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Multiple Perspectives examines the different perspectives people have based on their backgrounds and experiences. This unit challenges students to consider and respect differing perspectives, which will lead them to become open-minded and accepting of others. Students will read realistic fiction and informational text about the unit theme, participate in collaborative discussions, and integrate their ideas in all three types of writing.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- How can I learn from others’ perspectives?
- How can I be open-minded and accepting of others?
Henry and the Kite Dragon
Henry and the Kite Dragon
by Bruce Edward Hale
by Bruce Edward Hale
Children of two different cultures are angry because of the others’ behavior. When the reason behind the behaviors is discovered the children learn the perspective of the other culture, which helps them understand one another and compromise.
Key Vocabulary:
narrow, specialty, reverse, majestic, admire
Mirror Mirror by Marilyn Singer
Mirror Mirror by Marilyn Singer
Using familiar fairy tale characters in each poem, Mirror Mirror, shows the multiple sides of a story or situation through illustrations or prose.
Testing the Ice by Sharon Robinson
Testing the Ice by Sharon Robinson
The daughter’s perspective of Jackie is different than the public’s. He achieved wonderful things in his lifetime but to his children he was just a father. Breaking the color barrier was brave, but just as brave to his daughter, was testing the safety of the ice on a pond when he could not swim.
Key Vocabluary:
historic, segregated, barrier, protest, courage
Jackie Robinson: Strong Inside and Out
Jackie Robinson: Strong Inside and Out
This biography provides students with information about Jackie Robinson’s life and accomplishments. Students will learn the public’s perspective of him.
Key Vocabulary: segregated (2); citizenship (13); commitment (13); courage (13); determination (13); excellence (13); integrity (13); justice (13); persistence (13); teamwork (13); sacrifice (33
Off to Class by Susan Hughes
Off to Class by Susan Hughes
Analyze schools from around the world and connecting those experiences with our lives here in the United States.
If the World were a Village by David J. Smith
If the World were a Village by David J. Smith
Compare and Contrast our typical concept of what school is and looks like with actual statistics from around the world. This text allows us to adapt huge statistics from around the globe into more manageable numbers; by picturing the world as a small village of only 100 people.
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