WISELearn Grant Lesson Plan Template
| Title: Learning to be Proud of Who You Are | Author: Tara Grignon |
| Subject(s): Social Studies | |
| Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5 | Total Time: 45 minutes |
Overview / Description:
Native American students are often bullied in school because they look different. Learning to become confident and proud of who you are is important to children's self-esteem and identity.
Learning goals/objectives:
Students will learn strategies to overcome adversity in school.
After completing this activity, students should be able to . . .
Identify strategies to use when in a bullying type of situation at school.
Role-play how they would handle different situations at school.
Workplace Readiness Skill:
| x | Social Skills | x | Communication |
| x | Teamwork | x | Critical Thinking |
| x | Attitude and Initiative | Planning and Organization | |
| Professionalism | Media Etiquette |
Content Standards:
SS.BH1.b.4 Describe how culture, ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, and social class can help form self-image and identity.
Materials:
Book- The Way Creator Sees You by Shayla Raine
Learning Activities:
Read Aloud. Ask critical thinking questions throughout the story. For example, what did Grandmother mean when she said, "You are so much more than you appear." "What do they mean when they say the four-legged beings are gifts from Creator?" "What are some of the qualities that the Creator gifted you with?" "What does Grandmother mean when she says Kihew is rare?" "What does Grandmother mean when she says we can learn from the eagle and crow story?"
Conduct a whole-class discussion on the Native American qualities your students possess.
Transition to a role-playing activity. Use role-playing scenarios located in the Materials section.
End the lesson by asking students to explain why it is important to know their culture, history, and identity as well as respect other cultures.
WHO (T=Teacher Focus Lesson; WG=Whole Group\; SM=Small Group; I=Independent)
| Learning Activity Task | WHO is responsible for this step? | Approximate time for task |
| Read aloud | Teacher | 10 minutes |
| Whole class discussion | Teacher/WG | 10 minutes |
| Role-playing activity | Teacher/WG | 15 minutes |
| Closing discussion | Teacher/WG | 10 minutes |
Assessment: Closing class discussion will be used for the assessment of understanding.
Wrap-Up: To wrap up the lesson students will volunteer to share in a whole-class discussion why it is important to know their culture, history, and identity.
Extension Activity Writing assignment, "What is a characteristic or quality of yours that you are most proud of and love the most?"