https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728 I used a variety of mentor texts that support student of understanding of identity. I chose texts that engage in fictional descriptions of children exploring their identity in a variety of ways that can be used to relate to students in many ways. I believe these texts give a chance for students to learn more about their own identities. en-us 2022-12-07 12:52:11 UTC 2025-11-07 18:32:09 UTC hello@padlet.com ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412668331 This mentor text explores the racial identity of a girl at school who deals with challenging circumstances that challenge and strengthen her personal identity. This story can help students learn strategies to become more accepting of themselves and others. ]]> 2022-12-07 15:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412668331 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412700595 This text touches upon identifiers such as talents, interests, and beliefs. A student can learn about their own interests and beliefs and how that impacts their values and identity. ]]> 2022-12-07 15:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412700595 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412704670 This text talks specifically about what it means to be an American. I find this text relevant to the many students in our school who are citizens of this country and as well as those who are not who may be interested in what it means to be an American.]]> 2022-12-07 15:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412704670 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412708975 This is a wonderful text about the value of being yourself. This story has a lesson which teaches a student to appreciate who they are. I like that this story ends with a message about not changing for anyone or anything. I think any student can benefit from this text about personal identity.  ]]> 2022-12-07 16:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412708975 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412715263 This story talks about what it is like to be an older sibling. The main character is a transgender child who is concerned about being an older sibling and being a brother. The identity of the main character, Aiden, is at the forefront of the story and throughout the book, Aiden is reassured that they will be a great older sibling, regardless of their gender. I think is a powerful message that can be useful for affirming personal identity. ]]> 2022-12-07 16:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412715263 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412720795 This touching text talks about a young person's struggles with having a name that feels different than the names of other people in a town. Lalo is embarrassed about his name and wants to change his name to fit in. He learns over time that people will accept him no matter what his name is. This text can support students with unique names in accepting their identities. ]]> 2022-12-07 16:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412720795 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412724472 This mentor text mentions a few young people from a variety of countries who are new in the United States. This text talks about how people from different places have different languages, cultures, and traditions. These various identities are all valued and interesting and this message should be shared with students in our classrooms.]]> 2022-12-07 16:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412724472 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412736467 This mentor text discuses the religious identity of a Muslim girl who covers her hair and feels insecure about this. She sees other women in her life wear a hijab and becomes willing to wear on in order to express her Muslim identity. This story is meaningful for anyone who struggles to express their identity. ]]> 2022-12-07 16:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412736467 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412738914 This mentor text has poems about friendships, being kind, and making good choices. The text explains the value in having a positive self identity and how that impacts those around you.]]> 2022-12-07 16:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412738914 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412774753 The mentor text shared here discusses the individual identity of a mother and daughter who address their own self-esteem relating to their heritage and gender. This is a powerful story of accepting one's identity. ]]> 2022-12-07 16:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412774753 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412799991 This fictional story is all about accepting yourself. This story shares the message via mac and cheese in a fun and light-hearted way in order to effectively engage students. ]]> 2022-12-07 16:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412799991 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412902861 This story about cultural differences teaches about specific cultures in an effort to teach about individual differences which is a great resources for those who want to learn and teach about their cultures.]]> 2022-12-07 16:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412902861 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412930266 This mentor text about different languages introduces the reader to the different identities of those who speak different languages in a classroom. This story is beneficial for teaching students to value and honor the languages of themselves and others. ]]> 2022-12-07 16:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412930266 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412938735 This mentor text is useful for finding value in different interests. Each character, just like each student, has a different interest which impacts their identity. Knowing more about interests can help build student identity. ]]> 2022-12-07 17:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412938735 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412940829 This final mentor discusses how people can appear very different and these physical differences can impact one's identity. This book is particularly useful in a classroom with a diverse student population.]]> 2022-12-07 17:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412940829 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412956116 A song about diversity!]]> 2022-12-07 17:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412956116 ajfriedman25 https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412956699 A song about self!]]> 2022-12-07 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajfriedman25/osqhbw4wozwuk728/wish/2412956699