PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think is the power of reading in a community?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- social change
- activism
- literature
- revolutionary
- censorship
- advocacy
- resistance
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- What role do you think literature has played in social movements throughout history?
- Can you think of a book or author that inspired social change or raised awareness about a societal issue?
- In your opinion, how does storytelling influence people’s views on justice or equality?
- What do you think makes a book “revolutionary”?
- Do you believe that literature can be a form of activism? Why or why not?
- Have you ever read a book that made you think differently about society or its issues? Can you share it?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about activism: How would you ask about the power of literature as a tool for activism?
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2. Consider censorship: How would you ask about the effect of censorship on literature and its potential to inspire social change?
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3. Reflect on resistance: How would you ask about the role of writers in resisting social injustice?