This educational rescource is organized around central themes related to the primary themes of The Watsons Go to Birmingham (1963). Fifteen primary lessons are aligned with the fifteen chapters of The Watsons Go to Birmingham (1963). Each of the following instructional models reinforce the central theme of the story, while also promoting literacy skills, social and emotional learning,and civic awareness.
Personal & Cultural Identity Awareness
Students explore who they are and how to integrate the various parts of their lives into a healthy self-concept within the culture in which they are growing up.
Perspective Taking & Coordination Skills
Students learn to express their own points of view and to take the perspectives of their peers and the characters from the literature they read.
Social Conflict Resolution Skills
Building on Perspective Taking, students learn ways to resolve conflicts with their peers and in society.
Family, Friends, & Community Values
Students gain insight into the nature of their relationships with friends, family members, and neighbors.
Social & Civic Awareness
Students develop their awareness of social and civic realities, cultural differences, and injustices that need to be righted.
Democracy: Freedom & Responsibility Values
Students reflect and act upon their social responsibilities in a democratic society.
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