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Book Module for Abuela by Arthur Dorros
Abuela is a bilingual children’s picture book that raises important questions about human enhancement and immigration.
Grade Level:
1st - 2nd
Subjects:
English Language Arts
Social Studies/History/Social Sciences
Source:
Description
The Abuela Book Module is a bilingual guided and interactive read aloud activity paired with potential inquiries around human enhancement & limitations, immigration, human rights, multiculturalism and multilingualism.
Provided By
As one of the largest collegiate ethics institutes in the country, the Prindle Institute for Ethics’ uniquely robust national outreach mission serves DePauw students, faculty and staff; academics and scholars throughout the United States and in the international community; life-long learners; and the Greencastle community in a variety of ways.
Trajectory
Acknowledged
Engages in discussions and activities around representative diversity and individual differences without grappling with structural oppressions. Culture is externalized and the focus is on the abstract. Minor discomfort may be felt and tensions are largely avoided.
Throughlines
Empowering Families and Communities
Families and community members are key stakeholders in determining the ways materials and resources are accessible, equitable, and inclusive for all students.
Multiple Ways of Knowing and Doing
The knowledge and wisdom of the students, families, and communities are centered in content and materials to promote equitable and inclusive learning experiences.
Standards
Social Justice
Diversity 8 - Students will respectfully express curiosity about the history and lived experiences of others and will exchange ideas and beliefs in an open-minded way.
Identity 2 - Students will develop language and historical and cultural knowledge that affirm and accurately describe their membership in multiple identity groups.
ISTE NETS
Knowledge Constructor 3d - Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.