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Real People Real History: "They Called Us Enemy" Graphic Novel Book Study
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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This self paced study of the graphic novel, "They Called Us Enemy", the autobiography of actor George Takei's WWII internment helps students to think critically about history by examining primary sources and first person accounts.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is a Flex version of this class so students will not join in live meetings. There will be ample opportunities for interaction through discussion questions posted in the chat, assigned Kahoot! quizzes, and collaborative graphic organizers that students will use to share their thoughts and ideas. Students will also be assigned videos to watch that contain first person accounts of the experiences of individuals who lived through this challenging time. Students are welcome to respond to...
Students will learn about the Japanese incarceration by reading a first person narrative of an internee. They will examine historical documents and discuss the ethics of the policies enacted by the US Government that effected Japanese Americans. They will use graphic organizers to think and respond critically to the materials we are studying. Wherever possible, the teacher will provide support to make the course accessible for dysgraphic and dyslexic learners.
Bridget Smith is a teacher with ADHD who specializes in supporting neurodiverse learners including students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dysgraphia on the Outschool learning platform. To date she has taught over 3,000 neurodiverse learners! Bridget holds a BA in World Literature and Cultural Studies. She is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education. She is credentialed in the State of California to teach multiple subjects for elementary Schoolers and middle Schoolers as well as English Language Arts to middle school and high schoolers. She is passionate about history, and is looking forward to offering a series of Real People, Real History on Outschool.
Homework Offered
This is a flex class so all work is incorporated into the weekly assignments.Assessments Offered
A narrative evaluation for this course is available upon request. It is recommended that homeschoolers create a portfolio of their work in this class.Grades Offered
Please purchase "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei. You can participate with a paper, e-book version or audiobook. Graphic organizers and other learning supports may be posted in the Outschool classroom before each class session. It is also good to have paper, pen or pencil, and something to draw with available for every class.
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George and his family as well as other first, second, and third generation Japanese Americans were subjected to extreme prejudice during WWII. Mr. Takei describes these experiences in his book.
"They Called Us Enemy" , a graphic novel by George Takei The Japanese American National Museum Website: https://janm.emuseum.com/groups/clara-breed-collection/results/images?page=1 Japanese Evacuation Order, History Link: https://historylink.org/File/311 Denso Terminology Article: https://densho.org/terminology/#concentration_camps Hornbook Article: https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=americans-with-the-wrong-ancestors-vhe Reimagining Immigration Website https://reimaginingmigration.org/how-do-you-prove-you-are-loyal-japanese-americans-and-wwii/ Students will use Kahoot! for review. Visit kahoot.com or install the Kahoot! app so your student will be ready to participate. Other optional YouTube videos on this topic that allow students to go into more depth will be shared in our online classroom.
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I love being part of the Outschool learning community! I offer executive function courses for neurodivergent and preteens and students with learning disabilities. I specialize in supporting teens with ADHD, autistic learners, learners with...
Self-Paced Class
$9
weekly or $45 for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 4 learners
Ages: 13-18
