Reedorama Extravaganza

A Privilege walk assignment that students can do as individuals. Video link included. This is a way for teachers to access the well-known privilege walk exercise but deliver it to students who work independently.

Students will research human rights issues across the globe and write a news article about their findings. There is a sample article in the assignment as well as links and examples of human rights issues to research. A very accessible project for students who like more guidance.

A comprehensive Social Justice assignment with examples, links, and guidance for students to successfully complete it. Students will examine their own lives and research deeper into a topic they may not know much about. It is a great intro assignment to a difficult course.

This is an amazing assignment for anyone teaching English First People's or any English course at the high school level. I have had some amazing work submitted for this assignment. It is helpful to show your students some videos of spoken word artists first, then let them go off and get creative! Have fun tailoring this to your student's specific needs. Enjoy!

Viewer Discretion is advised as this covers deeply emotional and traumatic events.The purpose of this assignment is to encourage students to critically engage with the themes, historical context, and emotional impact of the documentary We Were Children (2012), which addresses the traumatic experiences of Indigenous children in Canada’s residential schools. This film provides a personal and intimate look at the lasting effects of the residential school system, which is a significant part of Cana

You will need the book for this, or there is a link to an online version here: One Story, One SongThis unit explores short stories through the lens of a renowned Indigenous Author, Richard Wagamese. It will help your students connect with the themes and messages in One Story, One Song by exploring six of its short stories. They will reflect on how each story relates to their own experiences, cultural understanding, or perspectives on the world, and Indigenous cultures.

This is an excellent introduction assignment to imperialism and colonialism. Perfect for those students who struggle with long reading and writing assignments. It gives them a brief introduction to: European Imperialism in Africa and AsiaIndigenous Resistance to ColonizationThe British Empire and Its Global InfluenceThe Impact of Imperialism on CanadaA great way to grab your students attention and get them interested in history!

This is an excellent assignment to apply to an oral tradition or poetry unit in your English First Peoples' course or Social Studies/Humanities courses. This is analyzing the poem "i am graffiti" by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and watching the Stephen Harper apology to Indigenous Peoples' of Canada. It will allow the students to assess what the apology did, and how it made Indigenous people feel. Simpson discusses how she felt through her words in poem. Excellent resource!

You will need the Anthology "Take the Mic" for this. It is an excellent addition to the English Classroom! This assignment is designed to deepen your understanding of themes of resistance, social justice, and personal agency through the exploration of six short stories from the anthology Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance. As you read each selected story, you will reflect on how characters navigate struggles, challenge injustices, and assert their identities. Your responses

This assignment will help you analyze and interpret The Shawshank Redemption (1994), a film directed by Frank Darabont and based on a novella by Stephen King. The film explores themes of hope, friendship, justice, and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of Shawshank prison. You will be asked to analyze the film’s narrative structure, visual style, thematic elements, and character development.

This is a case study analysis on the effect of smallpox in our Indigenous communities of Canada. The information in the case studies is centered around Canada, however this assignment "idea" can be used and changed to fit your local communities. The point is to bring about awareness and historical reference of colonization, as well as help your students learn to research.

This is a comprehensive assignment to accompany the book "The Seven Sacred Teachings" by David Bouchard et al. This will help your students deeply understand these teachings and how they can embrace them in their own lives. A very powerful book which is available as a PDF online. the_seven_sacred_teachings_.pdf (btgwinnipeg.ca)

This is an excellent lesson to get your students thinking about what they post online? What will their future employers see on their digital footprint? The reflection piece at the end could be a great opportunity for the students to really think about what they are posting.

This reading comprehension assignment will help you explore the rich history of Indigenous resistance in Canada and its lasting impact on Canadian society. It contains tons of history without having to sort through a textbook or online resources, and comes with in-depth reading comprehension questions to complete as an assignment.

This is a one hour lesson that has potential for you to fill in with your class as you see fit. It is a lesson you can build on to help your students discover their personal identities and an opportunity to explore their own cultures and ancestry.

Career life education is an important part of high school education. This lesson leaves room for open discussion and research opportunities so students can explore their passions before they leave high school and enter the workforce. I encourage my students to look beyond the traditional post secondary stream and research trades as well. I look forward to hearing how this intro lesson works for you.

What is Entrepreneurship and how do I start my own business? What is involved and what are the pros and cons? This lesson comes with an awesome project at the end! I tried to embed the project on the last slide so I hope it works. If not, connect with me and i'll send it to you!

"Killers of the Flower Moon," is based on a real historical event involving the Osage nation reserve in Oklahoma. The film centers on the Osage murders in the 1920s, a series of brutal killings tied to the discovery of oil on Osage land. The events reveal deep-rooted issues of greed, racism, and injustice. In this assignment, you will critically analyze both the film's storytelling elements and the historical accuracy of the film, reflecting on the real events it portrays.

This is an excellent, comprehensive film analysis for the movie Freedom Writers. It asks the students to really delve deep into their own thoughts and feelings about injustices in the world. It can be used as an addition to an English class or for film studies/drama. An excellent tool for many cross-curricular teachings!

This is a comprehensive film assignment that works along with Ferngully: The Last Rainforest animated film. It can be compared and contrasted to the movie Avatar, and has some great comparison opportunities to climate change today compared to decades ago. There is a ton of room for social studies and history lessons in here! A great start to amazing conversations.