Engaging Fully

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of books in shaping perspectives and highlights the need for inclusivity in storytelling. It introduces an activity where participants rewrite and illustrate classic stories to make them more inclusive, using criteria such as diversity and accuracy. The tutorial guides viewers through evaluating existing stories, identifying biases, and making changes to ensure fair representation. Participants are encouraged to share their work and reflect on the impact of their changes.

What is the primary focus of examining books according to the introduction?

• To find out the most popular authors

• To identify whose stories are being told and whose are missing

• To determine the length of the stories

• To categorize books by genre

What materials are suggested for the activity of rewriting a classic story?

• Paints, canvases, and a collection of adult novels

• Chalk, blackboards, and a collection of poetry books

• Colored pencils, markers, and a collection of children's books

• Crayons, sketchbooks, and a collection of comic books

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating stories?

• Conflicts that share power and decision making

• Stories that are only about historical events

• Content that is accurate and inclusive

• Characters who are diverse

What should be done to a story that gives power to males over females?

• Add more male characters

• Rewrite it to balance the power dynamics

• Focus only on the male characters

• Leave it as it is

Why is it important to share the revised stories with librarians and teachers?

• To compare them with other stories

• To sell the stories

• To discuss the criteria used and the changes made

• To get them published