![]() ![]() If your students are wanting a more mature read, introduce them to Sherman Alexie’s first book geared toward young adults. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Grades 7-12, Level Z+, Lexile 600) ![]() Students can research and present different ways they too can get involved in other communities around the world, or even just how to show generosity in the simplest of ways. While this is a picture book, there are many topics presented with opportunities to learn more about the man who made this act of thoughtfulness happen and about the culture of Kenya. ![]() Rich watercolors showcase the landscape of Kenya, the land of the Maasai. They responded with incredible kindness, offering their most sacred possessions to show their compassion. After 9/11, one man bridged cultures to bring a message of sadness to his people, the Maasai. This is a story of generosity and universal understanding. Students can watch the video “Sarah, a South Sudanese Refugee” or read about the Darfur genocide in this online text, then create a poem connecting their thoughts to what they’ve learned.ġ4 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy (Grades 1-8, Level S, Lexile AD540) Even though the story is fictional, it is rooted in truth. This title spans a wide interest level because of its deceptively simple text. The Red Pencil is a beautiful exploration of what it means to grow up in a war-torn community, living through tragedy, losing your voice and finding it again. The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis (Grades 4-12, Level Q, Lexile HL620)Įxplore the diversity of the written word with this novel in verse written from the first-person perspective of Amira, a young Sudanese girl growing up during the Darfur genocide of 2003. Groups of students could pick a character and research their heritage and background creating multi-modal presentations with images, audio and video with sites like Animoto. Explore the cultures of the different tenants in the building through this website that compiled resources specifically for the text. They all share a space, and each bring something unique to enhance their community as a whole. Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman (Grades 5-8, Level W, Lexile 710)Īn ideal follow up to the picture book ride on a city bus, Seedfolks is another story about people from differing cultures living in close proximity in an urban community. Watch the video “How to Change the World” by Kid President to engage in a discussion about how students can reach out and connect with others who are different from them. You’ll take a bus ride through the city and meet people from all walks of life while finding beauty in simple connections. Hook your middle school students with this fun read aloud. Last Stop on Market Street (Grades P-K, Lexile AD610) by Matt de la Pena ![]() Here is a list of titles you can use in a diverse cultures unit for middle school students to inspire greater connection across cultures. By using text with videos, blogs and audio from various cultures around the world, students can be exposed to more than we could have even imagined just a short decade ago. With rapid advances in technology comes access to so much more information and so many more types of people. Our world is becoming more and more diverse all of the time. ![]()
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