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Week 5 Packet
“Nous sommes tous parisiens”
MONDAY: Introductory Elements & Summary
Directions: In the summary below, add in any necessary commas to set of introductory elements (hint: “In the
summary below,” is an introductory element).
Last Friday a total of 129 people were killed and over 300 injured as a result of terrorism in Paris. Occurring in
seven separate locations the main targets were a soccer stadium and a concert hall. Wearing explosive vests
and brandishing AK 47s the attackers terrorized soccer fans, among whom included the French President
Hollande. Firing into the crowd at the Bataclan other attackers held Parisian concertgoers hostage, some of
which climbed out of windows in desperation. Meanwhile other attacks were taken out at several restaurants
in popular locations throughout the city.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34816071
In the box below, respond to the video we just watched using introductory elements in your sentences.
DAY ONE: Facts & Opinions
In your groups, read, annotate, and analyze the videos, articles, and images in each station. Ultimately, you
will be using a combination of these to write a persuasive piece that utilizes a combination of ethos, pathos,
and logos. You will also be collecting questions to ask during a graded discussion. Take one of each article for
yourself as you move along (leave photos where they are).
STATION ONE: Timeline of Terror in France
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/11/13/paris-attacks-timeline/75734002/
Create an abbreviated timeline of terror attacks in France below:
Reflect on these incidents below:
Looking at the graph provided, what questions do you have?
STATION TWO: Gun Control in France
Paris Attacks Highlight France’s Gun Control Problems:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/15/paris-attacks-highlight-frances-gun-control-problems
What does this article suggest about gun control in Paris? Be specific, citing quotes to support your answer.
Where do the weapons come from?
What stood out to you about this article? Cite quotes below that you find interesting, alarming, or that you
have questions about:
STATION THREE: Potential Causes
Why has Paris been targeted again?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/11995505/Paris-attacks-Why-has-France-beentargeted-again.html
Summarize this article below:
Based on this article, what do you think France needs to do to prevent another attack?
What stood out to you about this article? Cite quotes below that you find interesting, alarming, or that you
have questions about:
STATION FOUR: Trump’s Take (video)
http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/11/14/donald-trump-paris-attacks-guns-victims-sot.cnn
Summarize Trump’s standpoint below:
React to Trump’s standpoint below (what do you think?):
Discuss with your tablemates and come up with discussion questions below:
STATION FIVE: Images, Maps, and Facts
Directions: Analyze the images below. Identify each as ethos, pathos, or logos; then, analyze the impact: How
does the image make you feel? What do you learn from it?
Photos
Impact
Maps/Facts
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Which of the above more accurately tells the story of what happened in Paris on the 13 th? Can you have one
without the other or do you need both to truly understand the impact?
STATION SIX: ISIS Interview
http://www.thenation.com/article/what-i-discovered-from-interviewing-isis-prisoners/
What single story is told about ISIS members?
How does this interview combat the single story that is told?
How does this story point to potential motives for such terror attacks around the world?
What questions do you have about this article? What stood out to you? Cite quotes and pose questions below:
EXIT SLIP: DAY ONE
Prepare for graded discussion by coming up with a series of at least three questions and three quotes that
you would like to talk with your classmates about (you can draw from questions and quotes cited in your
stations packet during the group activity).
Questions I want to discuss:
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Quotes I want to discuss:
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