November 16, 2015 - 15:41
Teaching group: Rhett, Farida, Abby
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15pjKaV5q2495q1SpdRarjk6reQwhwVCEWgn9QTkq9MY/edit?usp=sharing
http://www.onbeing.org/blog/omid-safi-where-does-it-hurt-o-city-of-light/8123
http://eternitedamour.tumblr.com/post/133280216847/the-2015-attacks-you-probably-know-nothing
__________ Intro: Names, pronouns, and icebreaker
>> What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
__________ Go over homework: What do you want to change in the world, at home, in your community, or in the prison? What do you want the world to look like? How could you make that change happen?
__________ First activity: [[ Will create post-Tues. Class ]]
>> Farida’s idea: Go around the room (after writing maybe?) and have each person say what single news event on which they would personally report and why that is the event they chose.
__________ Read article: “Where Does It Hurt, O City of Light?”
__________ Take a few minutes to write your initial thoughts on this article. Do you agree? Disagree? What is coming up for you? etc… (after 5-10 minutes, lead us in going around and have everyone share)
__________Discussion questions:
How do you think the media chooses what events to publicize?
Does the media influence how you grieve?
At what point is murder considered newsworthy?
__________Read list: Pass around the list of lesser-known tragedies/attacks that have occurred this year. We haven’t heard about these ... Why?
__________ Homework: [[ Will create post-Tues. Class ]]