Unit Three - Societies in Conflict

LESSON THREE (ELAU3L3) – CONFLICT AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 


CHOICE ASSIGNMENT

After reading all the above literary selections, open a new Word document. Label it E102U3L3surname.
In this document, complete ONE of the following assignments outlined below.
Submit this assignment using the Assignment Folder  U3L3 Racial Discrimination.

Assignment Resources:

Five Paragraph Essay 
Persuasive Writing 


How to Conduct an Interview 
Guide to Writing an Interview

CHOICE #1 - Persuasive Speech
Imagine that you are a member of British Columbia's Legislative Assembly after the Second World War, and you hold a dramatically different viewpoint regarding the internment of Japanese Canadians than the rest of the government. In role, as this MLA, write a persuasive speech in which you will convince other Legislative Assembly members that there is no threat to Canada from Japanese Canadians living in British Columbia. Refer to the persuasive writing link, above, and be sure to place yourself in the correct time frame (mid 1940's) when writing from the perspective of this MLA member. Research will be required to complete this topic.

CHOICE #2 - Persuasive Speech
Nelson Mandela is considered by many to be a hero. Do you believe that the respect held for Mandela and others similar to him is the result of the individual's character, or is it the result of the individual's circumstances? Refer to the persuasive writing link, above, and explain your answer in the form of a persuasive speech.

CHOICE #3 - Interview
View the sources, Guide to Writing an Interview, linked above. Then, imagine that you are Peter Mansbridge and you are conducting an interview with Cindy Blackstock.
Using the link posted above, you can listen to the interview and learn about the plight of our Aboriginal children in Canada.
Write the details of a scene in which Peter Mansbridge, the journalist, interviews the woman who fights for Aboriginal rights in Canada.   Refer to the cultural information presented to us as you outline the concerns of a nation.  Your interview must include a minimum of eight questions and answers.