In this activity, you have a chance to share your thoughts and ideas about the topics and reading selections covered in the lesson. Read the instructions and discussion prompt, and provide a thoughtful response. Then provide a thoughtful and respectful response to one or more of your classmates’ posts. Remember that this is an academic discussion board. Stay on topic and use correct spelling and grammar. Also remember that everyone in this class can read what you post. Keep your responses original and polite.

If you are not sure how many posts are required, ask your teacher.

Instructions – Word Journal

Let’s take the big picture of a topic and narrow it down to one word. Choose one of the following two prompts for your focus. In a short paragraph, share the word you chose and answer the following questions:

Why did you choose that word?
How does it cover the big ideas?
Use specific details from the readings in this class or your own experiences and knowledge to support your choice of your word.

Prompt 1

In the reading “For the Equal Rights Amendment,” you learned that Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm believed an amendment to the Constitution was needed to eliminate gender discrimination in the workplace. Choose one adjective to describe Shirley Chisholm’s desire for gender equality. Then explain your word choice.

Prompt 2

In the article “What Will It Take To Make Gender Equality the Norm, Not the Exception?” you learned that the author, Margie Warrell, believes that because men are more liberated than women, men wrestle less with the trade-offs of combining their career and parenthood. Choose one adjective to describe Margie Warrell’s feelings. Then explain your word choice.

CHOOSE ONLY ONE PROMPT