LJ 1 SB - Stereotype

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• Studiejaar 4

Stereotypes

Lesson goals

• You can use conjunctions to make your writing more fluent.
• Enrich your vocabulary about the topic of prejudice and stereotypes.
• You can talk about stereotypes while asking and answering questions (in English). 
• You can share your opinion about the difference between cultural differences vs stereotypes
• You can apply complex sentences in a statement.

**Today's lesson is being observed by Mrs. v/d Gaag**

**Please have your reader ready and go to p. 107**

Discussion

Look at the following picture and read what they say.

• Is the following commercial statement an example of stereotyping? Why? 
• Where does this stereotype come from?

Warm-up exercise

Exercise:

Think  about stereotypical young men around the ages age group: 16-30 years old of the following countries:

• Netherlands
• America
• UK (British)

Tip: Fill in the stereotype. Use keywords plus verbs (werkwoord) , conjunctions (voegwoorden) and prepositions (voorzetsels). Also, start the sentence with "I heard that..."

e.g.: I've heard that the British enjoy tea in the afternoon after a long day. 

Dutch stereotype

American stereotype

British stereotype

Cultural characteristics

Definition:

Those aspects or characteristics which identify a culture.

e.g.:

- Tradition & Religion

- History 

- Symbols & boundaries

- Values

The kilt is a symbol of honor for the clan to which they belong.

Do you think there's a difference between stereotypes and cultural characteristics?

What is a stereotype?

Listen carefully to what the clip: "What are stereotypes?". 

Listen to the video and let's discuss the topic afterwards.

A fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality.

• Cultural
• Gender
• Racial stereotypes
  

e.g.: He doesn't conform to the usual stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit and briefcase.

How many of you have experienced being stereotyped?

I have

I haven't

Maybe/I'm not sure

How did it make you feel?

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Choose the correct meaning of the following word?
Prejudice

1. Lack of knowledge or information.
2. Not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought.
3. An unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.
4. Mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behavior.

How many of you have experienced prejudice?

I have

I haven't

Maybe/I'm not sure

Watch video

We are going to watch a video called 'if Asians said the stuff white people say’.

Were the examples mentioned in the video an example of prejudice or stereotype?

1. Prejudice; An unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.
2. Stereotype; A fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality.

Write down at least three stereotypes that comes up in the video

Conjunctions

Opsomming= To sum up or to summarize

Conjunction practice

1. It was raining this morning, I got very wet on my way to school.
2. I love a big breakfast, I have one every morning.
3. He felt rather guilty, he had taken all the material for himself.
4. I like bikes, I hate buses.
5. The man went to the zoo alone, he bought two entrance tickets.

Exercise 2- Matching:

Conjunctions

In the following exercise, you are going to match the words and phrases that have the same meaning.

Go to p. 107 

1. Today 

2. Firstly,

3. Also, 

4. I think that

5.  I don't think that

6. Actually,

7. To sum up, 

In fact,

In conclusion,

First of all,

I disagree (with) that

Nowadays,

In addition,

I believe that

What is a stereotype? (Model)

We're going to watch a short that will discuss what  stereotype is. 

Listen carefully to what the clip: "What are stereotypes?". 

Listen to the story and let's discuss the topic afterwards.

Exercise 2 - Conjunctions

Choose the correct conjunctions that fits in the sentence

1. I need to work hard so that / so / although / and I can pass my exam.

2. Since / so that / although / but he was the best candidate, he didn’t win the elections.

3. Where / when / or you come back from your trip, we’ll meet to discuss the problem.

4. They said the movie was fantastic, but / or / so / so that I watched it.

5. Since / although / so that he was very ill, he didn’t take any medicine.

6. I don’t know but / or / and / where I can buy a pair of jeans.

7. She went to the shops since / but / although / so that couldn’t find anything that could fit her needs.

8. Everybody likes him because he is nice or / so / and helpful.

9. When / although / since he was angry with her, he didn’t utter a word.

10. Keep quiet and / or / so go out.

Exercise 2- Answer

Writing/Speaking

Question:

Do you think the portrayal of teenagers as being lazy, violent, reluctant and rowdy in the media influences preteens perception of how they should behave? 

Write a statement on your thoughts about these stereotypes. 

You can write about the type of stereotype you have encountered relevant to of media influence: 

• Name at least 1 prejudice you encountered, for example about the media you follow.
  
• Share at least 1 stereotype you heard about which involves these teenagers.
  

Writing- Statement

Choose a stereotype or two from the list that you may have been guilty of, and:

• Explain why some people might think that label is incorrect?
• Explain how people targeted by this stereotype might be affected?
• How could these stereotypical and prejudicial views be tackled?

How do you feel about the topic we discussed today?

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