Objective: to introduce the Golden age of Islam by studying the poetry of al-Andalusia Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history. While watching the movie clip about Cordoba you will see how 3 religions lived as one culture. Focus on why Cordoba was called the “Ornament of the World”. Explain this and give at least 3 examples.

Cordoba Movie

Andalusia 711-1492 AD Spain = Muslim Peaceful- Muslims + Jews + Christians all participate in gov, commerce, education Became wealthy, illustrious art, architecture and learning were patronized by caliphs, rulers and merchants Poetry most notable accomplishments Why?

Introductory poem Ibn al-Ra’I’ah \\Cca-san-02-sw\users$\DNANGLE\Byzantine & Islam &crusades\andulasian poemintro.pdf

Objective #2: To view the scène (do you know where this is?) Think of movie…next slide = answer! Then brainstorm using guided web and senses Change your web info into sensory detail, personification and simile share Begin to write you al-Andalus poem, 10 lines of prose,decorate with tessellation

Andalusian Poetry Day 2 Wednesday 4/10

Objective: you will be able to write your own al-Andalusian poem complete with tessellations by first using a guided web to brainstorm sensory details for the poem Standard: 8.4.7.A. Summarize the social, political,cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history.

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