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Y'all Still Don't Hear Me Though

In this essay, Lecia J. Brooks reacts to the rioting in Baltimore by reflecting on her experiences following the Rodney King verdict in 1992.

Lecia J. Brooks

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

November 4, 2015

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Informational

Covering

To cover is to downplay aspects of our identity that make us different from mainstream society. Kenji Yoshino argues that, although we live in an age where the law prohibits many forms of discrimination, people still face pressure to hide who they are.

Kenji Yoshino

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Religion Ability Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

July 2, 2014

article

September 1, 2016

Speak Up for Civility

This year, students are absorbing a lot of negative and inflammatory messages related to the election—often from the adults in their own school communities. We’ve got something that can help.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

Issue 55, Spring 2017

What We're Watching

Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!

teaching strategy

Responding to the Read-Aloud Text

Shared Reading

During shared reading, learners observe experts reading with fluency and expression while following along or otherwise engaging with the text. This strategy should focus on a specific instructional element (or mini lesson) that improves targeted reading comprehension skills while promoting the joy of reading.

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-2.7, RF.K-2.4

July 19, 2014

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Issue 28, Fall 2005