1. “Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin” “Gandhi: Rise to Fame”
Week 4
“Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin”
“Gandhi: Rise to Fame”

2. November 16: “Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin” Reading Questions
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IN p. 48
Answer the following questions in complete sentences while we read:
1. Reread the first two paragraphs. What would Gandhi prefer over an act of civil disobedience?
A: Gandhi prefers…
2. What is the cause of India’s problems?
A: The cause of India’s problems is…
3. What is the effect of the British rule over India? (Hint: look at lines )
A: The effect of the British rule over India is
4. In lines 32-45, what three forces are involved in the situation in India?
A: The three forces involved in the situation in India is…
5. What is the purpose of Gandhi’s letter?
A: The purpose of Gandhi’s letter is…

3. November 17: “Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin” Reading Questions
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IN p. 49
Answer the following questions in complete sentences while we read:
1. Reread lines Against what other group has Gandhi used his “weapon”?
A: Gandhi used his “weapon” against
2. How might this comparison affect his audience?
A: This comparison affects his audience because
3. Reread lines What words does Gandhi use to describe the future relationship between India and Great Britain once greed has been eliminated?
A: Gandhi uses words like , , , , and
to describe the future relationship between India and Great Britain once greed has been eliminated.
4. How does Gandhi show humility?
A: Gandhi shows humility by
5. Reread lines What does Gandhi offer to Lord Irwin?
A: Gandhi offers Lord Irwin
6. What does he ask for in return?
A: In return, Gandhi asks for

4. November 17: “Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin” Reading Questions
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IN p. 49
Answer the following questions in complete sentences while we read:
1. Reread lines Against what other group has Gandhi used his “weapon”?
A: Gandhi used his “weapon” (of non-violence) against his family.
2. How might this comparison affect his audience?
A: This comparison affects his audience because he treats them like family, using compassion instead of hatred and violence.
3. Reread lines What words does Gandhi use to describe the future relationship between India and Great Britain once greed has been eliminated?
A: Gandhi uses words like mutual help, voluntary fellowship, communal assistance, friendly negotiations, equals, and common good to describe the future relationship between India and Great Britain once greed has been eliminated.
4. How does Gandhi show humility?
A: Gandhi shows humility by stating his letter is a sacred letter for the Indian cause, delivered personally, and send the letter directly to Lord Irwin.
5. Reread lines What does Gandhi offer to Lord Irwin?
A: Gandhi offers Lord Irwin the opportunity to accept peace and to stop the publication of the letter.
6. What does he ask for in return?
A: In return, Gandhi asks for Irwin to allow him to continue his cause, unless Irwin agrees to his terms of non-violence and elimination of greed, ultimately achieving peace.

5. November 18: Gandhi: Rise to Fame” Questions
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IN p. 50
Answer these questions after watching the video:
What new information did you learn about Gandhi? List 3 things.
Gandhi’s letter is a primary source. The video is a secondary source. What does this mean?
Compare and contrast Gandhi’s character between the letter and the video clip.

6. November 19: Gandhi Analyze the Text and Media
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IN p. 51
Answer the following questions in full sentences. Use evidence to support your response.
Identify positive statements Gandhi makes about the British people.
Identify Gandhi’s central claim in the letter. What key reasons does he provide to support his claim?
What goal does Gandhi hope to achieve by writing his letter?
What arguments or ideas are apparent in both the letter and the film?

7. November 20: Gandhi Summative: Part I: Comprehension
ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER:
Answer the following questions in full sentences:
What two things does Gandhi believe is necessary to achieve peace?
What two uses of salt make it so important to India?

8. November 20: Gandhi Summative Part II: Vocabulary
For each of the five vocabulary words, please write:
Definition
Original sentence using the word correctly
The words are:
Humility
Peremptory
Iniquitous
Unadulterated
Unpalatable

9. November 20: Gandhi Summative Part III: Writing Response
Write a one-page analysis of Gandhi’s letter
Paragraph 1: Discuss his claims, reasons, and evidence, providing examples from the letter.
Paragraph 2: Discuss why you think his argument failed to persuade the Viceroy to change the conditions imposed on the Indian people, or even respond to Gandhi.
Please cite evidence from the text to support your response.