1. Watch the video and take notes of the answers to questions (1) – (13) on the previous page.
COMMUNICATION
2. Discuss the answers with your classmates. MANAGING MYSELF
LITERACY After Viewing
Create Caroline O’Driscoll asks an important question toward the end of her presentation: ‘What would you do if you weren’t afraid?’
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1. Choose a time in your life when you overcame a fear or a challenge. Write a short letter of encouragement, addressed either to your younger self or to an imagined person who may be facing the same challenge. In your letter, include:
WORKING WITH OTHERS NUMERACY
n The nature of the challenge or fear. n A description of how you felt before you had overcome your fear. n How it felt to do what you had been afraid of. n Words of encouragement to your reader.
STAYING WELL
2. Prepare the opening paragraph for a speech on: Gender bias against boys and men. Include:
COMMUNICATION
n A ‘hook’ to get the listeners’ attention. A sample sentence could begin: ‘Today I’m going to talk about something affecting you. Yes, you, and the student beside you. An issue affecting every student in this room.’
MANAGING MYSELF LITERACY
n Clear indications of what your topic is. n The reason why this topic is important to you.
BEING CREATIVE
n Why you think your audience should care.
WORKING WITH OTHERS NUMERACY MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING
3. Practise your opening paragraph and then present it to the class. 71
