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After reading The Other Side and guiding children through a picture walk, third graders investigate evidence of the civil rights movement. In the mini unit, 3rd graders analyze photographs of the past and make connections between historical fiction text and primary source images.
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Instructional Ideas
- It is important to be sensitive to third graders' age and maturity level when implementing this mini unit
- Print various primary source images ahead of time, or project them on the whiteboard for analysis
Classroom Considerations
- The Other Side, by Jacqueline Woodson is necessary
- Have a brief discussion about what primary sources are and how they are used before teaching lessons
- Lessons are short and could be combined
Pros
- Primary source image links and analysis worksheets are attached in the included materials
Cons
- The end lessons are vague and lack elaboration