The Insiders by Mark Oshiro by Tessie Flower https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu Let's Make Connections to What We're Reading! en-us 2022-04-07 01:26:23 UTC 2025-11-21 14:18:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Chapter Book-The Insiders tessieflower https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu/wish/2133759466 Oshiro, M. (2021). The insiders. Harper Collins.

Hector Muñoz is dealing with a lot. His family has moved from San Francisco to a small, California town. While there is joy in the move, being closer to his abuela and learning more about his family traditions, there is no theater program at his school, and Hector seems to be the only out, gay student. Things get worse when Mike, a school bully, targets him not only for being gay, but for being Hispanic as well. The only escape Hector finds from Mike's daily torments is a mysterious Janitor's closet. When he enters the closet, he finds more than mops and brooms, but a space that gives him exactly what he needs. A space that seems to be enchanted with an inexplicable sort of Magic. Hector even meets friends from other states, who have also sought refuge in The Room. What some are calling a new imagining of Narnia, this book is a wonderful story for students in 3rd and beyond. 


]]> 2022-04-07 02:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu/wish/2133759466 Nonfiction Text-Nuestra América tessieflower https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu/wish/2133781061 Vourvoulias, S. (2020). Nuestra América: 30 inspiring Latinas/Latinos who have shaped the United States. Hachette Book Group. 


America is a nation built on the accomplishments of its people. This text highlights Latina and Latino individuals who have made significant contributions to American culture. There are political figures, scientists, singers, writers, and athletes featured, covering an expansive timeline.  

What more can our school do to celebrate the Latina and Latino people who have made a difference in our country?
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Smithsonian Institution. (2018). Smithsonian Latino virtual museum. Smithsonian Latino Center. https://latino.si.edu/LVM

Explore the Smithsonian's Latino Museum through this virtual field trip! By clicking on different parts of the museum, students can learn about Latin American artists, Mexican holidays, historical events that impacted latin culture, and animated shorts about Dia de los Muetros! 

After taking this virtual field trip, what are some elements of Latino or Hispanic culture that you are still curious about?]]> 2022-04-07 02:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu/wish/2133790775 Database Article-Hispanic Representation in Media tessieflower https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu/wish/2137713411 Miller, S. (2019). Point: Media Portrayal of Minorities Is Moving in a Positive Direction. Points of View: Portrayal of Race & Ethnicity in Popular Media, 1–2.

This article is one viewpoint on representation in media. It argues, that over the last decade, there has been a positive impact in diverse representation in film and other media. It cites an increase of Hispanic actors playing major roles in television shows across networks. The article also cites data increases with other minority groups. 

Do you think books, television show, and movies do well with showing people who are different skin colors and cultures? Why or why not?]]> 2022-04-10 01:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tessieflower/b2fx16642cb9o3wu/wish/2137713411