The Color of Water Lesson Plan

Policy vs. Beliefs: The Unintentional, Irrational Perpetuation of Racism in America

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Through close reading, discussion, and analysis, students will relate The Color of Water to concepts from Heather McGhee's 2021 book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8,...