Lesson 8: Does racism still exist today?

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Lesson 8: Does racism still exist today?

Chapter 2

Year 2

2022-2023

Program lesson 8:

1. Welcome!

2. Check and discuss homework

3. Does racism still exist today?

4. Get to work!

Due date Speech

Thursday 6th of April

Questions

1. Why did Malcom X change his name?​
2. What where key ideas of Nation of Islam? Name 3. ​
3. Which famous sportsman was also a member of Nation of Islam?​
4. A famous quote by Malcom X is "By all means necessary." What does this sentence mean?

Read page 30-31 and make 1 and 4

Finish this class.

"I can't breath" became a famous sentence. Explain what event this sentence refers to

What do you think about this particular event?

The police men were racist

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

The police had no other choice?

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

This event was an exception

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

This event shows how much racism still exists

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

Have a good look at the image. Where can we find this image?

1. Rijksmuseum
2. Golden Coach
3. Paleis Noordeinde
4. Tweede Kamer

This specific panel is called Hulde der Koloniën (Tribute from the colonies) and is the reason why the Golden Coach is no longer used. Do you agree this is an example of how racism still exists today?

Yes

No

Maybe

Some classes ago we discussed unconscious bias. What is this?

Get to work!

Test your knowledge on racism: https://www.bnnvara.nl/artikelen/test-wat-weet-jij-over-racisme

• Read page 32-33
• Make questions 2, 4, 5
• Continue with your speech

01:09

What is discrimination according to Dutch law?

01:53

What do you think: when does differentiating between groups become discrimination?

Step-by-step plan SPEECH

Step 1 - Analysis 

Does something like bullying or exclusion happen in your area?

And who are involved in this?

Step 2 - Solution

What would you like to change?

Could you do this yourself?

Who are you addressing your speech to?

Step 3 - Word web

Make a word web with the word SPEECH in the middle.

Put keywords around this about what you want to say.

Step 4 - Speech

Now start making your speech.

Keep it simple. It's about the message.

Requirements

- The purpose of your speech is clear

- Your message is clear and come across well

- Written in correct English

- +/- 300-500 words

Inspiration? https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/knowledge-of-men/the-35-greatest-speeches-in-history/