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"You Get Proud by Practicing" Connection Questions (en español)

Students use this handout to analyze Laura Hershey's poem, "You Get Proud by Practicing". This resource is in Spanish.

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English & Language Arts

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Spanish

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English — US

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Noviembre 22, 2022

Culture & Identity

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This resource is intended for educators in the United States who are applying Spanish-language resources in the classroom.

Facing History & Ourselves, “"You Get Proud by Practicing" Connection Questions (en español)”, last updated Noviembre 22, 2022.

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?"

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.

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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.