1. What hateful words stayed in Rodriguez’s memory his entire life? Cite the text.
2. Rodriguez writes, “We never stopped crossing borders.” Give two examples from the text of how he extends the metaphor of borders.
3. Compare how Luis’ mother responded to the woman in Will Rogers Park with how she felt on the inside. Tell about a time...
-Why do we feel empathy for others when they are mistreated?
-How are people similar to and different from each other?
-Should individuals stand up for what’s right even when it puts them at risk?
-How do our intersecting identities shape our perspectives and the way we experience the world?
-What part do culture and history play in the formation...
What is the difference between an ally and an accomplice?
What is required to be an accomplice?
What do I need to take into consideration when being an accomplice?
What happens if I fail or mess up?
Is it vital to support always one side?
Is there any topic in whihc we should remain neutral?
What responsibility does an individual have to make society better?
What does the term discrimination mean?
Have you been the victim of discrimination?
Do you have friends or families of a different race or ethnicity?
Who suffers discrimination on the basis of age?
Do you think students in certain groups are discriminated against?
Do you think people discriminate based on their perception that individuals had a choice in their condition...
What does the term discrimination mean?
Have you been the victim of discrimination?
Do you have friends or families of a different race or ethnicity?
Who suffers discrimination on the basis of age?
Do you think students in certain groups are discriminated against?
Do you think people discriminate based on their perception that individuals had a choice in their condition...
How do the words we choose influence our thoughts and others' thoughts about us?
Are people all the same?
What are the differences between how I live and how others live?
How can I show people I like them?
Why is it important to stand up to injustice when those around you do not?
To what extent is collective action necessary to defeat injustice?
What factors are important to consider when choosing whether or not to speak up in the face of injustice?