Social Identity Wheel
This handout contains a graphic organizer that helps students think about the ways they identify socially.
Complexity of Identity Exit Card
Have students complete this exit card at the end of the lesson to capture a snapshot of their thinking about the complexity of identity.
Complexity of Identity Exit Card (En Español)
In Spanish, have students complete this exit card at the end of the lesson to capture a snapshot of their thinking about the complexity of identity.
Storytelling Sketch to Stretch
This handout asks students to create a sketch that reflects their ideas on a quotation about identity and storytelling.
Storytelling Sketch to Stretch (En Español)
In Spanish, this handout asks students to create a sketch that reflects their ideas on a quotation about identity and storytelling.
Personal Narrative Connection Questions
This handout helps students complete a jigsaw activity centered around four young-adult personal narratives.
Personal Narrative Connection Questions (En Español)
In Spanish, this handout helps students complete a jigsaw activity centered around four young-adult personal narratives.
The Challenge of Sharing Soul Stories Discussion
This handout helps students reflect on Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi’s ideas about "soul stories" in a small group.
The Challenge of Sharing Soul Stories Discussion (En Español)
In Spanish, this handout helps students reflect on Winona Gao and Priya Vulchi’s ideas about "soul stories" in a small group.
Text-to-Text, Text-to-Self, Text-to-World
Use this handout to help your students make text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections.
Text-to-Text, Text-to-Self, Text-to-World (en español)
Use this Spanish-language handout to help your students take notes and stay focused during the Text-to-Text teaching strategy steps.
Exploring the Concept of Identity
This informational text introduces students to the relationship between social identity and personal identity. It includes instructions for annotating, a sketching activity, and connection questions.
We also have an adapted version of this reading designed for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding.