You're probably familiar with the word "prejudice." Some individuals are treated differently because aren't the same as most people. Some get treated differently because of the color of their skin, and others because of the house of worship they attend.
Some people experience prejudice because of their health and physical abilities.
Everyone knows that it's wrong to make fun of someone because of his or her race. Everyone knows it's wrong to hurt someone because her religion is different from yours. Everyone knows it's wrong to insult someone because he was born someplace else.
So why do some people think is it okay to call them "retarded" or "slow"? in the book we are about to read a character named Kevin is nicknamed "Freak." This is an offensive name, however, Kevin uses it to make himself feel more powerful as you will soon learn.
Check out the links below.
How ADHD looks like LD
Famous People With Learning Disabilities
What is dyslexia?
Morquio Syndrome
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Question #7: What are three facts you learned about people with learning disabilities including dyslexia?
Answer question #8: What is Morquio Syndrome? What physical disabilities are a consequence of having this disorder?
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Some people experience prejudice because of their health and physical abilities.
Everyone knows that it's wrong to make fun of someone because of his or her race. Everyone knows it's wrong to hurt someone because her religion is different from yours. Everyone knows it's wrong to insult someone because he was born someplace else.
So why do some people think is it okay to call them "retarded" or "slow"? in the book we are about to read a character named Kevin is nicknamed "Freak." This is an offensive name, however, Kevin uses it to make himself feel more powerful as you will soon learn.
Check out the links below.
How ADHD looks like LD
Famous People With Learning Disabilities
What is dyslexia?
Morquio Syndrome
When you have finished, click on the button above to continue.
Question #7: What are three facts you learned about people with learning disabilities including dyslexia?
Answer question #8: What is Morquio Syndrome? What physical disabilities are a consequence of having this disorder?
When you are done writing, click on the link above to go to the next section of the webquest.