MY HOMETOWN - Episode 05 - Simon's Lottery
MY HOMETOWN - (40x24 min) by Canadian Poet Jean Mercier • 24m
In this episode: • peer pressure • accepting consequences • valuing one’s background • family loyalty
Simon is tired of working for his dad and wants a job of his own. With good will, Thomas pushes him into a adventure with surprising consequences for everyone.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This program will enable students:
• to become aware of peer pressure and its ability to help or hurt an individual to make independent decisions.
• to recognize the consequences of personal action.
• to appreciate some positive aspects in one’s personal background.
• to examine stereotyping in media.
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