ACTIVATING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Teacher Talk: For two lessons we have looked at important people in
our lives—family, school, community or neighbourhood and Canada. We
identified some of the qualities that these people displayed, including some
Character traits. Last lesson, you chose a Character trait and drew two
pictures—a picture of you demonstrating that trait, and another picture with
one of the “important” people showing that trait. With your elbow partner,
take a moment to share which character trait you chose and describe the
two pictures you drew.
Facilitation Note: Remind students about respectful language when looking
at others’ work. Encourage students to make a positive statement about their
group mates’ work.
There are many Canadians who have done wonderful things to make a
difference for people and their area of expertise. We’ve already mentioned
Terry Fox, who is very famous and has contributed not only to Canadian
society but has inspired millions of people around the world. We are going
to focus today on a Canadian woman that has made a significant impact in
her area of expertise and on Canada in general.
Lesson 4: As we discussed yesterday, there are some Canadian contributors
who are very famous or popular. We see and hear about them on websites,
in books and through various media. There are others who have made very
significant contributions to Canadian society but may not have received
the same recognition as others. We are going to learn about one amazing
woman that fits into this category.
Step B:
Assessment
for Learning
MODELLED READING AND DOCUMENTATION OF THINKING
Teacher Talk: We are going to read about a woman who made a profound
difference in how many people in Canada are treated on a daily basis as
well as challenged the thinking of all Canadians. [Display the poster on the
Learning Wall for the students to see.]
Facilitation Notes: Before reading the story, introduce the terms
“segregation,” “discrimination,” “respect” and “racism” (write the words on
paper strips to display on the Learning Wall). Discuss the words’ meanings
and share some examples.
Focus on the following aspects of Viola Davis’s life as the book is being read:
the history, accomplishments and triumphs, and struggles. This will frame
the discussions after the reading of the book.
Have the Mind Map in view of the learners and have different coloured
markers ready to document their thinking.
Black Canadian Curriculum – Primary – ETFO – 2014