1. The Middle East: Fact and Fiction
Let’s move past our single story . . .

2. Quick Write
 What do you know about the  Middle East? Write all you know or think you know
What events have been important?
What people or places?
What do you know about culture?

3. Countries considered to be part of the Middle East
Bahrain
Oman
Cyprus
Qatar
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Syria
Iraq
Turkey
Israel
United Arab Emirates
Jordan
Yemen
Kuwait
Lebanon

5. Research Swim . . . Middle Eastern Current Events
Use your device to find current events regarding the middle east. You should read enough of the article to discern the main event being discussed and the reporter’s slant.
Directions:
Read at least 5 articles about different events
Write your article title and source on the board. Detail the What, where, and when of the article
There may not be repeats of articles.
You may not repeat news sources (Example: your articles may not all be from New York Times)
At least two of your articles should be from non-western sources (There are others beyond the ones listed below)
Al-Jazeera
Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Ahrem (Egypt)
Tehran Times (Iran)
The Jordan Times (Jordan)
Al-Thawra (Syria)
Turkish News Network (Turkey)