Children's Books & Diversity SEL & Social Justice Lesson

Children's Books & Diversity SEL & Social Justice Lesson

This teaching resource is perfect for educators passionate about fostering a sense of social awareness and emotional intelligence among their students. Intended for grades 4 through 12, its versatility makes it suitable for varying age groups.

Mainly focusing on social emotional learning (SEL) and social justice, the resource seeks to enable learners analysing diversity within popular children's literature. It encourages important discussions on representation, equality, inclusivity and impacts on one's self esteem.

Detailed Resource Content:

• A comprehensive exploration designed to stimulate critical thinking via individual book audits based on student’s top ten selected readings. Each audit provides an in-depth examination of character complexity in respective books.
• An introduction for students to Marley Dias—a dynamic activist campaigning against racial inequality in literature. Discussions will revolve around her trailblazing campaign advocating African-American girl leads—a profound exploration of underrepresented identities.
• The package includes seven Google slides enriched with clear instructions alongside an inclusive activity handout—a facilitative assessment tool for teachers managing either remote or traditional classroom-based teaching methods..

Add-On Features:

This resource extends beyond conventional special resources—it delves into side topics like Black History, Women's History and Social Emotional Learning—enhancing the understanding of historical figures while empathetically engaging with diverse cultures.

Group vs Individual Activities:

• An ideal product even for group activities—it presents interactive occasions where students share insights into their favorite books vis-a-vis diversity aspects.
• Potentially great homework assignments as it enables learners independently exploring socio-cultural factors within their beloved stories; vivifying literary interpretations from a new perspective.

In conclusion—the Children’s Books & Diversity SEL & Social Justice Lesson aims not just to stimulate intellectual growth but also to foster socio-emotional resilience amongst your pupils. Its content has been meticulously engineered to cultivate inclusive classrooms—guiding learners into becoming informed and culturally sensitive citizens in literature and beyond..

A 7 slide presentation and an activity handout.