Write about an Incidence of Discrimination

Have students write about an incident in which they experienced discrimination. This discrimination could result from any difference, such as hair length, style of dress, political affiliation, religion, skin color, hair color, age, weight, language, accent, or disability. To get the discussion going, think of a situation in which you experienced discrimination and share it with the class. Anonymously read some excerpts from the students’ writings and encourage student discussion.

Another variation is to pass out 3X5 cards to each of your students. Ask them to write on the cards an incidence of discrimination they have witnessed or experienced sometime during their lives. Shuffle the cards and read them anonymously to the class.