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Purpose:
Students cite examples of respect/disrespect from the historical biography of Cynthia Ann Parker.
Duration:
One 20-minute class period
Objectives:
The learner will:
- read about and respond to the true story of Cynthia Ann Parker.
- identify examples of respect/disrespect in the story.
Service Experience:
Learn more about the stages of service-learning.
This character education mini-lesson is not intended to be a service learning lesson or to meet the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. The character education units will be most effective when taught in conjunction with a student-designed service project that provides a real world setting in which students can develop and practice good character and leadership skills. For ideas and suggestions for organizing service events go to www.generationon.org.
Materials:
- student copies of the story of Cynthia Ann Parker (see Bibliographical References)
- group copies of Attachment One: Parker Discussion Questions
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set
Tell the students that they will read a story about a woman who was born in a white family and spent most of her life within a Native American community.The story is true, but some of the details have been lost or changed in the retelling. Some of the early retellings were altered in order to generate negative feelings about the Native American culture.
- Share the story of Cynthia Ann Parker (see Bibliographical References). The story may be printed and handed out, displayed from the website, or read aloud.
- Distribute Attachment One: Parker Discussion Guide to groups of three to five students. Have them discuss and answer the questions in small groups.
- Discuss as a whole group how students feel about the respect Cynthia Ann Parker was shown in her life. How can prejudice cloud the judgment of people?
Bibliographical References:
- Story of Cynthia Ann Parker:
http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/CynthiaAnnParker.htm
http://www.meyna.com/caparker.html (shorter version)
Lesson Developed By:
Betsy FlikkemaAssociate Director
Learning to Give
Barbara Dillbeck
Director
Learning to Give
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Parker Discussion Guide
http://www.meyna.com/caparker.html
- What examples of respect and disrespect are represented in her story?
- Was her life respected by the Comanche?
- Was her adopted culture respected by the white people?
- Were her desires for her own life respected?
- Did anyone intend to do harm to the adult Cynthia? Explain.
Why do you think people who cared about her made such bad decisions for her life?
Unit Contents:
Overview:Character Education: Respect (Grade 7) Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- Respect and Democracy
- 2.
- Bullying
- 3.
- Cynthia Ann Parker
- 4.
- Valuing the World Around You
- 5.
- Advocating for Respect
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