english_9_lm_draft

YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS
Task 12. Connection with Oppression
Journal Entry
Write or draw a picture about a situation
in which you have felt oppressed and how it
made you feel.
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[ Illustrator, please draw something like this]
Task 13. Social Class Exploration
How well do you know yourself and your social status? This activity will
help you become aware of the privileges and /or oppressions you have
experienced because of your social background. Answer the questions as
honestly as you can. Complete the table below.
HOME
1. What kind of neighborhood
do you live in?
2. Do you own your house?
3. How do you express feelings
like anger at home?
DRAFT
HEALTH
1. Did you get regular physical
checkups?
2.How was smoking treated in
your family?
3.How was alcohol use treated?
EDUCATION
1. How much formal education did
your parents have?
2. What are your expectations for
your education?
3. What do you believe is the most
important reason for a secondary
education?
CURRENT CLASS STATUS
1. How would you describe your
current class status?
2. How do you feel about your
class background and status?
(angry, ashamed, guilty... )
April 10, 2014
3. What are some examples of
oppressions and/or privileges you
experience now?
Grade 9 English Learning Package