Chocolat in the RE classroom Exclusion, Prejudice, Labeling Labeling Release Role of the church Character portraits
Exclusion, Prejudice, Labeling Discuss the labels applied to various characters in the story and their impact on the individuals concerned Discuss the labels applied to various characters in the story and their impact on the individuals concerned Explore the nature of excluded groups in contemporary Australian society Explore the nature of excluded groups in contemporary Australian society Explore the labeling that occurs within the school community Explore the labeling that occurs within the school community Discuss the meaning/impact of prejudice Discuss the meaning/impact of prejudice
Release Discuss characters who experience release from binding circumstances. Describe nature of burden, factors resulting in release and resultant change in outlook. Examples: Abusive relationship Tradition/HistoryHealth Community expectations Discuss circumstances that bind people today and ways of achieving release. Explore the release experience of Biblical characters eg. Nicodemus, David, Those healed by Jesus etc.
Role of Church Discuss role/image of the church in the story Discuss role/image of the church in the story Discuss role/image of church in contemporary Australian society Discuss role/image of church in contemporary Australian society Compare the qualities of the chocolaterie and those expected of the church eg. Inclusiveness, compassion, healing Compare the qualities of the chocolaterie and those expected of the church eg. Inclusiveness, compassion, healing Compare actions and attitudes of Christ with those of Vianne and her chocolate shop Compare actions and attitudes of Christ with those of Vianne and her chocolate shop Discuss how the church can be the continuing embodiment of Christ’s ministry Discuss how the church can be the continuing embodiment of Christ’s ministry Discuss internal and external factors that can work against the church fulfilling this role in society Discuss internal and external factors that can work against the church fulfilling this role in society
Character Portraits The mayor (Reynaud) The mayor (Reynaud) Armande (Old woman) Armande (Old woman) Vianne Vianne Caroline/Luc Caroline/Luc Priest Priest Roux Roux Josephine/Serge Josephine/Serge