Lesson overview:
In this lesson, your students will discuss equity language⚖️. Does it really help to say "person experiencing substance use disorder" instead of "drug addict"? 🤔George Packer 🧠 will explore📑 why we create equity language, the purposes we aim to achieve, and whether we are actually achieving them. ❕Spoiler: according to George, equity language is far from helping us make society more inclusive. 👀 Your students will read George's article to learn more about equity language and its role in contemporary English. 🖇
In 60 minutes, students will:
⚖️ talk about equity language
✏️ read an article with the arguments against equity language
🫂 practise reading comprehension skills
🧠 learn to notice and better use equity language
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