Advocate
What does advocate mean?
To publicize and support cause/movements you feel strongly about.
What does it mean to self advocate?
The ability to speak-up for yourself and the things that are important to you.
When you are ending a conversation, what is one thing that you can say?
Talk to you later
What does AVID stand for?
Advanced, Via, Individual, Determination
Why is advocating significant?
Advocating can help us bring about change whether that be at school or in the community you are trying to change the environment for the better.
What is another word for advocating?
- Supporting
-Campaigning
- Promoting
- Reforming
Why is it important to advocate for yourself?
YOU decide what you want then develop and carry out a plan to help you get it.
If you are talking to somebody and have to go, when should you end the conversation?
When they are done talking! Do NOT interrupt people when they are talking.
What is a current movement that is still being advocated
blm movement
What does Jazmyne advocate for?
She advocates to make change at Mcnair for the school and students.
Who is ONE famous person that advocates?
- Shakira
- Drake
-Michelle Obama
What skill is important to have for self advocating?
-Speaking up for yourself
-Making your own decisions
-Problem solving
-Listening and learning
Why is it important to be polite when asking for changes, ending conversations, or talking to people about other things?
It is professional and if you are polite and nice to talk to people will be excited to talk to you next time
What is our word this year and what does each letter stand for?
Our word this year is adapt, A-advocate, D-determination, A-awareness, P-philanthropic, T-transform
What does Muhammad advocate for?
Donating to poor refugees, organizations, charities and families in need.
How does advocating lead to success?
- Spreading information
- Gaining knowledge
- Making your voice heard
What do you ALWAYS need to include when you are asking for a change?
Why you need change.
Don't discriminate, don't stand for bullies, and take on the commitment to not only spread kindness but to be kind at all times.
In this disney movie, when her kingdom is threatened and her mother gets captured, this young princess has to be relocated to Wisconsin where she must ADAPT to average american teenager life.
Princess Protection Program
What does Emmanuel advocate for?
For sophomores and freshmans to join AVID if they are seriously considering going to college.
Name 2/3 types of advocacy
self-advocacy, individual advocacy, and systems advocacy.
Name ONE out of three parts of self advocacy
Knowing yourself, knowing your needs, and knowing how to get what you need.
How can you advocate for someone else?
Support and Acknowledge them
This film released in 2001 advocates for more women to become lawyers or be involved in law despite the gender bias. The twist is in this movie the main character is a feminine and self confident fashionista who gets into the Harvard law school and becomes a lawyer. She looks great in pink!
Legally Blonde
What does Iris AND Mateo advocate for?
Iris- Advocating for her Hmong community, to spread awareness of their history and culture.
Mateo- Advocating people to not use too much electricity to contain the wild fires.