Chapter 8 Questions

+ Voices from the Story and Referenced Resources

Think about it

  • Why is it important to be thoughtful communicators?
  • What is polarization? Why do we need to move beyond it?
  • Do you consume your news from diverse sources? How can you improve?
  • What will you do to improve the quality of your conversations?
  • Why is consultation important?
  • Why do you need to make sure your voice is heard? How do you do that respectfully?

Reflection Activity

  • Option One: Write a self-reflection on the stories you just watched. How can you be a better, more thoughtful communicator and storyteller?
  • Option Two: Design a poster to promote your final project, reflecting the lessons you learned from this story.
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