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Class: Contemporary Connections to The Grapes of Wrath

READING

1) Watch the following video clips in class. Links are also available on class website. A) Harvest of Shame Revisited (5:06 mins) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkV3oVn209s B) Children in the Fields (15 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_YEet_G4sA During Viewing: What did you see in these films that surprised you the most? - Write down any phrases, statistics, images, etc. that strike you.

Harvest of Shame Revisited

Children in the Fields

2) Read the definition of social justice (from Wikipedia). In the column on the right, make notes about how this definition connects to our study of The Grapes of Wrath, Harvest of Shame Revisited, and Children of the Fields (about young migrant workers in 2008): Wikipedia Definition Connections to Class

Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being
3) Read the excerpt below from SIs Grad at Grad profilea set of outcomes for which each SI student should strive by the end of his/her 4 years at SI. As you read, take notes in the column at the right to make connections to our study of The Grapes of Wrath, Harvest of Shame Revisited, and Children of the Fields. Grad at Grad profile Connections to Class

V. COMMITTED TO JUSTICE
A graduate of St. Ignatius is aware of the many needs of the local and global communities and is beginning to use his or her time and

talents to work toward a just society in the context of Christian faith. The graduate is preparing to take a place in the community as a competent, concerned, compassionate, and responsible member. At the time of graduation the St. Ignatius student will: exercise a personal value system based on the Gospel message and thus be able to confront the moral ambiguities promoted by contemporary culture; understand the connection between personal faith and the need for commitment to a just society, and, in that commitment, recognize the needs of the disadvantaged; recognize the global nature of many current social problems, including the protection of the natural environment, and the responsibility to address these problems for the benefit of the human community. 3) "Who is responsible?" This is the question we've been asking ourselves about the plight of these migrant workers. Based on the book, the film, and the video clips, what kind of conclusions do you come to? What questions do you have?

4) As a student of SI who will soon go out into this world, what does this commitment to social justice ask you to do? What have you, personally, learned from our study of Grapes of Wrath, Harvest of Shame Revisited, and Children of the Fields? Write 4-5 sentences to fully explain your ideas.