DON'T MAKE ME ANGRY 1
PROGRAMME 2: CHERELLE
ACTIVITIES
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Cherelle discusses her anger and its
consequences
Clip 1: 01:00
– 01:55
- In: (Narrator) 'Sixteen-year-old Cherelle lives with her mum…'
- Out: (Cherelle) 'Just because of my attitude.'
What advice would you give to Cherelle? What steps could she take to make immediate changes in her life?
Discussion between Cherelle and her
mother
Clip 2: 05:42
– 07:23
- In: (Mother) 'She's got to realise that there's more to life than being a teenager.'
- Out: '…or quarter to three like the other day, which is not on.'
Listen to Cherelle's mum. What does she want from Cherelle? Do you think Cherelle's behaviour is acceptable? Why or why not?
Have a look at the things that are revealed about Cherelle in this clip:
- Irresponsible
- Ambitious
- Will end up in a dead-end job
- Doesn't help around the house
- Back chats her mother
- Pleases herself and no-one else
- No-one can influence her
- Doesn't realise where she's heading.
How many of these things could you say about yourself? Which would you have to change to improve your chances in life?
Cherelle talks to Yolande Beckles
Clip 3: 17:34
– 18:38
- In: (Yolande) 'Let's go back. Tell me about your years…'
- Out: 'So why should we take you seriously? Do you understand?'
What do you think of Yolande's advice (that academic achievement is crucial if Cherelle is to achieve her ambitions; that how she looks, how she portrays herself, how she behaves, all reflect how people will respond to her)?
What do you think Cherelle would do differently if she had to go through school again? How could her life change if she followed Yolande's advice?
