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What does Clint Smith challenge his students to do in the classroom?
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?
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?
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?
Why did the author sacrifice their own voice?
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What is the author's attitude towards silence?
What is the author's attitude towards silence?
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What does the author plan to do differently this year?
What does the author plan to do differently this year?
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What does the author mean by 'Silence is Rwandan genocide. Silence is Katrina.'?
What does the author mean by 'Silence is Rwandan genocide. Silence is Katrina.'?
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Study Notes
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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