Possible Focus Questions:
• What has the impact been on her, her family, her community, the country
and the world?
• Are these impacts significant? Why or why not?
• Why has Viola Davis’s contribution not been as valued as others?
• Why are some contributions to society valued more than others?
Journal Entry: Have students write a journal entry about the impact or
change that Viola Desmond brought about due to her actions. Have them
use the class discussion to frame their responses.
CONSOLIDATING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Round-Robin Sharing: Organize students into groups of approximately
four to five each. Each student will take turns sharing within the groups
one impact that they included in their journal entry. Remind students that
everyone needs to have an opportunity to share.
Lesson ideas for modelled reading inspired by Social Justice Begins with
Me (2011).
Black Line
Masters
BLM #1 Student Assessment Checklist
BLM #2 Anecdotal Observation/Conferencing Tracking Template
BLM #3 Canadian Contributors to Society Photo Suggestions
BLM #4 Mind Map Template
Black Canadian Curriculum – Junior – ETFO – 2014