The goal of this Study Guide is to facilitate for students of teenage years a better understanding of issues such as, Addiction, LGBTQ Community,

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1 The goal of this Study Guide is to facilitate for students of teenage years a better understanding of issues such as, Addiction, LGBTQ Community, First Nation Issues, Mental Illness such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide. The Unit is comprised of 13 short videos depicting a reenactment of real life experiences intended to help reduce stigma surrounding these topics and continue to promote an environment of greater understanding, support and acceptance in our society today.

2 Episode #8 First Nations Issues (Lindsay s Story) Lindsay (Eekwol) grew up in the First Nations community. She experienced an unforgiving world of drugs, alcohol and violence, within her family. As a child, she lived in fear while her parents and their friends had endless parties that often broke out in fights. As she grew up in this environment, she soon developed into an abuser of drugs and alcohol herself. Falling victim to blackouts and on one occasion she almost died one night lying unconscious on the highway. This seminal moment caused her devoted sister to give up on her - unless she changed her ways. For the first time in her life, she listened, and the path of being clean and sober led to becoming a successful solo female aboriginal hip hop artist. Learning Goals: After taking the quiz entitled "How much do you know about addiction" and after viewing Episode # 8 and discussing his/her responses with the class and the teacher, the student will understand how addiction occurs, know how addiction affects his/her teenage brain and be able to provide strategies to deal with addiction for a successful outcome. Prior Learning: Prior to the viewing of Episode # 8, the student will potentially have an understanding of addiction through different forms of media, through possible personal experiences and his/her own opinions and perceptions of addiction. Minds On: Before the viewing of Episode #8, the student will have taken the quiz entitled "How much do you know about addiction" (See worksheet #1a ) and have discussed with other students and the teacher some facts and misunderstandings about addiction.

3 Action: The students will be given questions on Episode # 8 (See Worksheet #8). Discuss with the students that they will have to respond to the questions as they are watching the Episode and be prepared to discuss their responses following the episode. Following the discussion of the Episode questions, bring the students attention to the section of the Episode where Dr. K Discusses how an individual can help himself/herself develop good mental health. Dr. K mentions that the brain is looking for three things as he calls them the 3 C s when a person is choosing to be addicted to alcohol and /or drugs: 1. Connection 2. Community 3. Compassion In a teacher-directed brain storming session, have the students come up with examples for each and list them on the board. Have the students record the class findings for future possible extension of this episode for evaluation. Consolidation and Connection: Have the students record the classes finding for future possible extension of this episode for evaluation. The teacher can also have the students compare and contrast the similarities between Will s story in Episode #1 to Lindsay s story in this episode. Make the students aware that addiction will be one of the topics that they will have a choice of completing an assignment on after all of the thirteen episodes of "Teens 101" have been viewed.

4 Episode #8 Questions-Lindsay Worksheet 8b 1. Describe Lindsay s background and the multi -generational issues that existed in her family. 2. At what age does Lindsay addiction start and what does she describe her addiction as? 3. What sort of reckless behaviours does Lindsay engage in? 4. What was Lindsay s turning point to get better. What does her sister say to her and how is she affected by her sister s words? 5. Once Lindsay decides to see a therapist what does she discover about herself? 6. What are the tools Lindsay uses every day to maintain her sobriety? 7. Discuss what Lindsay says about Residential Schools and how they have affected many aboriginal peoples. 8. How has Lindsay made it through her addiction and what does she do for her livelihood? 9. Dr. K. mentions that Lindsay witnessed and lived in chaos for a long time and that deeply affected her. Give more detail as to how Lindsay s brain was affected. 10. Dr. K. also mentions that the brain is looking for three things when it looks to abuse drugs or alcohol. What are they?

