Cause and Affect

Students can use this creativity page to brainstorm a rule or policy that they view as oppressive and unjust. Then, using the lines provided, they can write a declaration to inspire change and denounce injustice.

The prompt for this handout is as follows:
"Think about a rule, policy or law that you feel is oppressive to you as an individual. Now, thinking outside of yourself, how might that oppressive thing affect others’ lives in ways that you may or may not know? Now, make the radical decision to take a stand. Think about what you are vehemently against and channel that passion into these key questions: What do you stand for? How do you want to make your voice heard and affect positive change in the world? Now, envision yourself as the voice of your generation, and write a declaration or proclamation of your own that denounces the oppressive policies or systems you want to stand AGAINST. Focus your energy instead on what can inspire and uplift the things you want to stand FOR. Now, time to write!"