Mr. QIN, 9ENG.O Term 3 Lesson 1: New Worlds Introduction 14/07/2021 Term 3 Unit: New Worlds Exercise 1: Replace the blanks with words from the word bank below. Australia is a nation of (blank). Throughout the country’s history, people have left their homelands and crossed the seas to embark upon a future in the (blank) world. They have built their hopes, dreams and ambitions in this country, and have made a massive (blank) to Australia’s economy, culture and society. However, despite the wide array of positive contributions immigrants have made on Australia, they have struggled and continue to struggle with racism, (blank), community attitudes towards them, finding employment, language barriers, and learning English as an (blank) language. In this unit, I will investigate, share, and impart ideas, opinions and experiences related to the (blank) nature of Australia to better understand the melting pot that makes up the world around me. By completing activities and contributing to classroom discussion, I will become more (blank) and tolerant to the difficulties immigrants confront in the (blank) process. Finally, I will read and respond to texts, and create my own texts related to the immigrant experience with my developing (blank) of language forms, features and (blank). Word Bank New Contribution Discrimination Multicultural Immigrants Sympathetic Assimilation Knowledge Structures Additional 1 Mr. QIN, 9ENG.O Term 3 Lesson 1: New Worlds Introduction 14/07/2021 Exercise 2: Match each word with its appropriate definition. Use the dictionary or the internet to help you. Words Multiculturalism Discrimination Cultural Enculturation Stereotypes Mulch Prejudice Integration Assimilation Values Culture Word Definition The process whereby members of an ethnic group shed their traditions and culture to adopt the customs and attitudes of the mainstream culture. The process whereby young children learn about the culture of the society in which they live. This is how culture is passed on to future generations. The shared and learned system of values, beliefs and attitudes that shapes and influences who you are and your place in the world. A metaphor for the diverse cultural mix of people deriving from various racial and ethnic backgrounds that exist in Australia. Unfair treatment of different groups of people, especially based on race, age, sex, religion, nationality, and disability. The process of developing a society that respects, values and draws on the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the population. It is the opposite of assimilation. A term used to describe the recognition of cultural and ethnic diversity. This means that all Australians are entitled to exercise their rights and participate fully in society, regardless of their linguistic, religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Untrue or unfounded opinions and attitudes relating to an individual or group that represents them negatively or unfavourably. Oversimplified or general attitudes about a person or group of people that are often negative, but not always. These are the ideas about what an individual or a group thinks is important in the way they live their life. They influence the decisions people make. We express our values in the way we think and act. 2 Mr. QIN, 9ENG.O Term 3 Lesson 1: New Worlds Introduction 14/07/2021 Making Connections with your world Exercise 3: Answer the following questions in the spaces provided using full sentences. 1. Is Australia an assimilated society, an integrated society, or both? Give your reasons why. (3-5 sentences) 2. Make a list of the different cultures that are present in your local area. They can be based on religion or nationality. 3. Write about a situation where you have experienced discrimination or prejudice. What happened, where did it happen, and how did it make you feel? (5-7 sentences) 3 Mr. QIN, 9ENG.O Term 3 Lesson 1: New Worlds Introduction 14/07/2021 4