#  The Watsons Go to Birmingham 

 



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This educational resource 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.

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## 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.

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## 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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