During this unit, we’ll read They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky. This memoir is told from the perspective of three “Lost Boys” of Sudan. In their journey across
Sudan, into Ethiopia and finally to Kenya, we’ll see them face many unimaginable struggles. Their story is one of loss, but also of hope. Through reading it, I hope for us to gain an understanding of the Sudanese culture and possibilities of the human spirit. |
Additional Readings and Texts
We will read a number of texts to support our understanding of They Poured Fire.
- "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyons
- Emmanuel Jal's TED speech
- "Mysterious Connections that Link Us Together" by Azar Nafisi
- "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie Wiesel
- Elie Wiesel's address on the Darfur genocide
Reading Strategies and Guides
Window Notes | |
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Classroom Journals
We will complete a number of journals in class. Listed are a few.
Childhood Memories and Rites of Passage | |
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The Effect of War | |
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Emmanuel's Story | |
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Enforcement | |
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Poems and Assessments
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Persuasion Articles:
Persuasion Questions | |
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Honors Jigsaw Assignment Humanitarian Articles | |
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CP Jigsaw Assignment Humanitarian Articles | |
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Balance Assignment
We will watch the 1989 Oscar winning short film called Balance. Click here to watch the film.
Balance | |
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After Viewing Questions | |
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Projects
7th Period The World Must Know Project | |
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7th Period Project Proposal Planning Sheet | |
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