Fairness Metaphor
Learners reflect on their attitude about and responsibility for making fair choices about spending. They use the literary device of metaphor to express their thoughts.
The learner will:
- define metaphor and simile.
- write a creative metaphor about the issue of fairness in the music industry or in fair trade.
Instructions
Anticipatory Set:
A metaphor is a technique for constructing meaning for a concept by comparing it to something completely unrelated. Provide an example of a metaphor and a simile.
- The wave of music crashed into the room and tumbled everyone into a frenzy of dancing and singing. (metaphor--The music is a wave.)
- The loud music was like a tidal wave entering the room, and we all reacted by dancing and singing loudly. (simile--The music is like a wave.)
Encourage the learners to think of a creative metaphor to describe their understanding or plan for fair practices related to music downloads or other fair trade issues. Example: My new bicycle speedometer: When I am racing to pick up the coolest trends in music, my speedometer reminds me to note my speed and take time to make sure I'm acting in a fair way.)
Give them a few minutes to think, then have them turn to a partner and share their idea for a metaphor. The partners can help each other develop their ideas in writing. They can share their metaphors aloud with the whole group.
Discuss the similarities and differences in thought.
Philanthropy Framework
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Strand PHIL.I Definitions of Philanthropy
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Standard DP 01. Define Philanthropy
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Benchmark MS.4 Give examples of how individuals have helped others.
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Strand PHIL.II Philanthropy and Civil Society
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Standard PCS 01. Self, citizenship, and society
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Benchmark MS.4 Describe the characteristics of someone who helps others.
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