1. Forbidden City
by William Bell

2. We have learned so far… Tian An Men Square The Forbidden City
The Massacre
Chinese political situation in 1989

3. Forbidden City
Brief summary
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?

4. Today, we are learning to:
reflect on our reading and develop our understanding of the characters and major themes in Forbidden City

5. Evaluation Criteria
Details
I can express and defend my opinions on the Forbidden City
Reflection on knowledge, past experiences
argumentation
developing ideas
explain position
I can communicate my personal experiences precisely and effectively in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner
Appropriate vocabulary usage, phrases
Language adaptation according to audience
Acceptance
Respect
I can connect the complex topics in the Forbidden City to my own knowledge, my experiences and to the world around me.
Analysis of characters in Forbidden City
Themes
Intercultural experiences
Cultural knowledge
Adaptability
I can recognize and challenge misleading information, bias, stereotypes and prejudice in the Forbidden City
Cultural Difference/similarity
Bias opinion
Stereotypes
Prejudice

6. Success criteria:
I will actively participate in classroom activities and discussion
I will contributing my own ideas in a positive and respectful manner
I will make connections between my experiences and the characters’ experiences
I will ask questions to clarify my misconceptions

7. Activity Tournament: Absolutely NO verbal or written conversation
In your assigned groups, read the instructions for the activity
Practice a few times until every member of the group understands the rules
Tournament:
Absolutely NO verbal or written conversation
If a player talks, he or she will be disqualified until rotation happens

8. Players rotate between groups this way:
When time is up, the player with the most tricks moves to the next higher table.
The player with the fewest tricks moves to the next lower numbered table.
If there is a tie, the person whose first name is alphabetically first wins and moves.

9. Let’s start!

10. Wrap up:
Thoughts and comments

11. Discussion:
With your elbow partner, read and discuss the chosen question
Read your question and share your ideas with the whole class

12. Discussion question:
What specific real-life situations does this game remind you of?
What situation from Forbidden City does this game remind you of?
What were you thinking and feeling during the tournament?
Have you ever had an experience where there was a “rule difference” you didn’t know about? Share and explain this experience.
How did your view of things change once you became aware of the difference? In retrospect how could you have handled the situation differently?
What are some connections you can make with Alex’s experience?
What are some similarities between the activity and the events at Tian An Men Square?

13. Questions and concerns?
Please complete the exit slip and hand it in before leaving class

14. Q&A How to adapt? Different rules How did Alex adapt?
Struggles, barriers, obstacles
Cultural difference, similarities