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Borders & Belonging Hexagonal Thinking Template (en español)
A blank template to complete the Hexagonal Thinking activity. This resource is in Spanish.
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Hexagonal Thinking Written Response
Using evidence from a text, students use this handout to explore points of connection from their Hexagonal Thinking grid.
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Hexagonal Thinking Written Response (en español)
Using evidence from a text, students use this handout to explore points of connection from their Hexagonal Thinking grid. This resource is in Spanish.
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The Circles of Action Personal Reflection
Students use this handout to reflect on belonging in their inner circle, in their community, and in the world.
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The Circles of Action Personal Reflection (en español)
Students use this handout to reflect on belonging in their inner circle, in their community, and in the world. This resource is in Spanish.
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From Fitting In to Belonging: Text Set Overview
Get an overview of the materials, topics, and activities in this Text Set.
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Essential Questions for a Borders & Belonging Unit
These essential questions are designed to frame a Borders & Belonging ELA unit.
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Essential Questions for a Coming-of-Age Unit
These essential questions are designed to frame a Coming-of-Age ELA unit.
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Talking to Teens About Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Parents and Families
Help teens identify, process, and think critically about online hate speech to help minimize its harmful effects.
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Hey, Boo: James McBride and Rick Bragg Discuss the Rural, Southern Experience
James McBride and Rick Bragg read passages from To Kill a Mockingbird on how historical realities of Southern life affect the characters in the novel.
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Hey, Boo: Reflections on the Masterpiece: To Kill a Mockingbird
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, and others recall their memories and impressions from reading To Kill a Mockingbird for the first time.
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