Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
1) Social Studies - Discuss historical events where bias and prejudice played a
significant role, such as the Civil Rights Movement or the Holocaust. Connect these
events to literature and analyze how bias and prejudice are portrayed in related
texts.
2) Psychology - Explore the concept of implicit bias and how it affects our thoughts
and actions. Connect this understanding to the analysis of characters in literary
works and discuss how bias and prejudice are depicted.
3) Media Literacy - Examine how bias and prejudice are perpetuated in media, such
as through stereotypes and misrepresentation. Connect this to the analysis of media
texts in English class and discuss the impact of bias and prejudice on society.
Review Motivation:
1) Role-Playing: Divide students into groups and assign each group a scenario
where bias and prejudice are present. Have them act out the scenario and discuss
the emotions and consequences that arise from bias and prejudice.
2) Picture Analysis: Show students a series of images that depict bias and prejudice.
Engage them in a discussion about the images, encouraging them to analyze the
messages conveyed and the impact of bias and prejudice.
3) Guest Speaker: Invite a guest speaker who has experienced bias and prejudice
firsthand to share their personal story and engage students in a meaningful dialogue
about the effects of bias and prejudice.
Significance:
Instructions:
2) In small groups, have students analyze the texts and identify instances of bias and
prejudice.
3) Discuss as a class the impact of bias and prejudice in the texts and the relevance
to real-life situations.
Rubric:
Assessment Questions:
1) How does the author portray bias and prejudice in the text?
2) How does bias and prejudice affect the characters and the overall story?
3) Can you relate the instances of bias and prejudice in the text to real-life
situations?
Significance:
This activity aims to develop students' critical media literacy skills and their ability to
recognize bias and prejudice in media. It also encourages them to question the
messages conveyed in media texts.
Instructions:
2) In pairs or small groups, have students analyze the texts and identify instances of
bias and prejudice.
3) Facilitate a class discussion on the impact of bias and prejudice in media and its
influence on society.
Rubric:
Assessment Questions:
1) How does bias and prejudice manifest in the selected media texts?
Significance:
This activity aims to challenge stereotypes and promote empathy and understanding
among students. It encourages critical thinking and reflection on the impact of
stereotypes.
Instructions:
Rubric:
Assessment Questions:
Analysis:
Abstraction:
Application:
Task 1: Role-Playing - In small groups, students will create and act out
scenarios that depict bias and prejudice. They will then reflect on the emotions
and consequences that arise from these scenarios.
Assessment:
Assignment:
1) Research and write a reflective essay on a personal experience with bias and
prejudice, discussing the impact it had on you and how you addressed it. [Teaching
Strategy: Experiential Learning]
Note: The guiding overview for the teacher and the actual assessment
questions for the assignments will be provided separately.