Her Side of History
OER PROJECT: BH / LESSON 5.4 ACTIVITYHER SIDE OF HISTORYUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Her Side of History?,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeIn this activity, you’ll compare the roles of two women in ancient Rome and Han China. Then, you’ll bring one of those voices to life by writing a diary entry or letter from her perspective. This will help you develop a more comprehensive understanding of the past while considering multiple perspectives.Process1.Read the graphic biographies of Ban Zhao and Hypatia.2.Use the Venn diagram to record similarities and differences in the lives, expectations, and accomplishments of these two women.SimilaritiesBan ZhaoHypatia
OER PROJECT: BH / LESSON 5.4 ACTIVITYHER SIDE OF HISTORY23.Use the information from your Venn diagram to write a diary entry or letter from the perspective of Ban Zhao or Hypatia. Circle the name of the perspective you’ll take.4.Write a one-paragraph diary entry or letter. Your entry or letter should: •Accurately reflect the social and cultural reality of the perspective you chose (use your Venn diagram!). •Include insight (what does she think, hope, resent, or fear?). •Use at least two pieces of evidence from the graphic biographies.