The Confederate Flag

The Problem

The symbol of the Confederate flag has become a problem because of recent events.Here is a news clip to help us understand these events & the problem itself. 

1. Why was Bree Newsome arrested? 

Bree Newsome was arrested because ________________________________________.

2. What event motivated Newsome to act?

The event that motivated Newsome to act was ________________________________________.

3. Why have people focused on the Confederate flag as part of the problem? 

People focused on the Confederate flag because _______________________________________.

Share your answers! 

What Do YOU Think?

Should the Confederate flag be allowed to fly above the South Carolina state capitol building? Why or why not?  

The Confederate flag ___________ allowed to fly above the South Carolina state capitol building because ________________________________.

Take a Stand

To share your ideas, let's do the following: 

1. Stand Up! Stand on the Value Line that spans from"Totally Agree" to "Totally Disagree".

2.  Why are you standing there? Can you convince anyone to change their mind?


Finish your paper on your group's article. You have 6 minutes.



 

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Choose a spokesperson to speak for your group and teach the class.

 

After all the activities on the Confederate flag, have you learning anything new?
1. Something new I learned about the Confederate flag is ____________________ .
2. I feel ________________about the Confederate flag because __________________.