Grade 6 · Core French · Unit 8 of 8
Sources and respect
Credit, culture, honesty
What your child practises
The ethics of plagiarism and cultural appropriation: naming sources, using your own words and learning about cultures from the people who live them.
Ontario Curriculum expectation: A3, B3, C3, D3 · intercultural understanding of French-speaking communities
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which sentence shows you have learned from a community?
- I copied it from a movie
- I interviewed a member of the community, with permission
- I guessed what they believe
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I interviewed a member of the community, with permission
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.
Question 2
You find a great picture book online. How do you show respect for the author?
- Name the author and the book in your project
- Say you drew it
- Cut off the title
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Name the author and the book in your project
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.
Question 3
Plagiarism is…
- quoting a book and naming it
- using someone else's words or work as your own
- writing in your own words
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using someone else's words or work as your own
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.
Question 4
Which is NOT a way to give credit?
- Naming the author
- Adding a list of sources
- Changing a few words and leaving out the author
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Changing a few words and leaving out the author
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.
Question 5
Which source is most likely to be accurate for a report on animals?
- A friend's guess
- A comment under a video
- An encyclopedia or a trusted nature organization
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An encyclopedia or a trusted nature organization
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.
Question 6
When you learn about a custom you don't know, a good question is…
- “Why is that so weird?”
- “Can you tell me what this means to you?”
- “Can I wear it as a joke?”
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“Can you tell me what this means to you?”
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.