https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies This text set is designed for students in third grade to learn more about identity and how various aspects of our lives create our own unique identity. en-us 2021-07-28 16:27:04 UTC 2023-05-24 18:56:08 UTC hello@padlet.com etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285369 1. What is identity? 
2. Who are you? 
3. How does your family, school and community impact your identity?]]> 2021-07-28 16:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285369 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285440 1. What is cultural identity?
2. How are people perceived based on their cultural identity? 
3. How does your name reflect your cultural identity? ]]> 2021-07-28 16:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285440 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285524 1. What is gender identity?
2. How does your gender affect your own identity?
3. How can gender identity be transformative for people? How we can become allies for those who need more support in the community?]]> 2021-07-28 16:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285524 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285561 1. How can our abilities or disabilities define or not define us?
2. How can having a disability change someone's identity? 
3. People who are labeled with a disability are often seen as only their disability rather than the person they truly are. How does this affect one's identity? ]]> 2021-07-28 16:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663285561 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663286665 This picture book reminds us that we are all wonders through our own unique, physical appearance and abilities. This story teaches young students to embrace their abilities and recognize that other's abilities and appearances may differ from themselves. ]]> 2021-07-28 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663286665 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663290267 This picture book celebrates the various kinds of disabilities that can be seen amongst various kinds of people. This books celebrates people's differences and encourages young children to explore their curiosities and just ask! ]]> 2021-07-28 16:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663290267 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663296716 This graphic novel is about a young girl (bunny) named Cece who is deaf and is attending a new school. Cece faces challenges about identity, ability, friendship and what it means to be a superhero. ]]> 2021-07-28 16:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663296716 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663297978 Have students create a cultural X-ray for Cece's character and share with the class. What makes Cece's identity so unique? How does her deafness define who she is as a person? What else makes up her identity? What does she value?  ]]> 2021-07-28 16:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663297978 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663300002 This is a biography about Helen Keller's life and how her world changed when she became deaf and blind.]]> 2021-07-28 16:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663300002 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663300085 After reading the various texts about abilities, take students on a field trip around the community. Visit grocery stores, the library, local shoppes, and more and ask students to determine if the places in the community are accessible to all kinds of abilities. After the field trip, have students write down what kinds of things they saw and have them determine whether or not there was accessibility for all people. Have students write letters to those in the community who do not accessible buildings that accommodate to all kinds of abilities. ]]> 2021-07-28 16:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663300085 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663320489 This autobiographical picturebook is about Jennifer Keelan and her avocation for rights of the disabled, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although this book is set in the late 1980's to 1990, the moral of this story rings true to this day: always stand up for what's important, fair and equitable. This book serves as a reminder to never give up fighting for what's right and to always stay true to yourself. ]]> 2021-07-28 17:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663320489 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663330239 This picturebook is a story about a young girl named Emma who uses a wheelchair. When her best friend Charley assumes she is unable to do certain things, Emma has to explain to the difficulties and frustrations that come with being labeled as inable. ]]> 2021-07-28 17:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663330239 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663330760 How do you think those with disabilities felt when they were only seen as their disability? Do you think because of this, their disability became a larger part of their identity? Have students collaborate with a friend on  Thinglink to create a response that emulates their thinking and represents various perspectives of characters we've read about. ]]> 2021-07-28 17:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663330760 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663345723 This picturebook is about Unhei, a young girl who just moved from Korea to America and is attending a new school. Afraid others may not be able to pronounce her name, she decides she wants to be called a different name. But, having a hard time choosing, Unhei decides its best to embrace her own, culturally unique name and teach the class how to pronounce it. ]]> 2021-07-28 18:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663345723 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663346567 This autobiographical picturebook tells a moving story about children of immigrant parents who form deeper connections with their heritage and culture. ]]> 2021-07-28 18:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663346567 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663346749 This picturebook tells the story of a young girl named Faizah and her sister Asiya on their first day at school. Instead of how special the first day of school was supposed to be, Asiya is teased and made fun of for wearing her hijab. Faizah and Asiya work together to be embrace their culture and identity and leave behind hurtful words. ]]> 2021-07-28 18:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663346749 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663347575 This picturebook is a story about Lola, who desperately wants to remember where she comes from. Lola journeys through her neighborhood to ask more questions about the island where she's from. With helpful neighbors and family, Lola forms deep connections with her cultural past and understands that the island will always be a part of her.]]> 2021-07-28 18:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663347575 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663351715 This picturebook is about Alma, a young girl who is curious about her name. She has 6 names after all. Alma learns that she is named after multiple relatives in her family. Her father helps her learn more about her heritage and culture and she learns that her name has a wonderful story and meaning.]]> 2021-07-28 18:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663351715 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663352358 Have students interview their parents about their names. Ask why their name was chosen and if it has any cultural significance. Then, have students ask other questions regarding their family's culture. Have students make text-to-self connections between their name and the stories we have read so far. Have students record their post interview reflection and upload it to Youtube. ]]> 2021-07-28 18:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663352358 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663461141 Students will read the article on Wonderopolis to dig deeper into the definition of culture. ]]> 2021-07-28 22:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663461141 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663461563 After reading the article on Wonderopolis, respond to the questions, "What is culture?" and "What's our school's culture like?" and "What's your personal culture like?" in the class's Voicethread. Have students comment on one or two peer's Voicethread slides to make connections and extend learning.]]> 2021-07-28 22:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663461563 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663462017 Have students research a culture that differs from their own and display their findings in the class Padlet. Have students answer questions like

• What culture did you choose to research and why? 
