Students reflect on how stereotypes and "single stories" influence our identities, how we view others, and the choices we make.
Students reflect on how stereotypes and "single stories" influence our identities, how we view others, and the choices we make.
Students explore class, status, etiquette and hierarchy to deepen their knowledge of the social expectations and values which guide the world in which the characters live.
Students consider the question "Who am I?" and identify social and cultural factors that shape identity by reading a short story and creating personal identity charts.
Students study the character of Mr Birling, critically assessing Priestley’s presentation of him, before using the character to reflect on how identity can influence people's views and behaviour.
Students consider what factors impacted Mrs Birling’s treatment of Eva Smith, and create a universe of obligation graphic representation for her character.
Students use the character of Sheila to further understand the interplay between identity and choices, before going on to analyse Priestley’s presentation of Sheila in Act One.
Students evaluate the differences among news accounts about Ferguson, develop strategies for verifying news and information, and understand the challenges facing journalists as they cover complex, fast-moving events.
Students learn about idealism through the life and accomplishments of US statesman and activist Sargent Shriver.
Students address the essential question of the unit in a people's assembly, reflecting on the lessons that we can learn from An Inspector Calls.
Students consider what happens when one aspect of our identity is privileged above others by society.
By asking the question "Who am I?" students explore the role that identity plays in forming their values, ideas, and actions.
Students reflect on the power of being labelled and use Jesús Colón’s essay to reflect on their own experiences of being misjudged.