29.03.21

Focus Now: pages 68, 69

Ex 1 page 68

What causes people to discriminate against others?

People discriminate because they consider others different.

Ex 2 page 68

What different forms of discrimination does it mentation?

The poem mentions 4 form of discrimination:

• Skin colour discrimination

• Religion discrimination

• Gender discrimination

• Age discrimination

Ex 3 page 69

1. According to the poem differences don't exist. F

2. Differences aren't forms of discrimination. T

3. A lot of people give too much importance to differences. T

4. There is no longer competition between men and women. F

5. In society men and women have different roles. T

6. Old people are wise and still have something to give us. T

Ex 4 page 69

1 a natural dark brown colour in human skin, hair, and eyes: MELANINA

2 accept a new idea, opinion, religion, etc.: EMBRACE

3 males or females considered as a group: GENDER

4 the ancient Chinese philosophy which believes that two forces form and influence everything in our universe: THE YIN AND YANG

5 old people: ELDERS

6 stop working usually because you are too old: RETIRE

Ex 5 page 69

The main team of the poem is diversity. There are lots of differences among men but there is space for all of us. And, even if we are all the same, the human race is one. Therefore we should celebrate our differences instead of appreciating against them.

Ex 6 page 69

Now disabilities they vary society has a long, long way to go people exclude disabled people as if they are really slow equal opportunities are vital for disabled people to succeed your disability is not the problem it's the world that doesn't cater to your needs. Refugees are really suffering. Who really knows their plight? Refugees are fleeing persecution in the middle of the night dressed in desperation. where do they go from here? We all need somewhere to live Free to live without living in fear.

Ex 7 page 69

“we are all version of each other”: we are all human, but we are all different from each other.

Ex 8 page 69

"Culture takes diverse forms across time and space. This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind. As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature." (article 1)

What elements do they add to the theme of Tafari’s poem?

They add elements such as cultural diversity and humankind.

Ex 9 page 69

I was born in Palmanova, in the north of Italy. I like playing the guitar and the piano. I can listen to people and give them advices. I’ve got a great memory so I can have good marks in school. I’m not involved in any volunteer activity. My favourite school subject is Maths or Science. I’d like to be a scientist.