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Amanda Dillard

Teacher/Educator
Language Arts And English, Social Studies, Arts

Amanda Dillard's collections

 

The Living Room War-How the Vietnam War changed American culture

<p>Resources to exemplify how the war in Vietnam shaped the culture of our country, including art, book excerpts, song lyrics, op-eds, and stories about how even the Vietnam War memorial caused controversy. </p> <p>#SAAMTeach</p>
Amanda Dillard
12
 

My Life as a Refugee

<p></p> <p>"No one plans to become a refugee—to flee your home because your life is in danger. Yet today, there are 25.9 million refugees, more than the world has seen in nearly a century.</p> <p>There are many reasons a person might become a refugee.</p> <p>Maybe you live in a country torn apart by war, and your house was bombed to rubble.</p> <p>Maybe you live in a place where you and your family are being attacked for your religious beliefs.</p> <p>Maybe you live in a region plagued by famine, and you are facing starvation.</p> <p>Or maybe you are like 15-year-old Bilan, and you were chased from your home by violence."</p> <p>Lewis, K. (2019, September). I Live in a Refugee Camp. <em>Scholastic Scope</em>.<br /></p> <p>As you read Bilan's story, look at the photos and artwork included in this collection. These include all types of refugees from many locations and times in history. </p> <p>Choose one photo or document that speaks to you. Research it by looking at the "more info" tab. You may also conduct your own personal research. You can use the questions below to guide your research and thinking.</p> <ul><li>What was the primary reason these people were fleeing? </li><li>What made them refugees?</li><li> How does this particular document make you feel?  </li><li>How can you make connections between the experiences of the people in the documents and Bilan's experience?</li></ul><p>Write a (minimum) one page essay in response to this collection and the story My Life as a Refugee. Share it with me via Office 365.<br /></p>
Amanda Dillard
12
 

Tangerine

<p>These pieces are all connected to the novel Tangerine. Use the book to make connections. Use specific text evidence. </p>
Amanda Dillard
15