Reading

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Reading

• Nov. 28, 2012

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F.O.A. (Bellwork)
Whats the stereotype in this photo?
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F.O.A. (Bellwork)
Is there bias in this photo? If so, what is it?
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F.O.A. (Bellwork)
Is there a stereotype in this photo? If so, what
is it?
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F.O.A. (Bellwork)
Is there bias in this photo? If so, what is the
bias?
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Find the stereotype

• A) Every woman is emotional.
• B) George W. Bush isnt very smart.
• C) They are bad kids.
• D) Mr. Ezzell ate tacos for dinner.

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Find the bias

• A) In the fall leaves fall.
• B) Mr. Holman is a great principal.
• C) Every Alabama fan is dumb.
• D) I like to eat tacos.

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Find the stereotype

• A) I think hes a moron.
• B) Every poor person is lazy.
• C) You people want a handout.
• D) Both C and D

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Find the bias

• A) Fox News is the worse news channel.
• B) Barack Obama won re-election.
• C) La Vergne Middle School performed well on
  standardized tests.
• D) Many rich people are snobs.

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Bias and stereotype

• Everyone think of one bias and one stereotype

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The Wise Old Woman

• What was the theme of The Wise Old Woman?

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Assignment

• Read page 488
• Turn to page 497.
• Answer 1-6.
• After answering the questions, write one
  paragraph in which you tell me any bias or
  stereotype you found in The Wise Old Woman.
  Support your answer with details. A paragraph is
  5-7 sentences.