Teacher Guide

The Color of Water Lesson Plan

Bringing in Technology

Throughout the study of The Color of Water, students with disabilities should have the option of using dictation software for writing assignments, and text-to-speech software for reading assignments, or any other ADA-mandated technological accommodations.

-In the Day 1 classroom activity, "Tateh and the American Dream," students will use Google Earth to explore how Suffolk, VA today compares with the Suffolk described by Ruth in the book.

-In the Day 2 classroom activity, "'…even as a child I had a clear sense that black and white folks did not get along': Race and Socialization in the U.S.," students may opt to post concise statements on Twitter about why it is important to be aware of...

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