Understanding Racism: Read, Think, Talk
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Understanding Racism: Read, Think, Talk" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
4 pages in this set
Understanding racism read, think and talk for 3rd to 5th grade: a passage, key words, fairness questions and an upstander page. Answer key included. Part of our racism and fairness social-emotional learning collection.
How do I use this resource?
Read the passage aloud with the class, then have pairs discuss the questions. Because it is a sensitive topic, preview it first and use it as a starting point for a class talk about fairness.
What students will practice
- Teaches what racism and fairness mean through a three-part passage with key words like prejudice and upstander.
- Practices telling Fair from Unfair in 6 short stories and answering 4 questions about the passage.
- Fits 3rd to 5th grade for a read aloud and partner talk, with ways to be an upstander and a sensitive topic to preview.
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FAQ
How do I use the Understanding Racism: Read, Think, Talk?
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Read the passage aloud with the class, then have pairs discuss the questions. Because it is a sensitive topic, preview it first and use it as a starting point for a class talk about fairness.
What is the Understanding Racism: Read, Think, Talk?
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Three pages after the cover. Page 1 has a passage in three parts, We Are All Different, What Is Racism? and What Does Fairness Look Like?, and a box of 6 key words such as prejudice and upstander. Page 2 has 4 questions and 6 Fair or Unfair stories to circle. Page 3 shows four ways to be an upstander and an action box to write and draw. The answer key gives sample answers for the questions and the six stories.
Can I use the Understanding Racism: Read, Think, Talk at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Social-Emotional learning, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade racism and fairness resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are racism and fairness resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these racism and fairness resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Social-Emotional Learning |
| Pages | 4 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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