• What does this culture value?
• What are some stereotypes that people may think of when they think of this culture? 
• How is this culture represented in the media?
• What parts of this culture did you identify with? How do you think being a part of this culture may create someone's unique identity?

]]> 2021-07-28 22:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663462017 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663465524 This picturebook follows seven different children across the world on their daily activities. This story depicts various cultures and customs through the actions of each child. ]]> 2021-07-28 22:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663465524 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663467313 This picturebook is about the history, culture and magic behind beautifully unique names. This story serves a reminder to embrace your name and the uniqueness that it is! ]]> 2021-07-28 22:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1663467313 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664042239 Watch this video with students and hold discussions about what makes them unique by focusing on their personal values. ]]> 2021-07-29 12:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664042239 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664048450 Watch the video about students who share their different cultural traditions. After the video, hold discussions about the students' cultures in the video. What was interesting? Did anyone know of these traditions before watching the video? Does anyone celebrate similar traditions? Have students participate in their own cultural show and tell by bringing in/sharing their own unique custom/item from home and sharing it with the class the next day.]]> 2021-07-29 12:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664048450 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664100699 This picturebook tells the story of a  red crayon who has never felt red. Others try to help him be red, but nothing seems to work. With a deep desire to be who he feels most himself, this crayon goes on a journey to realize he's been blue all along. ]]> 2021-07-29 13:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664100699 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664102216 This picturebook reassures children that being who you are is perfectly you! ]]> 2021-07-29 13:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664102216 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664111040 This picturebook tells a story about embracing who you are. The book encourages students to love all the small details about themselves that make them different and unique. ]]> 2021-07-29 13:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664111040 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664111856 This picturebook is a story about an avocado who questions what he truly is, a fruit or a vegetable? Just as Avocado starts to feel like he doesn't belong, he finds a group of others who embrace his identity and explain that they're different too! ]]> 2021-07-29 13:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1664111856 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665537505 Have students draw a self portrait, labeling their physical appearances such as eye color, hair color, skin color, etc. Additionally, have students write or type a short response explaining what they value and how that makes you, you! As a class, create an art wall with everyone's self-portraits and short responses. Hold discussions about what makes everyone unique, creating their own identity. ]]> 2021-07-31 13:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665537505 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665539762 Has there ever been a time where you feel like you don't fit in based on your identity? Why? Have students hold small group discussions about how this has affected their identity. Additionally, ask students, who are you at home? Who are you at school? Who are you in the community? Have students individually create a Canva flyer that displays their own identity at home, school and in the community. ]]> 2021-07-31 13:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665539762 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665542800 This picturebook is a story about a unicorn who was born into a family of narwhals. When realizing there are others just like themself, the unicorn takes comfort in their own identity. ]]> 2021-07-31 13:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665542800 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665543167 What does identity mean to you? Have students respond through the class' Google Docs to record their answers. Have students read their peers responses and make comments and connections to their thoughts. ]]> 2021-07-31 13:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665543167 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665550715 This picturebook displays the beauty in being yourself and the journey or self-discovery and identity.]]> 2021-07-31 13:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665550715 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665554617 This picturebook tells the story about embracing who you are in hopes that others will be accepting. This story shows how our differences can create unique spaces for one and other, like at school. ]]> 2021-07-31 14:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665554617 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665568312 In this interactive video, students learn more about the definition of self identity and answer questions about what makes them unique and special.]]> 2021-07-31 14:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665568312 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665582853 This picturebook introduces the idea of gender identity in a way that is simple and easy to understand.]]> 2021-07-31 15:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665582853 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665587233 On this short Ted Talk, Audrey discusses her gender identity, how she has been ostracized in public, and how we can all ask ourselves, why does it matter what gender someone else is? ]]> 2021-07-31 15:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665587233 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665587811 What is gender identity? Have students create a Glogster with images, text, and audio or video displaying their understanding of gender identity while also creating a display of their own gender identity. Have students draw from the texts they have read so far to make connections.]]