In my AP World History class, we have been asked to come up with a driving question relating to our reading of "Waiting for Snow in Havana" by Carlos Eire. Although I have considered several broad questions, I would really like to have a very specific question which could be answered by a significant person (ex. a survivor of a tragic event or a person who has experienced extreme hardships). One of my potential driving questions is the effect of history on the future of the world, seeing as how we have noticed that history is like a swinging pendulum that repeats itself. Another one of my potential driving questions is how does a major event or occurrence affect those involved and those close to the people involved. My final potential driving question relates to the decision for a Cuban parent to send their child to America alone in order for hope of a new life and how this decision affects the family back in Cuba.
This project is due June 4th, so hopefully I can narrow down my options soon. Please reply if you have any suggestions. :)
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I like the driving question:
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You can also answer this question through your own personal history and memoirs that you have read.
I think both of these driving questions are great. Although for this question not only can you relate it to your own family but cubans, friends, and people all over the world, it wouldn't have to be narrowed down to a specific idea. (How does a major event or occurrence affect those involved and those close to the people involved.) This is also a great driving question although when ask this question of someone it could bring back sad and guilty memories although they knew it was the right thing to do at the time (The decision for a Cuban parent to send their child to America alone in order for hope of a new life and how this decision affects the family back in Cuba.) You have some interesting ideas!
ReplyDeleteDid you pick something yet? I think it would be super intersting to like you said pick a very specific topic with a special person's story. Can't wait to read it when you're done!
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I think the most interesting driving question would be to hear the story of a survivor of a tragedy. They have such interesting experiences that would make a great virtual memoir. You may need to be careful though, because people get emotional when talking about their past experiences which may have been painful.
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