DAY+2

Defining Nativism using a Primary Source
You will listen to a radio interview from October, 2010. The author carries a very strong opinion on how 'others' - that is outsiders from a group- such as immigrants should be treated. You will preview, listen to and mark up a transcript of the interview. You will use the interview to define the term Nativism. You will then write a letter, in the form of an email, to the author of the primary source evaluating his ideas.
 * ====Content Objectives:====

SWBAT evaluate Mouw's ideas in an e-mail to the author.

 * ====Literacy Objectives:====

SWBAT Mark Up a challenging Primary Source using Microsoft Word Comments and Track Changes.
====SWBAT write a short, concise and appropriate e-mail to Richard Mouw arguing with or agreeing with his perspective on viewing others.====

Tasks: 1) Preview a Primary Source 2) Listen to and Mark Up a Primary Source 2) Define Nativism 3) Compose an e-mail to the author of the source.


 * 1) Preview, Listen to and Mark Up a Radio Interview**

Reminder: A primary source is an artifact from the time period being studied that can be used to add understanding to that period of time.
 * It's a Primary Source!**

**Preview the __Transcript__** (the written words of what was said) of the radio interview: >
 * **Look at the source line** to learn about the source and its author.
 * **Consider the reliability** of the author.
 * **Skim the interview** to get an idea of what's it's about.
 * **Read the after-reading questions** you will answer after you listen to the interview.


 * LISTEN**
 * In pairs of two, **listen to the radio interview** below without writing anything down - just listen. (It is originally from the following website. National Public Radio, On Being.)

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 * MARK UP THE TRANSCRIPT**
 * **Read the directions** for Marking Up a Text -it will help you with understanding the main ideas.
 * The following rubric will be used to assess mark-ups [[file:Rubric for Document Mark up.doc]]


 * **Open the Transcript** of the Podcast below as was directed in the Directions for Marking Up a Text document.
 * **Listen to the interview again** while marking up the transcript of the Podcast.
 * How? Pause the audio every time you mark something up in the transcription.
 * So, pause when you: define words, comment, ask meaningful questions, predict, and infer. Remember you are Marking-Up for understanding.
 * **Save and Upload your Mark Up** in DAY 1 of your wiki (I suggest every 3rd Mark-Up's you should save it).
 * **Share** your Mark-Ups with your peer using the gmail chat feature on google.com. How?
 * **Invite** your peer to chat
 * **Compose** a chat that includes 3 of your best mark-ups.
 * **Wait** for your peer to send you 3 mark-ups.
 * **Add the 3 mark-ups** your peer sent you to your Microsoft Word document in a different color.


 * LISTEN**
 * **Listen** to the podcast one last time while reading your mark-ups and your peer's mark-ups as you listen.
 * **Save and Up Load** your Mark Up to DAY 1 below the original Transcript you Up Loaded.
 * It should have your last name after the Transcript in the title (TranscriptDoe.doc).


 * ANSWER QUESTIONS**
 * **Copy and Answer** the following 3 questions into the page of DAY 1 of your wiki below the Transcripts.
 * 1) How is Richard Mouw suggesting people should treat other people that are different than them? Write a bulleted list.
 * 2) According to the definition of Nativists provided above, is Richard Mouw a Nativist?
 * 3) What specifically would nativists agree or disagree with? Use lines from the interview to support your opinion.


 * Using the same peer as above, navigate to each others wiki.
 * In the Discussion tab of their wiki write if you agree/disagree with their answers.
 * I will be monitoring both wiki's to see that you are writing on each others Discussion Tabs.
 * If you have different answers, you need to write what you thought was correct.
 * If you changed your mind as a result of their Discussion, revise your answers in the DAY 1 page of your wiki in a different color.

2) Defining Nativism

 * **Upload this document** in DAY 2 of your wikispace


 * **Read** the Book definition of Nativism


 * **Record** the Characteristics of Nativism or the Anti-thesis of Nativism that you gathered from the interview in the appropriate box as illustrated above. Refer to your Mark Ups if need be.
 * **Complete the opposite** of the ideas that were the opposite what you recorded.
 * **Save and Up Load** your completed document it into DAY 1. Below your Questions from above.

3) E-mail to Richard Mouw

 * Reflect on Richard Mouw's ideas. Copy and Answer these questions on the bottom of your wiki DAY 1 Page.
 * 1) Do you agree with Mouw or not? Why/Why Not?
 * 2) What are your views on how we should treat immigrant groups, or people that are different from us?


 * Compose an e-mail to Richard Mouw in your g-mail email that incorporates what you have learned about Nativism from Richard Mouw. In your e-mail:
 * 1) **Reflect** on your own views about how to treat people that are different from you, like immigrants or people from other immigrant groups. How?
 * Has Mouw added to, or changed, your ideas about how to view and treat immigrants or people that are different than you?
 * 1) **Revisit** your initial perspective on prejudice against Immigrants in the U.S. today, and include in your e-mail if you still believe that there is Nativism in the U.S. today.


 * Rubric for E-mail Composition: [[file:CORE Rubric HIGH School Open Response--June 09.doc]]


 * Send the e-mail to me at corynelegare@gmail.com ,and also post the body of the e-mail in the discussion tab of your DAY 1 discussion tab.
 * I will compose an e-mail to Richard Mouw with the **top 3 best e-mails** with the richest diction, most robust ideas and the most articulate understanding of the key term __Nativism__. I hope to have a variety of ideas presented. Hopefully, he will respond!