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Lesson Plans for The Impact of Civil War and Conflict on Identity
Developed by Michael Lassiter, Highland Park High/Middle School

Activity 1

Vocabulary: Define the following words using dictionaries, encyclopedias, or Internet searches.

  1. Geneva Accords of 1954-

  2. National Liberation Front-

  3. President Ngo Dinh Diem-

  4. Kinh-

  5. Ho Chi Minh-

  6. Nam Ky (Cochin China)-

  7. Trung Ky (Annam)-

  8. Bac Ky (Tonkin)-

  9. Mekong delta-

  10. dowry-

  11. paddy dikes-

Activity 2

Discussion and Critical Thinking questions

  1. Who should leave from where they are?  Should either of them leave their new homes?  Provide reasons for your decision from the letter.

  2. Why do you think Ho Chi Minh was a more effective leader than Ngo Dinh Diem was?

  3. What do you think the practice of a dowry does to women’s individual rights?  Use the story to explain your answer.
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