Using diary entries from the conflict in BiH and Syria students reflect on children in war. Students analyze diary entries and engage in journaling as a tool for self-reflection.
Main age group: 13-18
Time needed: 2 x 45-minute periods
Objectives:
- By analyzing and reflecting on the diary entries of young people living in war zones, students develop empathy and understanding for the challenges that these young people face. This can help them to become more compassionate and supportive individuals, and to better understand the experiences of others who may come from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Through journaling and analyzing diary entries, students can strengthen their own self-reflection skills. This can help them to become more self-aware, to better understand their own emotions and experiences, and to develop greater insight into their own thoughts and feelings.
- This activity can inspire students to take action and make a positive impact in the world. By learning about the experiences of young people living in war zones, they may be motivated to engage in advocacy work, or to take other actions that promote peace, justice, and equality in their communities and beyond.
Materials needed: Copies of Zlata’s and Assil’s excerpts, notebooks, markers, and pens