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Slurs, Offensive Jokes and How to Respond Lesson PlanSlurs, Offensive Jokes and How to Respond Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2021
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Slurs, Offensive Jokes and How to Respond

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How to respond to slurs and offensive jokes is the topic of a lesson designed for middle and high schoolers. After journaling about their experiences with slurs and nasty jokes, participants read an article about a Florida State Senator who resigned after making offensive remarks. They reflect on their learning and brainstorm words or phrases to respond to these comments.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

racism, sexism, bias, stereotypes

Instructional Ideas

  • If a protocol is not in place to ensure a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive topics, conduct a mini-lesson with the linked resource "Establishing Classroom Guidelines"

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a projection device for the Pyramid of Hate infographic and copies of an article

Pros

  • Includes a link to "Establishing Classroom Guidelines" with tips for how to conduct a discussion of sensitive topics
  • Links are provided to articles with additional information

Cons

  • The resource does not offer examples of responses class members could give

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.3 CCRA.L.3 CCRA.L.5

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