Change Agent: Craig Kielburger

What we're doing...

First you will discuss a question with your group, then with the whole class.

At the end of the lesson, you will reflect on the discussions and answer the question.

​Kielburger feels compelled to act after reading about a boy who was killed.
Why do you think the boy's death affected him this way?
What do you think he wanted to do after reading the story?

Discussion Question #1

Kielburger brings in numbers and stats to explain his reasoning behind wanting to help.

In what ways can poverty affect a child's life? How might it affect them as they grow up?

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Discussion Question #2

Craig Kielburger mentions that poverty is a solvable problem, but the government won't.

Why do you think the government won't simply solve poverty?

What programs do you think the government should take money from to help poverty.

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Discussion Question #3

After a talk show, Kielburger realizes you don't have to be smart to be gifted.

Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not?

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Discussion Question #4

Kielburger ends his essay arguing that the world can find peace if we can work together.

Do you think this is possible? Why or why not?
What do you think a perfect world would look like?

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Discussion Question #5

Do you think poverty is the biggest problem in the world at this time?
Is there another issue you would like to see solved or worked on?

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