Objectives: Expand understanding of Japanese American incarceration during World War II using an example from Virginia’s past: that the story of incarceration was not limited to the west coast but had implications around the country. Introduce more complex elements of a story that personalize the experience of Japanese Americans and
OBJECTIVES Name the main artist/creator of the illustrations used in Walt Disney’s animated film, Bambi. Explain how discrimination played a role in the lack of acknowledgement of Tyrus Wong’s contributions to Bambi. Describe how he achieved recognition for his art well beyond that as an illustrator during his long and
OBJECTIVES: Understand the prejudices that Micronesians face in Hawaiian societies and the roots of their discrimination. Hone analytical skills from a topic through collaborative thinking, writing, and discussion activities. Strengthen personal voice in writing activities after reading personal narratives from Micronesians to make text-to-self, text-to-text, or text-to-world connections.