What Was The Great Migration?

Essential Question

What makes a neighborhood a wonderful, welcoming neighborhood?
Can one person create a safe, welcoming place for all?
What do identity and culture have to do with neighborhoods?

Texts

Informational

The Day I Swam Into a New World

Frances dreams of swimming with her classmates, but will everyone be welcome at her new community pool?

Margaret Auguste

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Subject

Civics

History

Topic

Rights & Activism

August 6, 2015

Teaching Strategies

Word Work

Concept Sort

A concept sort is a comprehension strategy in which students sort new vocabulary into categories.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

L.3-5.4, L.3-5.5, 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

Do Something

Poetry and Storytelling Café

Students write and share original poems and stories about community issues or themes present in the central text.

Grade Level

3-5

July 13, 2014

Plan Built By

K.B.

What Was The Great Migration?

The Day I Swam Into a New World

Concept Sort

Artistic Expression Showcase

Poetry and Storytelling Café

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