Exploring the Moral Universe of Setting
Students explore the concept of "moral universe" and consider how time and place influence our identities, sense of belonging, and moral decision-making processes.
Making Contemporary Connections to Literature
Students draw connections between social issues that the author explores in the text and their impact on our world today.
Map the Internal World of a Character
Students practice using evidence from the text and their own understanding of the world to analyze a character’s thoughts, feelings, motivations, and sense of belonging.
Playing with Perspective
Students reflect on the concept of perspective and consider the importance and limitations of our ability to see things from another’s perspective.
3 Hispanic Americans You Should Know
In this article we highlight three individuals who fought for representation, inclusion, and justice. Their work has contributed to the enrichment of American identity and culture and cultivated a more just society.
Read the Word, Read the World
Students explore the text's central message and consider how it may or may not help them make sense of their own experiences in the world today.
Reflecting on Our Obligation to Others
Students explore the concept of “universe of obligation” within the contexts of a work of literature and their own lives.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Remembering Resistance and Courage
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Virtual
Gain ideas and inspiration for how to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in your classroom.
Blending In and Standing Out
Students use an excerpt from Sarfraz Manzoor memoir to reflect on identity, belonging, and wanting to feel invisible.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Exploring Memory and Legacy
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Virtual
Join us as we consider short films, lesson ideas, and poetry through which students can learn about the Holocaust.