Multicultural Studies & Literature Class (Grades 5-8)

September: Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar

October: Brother’s Keeper by Julie Lee

November: In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by J. Marshall III

December: All He Knew by Helen Frost

January: One Earth: People of Color Protecting Our Planet by A. Rao

February: Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink

March: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks by Theoharis

April: Once Upon an Eid by Ali and Saeed

Basic Info

COURSE TITLE: Understanding Diversity Through Literature and Composition (A Multicultural Studies Book Club & Discussion Group)

INSTRUCTORS: Kimberly Teamer and Grazonte Sanders

CONTACTS: kimberlyteamer@yahoo.com and academy@byfaithconsulting.com

SCHEDULE: 1:00 P.M. to 1:50 P.M/ Wednesdays

Dates: 9/1/21- 12/1/21 & 1/5/22- 4/27/22

(No class 11/25, 12/8- 12/31, 4/32022-4/9/2022)

LOCATION: DCHE @ Park Place Baptist Location

Grade Levels: Middle Grades (6-8) Enrollment #: 7-10 students (Maximum: 10)

Details

OBJECTIVE: Support literacy, improve critical thinking skills, enhance research skills, develop writing, promote diversity education, encourage tolerance, and foster equality, justice, & equity

CLASS SESSIONS:

1st Wednesday - Class Lecture/Book Club Reading Assignment

2nd Wednesday - Essentials of Writing with Lab/SC Article Links

3rd Wednesday - Google Classroom/Socratic Circle

4th Wednesday - Book Club Gathering

5th Wednesday - Specials & Featured Works

FORMAT: Class Lecture, Monthly Book Club Reading Assignment, Article Reviews, Essentials of Writing Lab, Google Classroom Discussion Boards, Quizzes/Educational Games, a Monthly Book Gathering, and Socratic Circles

REQUIREMENTS:

Parent-approved email
Copy of each literary work
Proficient with typing or note-taking, conducting research, critical thinking, and group communication.

MATERIALS FOR CLASS: Laptop Computer, Chrome Notebook, or Tablet, Spiral (5-subject notebook), Pen/pencil

*A parental advisory is indicated. While we have made every effort to screen these books, parents should understand that the listed Middle Grade reads may present mature themes. Parents are strongly encouraged to engage in family read-aloud and have discussions at home, as needed.