PLEASE EXCUSE MY DELAY ON POSTING THIS JOURNAL ENTRY FOR MARCH 27, 2008
Aim: Students will assume the role of activists.
Do Now: What do you think is the meaning of the word activist, AND give an example of an activist through the works we analyzed and discussed. Use the texts to support your answer.
Response: I think that the word activist means someone who is fight for something or someone. The fighting does not necessarily have to be physical, but it could also be through written words. The reading could inspire someone to do something in favor of the activist. The online Merriam Webster Dictionary defines activist as someone who practices or emphasizes vigoruos action for political ends. From the works that we have read, Chief Joseph's Speech is considered to be a form of protest literature and is considered to be and an activist himself because he wanted equal rights for the Native Americans as well.
Make Connections: Who would you say is an activist in today’s society or historically AND Why?
Response: I would say that Al Gore is an activist because he is protesting to all the world to be aware of Global Warming and how this can affect us if we don't do anything as of now.
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