Mapping Identities Through Personal Narrative

What was the narrator's initial perception of moving to the United States?

• They expected to face racial tensions.

• They were worried about fitting in.

• They believed it would be like living in a TV show.

• They thought it would be a challenging experience.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the narrator discover about their new teachers' perceptions?

• The teachers were indifferent to their background.

• The teachers were supportive and understanding.

• The teachers thought they were very bright.

• The teachers doubted their intelligence due to their accent and skin color.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did the media representation in the early 2000s affect the narrator?

• It provided a wide range of role models.

• It encouraged them to embrace their heritage.

• It reinforced stereotypes and limited representation.

• It had no impact on their identity.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Consciousness Raising?

• A technique to improve academic performance.

• A process of sharing personal experiences to understand collective issues.

• A method to organize social events.

• A strategy to promote individual success.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

From which movement did the feminist movement adopt the strategy of Consciousness Raising?

• The Anti-War Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Environmental Movement

• The Labor Movement

What is the primary goal of the narrator's work with college students?

• To prepare them for academic success.

• To make them more competitive in the global economy.

• To teach them about historical events.

• To help them understand and navigate their identities.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the 'Step Up, Step Back' rule?

• A rule for organizing events.

• A guideline for balancing participation in discussions.

• A strategy for improving academic performance.

• A method to encourage physical activity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is it important to welcome discomfort in conversations?

• To make the conversation more interesting.

• To challenge preconceived notions and learn from others.

• To prioritize comfort over meaning.

• To avoid controversial topics.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the difference between calling someone in and calling someone out?

• There is no difference between the two.

• Calling out is more supportive than calling in.

• Calling in is more aggressive than calling out.

• Calling in encourages dialogue, while calling out shuts it down.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the ultimate purpose of facilitating dialogue across identities?

• To create a competitive academic environment.

• To reinforce existing stereotypes.

• To foster global citizenship and mutual understanding.

• To avoid discussing controversial topics.