Multicultural Literature

Multicultural Literature is a course designed for college bound juniors and seniors, which emphasizes critical reading of literature from varying cultures and responds to it through discussion, writings, and projects. The basis of the study develops an understanding of the definition of culture, examines the factors involved in shaping this definition, and uses cultural identity to analyze the literature throughout the semester.

CORONAVIRUS - 19
**I will be available via email everyday, all day.
**I will actively be SITTING IN FRONT OF MY COMPUTER everyday between the hours of 11am-1pm. If you need to "speak" with me, these hours will be the time for that.

New Lesson Plans

**Ms. Hahlbeck's Questions Directions**
- Should be full and complete sentences.
- Should be a minimum of 5 sentences in length.
-Must use 1 QUOTE AS EVIDENCE!!

WEEK 1

Monday - 3/16/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Watch Video on Lesson and Explanations
Step 2. Create AND share a google doc for YOUR questions
Step 3. Create AND share a google doc for Ms. Hahlbeck's questions.
Step 4. Homework: Reach Chapter 6 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: On page 56, Tony says "I looked at the three of them standing there, and I felt that I was seeing them for the last time: Ultima in her wisdom, my mother in her dream, and my father in his rebellion"....explain what you think this means and the connection it has to Tony's future.

Tuesday - 3/17/2020
No School/Class
Homework: none

Wednesday- 3/18/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 7-8 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Do you pitty Tony's father? why/why not? What are the risks we face when we impose our asspirations onto others? What are the "underlining" hints that the sons are not interested in moving to California? Why do they struggle to physically say this to him? Why would you?

Thursday - 3/19/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 9-10 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What tensions are created for Antonio in his life because of his parents’ different backgrounds? Antonio struggles to choose between his maternal and paternal heritages. What are the conflicts within his parents’ heritages? How do students today deal with this and do you feel there are major limitations that affect them because of this? Do you think there are any correlations between students that have multicultural families and identity issues with their development? Do you think there are major effects or stipulations or restraints that are put on individuals that are brought up in multicultural families?

***As we do not have school tomorrow - you do NOT need to do the questions...however, you must have the reading done for Monday - March 30th**

Friday- 3/20/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 11-12

Spring Break!

WEEK 2

Monday- 3/30/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 13-14 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Bless Me, Ultima traces the growth of Antonio Marez as he sifts through various conflicts in his life, coming to terms with varying aspects of his ancestry and who he is and will become. So far in the novel, what are three ways in which Antonio has grown morally, psychologically, or both (use three, well-integrated direct quotations from the novel)? From whom does he most learn these lessons?

Tuesday - 3/31/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 15-16 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What is the importance of dreams in the novel? Which dream is the most important to Antonio is his questions about life? What “dreams” are important to people today? (consider various religions and cultures) How do these dreams affect the way people live life?

Wednesday- 4/1/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 17 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What will Antonio become when he grows up? A priest? A vaquero? Why or why not? Why is Antonio so concerned about the loss of his innocence? What does losing one's innocence mean in literature? In life? In Bless Me, Ultima, Antonio knows exactly what his mother and father want for him, and there is part of him that does not want to let them down, even though they dream of different things for him. Antonio is not alone in this. How do our parents' dreams shape the way we are raised? Is Tony’s avoidance of disappointment the driver of all conflict in the book?

Thursday - 4/2/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter18 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What is magical realism? Describe 2 ways Bless Me, Ultima fits in this genre.
**NOTE - THIS IS A FUTURE TEST QUESTION!!**

Friday- 4/3/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 19 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: The llano features prominently in Bless Me, Ultima. What does the llano symbolize within the novel and to whom is it most important? Similarly, to what setting in your life are you most drawn; where are you most comfortable? Compare your “llano” and feelings about it to the novel’s llano and the feelings it provokes within the story’s characters.

