Reading Tasks
Reading Tasks
I am Malala by Malala Yusefsi and Christina Lamb
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban is an autobiographical book by Malala Yousafzai, co-written with Christina Lamb.
Available in the LRC.
Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin Van Whye
Everyone knows about the dare: Each week, Bryson Keller must date someone new - the first person to ask him out on Monday morning. Few think Bryson can do it. He may be the king of Fairvale Academy, but he's never really dated before. Until a boy asks him out, and everything changes.
Available in the LRC.
Dare to Be You by Matthew Syed
If you're the kind of person who thinks: I don't like standing out from the crowd... I wish I could be more like the cool kids... There's no point trying to change things... then this book is for you. Because guess what? There's no such thing as normal.
Available in the LRC.
Writing Tasks
Write a letter to your local MP about a law that you would like to be changed or amended.
Write a speech that could be delivered in assembly about the importance of showing emotion for your mental health.
Write a letter to a student at Farrefeni High School in the Gambia to ask about their educational expereince.
Listening Tasks
Listen to "A Real Piece of Work: A Jobs Podcast for Young People" to hear about a range of careers from real professionals.
Listen to the "Socially Awkard" podcast that includes discussion topics about teen friendships and bullying.
Listen to music from different cultures to diversify your musical taste and give yourself talking points with students from different cultural backgrounds to you.
Watching Tasks
Watch the film "The Best of Enemies" available on Netflix.
A true story that shows how tolerance can be built between people with opposing views.
Watch "Love, Simon" available on AmazonPrime.
The film which addresses coming out and diverse teen sexuality.
Watch Channel 5s "The Secret World of Your Rubbish".
A documentary about waste management and recycling.