LP2 ~ When communicating, it's important to keep an open, unbiased mind. This includes avoiding stereotypes and "single stories." As this TED talk discusses, there are many "single stories" that we have all heard and shared, even unintentionally. For this assignment, you will need to watch "The Danger of a Single Story" video and answer the following questions. Focus on thoroughly thinking through each question, and answer using complete sentences.

Using complete sentences, answer the following prompts in your journal:

Part I:

Before the Lesson / Entry Task (do this before watching the video):

Reflect on the phrase "The Danger of a Single Story." Then, answer the following prompt:

1. What comes to mind when you hear that phrase? Can you connect it to yourself, the world, or anything you've learned in class?

Part II:

(Watch Chimamanda Adichie's "Danger of a Single Story")

https://youtu.be/D9Ihs241zeg

Chimamanda Adichie is a Nigerian author. You may have read her novelPurpleHibiscuslater in high school. Her name may be familiar because another speech of hers is sampled in Beyonce's song "Flawless."

• Your main job is to listen andbein the moment during thetalk, which is just under 20 minutes. You may jotdown a few ideas butnote-taking isn't required. Write down anything that stood out, and try to highlight her main points together.

After the video, answer the following questions:

1. What other "single stories" have you heard? Where do you hear them?

2. Why do people believe single stories?

3. What is the relationship between single stories and stereotypes? Why are they so ubiquitous?

4. What can you do to combat single stories?

Part III:

Personal Reflection Questions:

1. What single stories have you heard about yourself?

2. What single stories have you told about yourself (or others close to you)?