Taking Action Against Injustice

Essential Question

Why is it important for me to stand up for others and myself?
How can I encourage others to stand for justice?

Texts

Multimedia

StoryCorps: I Was the First Black Student

“The students wouldn't speak to me...”

A.P. Tureaud Jr. and Steven Walkley

Grade Level

3-5

Subject

History

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

July 8, 2014

Multimedia

StoryCorps: Segregated Swimming Pool

“I remember a private swim club...”

Robert Holmes

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

Subject

Civics

History

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class Rights & Activism

July 8, 2014

Teaching Strategies

Word Work

Four-Fold Vocabulary

Interactive “foldables” help students learn new vocabulary through defining, illustrating and using words in sentences.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

L.3-5.4, L.3-5.6

July 19, 2014

Word Work

Meet New Vocabulary

Meet New Vocabulary uses a graphic organizer to help students acquire new vocabulary while reading. This strategy is most effective when teaching challenging, domain-specific words (Tier Three).

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

RL.3-5.4, RI.3-5.4, RF.3-5.4, L.3-5.4, L.3-5.6

July 19, 2014

Student Tasks

Do Something

Artistic Expression Showcase

Students produce original art (visual art, music, drama or poetry) that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message. Students then plan a public showcase of their work.

Grade Level

3-5

July 13, 2014

Plan Built By

chelseylynn

Taking Action Against Injustice

StoryCorps: I Was the First Black Student

StoryCorps: Segregated Swimming Pool

Four-Fold Vocabulary

Meet New Vocabulary

Artistic Expression Showcase

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