Iole A. Apicella
LESSON PLAN
Objective To learn about the island of Martinique and its history.
Teaching aids: A map of Europe and a map of the American Continent showing Martinique possibly enlarged.
Procedure The teacher will divide the class in several groups. She or he will explain that they will become Petits Blancs, Grands Blancs, Obliges and slaves.
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1. the Grands Blancs must discuss the problems of crops, keeping slaves and dealing with engages.
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2. the Petits Blancs must discuss their problems in dealing with the Grands Blancs, the engages and slaves (if they have any)
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3. The engages must discuss their problems about the time limit of their staying and their options as well as their own personal problems.
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4. The slaves must make a List of the reason why they are not satisfied under their present status.
After the time specified by the teacher expires the students will discuss their problems with all the other groups. The students will try then to issue some rules or modus vivendi to ensure peace. By promoting this kind of discussion the teacher should be able to prove that fairness a decent living cannot be fount in slavery and repression.
