W.A.L.T: Assess diverse concepts of Canadian identity.
What is a stereotype?
A stereotype is an overly simple picture or opinion of a person, or group of people.
For example, it is a stereotype to say that all old people are forgetful.
For example, it is a stereotype to say that all old people are forgetful.
SOME STEREOTYPES ABOUT CANADIANS:
- Canadians are all very polite.
- It is always winter where Canadians live.
- All Canadians love watching or playing hockey.
- Canadians all love eating bacon, maple syrup, and Tim Horton's.
- All Canadians enjoy listening to the music of Celine Dion, Justin
Bieber, and the Barenaked Ladies.
- Canadians all live in igloos.
- Canadians all ride dogsleds or snowmobiles to school.
- Canadians always say "Eh!"
- All Canadians speak French and English.