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A read-aloud anthology highlights the essential contributions of activists Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez. Scholars listen to stories, discuss the readings, practice word work, and participate in extension activities.
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Concepts
activism, social activism, susan b. anthony, women's rights, women's history, eleanor roosevelt, human rights, mary mcleod bethune, teachers, jackie robinson, baseball, baseball history, rosa parks, civil rights, civil rights leaders, martin luther king jr., i have a dream speech, cesar chavez, migrant workers, workers, reading, read-alouds, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, informational texts
Instructional Ideas
- Create a focus wall featuring the activists addressed in the unit
- Collect additional books about activists and put them in your classroom library for pupils to browse when time allows
Classroom Considerations
- The final unit in a series of 12 read-aloud anthologies created by Core Knowledge for second graders
- Set aside ample prep time to make copies and collect materials
Pros
- Encourages learners to stand up for what they believe in
- The unit comes with calendars, teacher notes, and detailed lesson plans
Cons
- None