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Ruby Bridges Lesson PlanRuby Bridges Lesson Plan
Publisher
Stanford University
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K - 2nd
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English Language Arts
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Ruby Bridges

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A two-part lesson features Civil Rights hero, Ruby Bridges. Part one focuses on the heroic actions of Ruby Bridges then challenges scholars to complete a Venn diagram in order to compare themselves to her. Part two begins with a discussion about good deeds. Class members then read quotes by Ruby and draw pictures to accompany them. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ruby bridges, black history month, holiday celebrations, national holidays, united states holidays, Holidays, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, desegregation, segregation, schools, heroes, reading, responding to reading, civil rights, venn diagrams, compare and contrast

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a bulletin board showcasing the lesson's essential question, discuss and list learners' responses on the board for all to see
  • Conduct the lesson during Black History Month
  • Lead a grand conversation to answer the four sub-questions and determine pupils' level of comprehension 

Classroom Considerations

  • Black History Month is held during the month of February 
  • Lesson parts one and two require three books 
  • The duration reflects an estimate of the completion of both activities 

Pros

  • Provides three optional assignments 
  • The lesson creates a connection between an individual and those participating

Cons

  • Book links take you to an online store for purchase 

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.K.1.b SL.K.4 SL.K.5 SL.K.6 SL.1.1.a SL.1.1.b SL.1.4 SL.1.5 SL.1.6 SL.2.1.a SL.2.1.b SL.2.4 SL.2.5 SL.2.6

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