Diversity: Me and the World Around Me

Essential Question

How do I see myself? Is it the same way others see me?
How do people show that they are proud of themselves?

Texts

Informational

Families

This excerpt explains that families are defined by love, caring and sharing, not the number or gender of its members.

Ann Morris

Grade Level

K-2 3-5 6-8

Topic

Religion Class Immigration

November 7, 2014

Literature

This Little Light of Mine

In addition to holding a key place in American folk and gospel music, this song has significance as an anthem of the civil rights movement.

Harry Dixon Loes

Grade Level

K-2

Subject

Civics

History

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 3, 2014

Teaching Strategies

Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds

Student Journals

Student journals are a collection of students’ written and illustrated predictions, reactions, understandings and questions based on Perspectives central text read alouds.

Grade Level

K-2

CCSS

RL.K-2.1, RL.K-2.2, RL.K-2.3, RL.K-2.6, RL.K-2.7, RI.K-2.1, RI.K-2.2, RI.K-2.3, RI.K-2.6, RI.K-2.7, W.K-2.2

July 13, 2014

Student Tasks

Do Something

Musical Movement Showcase

Students create and perform a music or dance piece related to themes in the central text.

Grade Level

K-2

July 13, 2014

Plan Built By

Eleali

Diversity: Me and the World Around Me

Families

This Little Light of Mine

Student Journals

Musical Movement Showcase

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