WEEK 3

Monday 4/6/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 20 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What is magical realism? Describe 2 ways Bless Me, Ultima fits in this genre. **I know that you already answered this before, I want you re-answer this question based on new information you have read within the novel. **

**The Multicultural Semester Book Project is going to be Cancelled...Happy early Christmas Gift**

Tuesday- 4/7/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapter 21 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What do you think is the main message/ theme of Bless Me, Ultima? Support with two quotes

Wednesday- 4/8/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1. Watch today's lesson and explanation
Step 2. Homework: Reach Chapter 22 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc)
Step 2. Answer the "End of The Book" questions - ("File" - "Make a copy" - "Share with me" - "Answer the questions"

Thursday- 4/9/2020
Attendance:         Hour 1
Step 1.Watch today's lesson and explanation
Step 2. Study for the "Test" by looking at
- Bless Me, Ultima Test Review Powerpoint

Friday- 4/10/2020
No School/Classes
Homework: Study for Test - Continue to read outside novel.

WEEK 4

Monday - 4/13/2020
No School/Classes

Tuesday- 4/14/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1
**Test is up**
Step 1. Watch Video on Today's Lessons and Expectations
Step 2. Open Test ' ("FILE" - "MAKE A COPY" - "RENAME: FIRST AND LAST - HOUR 1")
Step 3. SHARE WITH ME!!!
Step 4: Test Due: Friday 7am!!

Wednesday - 4/15/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1
Step 1. Continue Working on Test!

Thursday - 4/16/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1

Step 1. Continue Working on Test

Friday - 4/17/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1

Step 1. Test Due at 7am!!!!!
Step 2. Watch today's Lesson and Explanations Video
Step 3. Watch Video on Intro Powerpoints
Step 4 Homework: 1. Create AND share BOTH: "Personal Questions Document" AND "Ms. Hahlbeck's Questions Document"2. Reach Chapter 1-2 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question:  Do you think that fame is too easy to attain in our culture? Should it be more difficult to earn fame through hard work and personal achievement? Do you think compensation of a young and and a virgin is just? Is it a case where we have to respect their culture even if it is too cruel to do here?

**Things Fall Apart - Online Text**

Introduction to Novel - Powerpoint
Comparing to Literature - Powerpoint

WEEK 5

Monday- 4/20/2020
Attendance:
Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 3-4 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Do you think Okonkwo's anger and lack of compassion will get him into more trouble later? Why/ Why not? Explain the "relationship" Okonkwo has with his father.

Tuesday- 4/21/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 5-6 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Is Okonkwo's aggressive nature more acceptable because of how well respected he is? Is it fear that allows him to act this way? How do you feel this is reflective in America today?

Wednesday- 4/22/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 7-8 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Is Nwoye becoming a mad he doesn't want to be because of his father? Is he changing because he wants to make his father proud or because he is agraid of his father? How do you feel you are/or/are not similar to Nwoye and the expectations you feel from your parents? Do you think Okonkwo will become less aggressive and more emotional given his initial reaction to Ikemefuma's death?

Thursday- 4/23/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Watch Video on Expectations
Step 2.Homework: Reach Chapters 9-12 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: What is the "Chi" that they believe in?

Also: you are to answer 1 of the Anticipation questions in full (6-8) sentences. Please begin by writing the question and bolding it before you type your response.

Anticipatory Question Powerpoint

Friday- 4/24/2020
Attendance:    Hour 1


Step 1. Today is a work day...enjoy!
Note: I will be checking questions and answers come Monday morning at 7am!

WEEK 6

Monday- 4/27/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 13-15 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Isn't it interesting that it is mentioned that the family never visits while Okonkwo is away? Why does ne mention this do you think? How were the locusts earlier in the book forshadowing for the white man coming?

Tuesday- 4/28/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 16-17 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Should religion be comforting to its followers? Is this part of why we follow religions? What is an "evil disease"? Is it implying that only evil men contrat those diseases? or does it mean that the disease s are expecially horrible? What happens when your beliefs that you have learned and followed for a lifetime are proven wrong? Do you respond with anger? understanding?

