How to Be an Antiracist Lesson Plan

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Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will research the main themes of the book and find similar texts.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2

Structure:

To begin this activity, lead students through a Think Pair Share. Have them think for a few seconds about the major themes in How to Be an Antiracist. Then, have them share their list with a partner. Then, have students share with the class. Make a long list on the board. Students will likely say race, connection, history, antiracism, self-reflection, and more.

Then, ask students to turn to the person they were talking to before and see if they...