> 2021-07-31 15:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665587811 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665588053 This picturebook provides a deeper understanding of pronouns and how different people use them to identify themselves. ]]> 2021-07-31 15:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665588053 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665592079 This novel surrounds a young child named George who identifies as a girl named Melissa. This novel shows the hardships of being accepted as transgender by both family, friends and peers. ]]> 2021-07-31 15:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665592079 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665595847 How can we be more mindful and respectful about someone's gender identity? Have students work in groups to determine different ways that they can be supportive of those with varying gender identities. Have students create and publish a YouTube video to take advocate for gender identity. ]]> 2021-07-31 16:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665595847 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665597250 After reading the two stories, have students think-pair-share about how they can take action to help those who are misrepresented and mistreated in society. Consider writing letters to local politicians, reading stories to spread awareness to the school community, or creating an infographic to pass out in the community regarding those of the LGBTQ community who are misrepresented and or mistreated. ]]> 2021-07-31 16:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665597250 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665598507 This picturebook reinforces the idea that children can choose what gender they identify with regardless of what gender they were assigned at birth. ]]> 2021-07-31 16:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665598507 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665607181 This empowering nonfiction picturebook tells the story of Harvey Milk and how he created a movement to change the world's views on the LGBTQ community in hopes to create a brighter, more inclusive future. ]]> 2021-07-31 16:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665607181 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665609355 Have students watch one gender story, where real people explain their personal connections to gender identity and how they dealt with their own sense of identity.]]> 2021-07-31 16:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665609355 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665902810 Watch this video about what makes different cultures around the world different and unique!]]> 2021-08-01 12:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665902810 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665909501 This article explores the definition of culture and provides an inside scoop as to why culture is so important to study. ]]> 2021-08-01 13:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665909501 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665911309 Take a look at this image. Turn and talk with your classmates about the different pronouns you see. Are you surprised? What pronouns do you like to use to identify yourself? ]]> 2021-08-01 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665911309 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665913626 This video provides clear and simple definitions of various ways people define their gender identity. ]]> 2021-08-01 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665913626 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665916670 Watch this video about people who have been labeled with a disability that have been told they cannot do something because of it.]]> 2021-08-01 13:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665916670 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665923136 Watch this video about young children who talk about their disabilities and how their lives have changed because of it. ]]> 2021-08-01 13:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665923136 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665924160 This article discusses the accomplishments of a young girl who proved the world wrong. ]]> 2021-08-01 13:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665924160 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665925195 This article discusses Natalie Du Toit's determination to make it to the olympics even after her leg became amputated.]]> 2021-08-01 13:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665925195 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665929519 This article talks about embracing yourself for your unique abilities and physical appearance. ]]> 2021-08-01 14:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665929519 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665938538 Have students examine the photo. What do you see? How does this relate to identity? ]]> 2021-08-01 14:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665938538 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665983737 Have students create an individual Padlet that is all about their identity. Have students start this Padlet now, creating one text block about their definition of identity and another text block about their own identity. This might include a photo of their self portrait, a typed description of their physical abilities, hobbies, emotions, characteristics, etc. ]]> 2021-08-01 17:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665983737 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665984548 Have students add to their individual Padlet walls including their unique cultural identity. ]]> 2021-08-01 17:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665984548 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665984722 Have students add to their individual Padlet walls including their gender identity. ]]> 2021-08-01 17:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665984722 etmichalak95 https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665984839 Have students add to the individual Padlet walls including their ability identity. Once students have completed their identity Padlet, allow students to share with the class and hold discussions. (include action at the end)]]> 2021-08-01 17:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/etmichalak95/cultivatingcriticalliteracies/wish/1665984839