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Power of Protest

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Power of Protest

People holding protest signs

📚 Part 1: Understanding Protests

1. What is a protest? Choose the best definition:

A party or celebration

A public demonstration expressing disagreement with something

A type of government meeting

A school activity

2. Which of these are common reasons people protest? (Check all that apply):

To demand equal rights

To protect the environment

To oppose unfair laws

To celebrate holidays

To demand better working conditions

3. Protests can be peaceful or violent. Which type is more effective for creating positive change?

Peaceful protests

Violent protests

Both are equally effective

4. Complete this sentence: "Throughout history, protests have been important because they allow people to _________________ when they disagree with those in power."

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✏️ Part 2: Exploring Your Understanding

5. Think about your own experiences. Have you ever seen or heard about a protest in New Zealand? Describe what it was about:
6. Imagine you wanted to change something at your school that you thought was unfair. What peaceful ways could you protest or express your disagreement?
7. Why do you think it's important that people have the right to protest in a democracy like New Zealand?

📖 Part 3: Vocabulary Building

8. Match each vocabulary word with its correct meaning by writing the letter:

A. Democracy     B. Civil Rights     C. Demonstration     D. Activist

_____ A person who campaigns for social or political change

_____ A system of government where people vote for their leaders

_____ Basic rights that every citizen should have

_____ A public meeting or march to show support for something

9. Use three vocabulary words from above in sentences about protests:
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