Deep down, everyone is the same. Discuss the similarities and differences between people across cultures with a series of reading activities based on the beautiful story and illustrations in Whoever You Are by Mem Fox.

Concepts

reading comprehension, multiculturalism, same and different

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• After reading the story, hand out the worksheets in a weekly homework packet 
• Use in a school-wide focus on multiculturalism and acceptance

Classroom Considerations

• With the exception of the Venn diagram worksheet, printables are in color, and should print in black and white without affecting understanding

Pros

• Addresses different cultures and the ways everyone is really the same
• Encourages learners to interpret the story by examining the pictures as well as by the text

Cons

• Video for the post instruction section is not available

Common Core

RL.K.1 RL.1.1 RL.2.1 RL.3.1