Workshop 6: Claiming A Point Of View

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Part of Families, Jr. High School

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Introduction
From Families

Representation of the world, like the world itself, is the work of men; they describe it from their own point of view, which they confuse with the absolute truth. — Simone de Beauvoir In this session, participants explore their own interpretive lens. Using photography and sketching, participants…
Workshop-at-a-Glance
From Families

Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Project Check-In 10 Activity 2: Claiming a Point of View 35 Faith in Action: Youth Speak 30 Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Who Is a Family? Discussion of Media 40…
Spiritual Preparation
From Families

The issue of perspective is a powerful one for Unitarian Universalists. It is often hard for us to put ourselves in the shoes of someone else. We think that as liberals we are able to see many viewpoints. That may be true, but there are certain points of view we struggle with: racist,…
Welcoming and Entering
From Families

Materials for Activity UUA Photography Supplements to Families; Balance, Framing, Light, Point of View (optional) Paper and pencils Preparation for Activity Print images shot from different camera angles from the UUA Photography Supplement to Families Description of Activity Encourage participant…
Opening
From Families

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gather participants in a circle and welcome them. If a youth was assigned to lead the chalice lighting then simply defer to that person. If not, choose chalice lighting words or try composing them together.
Activity 1: Project Check
From Families

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Allow as much time as you need to check in with individuals and/or groups about their projects. This is especially important if youth are conducting the second meeting with families individually….
Activity 2: Claiming a Point of View
From Families

Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Cameras (preferably digital cameras) Sketch paper and pencils (these can be in addition to cameras or as an alternative to cameras) Clipboards (optional; for sketching) Newsprint or poster listing the UU Principles Preparation for Activity List the…
Closing for Workshop 6
From Families

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Gather participants in a circle. Pragmatics: Ask participants to please print and bring some images of their point of view “walk” for next time. Perhaps they can make the prints during this session. Obtain youths’ permission to save the sketches.
Leader Reflection and Planning
From Families

Either print or remind youth to print the images from Claiming a Point of View for next time.
Faith In Action: Youth Speak
From Families

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity A list of the committees/groups within the congregation, including their meeting dates, times, and places Newsprint and markers Art materials, video cameras, or digital cameras (optional) Preparation for Activity If you are able to offer participan…
Taking It Home: Claiming A Point Of View
From Families

Representation of the world, like the world itself, is the work of men; they describe it from their own point of view, which they confuse with the absolute truth. — Simone de Beauvoir DURING TODAY’S SESSION … We talked about points of view and how that translates into photographing families….

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