Name: _________________________________________
Period: __________
Hotel Rwanda Writing Assignment Reflective EssayDirections: Now
that we have learned about and discussed the Rwandan conflict in
detail, it is your turn to express your feelings and impressions of
the conflict. In a 5 paragraph essay, you will reflect on the
Rwandan genocide. You will choose 1 of the following perspectives
to write from: UN soldier Paul Rusesabagina Tutsi refugee
*You will write in FIRST PERSON (You will pretend to be a UN
Soldier, Paul Rusesabagina, or a Tutsi Refugee)*
In your essay, include specific examples from the movie that
show your understanding of Rwandan conflict. You are welcome to
include additional information from outside readings. Below is the
timeline for completing the reflective essay:
Tuesday, January 31Pre-write/Outline (In Class/Finish for HW)
Wednesday, Feb. 1ROUGH DRAFT (In Class/Finish for HW) Thursday,
Feb. 2FINAL DRAFT (Computer Lab in Class) Friday, Feb. 3 FINAL
DRAFT (Computer Lab in Class) Tuesday, Feb. 7FINAL PAPER DUE (At
Beginning of Class)
The essay is worth 100 points. Prewriting is worth 10 points and
the rough draft is worth another 10 points. The rubric on the back
will outline exactly how your essay will be graded.
