Starter: Backlash against 1619
Discuss yesterday’s work and “America the Beautiful”
Why did the founders of 1619 publish the project? What is their goal/motivation?
What were we confused about in Bret Stephens’ Op-Ed?
How did you answer the questions from yesterday?
According to the author, what makes America unique?
What does he want us to see about America? What is his thesis?
Why does he discuss the atrocities/injustices of the past in conjunction with celebrating foundational principles?
Would you say Bret Stephens’ view of history is more patriotic or cynical? What is the evidence?
How might this article connect to the conversation we have been having about how to teach US History?
Let’s see what all the fuss is about! 1619 Project, Episode 1
Here is the transcript if you want to follow along.
Tomorrow we are going to be doing recorded interviews of each other reflecting on the experience of learning this material.
ASSIGNMENT IN GC: Listening Guide for 1619