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The Power of Silence

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What does Clint Smith challenge his students to do in the classroom?

Explore the silences in their own lives through poetry (correct)

Learn about the Civil Rights Movement

Memorize important quotes about silence

Write essays about discrimination and violence

What are the four core principles posted on the board in Clint Smith's classroom?

Follow rules, complete assignments, participate in discussions, be respectful

Study hard, be kind, help others, achieve your goals

Read critically, write consciously, speak clearly, tell your truth (correct)

Listen attentively, take notes, ask questions, respect others

What did Clint Smith give up for Lent one year?

Drinking soda

Kissing

Eating fast food

Speaking (correct)

Why did the author sacrifice their own voice?

To please others Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's attitude towards silence?

Empowering Signup and view all the answers

What does the author plan to do differently this year?

Speak up more Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by 'Silence is Rwandan genocide. Silence is Katrina.'?

Silence is equivalent to these events Signup and view all the answers

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Clint Smith's Classroom

Clint Smith challenges his students to be comfortable with silence in the classroom.

Core Principles

The four core principles posted on the board in Clint Smith's classroom are: Listen, Empathize, Apologize, and Amplify.

Personal Experience

Clint Smith gave up talking for Lent one year to understand the value of silence.

Author's Attitude

The author sacrificed their own voice to make space for others' voices and to amplify marginalized voices.
The author views silence as a powerful tool that can be both harmful and empowering.

Future Plans

The author plans to prioritize silence and listening in the classroom this year.

Silence and its Consequences

The author believes that silence can be complicit in major injustices, exemplified by the phrases "Silence is Rwandan genocide" and "Silence is Katrina," which suggest that silence can have devastating consequences.

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Test your knowledge on the power of silence and its impact on society with this quiz based on Clint Smith's thought-provoking TED Talk, "The Danger of Silence." Explore the consequences of staying silent and discover the importance of speaking up for justice and equality.