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.
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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.
![Two female students complete work together at their desks.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Two%20female%20students%20work%20together%20at%20their%20desks.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=mUd6jz_t)
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.
![Preview Image of the Text to Text, Text to Self, Text to World Worksheet.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-10/Text-to-Text%2C%20Text-to-Self%2C%20Text-to-World%20Template%20%281900%20%C3%97%201414%20px%29.png?h=d3d13267&itok=ZzB2t0pH)
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.
![Preview Image of the Text to Text, Text to Self, Text to World Worksheet.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-10/Text-to-Text%2C%20Text-to-Self%2C%20Text-to-World%20Template%20%281900%20%C3%97%201414%20px%29.png?h=d3d13267&itok=ZzB2t0pH)
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.
![Preview of Exploring the Concept of Identity handout](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/ExploringConceptofIdentityTeaser.png?h=d3d13267&itok=BPu-uVY3)
Exploring the Concept of Identity (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the relationship between social identity and personal identity. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions with sentence stems.
![Student storytelling in a classroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/San%20Francisco_Classroom_2017_FH152797.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=KFfy5naO)
AJ from Washington, DC
In this personal narrative, a young adult shares their story, including their experience with gender identity and sexual orientation.
![AJ from Washington DC portait photo.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/AJ_from_Washington_DC_graphic.jpg?h=6a7524e0&itok=gy_GGerc)
Rose, Thorn, Bud Template
Students use this printable template to consider recent successes, challenges, and opportunities they experienced this week.
![Preview of Rose, Thorn, Bud Template handout](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/RoseThornBudTeaser.png?h=d3d13267&itok=LC34Ki1w)
Compass Points
Students share what excites them about class, their needs and worries, and suggestions for making the the class a positive learning environment.
![A person holds a compass in their hand with the ocean in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/personholdingblackandwhitecompass_FH2174435.jpg?h=f79ade58&itok=pMJECJqe)
Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket
Use this Exit Ticket Template to give students an opportunity to tell you about themselves at the start of the school year.
![Preview Image of the Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket Template.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-10/Teach%20the%20Teacher%20Exit%20Ticket%20Template%20%281900%20%C3%97%201414%20px%29.png?h=d3d13267&itok=CTRnmL3Y)
Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket (En Español)
Use this Exit Ticket Template, translated to Spanish, to give students an opportunity to tell you about themselves.
![Preview Image of the Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket Template.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-10/Teach%20the%20Teacher%20Exit%20Ticket%20Template%20%281900%20%C3%97%201414%20px%29.png?h=d3d13267&itok=CTRnmL3Y)