BWD Stage 3: The Dangers of Stereotypes

Unit Topic: The Dangers of Stereotypes

Subject: English Language Arts 10^th Grade

Time Frame: 3-4 weeks

Stage 3:

Learning Events:

·         Students, divided in groups, will name 5 different labels or “clicks” that they identify around school and they will be written down on 5 different poster boards across the room. The groups will rotate around the room writing adjectives that they think describe those labels. The teacher will prompt the students to find out if those adjectives and labels are fair and true. Students will discuss why people tend to label others, providing personal insight to the discussion. Then the teacher will introduce the topic of stereotypes, providing a definition to the act they just did on the activity held. (M)(A)

·         Students, working on a similar activity will name 5 different stereotypes based on race and ethnicity. (M)(A)

·         Students will watch a video in which they will be introduced to racial stereotypes in media. Students will discuss on what consequences can come from using biased stereotypes. For homework, students will spend one hour watching TV and will list all the racial stereotypes they identify during that time frame.  (A) (M) (T)

·         Using the knowledge gain from learning about stereotypes, students will work on an anticipation guide and will annotate facts that will back up their responses. (T)

·         Students will read the short story “Little Things Are Big” by Jesus Colon and watch a video of its narration by the author.  After reading, working in groups, they will reflect in writing how dangerous is stereotyping, focusing on self stereotyping. (M) (T)

·         Students will be introduced to the story of Amanda Todd, a girl who committed suicide due to bullying. (A)(M)(T)

·         Students will create written pieces, individually and in groups, in which they will reflect on the topics of stereotyping, self stereotyping, and bullying.  They will also reflect on the consequences that bullying can bring upon somebody, like suicide. (M)

·         Students will work on a WebQuest in which they will create a Public Service Announcement for the community to prevent bullying. (A)(M)(T)

·         On this WebQuest students will learn to create a script and a storyboard to create their PSA videos. (T) (M)

BWD Stage 2: The Dangers of Stereotyping

Evaluative Criteria:

·         Human emotion and empathy

·         Interaction and Collaboration

·         Quality of end product

·         Responsibility

·         Correct  & appropriate use of written and oral language

Performance Task(s)

                Students will show that they really understand by evidence of:

·         Students will discuss the behavior of the main character; identify the point of view of the author, and the idea that shapes the development of the story in “Little Things Are Big”.

·         Students will reflect on the consequences of using stereotypes on a written paragraph.

·         Students will analyze different types of media and will recognize different types of racial stereotypes on them, recording it on a checklist. 

·         Students will create a script and design a storyboard using Power Point for the PSA they are creating.

·         Students will produce a PSA video that will send a message across to stop bullying and provide help for those facing it. 

Other Evidence:

Students will show they have achieved Stage 1 Goals by:

·         Written reflection on the consequences of stereotyping

·         Finished Script and Storyboard

·         Public Service Announcement Video is completed and presented