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Grade 8 · English Language Arts · Unit 8 of 14

Fair & Inclusive Language

Spot stereotypes and one-sided views

What your child practises

Children learn how word choice can include or leave people out, notice stereotypes and one-sided views in texts, and explain their reaction using evidence.

Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: ELA.8.A1.3, ELA.8.A1.4, ELA.8.B3.4 · language that shapes inclusive environments, asking multifaceted questions, and responding to stereotypes and unfair representations

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    You are confused by a text that says one group is “better” than another. What should you do?

    • ask what evidence supports the claim
    • hide it
    • accept it
    • repeat it
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    ask what evidence supports the claim

    Hint: Question claims that rank people.

  2. Question 2

    Which statement shows agreement with a text, with a reason?

    • It was long.
    • I agree because it is good.
    • I agree with the author because the survey included students from many schools.
    • I do not know.
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    I agree with the author because the survey included students from many schools.

    Hint: Give a reason from the text.

  3. Question 3

    Which sentence is a stereotype?

    • Many teenagers work part-time.
    • Some teenagers volunteer.
    • My cousin plays hockey.
    • All teenagers are lazy.
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    All teenagers are lazy.

    Hint: “All” turns a trait into a label for everyone.

  4. Question 4

    Inclusive language is language that…

    • is only used in books
    • leaves out some people
    • makes everyone feel respected and welcome
    • only uses long words
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    makes everyone feel respected and welcome

    Hint: Words can build or break belonging.

  5. Question 5

    Which sentence is NOT a stereotype?

    • Old people cannot use computers.
    • Girls are bad at science.
    • Some people in our town speak three languages.
    • Boys never cry.
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    Some people in our town speak three languages.

    Hint: It describes some people without a rule about a whole group.

  6. Question 6

    After reading a biased article, what helps you decide whether it is fair?

    • ignore the author
    • count the words
    • agree with the first sentence
    • compare it with other sources
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    compare it with other sources

    Hint: Different sources show different viewpoints.

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