Walled States, Waning Sovereignty Lesson Plan

Understanding the Performativity of Walls

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will gain a profound understanding of performativity, especially in relation to sovereignty and wall-building.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.6

Structure:

Because the term "performative" that Brown uses in the text related to nation-states putting up walls could be easily misinterpreted, this activity will serve to clarify what Brown means. This will help students better understand the nuance of why nation-states are building walls more than ever before in today's world, according to Brown.

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