Abstract: This is a lesson to help students understand themselves and others. They will discuss stereotypes, tolerance, fairness, culture, racism, etc. Role-play will allow students to put themselves into situations where they might be misunderstood or prejudged and to discuss their reactions with their classmates. Hopefully, students will become more aware of prejudices and stereotyping and learn to accept and respect themselves and others for their differences, not because of them.
Graphic organizers for the unit are the following:
·“Look at Me” graphic organizer
·“Look at Me” completed example organizer
·“Vocabulary Sheet for Prior Knowledge”
·Role Playing Situation Cards
·The Blind Man and the Elephant
This is a VERY thorough lesson, but I couldn't use it with my 3rd graders as is. I would definitely suggest it for the older crowd. Nice Work!
January 29, 2012
Great unit! I can't wait to use it with our unit on Embracing Heritage. Thank you for your time and hard work.
January 29, 2012
Thanks for the thorough lesson - I can definitely use with my 7th graders! The graphic organizers will make a great bulletin board display!
April 1, 2009
Very impressed by this lesson. I can't wait to use it! Thanks!
May 15, 2007
This is generally good work and I really appreciate your time and work.
THis is so professional!
July 22, 2006
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Like most of you reading this profile, I am a lover of children, a care-giver, and a dedicated teacher. I spent 32 years in the classroom before retiring several years ago. During my tenure as a teacher in the elementary grades, I was on a myriad of writing committees, including those that developed the benchmarks for the district. As a literacy coach, I was able to present at both local and state levels at both the Reading and Math conferences. I co-authored a book, Beyond Book Buddies, by Corwin Press. I have also written for the internet and been a critical reader for both Scott Foresman and Corwin Press. As a teacher I wrote and received many grants at both the state and local level. During these last years, I have been writing units of study for my daughter who teaches in Texas. She has been able to use and adapt them for her Special Ed students of high school age, a task for all teachers using units and lessons of study written by others. The method of teaching should be the decision of the teacher and should meet the needs of the students he/she teaches.
