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Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 28 and 29
Juniors
Literature Through a Different Cultural Lens:
Appreciating the Contributions of a Persian Poet and Gaining New Insights
Regarding Persian Culture and a Muslim’s Faith Structure
Example #1
Rumi: World’s Greatest Poet?
Some think so, and he is
originally from a village near current-day Afghanistan
“When I Die,” Rumi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEwJm-RPhNE
READ TO YOURSELF P. 120
ON RUMI8-10 minutes
1. As a row, you will now be given ONE question to answer –first, find the answer yourself …. 2 min.
2. Now, meet with your row and verify someone will speak with the answer when I call on your row ..2 min.
Persian Poetry- Rumi Re-read p. 120 to
answer…. Row 1: What religious
group did he become a master teacher of?
Row 2: Who is “Shams” and why is he significant to Rumi’s life?
Row 3: What three things is he most noted for writing?
Row 4: Which was his most famous and what was its purpose?
Row 5: In what various ways was he known to “write”?
Row 6: His literary works show an overflowing love for ____.
Example #2
Founder of the Sufi order known as the “Whirling Dervishes”
1207- 1273 Rumi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFIQMM8bZQk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjFgOfoZ7M
Ex.: #3
In-class Cellphone Work Sit with a friend, if necessary- you need a phone! Look up poems and sayings by Rumi – write down your
favorites Be unique---pick different things than someone you may
be working with You should each have 3 selections to choose from… When you each have three selections, Google Persian art
and mosaic patterns– we will be making a “Rumi” poster tomorrow in class. Pair your favorite Rumi writing with a Persian-based border design
Which of Rumi’s works speaks to you?
Work Time
TODAY: TOMORROW: Search & Narrow
your selection Begin sketching out
an idea Look at Persian art
online for border ideas and color combinations
Work time on the poster
Finish at home
Due Monday, Oct. 5 for presenting on
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Rumi Poster Create a Persian-style border using geometric or organic images. /10 Google
Persian art! No people- animals are okay, though.
Use bright, bold jewel-toned colors in keeping with the Persian tradition / 5
Enlarge print, using dark colors for easy reading of text / 5
“-Rumi” must appear at the end of the quote, giving him credit /5
Your first and last name, English hour, and Oct. 5, 2015 must be on the back side /5
Due at the START of class Monday, Oct. 5
Ex.: #4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2fIWB8o-bs