6.3 Post-Listening
Answer the questions.
In your own words, explain what you know about Phyllis Webstad and Orange Shirt Day.
Discussion
- Do you want to celebrate Orange Shirt Day? Why or why not?
- In the conversation, they said, “It’s important to learn from the mistakes of the past so we don’t repeat them.” What does this mean? Do you agree?
Reflection
- Describe your feelings about today’s listening activity. Was it easy? difficult? helpful? boring? useful?
- You cannot always read when you listen. For example, in a conversation with someone, you do not have sub-titles. When/where can you practice listening while reading?
To learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, you can read these resources:
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Canada.ca.
- Survivor: The story of Phyllis Webstad and Orange Shirt Day | Canadian Geographic
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Media Attribution
Province of British Columbia. (2017, September 21). Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Orange Shirt Society say ‘Every Child Matters’. [Photograph]. Flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
