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Unit Plan

Ready, Set, Respect!

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Instill the importance of respect in your classroom with a comprehensive unit that focuses on positive behavior in and outside of school. Three parts, each separated into four grade-specific lessons, cover bullying, bias, name-calling, family diversity, gender roles, and gender diversity. Discussion, worksheets, role play, and cooperative learning activities encourage critical thinking and self-reflection while fostering partnerships among peers. 

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
respect, kindness, friendship, diversity, cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, family, bias, name calling, bullying, family roles, emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, gender, gender bias, gender roles, school community, school safety, the golden rule
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Additional Tags
classroom support
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Instructional Ideas
  • Gather a collection of the books listed on pages 61-64, set titles out for learners to browse when time permits 
  • Play a video at the start of a lesson to hook participants' attention, or play videos at the end of a lesson alongside a reflection piece either written or oral
  • Write and send a letter to parents and guardians informing them of the lessons' topics, including ways they can reinforce lessons at home  
Classroom Considerations
  • Individual lessons take approximately 45 minutes 
  • A variety of materials are required—take a look at the lessons you wish to conduct to discover what you need 
Pros
  • A table of contents makes locating lessons easier 
  • Offers several tips for inclusivity 
  • Lessons include extension activities
  • The entire unit is well organized and user-friendly 
Cons
  • None
Common Core
RI.K.3 RI.K.9 RI.1.3 RI.1.6 RF.K.1.d RF.K.3.b RF.K.3.c RF.1.2.b RF.1.2.c RF.2.3.c RF.2.4.c RF.3.3.c W.K.2 W.1.2 W.1.8 W.3.1.a W.3.1.b W.3.1.c W.3.1.d W.3.2.a W.3.2.b W.3.2.c W.3.2.d W.3.4 W.3.7 W.3.10 W.4.1.a W.4.1.b W.4.1.c W.4.1.d W.4.2.a W.4.2.b W.4.2.c W.4.2.d W.4.2.e W.4.4 W.4.7 W.4.10 W.5.1.a W.5.1.b W.5.1.c W.5.1.d W.5.2.a W.5.2.b W.5.2.c W.5.2.d W.5.2.e W.5.4 W.5.7 W.5.10 SL.K.1.a SL.K.2 SL.K.4 SL.K.5 SL.K.6 SL.1.1.a SL.1.3 SL.1.4 SL.1.5 SL.2.1.a SL.2.3 SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d SL.3.3 SL.3.4 SL.3.6 SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.b SL.4.1.c SL.4.1.d SL.4.4 SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.4 L.K.1.a L.K.1.b L.K.2.d L.K.5.a L.K.5.c L.K.6 L.1.1.a L.1.1.d L.1.2.d L.1.5.a L.1.5.c L.1.6 L.2.1.a L.2.1.c L.2.6 L.3.1.a L.3.1.b L.3.1.c L.3.1.d L.3.1.e L.3.1.f L.3.1.g L.3.1.h L.3.1.i L.3.2.a L.3.2.b L.3.2.c L.3.2.d L.3.2.e L.3.2.f L.3.2.g L.3.3.a L.3.6 L.4.1.a L.4.1.b L.4.1.c L.4.1.d L.4.1.e L.4.1.f L.4.1.g L.4.2.a L.4.2.b L.4.2.c L.4.2.d L.4.3.a L.4.6 L.5.1.a L.5.1.b L.5.1.c L.5.1.d L.5.1.e L.5.2.a L.5.2.b L.5.2.c L.5.2.d L.5.2.e