Essential Questions:World Mindedness & Global Citizenship
What is global citizenship? How am I a global citizen? How can an individual make a difference? How
are governments involved in working together?
What are the steps involved in becoming a US citizen?
What are the terms and key issues surrounding immigration?
CLASSWORK & HOMEWORK DATES:
White block- 10/20 Lost Boys of Sudan essays (50 pts)
10/28 Pine Tree Legal questions
10/29= citizenship journal entry
10/30= crossword
Blue block- 10/20 Lost Boys of Sudan essays (50 pts)
10/27= Pine Tree Legal questions
10/28= citizenship journal
10/29= crossword
Green block- 10/16 Lost Boys of Sudan short essays
10/27= Pine Tree Legal questions
10/29= crossword
10/30= citizenship journal
Yellow block- 10/20 Lost Boys of Sudan short essays
10/29= Pine Tree Legal questions
10/30= citizenship journal & crossword
Purple block- 10/20 Lost Boys of Sudan short essays
10/29= Pine Tree Legal questions
10/30= citizenship crossword & journal
Lost Boys of Sudan documentary Name: ______________________
Overview-The film follows Peter & Santino, 2 boys from the East African nation of Sudan during their
1st year in the US. It opens with life in a refugee camp in Kenya, where they have lived for 10 years.
They arrive in Houston, Texas and are oriented to the US by refugee resettlement workers.
Directions-Use these questions to think & write about the film. Select at least 4 of the first 7
questions and respond to question 8. Each answer should have several sentences to show complete
thoughts, examples, details and ideas. Use laptop for writing.
1. What individuals and or events stand out for you? Explain why?
2. What were some of the challenges faced by Peter & Santino after arriving in the US?
3. What skills did the “Lost Boys” possess that allowed them to become successful in the US?
4. What were the largest hurdles for the young men that Americans take for granted?
5. The young men have a positive view of the US upon arrival. “We have heard that America is a
good place. The journey is like you are going to heaven.”
What accounts for their original beliefs and what accounts for the change as time goes on?
6. If you were to show a young person the best of America, what would you show them or do with
them? Why?
7. What warnings or things to avoid in America would you share?
______________________________________________________________________________________
8. Write a paragraph explaining the title. In what sense are the boys lost? What have they lost?
Lost Boys of Sudan Short Essay Question Assessment List
Name: _______________________________________
10 points for each question, 5 in total = 50 points your score: ______/50
______ followed directions to write several (3+) sentences for each question
{6 pts each question= 30}
______ organized thoughts & ideas
{2 points each question=10}
______ included examples & details
{2 points each question=10}
______ met due date
What would you do next time to improve or to continue success with this type of assignment?
