Teaching with a Social Justice Lens

Essential Question

What did Martin Luther King mean when he said, “A threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere?” What does it mean today?
What is a just society?

Texts

Why Teaching About Social Justice Matters

This teacher is often asked, “Why can’t you let ‘social justice’ go?” Here’s her answer.

March 5, 2015

Teaching Strategies

Close and Critical Reading

This task helps students consider if the text is a window or a mirror through practicing literacy skills and using technology.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

CCSS

RL.6-12.1, RL.6-12.2, RL.6-12.3, RL.6-12.7, RI.6-12.1, RI.6-12.2, RI.6-12.3, RI.6-12.7

April 18, 2016

Student Tasks

Do Something

Students produce digital media to raise awareness and encourage change related to an anti-bias theme.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

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