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a. Why is Miss O’Shay feeling indignant and ashamed?

b. What news does Miss O’Shay deliver to Nancy Lee regarding the
scholarship?

2. But when I’m a woman, I’ll fight to see that these things don’t happen to
other girls as this has happened to me. And men and women like Miss O’Shay
will help me.

a. What does Nancy Lee express about her future as a woman?

b. Who does Nancy Lee mention will support her in her fight against such
injustices?

Listening Well Listening for Understanding

E. Listen to a meaningful poem on discrimination and answer the questions
that follow.

1. What does the poem suggest about the origins of discrimination?

2. How does the poem portray the impact of prejudice on society?

3. What is the key message conveyed by the poem regarding unity and empathy?
4. How does the poem emphasize the importance of speaking up against
discrimination?

5. What imagery does the poem use to convey the idea of overcoming bias and
injustice?

Spell Well Play-based Learning

F. Creative Monologue: Imagine that you are Nancy Lee. Write and perform a
monologue expressing your feelings and thoughts after learning about the scholarship
decision.

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