Unit 1

What Does it Mean to Show Respect?

Lesson 3

Profiles of Respect

For this lesson, choose one of these stories to preview, read, and complete the Profiles of Respect Prediction Chart.




Todd Wong


Pages 10 and 11 of Literacy in Action 5.

This story is about a Chinese Canadian man who created a celebration that combines Chinese New Year and Robbie Burns Day, a Scottish holiday.


Viola Irene Desmond


Pages 12 and 13 of Literacy in Action 5.

This story is about an African Canadian woman who was charged with trying to cheat the government out of money by sitting in the "white" section of a movie theatre.


Erica Samms-Hurley


Pages 14 and 15 of Literacy in Action 5.

This story is about an Elmastogoeg First Nation (Mi'kmaq) lady who received an award from the Governor General of Canada for her work as a nurse.


Activity

Click each coloured row for information about the activity.

Before you read your story, look at the pictures in the story and how it is arranged. Then, fill out the Predictions Chart.


As you are reading, remember to pause and check for meaning to make sure you understand what you have read. Refer back to Lesson 2: Reading Biographies.




Document: Predictions Chart
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  1. Download the document, Predictions Chart.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens: 
      • Click the "Open with" button.
      • Select "Adobe Reader".
      • Click "OK".
      • You will then be able to view the document, Predictions Chart.

  3. Print the document.
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If there are words you don't understand, try to use the words around each word to find meaning or use the Online Dictionary.

  1. Read the first paragraph of your story. What did you find out? Add any new predictions to your chart.
  2. Read the second paragraph of your story. Are any of your predictions coming true? Do you have any new predictions to add to your chart?
  3. Finish reading your story. Add any new connections to your chart. Were your predictions correct?

After you have finished reading your story and filling in your chart, answer the two questions at the bottom of the page:


  • What does this story tell you about respect?
  • How does this story connect to your own life?

Save

How to save a file:

  1. Scan the document to your computer.
  2. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  3. Name your Predictions Chart file in this format: jsmith_predictionschart and save the file to your Documents folder.
Compare your responses with those in the Key by clicking here.