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Teachers around the country are gearing up to begin a new school year, many in a way that has never been experienced before. But, no matter the environment that teachers find themselves in this year,  whether it is virtual or in person with masks, I know this to be true: TEACHERS WILL STILL TEACH!  So, I’ve put together a Back to School series to help teachers choose books that will build their classroom communities, no matter if that community is in person or online.  

Recommended Grades: K-5

Join a diverse group of kids on a busy school day as they discover so many different ways to speak up and make their voice heard! 

Lesson Idea: 

[image error]Mentor Text: Build Community and Taking Action: Speak Up! (July 7, 2020, Clarion Books) is a spirited, vibrant picture book that celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed.  From speaking up when people mispronounce a name  to challenging a rule that isn’t fair, these young students show that simple, everyday actions can help people and make the world a better place.  Read aloud Speak Up! during the first few weeks of school and build your community by discussing ways that students can take action. Consider encouraging students to develop real-world action projects of their own.  The back matter provides brief bios on real kids who spoke up, as well as when we should speak up and ways to speak up —  without saying a word.

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