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Clear up the misconceptions about autism and individuals on the autism spectrum with an inquiry-based instructional activity. As ninth graders read the first four pages of Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, they focus on essential literacy skills and close-reading techniques.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the lesson during a focus on empathy and accepting others
- Incorporate into a unit about reading informational texts
- Encourage learners to journal about what they already know about autism and the autism spectrum or about how animals have helped them during a stressful time
Classroom Considerations
- The lessons only cover the first chapter in the book; consider assigning the whole book to older or more advanced readers
- Be sure to instill a supportive classroom community for discussing sensitive topics
- The first of 10 lessons in a three-unit module
Pros
- Incorporates literary analysis skills into a thoughtful discussion
- Aligned to Common Core reading standards
- Focuses on a short amount of text to ensure understanding for all reading levels
Cons
- None