Quick write/ Starter
What does freedom mean?

1. On a scale of 1-5 how comfortable are you talking about race/racism? Explain.

SCALE
1= I am very uncomfortable talking about race.
2= I am usually uncomfortable talking about race.
3= I am somewhat uncomfortable talking about race.
4= I am usually comfortable talking about race.
5= I am very comfortable talking about race.

Unit:
Injustice and Intolerance

Injustice due to intolerance in this world is everyone's problem. Throughout this unit we will be viewing various texts: speeches, poetry, historical documents, and articles in order to view how various individuals have been effected, and how they dealt with the intolerance.

Focus Notes:
Objective: I can determine the concepts and vocabulary needed for the unit.
Essential Question:
How does intolerance cause injustice?

Two freedoms that we enjoy in the United States are freedom of speech and freedom of press.

We will close read and watch several texts and videos in order to discuss the underlying issues our society has with these concepts.

Standards you must meet

• RL 8.1: cite textual evidence
• RL 8.2: Determine theme or central idea.
• RL 8.2: Write objective summaries
• W 8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts
• SL: 8.1: Engage in classroom discussions. 

What does it mean to be open minded?

As we view various poems and speeches the topic of race, racism, and stereotypes will come up. We need to be mindful of what we are saying and how it impacts others.

Chalk talk: Comment on the terms

• You have two minutes.
• Write your knowledge, beliefs, or questions.
• There are no right or wrong responses.
• SILENCE IS MANDATORY!

vocabulary:
bias
caste
colorblindness
hierarchy
mass incarceration
stereotype

Our words: Intent versus Impact

Have you ever been hurt by something someone said or did and when that person finds out they've hurt you, their response it "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you?"

When we talk about racial issues it's really important we stay mindful of one another because we may not intend to be hurtful, but our words may be hurtful.

Script example

What does it mean to be bias?

STEREOTYPES
an exaggerated belief, image, or distorted truth about a group of people or a person. They can be positive or negative, but are often harmful.

Stereotypes are untrue, offensive, and hurtful. These ideas exist in our world and in our heads even if we don't want them to. Most people don't actively intend to be harmful.

Thinking of Stereotypes

• African American/ Black
• Asian
• Caucasian/ white 
• Hispanic/ Latino/ Chicano
• Middle Eastern/ Arab

Stereotypes are sometimes expressed in racist jokes, slurs, and images or through actions such as blatant discrimination or even violent hate crimes.

We are exposed to stereotypes regularly, and often don't mean to be bias against another person.

for example

• A doctor doesn’t ask his Latina patient if she has any questions.
• A teacher assigns her only Asian student to tutor other students.
• An employer puts Arabic names at the bottom of resume pile.
• A woman who clutches her purse when a black man enters the elevator.

let's ask ourselves

• Would most people consider the interactions in these scenarios as racist?
• Is it possible that the doctor, teacher, employer and woman on the elevator are unaware of their biases?
• Could they even hold anti-racist views on a conscious level in their everyday lives?

Let's ask ourselves

• Do you think we all have implicit biases?
• What are some implicit biases you and/or your classmates might hold?
• How could this impact your conversations about race?

Vocabulary posters:
each group will get a paper with a vocabulary word on it. You will use your research devices and your own previous knowledge to write down words and phrases relating to that given word.

Class example

Terms

• Injustice
• Justice
• Intolerance
• Tolerance
• Equality
• Race
• Racism/Classism
• Freedom of Speech 9. Freedom of Press

close read amendment

• Circle unfamiliar words
• Summarize unfamiliar words in margin
• Underline important statements
• Connect to the statements? why are they important?
• Summarize amendment in 1 sentence