The following questions are writing prompts for the CRE Grades 4+ class. They are designed to use critical thinking to examine each principal. Each question shows the Bloom’s Taxonomy level.

Working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions

1. What does it mean to work towards building a diverse multicultural Beloved Community? How does it relate to dismantling racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions? (Analysis)
2. What are some examples of ways in which racism and other oppressions are present in our society and institutions? How do these actions impact individuals and groups, and what can be done to address them? (Analysis)
3. How can we work towards dismantling racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions? What specific actions can we take as individuals, and what role do governments and institutions play in promoting a diverse multicultural Beloved Community? (Evaluation)
4. What are some of the historical and current challenges to building a diverse multicultural Beloved Community? How have individuals and groups worked to overcome these challenges and promote equality and justice? (Analysis)
5. Reflect on a time when you may have acted or spoken in a way that reinforced racism or other oppressions. How did this make you feel? How can you ensure that you behave differently in the future to contribute to building a diverse multicultural Beloved Community? (Reflection)