1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: How do fear and hatred affect the oppressed and those in power?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article. Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- sectarian (p. 18)
- repercussions (p. 18)
- predominantly (p. 20)
- retaliated (p. 20)
- escalated (p. 20)
- unification (p. 21)
3. Engage
Ask: Why do you think people discriminate against others because of their religion?