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"In the Time of the Butterflies" //Movie and History Discussion// Doren Belfer Spring Semester 2009 (February)

__**OBJECTIVE**__ Students will learn about and discuss global history by connecting and relating to the era of Trujillo "el jefe" in the Dominican Republic. Students will watch the movie "In the Time of the Butterflies" which is a movie based on a true story about four sisters working against the country's dictator for more than just freedom between 1930 and 1961. By picking out key themes in the movie, students will discuss where and how they have seen the same themes in history.

Through learning about the Dominican Republic in 1938, students will gain not only an appreciation for history but also an appreciation for other cultures. Ultimately, the goal of this unit is to remind students they are just one culture in a very diverse world and also learn about history through the perspective of another country.
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-4-5 day unit *70 minute class periods -Need: movie, movie guide, powerpoint, articles, writing rubric
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__**UNIT PLAN**__ //For Teachers// - Notes and Day by Day Lesson Plan: - Powerpoint (history): - Movie Guide Answer Key: - Articles (for students): //For Students// - Movie guide: - Word search: - Writing rubric:

Students will be informally assessed throughout the week by answering the questions referring to the movie and discussions in class. Students will be formally assessed with a final written review of the movie due the following week.
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