What is a Poetry Slam?

• Your issue will be one that also has historical
  influencein 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 sendthat will
  become your SLAM!

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SLAM Poetry Brave New Voices

• Listen for style/delivery choices, symbolism and
  illusions, content integration
• Denver
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vRd8XpWrRQ6gfeature
  related
• Cupid in a war zone
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v76vvLGPeSUQfeature
  related
• 1893
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v5HFY1s2g070

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Tips for writing SLAM poetry

• Select a topic. Research your topic.
• Slam poetry usually makes a statement about
  society.
• Write your poem using short rhythmic stanzas that
  play on the theme you have chosen.
• Slam poetry is typically quite strong and blunt.
• Focus on emotions and ideas you want to express.
  Dont 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.)

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Tips for writing SLAM poetry

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

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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!

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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
  finalNO 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.

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The Research/Project Packet

• What you need to include

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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?

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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!

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Finalized Poem

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

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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 projectsyour skills
  content learned
• We will complete this in stages in class
• Lets walk through the directions together

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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!

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Topic IdeasA Place to Start The Universal
Declaration of Human Rights

• Lets 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?

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Topic ChoicesA 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

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Topic IdeasA Place to Start The Universal
Declaration of Human Rights

• Eleanor Roosevelt (yes, this is FDRs 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.
• Lets read through the Introduction to the
  Universal Declaration of Human Rights to learn
  the history and importance of the document.

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The Values of the UDHRWhats 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.

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The Values of the UDHRWhats 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 responsibilitieshow you would help
  them to understand.
• Specifically, identify THREE or more areas of the
  UDHR that you are interested ineven 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?