5 Answer Sheet "How much do you know about addiction" Worksheet 8a 1. Addiction only happens to certain people with a certain type of brain composition. T/F ( Addiction can happen to anyone) 2. A teenage brain is more susceptible to addiction. T/F () 3. Addiction usually happens to people who live on the streets without a family supportive family. T/F ( - Many addicts come from a supportive family) 4. Addiction can cause a lack of control over feelings, thoughts, ideas and or behaviours. T/F () 5. Addiction is a "slippery slope" and can get worse over time. T/F () 6. People who experience addiction come from a childhood of abuse. T/F (- Not all addicts come from abusive family situations) 7. Addiction cannot be overcome easily and requires treatment. T/F ( ) 8. One important step in recovery is accepting is for the addict to realize that change must occur in order to get better. T/F () 9. In recovery there are three outcomes: jail, institution or death. T/F () 10. An addict in recovery should recognize that admitting that he or she is an addict does not mean that they are less of a person. T/F ()

6 Quiz 8b - How much do you know about addiction? 1. Addiction only happens to certain people with a certain type of brain composition. 2. A teenage brain is more susceptible to addiction. 3. Addiction usually happens to people who live on the streets without a family supportive family. 4. Addiction can cause a lack of control over feelings, thoughts, ideas and or behaviours. 5. Addiction is a "slippery slope" and can get worse over time. 6. People who experience addiction come from a childhood of abuse. 7. Addiction cannot be overcome easily and requires treatment. 8. One important step in recovery is accepting is for the addict to realize that change must occur in order to get better. 9. In recovery there are three outcomes: jail, institution or death. 10. An addict in recovery should recognize that admitting that he or she is an addict does not mean that they are less of a person.

7 Assessment Rubric Categories/Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Knowledge and Purpose is perfectly clear e.g. Purpose is clear e.g. to Purpose is questionable Purpose is unclear to criticize, question, etc. criticize, question, etc. Understanding Includes through information and/or idea Includes sufficient information and/or ideas Includes some information and/or ideas but not sufficient Includes Limited information or ideas Communication Application Argument is insightful e.g. anticipates counterpoint Stylistic devices are sophisticated e.g. use of rhetorical questions, etc. Introduction is highly effective e.g. clearly identifies issue and expresses strong opinion Message is perfectly clear Diction tone and level of language are used artfully to suit the specific purpose and audience i.e. level of Writer s voice is consistently evident Conclusion is powerful e.g. call to action summary Organization is highly effective e.g. paragraph structure, transitions Correct Letter format is used e.g. block, semi-block with no errors Argument is convincing e.g. strongest last Stylistic devices are effective e.g. use of rhetorical questions etc. Introduction is effective i.e. identifies issue and expresses opinion Message is clear Diction. Tone and level of language are appropriate to the specific purpose and audience i.e. level of Writer s voice is evident Conclusion is effective e.g. call to action. Summary Organization is effective e.g. paragraph structure transitions. Correct letter format is used e.g. block, semi-block with only minor errors Argument is inconsistent Stylistic devices are somewhat effective e.g. use of rhetorical questions,etc. Introduction is somewhat effective i.e. identifies issue or expresses opinion Message is inconsistent Diction, tone and level of language suit the specific purpose and audience to some degree i.e. level of Writer s voice is sometimes evident Conclusion is somewhat effective e.g. call to action summary Organization is inconsistent e.g. paragraph structure transitions Correct letter format is used e.g. block, semi-block but with several errors Argument is evident but unconvincing Stylistic devices are lacking or ineffective Introduction is ineffective e.g. issue and/or opinion are unclear Message lacks clarity Diction, tone and level of language show a limited sense of purpose and audience i.e. lacks Writer s voice is lacking Conclusion is ineffective Organization is ineffective e.g. paragraph structure transitions. Correct letter format is sued e.g. block,semi-block but with numerous errors Use of language conventions is accurate, effective and virtually error-free Use of language conventions is accurate and effective e.g. spelling and grammar are mostly correct Use of language conventions is inconsistent e.g. some errors in spelling and grammar but not sufficient to interfere with communication Use of language conventions is limited e.g. errors in spelling and grammar interfere with communication