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Image of the Hmong diaspora from The Hmong journey: Hmoob txoj kev taug by Ger Thao.

Hope Away from Home

Through oral storytelling and text, students will learn about the diasporic history and experience of the Hmong people, where they settled after being displaced, what hopes and dreams they had of traveling to new unknown places, and challenges they faced coping with life in their new homes. Students will create an Accordion Book to demonstrate their learning(s) of the Hmong diasporic experience.

Sunday Mass, Refugee Village of Ban Hui See, Laos 1968, Photo by Terry Woford

Introduction to Written Language

HSS 6.6, RI.6.7, WL.CN2.S: Diverse Perspectives and Distinctive Viewpoints, W.8.2

Students will trace the origin of Hmong Romanized Popular Alphabet (written language script) to the Catholic Church in Laos and Father Yves Bertrais and its influences. By practicing the Hmong alphabet and common words/phrases, students will be able to create a Personal Dictionary and share their understanding with the class.

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