Colors of Beauty

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Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Civics

History

Essential Question

Does opening a conversation about Race make one a racist?
Why do some people have negative attitudes about dark skin?
Why do some people have negative attitudes about light skin?
How would you define racism?
How have you experienced racism towards yourself or others? How did it make you feel?

Texts

Informational

A Girl and a Word

Laura Linn's article explores how Rosa Marcellino, a nine-year old with Down syndrome, and her family worked to eliminate the phrase "mentally retarded" from official use. "Rosa's Law" is living, legislative proof that their hard work paid off.

Laura Linn

Grade Level

3-5

Subject

Civics

History

Topic

Ability Rights & Activism

July 2, 2014

Teaching Strategies

Community Inquiry

Value Lines

Students take a stance on a topic related to the central text and listen while classmates explain their stances.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

RL.3-5.1, RI.3-5.1, SL.3-5.1, SL.3-5.3, SL.3-5.6

July 13, 2014

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Colors of Beauty

A Girl and a Word

Value Lines

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