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Student Activities: Responding to Recent Shootings and the Perils of Daily Life

These student-facing slides contain activities designed to help students process feelings of insecurity in the face of the recent shootings of young people going about their daily lives.

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English & Language Arts
Social Studies

Language

English — US

Updated

April 26, 2023

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Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to help students process the tragic news of recent shootings of young people going about their daily lives.

KANSAS CITY, MO- APRIL 18: Protesters chant at a rally for Black teen Ralph Yarl in front of U.S. District Court on April 18, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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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.

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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.

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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.