Week seven part one
Critical Race Theory and Counter Narratives
What is the Critical Race Theory?
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The author recognizes racism:
The author refutes racism:
I chose this spread because in the page above, the superintendent of the school is claiming that he sent the Mexican American students to the "Mexican" school for their own good to learn better english.
On the following page, the author contradicts this racist comment by having the students speak perfect english to show how the superintendent was simply segregating these students based on race and not ability.
ALL ABOUT THIS BOOK:
The characters RISE together to stand up and fight against the injustice that is happening to them. This book shows that there are powers in numbers. Her dad finds other families that have gone through similar situations and recruits them to stand and fight with him. Tonatiuh's illustrations and graphic representations show students that it is important to work together and support one another through everything. He shows students the emotions of how words can hurt others as well which is seen on the first page. (video above)
Chapter five text connections:
One example that I really liked was using Sylvia and her parents as strong characters and comparing them to another strong character who went through a similar struggle. I would love to compare and contrast Sylvia with Ruby Bridges. I think that that would be a great way for students to build connections.
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Laminack, L. L., & Kelly, K. (2019). Reading to make a difference: Using literature to help students speak freely, think deeply, and take action. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Tonatiuh, D (2014). ​Separate is Never Equal. Published by Abram books.
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**Other references are linked to the pictures or videos***
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