Zeitoun Lesson Plan

Uncovering Guantánamo

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

In this activity, students will read about Guantánamo Bay and discuss the ways in which its procedures and injustices reflect those of Camp Greyhound in Zeitoun.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.A

Structure:

Part 1:

Students should independently read the following article about Guantanamo Bay:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/guantanamo-bay-why-was-it-set-what-are-controversies-and-why-obama-looking-close-detention-camp-a6891516.html

As they read, students should consider the following questions:

1. Who are the people detained at Guantanamo Bay?

2. What are...