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Lesson The Dangers of Being an Outsider

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“Rehearsal for the New World” with Introduction by Ada Limón

In this podcast episode of “The Slowdown,” poet Ada Limón reflects on belonging and reads a poem by Hazem Fahmy.

Audio Length

04:43

Subject

English & Language Arts

Language

English — US

Updated

March 25, 2024

Culture & Identity

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Activity

Students practice gratitude by naming and recording three good things that have happened that day.

Two students look to the front of the classroom with smiles on their faces.

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Students use poetry as a spark for reflection and discussion about what’s happening in their lives and the world.

Four students in conversation with each other in a classroom.

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Students practice debate and perspective taking by taking a stand on a controversial statement.

Students move around the classroom in conversation with each other. One student looks directly into the camera with a smile on their face.

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Students reflect on the day by asking them to share an appreciation, an apology, and an “aha” moment.

Student writes in a classroom

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Students identify one personal or academic goal that they would like to commit to in the week ahead.

A Facing History journal sits on top of a student guide for Choices in Little Rock.

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Students reflect on the past year and generate ideas for the kind of learning community and learning experiences they are hoping for this year.

Four students in conversation with each other in a classroom.

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Students consider what parts of our identities we choose for ourselves and what parts are chosen for us, as well as the impact our names can have on our identities.

A student in conversation with a peer outside of the photograph is in the center of the photo. Another student looks at a laptop.

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Students explore the idea of “community” in order to identify its key aspects and deeper meaning.

Students sit around a table working on a big paper activity while receiving feedback from an educator.

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Students explore the factors that make up a community.

A silhouette of the Chicago City Skyline at sunrise.

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This mood meter activity develops students’ vocabulary for describing their feelings and their empathy muscles.

Two middle school students write with pencils on a big paper activity.

Text Set

Designed for students in grades 9-10, this text set includes lesson plans and multi-genre texts for a 1–2 week unit exploring the essential question, "What makes me, me?"

Students write at their desks.

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Students use emojis to practice sharing what they are feeling while building empathy for their classmates.

A student looks down at their paper with a pen in hand. A smiling emoji is in the foreground.

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