World Issues September 27 Goal: to use our World News Reports to educate each other about world events. To understand the history behind and the events of the “kneeling vs standing in the NFL” controversy. AGENDA: Finish “Girl Rising” (period 1) World News Article Report Kneeling vs Standing in the NFL

Period One Norms Don’t distract while others are working. Turn in work on time. Be respectful. No hateful comments, no roasting. Listen to everyone’s ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Don’t bash other’s ideas and make them feel badly. Actively participate, don’t shy away. Value that other people have opinions that differ from yours. Follow the norms! Listen to understand and not to respond. Be patient with each other and the teacher. Keep side talking to a minimum. Be responsible.

Period 2 Class Norms Be honest about what you know and don’t know. Ask questions! Be quiet during work time. Respect others’ opinions even if you don’t agree. Disagree respectfully. Encourage others’ learning. Try not to take things personally. Don’t talk over others. “Three before me.” Don’t dominate the conversation. Listen to understand, not to respond. Keep an open mind and be willing to change your mind. Don’t have side conversations. Don’t let other people’s actions ruin your success. Don’t say what you think other people want to hear, say what you think is true. Vegas rule.

Homework “Girl Rising” Summative Assessment Due next Wednesday, October 4 ALSO, World News Article Report due next Wednesday, October 4 Dane, Bryant, and Joshua will share their reports out loud. (period 2)

World News Articles Students doing oral reports today: Period 1: Hannah, Camille, Guillermo Period 2: Tyda, Julia, Dominic

”Girl Rising” Amina from Afghanistan

What is her personal legend? Who is the main character? What is the setting? What is the conflict? What are the barriers to the character getting what she wants/needs? What happens at the end of the story? Is the problem resolved? What have you learned or what was the impact of this story on you?

What just happened? A lesson on kneeling vs standing in the NFL

Courageous Conversations Norms Stay engaged- Be aware if you “check out” Stay with the topic- it’s easy to take it somewhere else when you are uncomfortable Speak your truth- People are in different stages of learning about this Expressing thoughts without fear of what others might say (doesn’t mean not to think before you speak) Everyone does not communicate in the same way- if someone is loud it doesn’t mean they are angry No fixing- Let other people experience their discomfort- it’s part of the learning process Support others in the room, but do not do their learning work for them Experience discomfort- Don't confuse safety and comfort. There are safe zones where you can be uncomfortable Brave space Take risks- Comfort zone vs. Learning zone vs. Panic zone Don’t stay silent out of fear Oops and Ouch (Intent vs. Impact) Listen for understanding- Active listening Separate person from idea Step back if you tend to speak a lot in class. Expect and accept non closure-

In your journal. . . What does the American flag represent to you?

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder." nfl.com August 2016 After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former N.F.L. player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, the next day during the anthem as a peaceful protest. We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy. -- Eric Reid, New York Times, September 2017

“The 49ers issued a statement about Kaepernick's decision: "The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony. It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens. In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose and participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem.” nfl.com August 2016

“I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don’t live in a perfect society. On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally believe very strongly in that. I think it’s important to have respect for our country, for our flag, for the people who make our country better; for law enforcement, and for our military who are out fighting for our freedoms and our ideals.” Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner. USA Today, September 2016

"We're in a great country because we can express ourselves "We're in a great country because we can express ourselves. And I am not against expressing yourselves. That's what's great about our country. We can do that. But when there are men and women that give their lives for their flag, for their anthem, have given their lives, continue to put themselves on the line with our services for our flag, for our anthem, families that have been disrupted, traumatic physical injuries, traumatic mental injuries for these people that give us the opportunity to do the things we want to do, there's no chance an anthem and a flag should come into any type of situation where you're trying to make a point.” John Tortorella, Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team, espn.com, September 2016

One year later. . . "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. He is fired. He's fired!'"   "Total disrespect of our heritage, a total disrespect of everything that we stand for. Everything that we stand for."  "You know what's hurting the game more than that? When people like yourselves turn on television and you see those people taking the knee when they are playing our great national anthem.” President Donald Trump, cnn.com, September 2017

 "The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!!” Seattle Seahawk, Richard Sherman. Twitter.com, September 2017

Even team owners got in on the protest

WHAT’S TRUE The NFL's rulebook says nothing about player conduct during the pre-game playing of the U.S. national anthem. WHAT'S FALSE The NFL's game operations manual may contain a policy stating that players must be present on the sidelines during the national anthem, but not that they must stand.

They should be celebrating the American Constitution and the American system, not disrespecting it. If they want to protest incidents of police shootings, they should wear symbolic armbands naming the victims or put stickers on their warm-up gear on the sidelines. That would be more specific and it wouldn’t disrespect our country. Kris Kobach, Kansas Secretary of State, Breitbart.com, September 2017