1 Learning Objective:
- Learn who Fred Korematsu's was and what the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. U.S. (1944) was.
Starter:
- Civilian Exclusion Order reaction
Agenda:
2. Introduction to the Mock Trial project via Fred Koramtsu's biography. Read the short handout on Fred Korematsu and the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. U.S. (1944).
As you read, highlight/jot notes to answer these questions:
- Who was Fred Korematsu and why was he arrested?
- What were the general arguments made by the government attorneys (the prosecution)?
- What do you think would be arguments made by the ACLU attorneys (the defense)?
- What do you think the Supreme Court's decision was?
5. Introduction to Snow Falling On Cedars
- Check out a book
- Complete the Preview and Predict Form
- Close reading of first page:
a.
How does the description of Kabuo’s physical
presence on page 3 Provide insight or clues on his personality? What might his
personality be like?
b.
What do you think has caused him to act in this
way? Predictions?
- Read Ch. 1 and begin your annotation list
- Table discussions of Ch. 1
a. "In fact, the eight-five citizens gathered there
seemed strangely subdued and contemplative” (4) Why does this courtroom not have a “carnival atmosphere”?
b.
Describe the setting of the novel thus far: Where does it take place? What is the island and town like? What time of year is it?
c.
Describe the community members of San Piedro island-
what do we know about it so far? Is it affluent? How do you know?
d.
Who is Ishmael? What do we know about him so far?
e.
What does snow represent at this point in the
novel? Stay tuned into the role of snow in the novel.
Reading Schedule for SFC:
- By Monday, 11/5: Chapters 1-7 (to page 94)
- By Monday 11/12: Chapters 8-15 (to page 216)
- By Tuesday 11/27: Finish the novel
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