Wednesday- 4/29/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 18-19 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: How are the British slowly taking over without seeming like a threat? How is Mr. Brown's name significant? Is it okay to be afraid for the younger generations and the furutre of the clan?

Thursday- 4/30/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 20-21 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Does the fact that Ezinma understands Okonkwo's emotions show that he is not as tough as he lets on? How are the British slowly establishing a government? How are they establishing that Christianity and the Igbo religion are similar?

Friday- 5/1/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Use this day to catch-up or finish all homework for this week for this class. All homework from this week will be graded Monday 7am!

WEEK 7

Monday- 5/4/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 22-23 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Hahlbeck's Question: What connections do you see between this book and either the world or America today? Does Achabe's theory and use of the gyre and "things fall apart" seem reflective in today's society? Does that make you fearful or hopeful?

Tuesday- 5/5/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Homework: Reach Chapters 24-25 and write a question (in "your questions" google doc) and answer Ms. Hahlbeck's question (in the "Ms. Hahlbeck question" google doc)

Ms. Hahlbeck's Question: Do you like the way the novel ended? why/why not? What is the other proving or showing by having it end in this manner? Does it change your opinion of Okonkwo? why/ why not?

Wednesday- 5/6/2020
No School

Thursday- 5/7/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Watch Video on lessons, explanations, and test review information.
Step 2. Homework: Study for Test! - Tomorrow!

Friday- 5/8/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Watch Video on lessons and explanations.
Step 2. Open Test ' ("FILE" - "MAKE A COPY" - "RENAME: FIRST AND LAST - HOUR 1")
Step 3. SHARE WITH ME!!!
Step 4: Test Due: Tuesday 7am!!

WEEK 8

Monday 5/11/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Continue working on test!

Tuesday - 5/12/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Test due at 7am!
Step 2. Watch Video on Lessons and Explanation
Step 3. Create and share Google Slide Presentation with me

Culture Sign Up Sheet
Semester Project Rubric
Semester Project Explanation Sheet
How to Make a Loom Video
Example Powerpoint

Due - May 20th at 3pm! (Even though there is no school this day...it is still due at 3pm)

Wednesday - 5/13/2020
No School

Thursday- 5/14/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Continue Working on Semester Project

Friday- 5/15/2020
Attendance:   Hour 1

Step 1. Continue Working on Semester Project

WEEK 9

Monday- 5/18/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1

Step 1.  Continue Working on Semester Project

Tuesday- 5/19/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1

Step 1.  Continue Working on Semester Project

Wednesday- 5/20/2020
Attendance:

No School
***Continue Working on Semester Project - DUE AT 3PM!!!

Thursday- 5/21/2020
Attendance:
      Hour 1

Step 1. Watch 3 of the videos linked below (or more!)

Semester Project Videos

16. New Zealand - Haka - Will French

Friday- 5/22/2020
Attendance:
Hour1

Step 1. Watch 3 of the videos linked below (or more!)

Semester Project Videos

16. New Zealand - Haka - Will French

***Note: There will be NO final exam for Multicultural Literature** There will be a video:)

WEEK 10 - Last Week!

Monday- 5/26/2020
Memorial Day!

No School!

Tuesday- 5/27/2020
Attendance: Hour 1

Step 1. Watch Video
Step 2. Homework - None

Wednesday- 5/28/2020
No Class

Only Hours 5-8

Thursday- 5/29/2020

NO SCHOOL - SUMMER BREAK!!!

Friday- 5/30/2020

NO SCHOOL - SUMMER BREAK!!!

TURNITIN
Semester 1 - Class ID -
                     - Password - Hahlbeck
Semester 2 - Class ID -
                     - Password - Hahlbeck

School Email: rhahlbeck@waterforduhs.k12.wi.us

Class Syllabus
Class Lesson Plans - Semester 1
Class Lesson Plans - Semester 2

Role Assignment Guide
Role Assignment Worksheet
Socratic Seminar