Opening exercises
Please open the Google Slide Deck for opening exercises including an overview of today's topic. Open the slide deck full screen for the best user experience.
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Getting started
As begin our conversation about equity, please watch this video.
Earlier this week you were introduced to the TCDSB Pastoral Plan and this school year of "We Become." This year brings forward this important question: Who does God call you to be?
As you continue to grow into who you are as a person, it is important to have important conversations about community and the world we want to live in.
Please watch the videos below:
In conversation with dr. morris part 1
In this video, educator Dr. Marlyn Morris speaks to a group of TCDSB students about what it means to be a culturally responsive learner while addressing Anti-Black and BIPOC racism.
In conversation with dr. morris part 2
In this video, educator Dr. Marlyn Morris speaks to a group of TCDSB students about equity, fairness and the call to be a responsible citizen.
A Responsible CItizen
A Responsible Citizen is an Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectation. Students are called to be responsible citizens who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life. Through understanding the importance of story, students can grow into responsible citizens who live Jesus' promise of hope, faith, charity, inclusion, equity, compassion and love.
With all of your new learning and the ideas shared today, reflect on the following:
Who are you called to be?
What does being a Responsible Citizen mean to you?
How can you contribute to your learning community in a positive way?
What is your story?
Let's share.
With a focus on community, please complete the following:
Using the Show What You Know Student Choice Board below, develop an original prayer that you would be willing to share with your teachers and peers.
The student prayers created will be celebrated together at the start of and end of classes beginning next week.
Your prayer should speak to what it means to be a Catholic learner who embraces his/her potential while understanding the importance of being a culturally responsive learner and responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
Student Prayer
In this video, Chaminade College Student, Nicholas De Castro shares a prayer with his school community. Nicholas is the winner of this year's Radio Maria Faith Talk Contest.
Looking ahead
Looking ahead, think about your personal story and how you can share it with the world.
Use a visual schedule, visual supports, and the first-then strategy to assist with organizing the day.
Support written text with visuals (pictures).
Check for understanding by asking your child to repeat instructions.
Give breaks when needed. Space activities during the day to provide for optimal participation. Use a visual timer to assist with task completion.
Use the Google Read and Write extension to have text read aloud or write for you.