Advanced English/ When they see us



19 September 2019.



Advanced English Students:

During the next class periods you will be watching a four part mini series, When they see us.
It is your responsibility to check this blog after each class screening. Here, will be posted a series of questions about the chapter you just watch and also it is important for you to be able to summarize each one and be able to discuss it in class. Each series of questions and summaries will be an independent grade.

I want you to pay particular attention to the events taking place and be able to analyze them with our present day and its legal consequences nowadays.

The introduction video you just watch:


What else do you want to know?

Did it spark your curiosity?





Ms. Acosta

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