1. Discussion – Rubric Concepts

In this lesson you will be writing concept statements for each text.

Consider how the individual texts link to the rubric. 

Discussion – Concept Statements

Spend 5 minutes to write your response to the questions on a GoogleDoc in your folder.

You must identify different types of identities that are represented in the individual texts. 

#1 What is identity?

#2 What are some types of identities?

#3 What is culture?

#3 What is culture? How does one’s identity develop?

#4 How can identity and culture be represented through writing? How can we represent identity?

Focus questions

#1 How do texts (literary techniques, textual forms and conventions) communicate different ideas, values, and attitude and shape individual and collective identities?

#2 How does language affect individual and collective identity?

#2 How do texts challenge assumptions and beliefs about yourself, individual and cultural groups?

#4 What is cultural assumptions and cultural identity?

#5 What is the role of language?