1. Take a look at this!! What do you notice about the picture? What do you wonder?

2. Vocabulary Rating Chart Write the following words in the WORD column of your rating chart. 1)Tyrant 2)Prime Minister 3)Dictatorship 4)Pro-Democracy 5)corrupt

3. Vocabulary Rating Chart continued Using the rating scale on your chart, rate your knowledge of the word before reading the passage. Write your own definition before the reading.

4. Follow along with me as I read the article Question: Why are students in Thailand being arrested ?

5. Follow along with me as I read the article Question: Why are students in Thailand being arrested ? Answer: They are using the three-fingered salute as a sign of protest that has been banned by the government.

7. Thailand

8. Make a four square organizer like this one!! You can take notes as you read!! Section 1Section 2 Section 3Discussion Question

9. Read Section #1 Question: Why did Thailand’s government cut back freedoms like the right to protest?

10. Read Section #1 Question: Why did Thailand’s government cut back freedoms like the right to protest?

11. Read Section #1 Question: Why did Thailand’s government cut back freedoms like the right to protest? Answer: The military said it was necessary to restore order after months of protest.

12. Read Section #2 Using Symbols Against Military Rule Question: Why are protestors in Thailand reading a book about a fight against a dictatorship?

13. Read Section #2 Using Symbols Against Military Rule Question: Why are protestors in Thailand reading a book about a fight against a dictatorship? Answer: Many protestors are reading a book about a dictatorship to protest the military rule in Thailand.

14. Read Section #3 Question: Why is banning symbols of protest considered a violation of human rights in Thailand?

15. Read Section #3 Question: Why is banning symbols of protest considered a violation of human rights in Thailand? Answer: The banning of symbols of protest is considered a violation of human rights in Thailand because it shuts down people’s rights to free speech.

16. Discussion Question: With your shoulder partner, I would like you to think about this question and formulate an answer to share with the class. Question: Why is the movie, “The Hunger Games” being compared to the events that have occurred in Thailand?

17. Matter is Everywhere Summary Writing If the United States was ruled by a dictator, how might your life be very different? You must list and explain three ways your life would be different.

18. Matter is Everywhere