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Stories and Power
Kind of Activity:
Creative Writing
Objective:
Consider how personal storytelling is affected by power.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2
Structure:
In several essays in this section, Gay writes of situations in which people feel entitled to other people's true stories - for example, the stories of survivors of sexual violence, women who have had abortions, and celebrities “coming out.” These discussions raise some important questions about stories and power. On the one hand, sharing your story can be act of power. On the other hand, sharing story may put you in vulnerable position - especially stories of trauma or stories about your...
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