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The document outlines a class activity where students are asked to do a presentation using politically correct terms, with the goal of helping students understand and properly use inclusive language to avoid marginalizing groups. It provides examples of commonly used terms that are not politically correct and the preferred terms to use instead when referring to people with disabilities, medical conditions, or differences. Students will be evaluated on their use of politically correct language, the originality and depth of their presentation concept, and their delivery and presentation skills.

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Eapp 1

The document outlines a class activity where students are asked to do a presentation using politically correct terms, with the goal of helping students understand and properly use inclusive language to avoid marginalizing groups. It provides examples of commonly used terms that are not politically correct and the preferred terms to use instead when referring to people with disabilities, medical conditions, or differences. Students will be evaluated on their use of politically correct language, the originality and depth of their presentation concept, and their delivery and presentation skills.

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Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Section: _____________________ Score: ____________


Subject:English for Academic and Professional Purposes Teacher:Ms.ShahiraBelandres
Type of Activity:Class Activity

Activity Title: Use of Politically Correct Term or Language


Learning Competencies:
 Determine the different politically correct terms/language
 Share personal insights or experiences about the topic
 Perform a presentation using politically correct terms/language

Learning Concept `1
The term political correctness (adjectivally: politically correct; commonly abbreviated to PC or P.C.) is used to
describe the avoidance of language or actions that are seen as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting groups of
people who are seen as disadvantaged or discriminated against, especially groups defined by sex or race. In
mainstream political discourse and media, the term is generally used as a pejorative, implying that these policies are
excessive.

Avoid Use

(the) handicapped, (the) disabled disabled (people)

afflicted by, suffers from, victim of has [name of condition or impairment]

confined to a wheelchair, wheelchair-bound wheelchair user

mentally handicapped, mentally defective, retarded, with a learning disability (singular) with learning disabilities (plural)
subnormal

cripple, invalid disabled person

spastic person with cerebral palsy

able-bodied non-disabled

mental patient, insane, mad person with a mental health condition

deaf and dumb; deaf mute deaf, user of British Sign Language (BSL), person with a hearing
impairment

the blind people with visual impairments; blind people; blind and partially sighted
people

an epileptic, diabetic, depressive, and so on person with epilepsy, diabetes, depression or someone who has epilepsy,
diabetes, depression

dwarf; midget someone with restricted growth or short stature

fits, spells, attacks seizures

Activity: Presentation (45mis)


Students are tasked to perform a presentation in using the politically correct terms or language following the criteria.

Criteria:
Use of PC Language - 20%
Concept and Originality- 15%
Delivery and Presentation- 15%
Total: 50%

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