by 826 National
Inspired by George Ella Lyon’s original poem, this lesson guides students through naming the people, places, and things that have shaped them.
by Maria Villareal, 826CHI
Students will exchange letters with students from different classes or schools. By listening to others’ stories and sharing stories of their own, students will practice to read and write with empathy.
by Allison Peters, 826michigan
Discover what’s possible through writing. In this lesson, students will write a thrilling new story about their future selves inspired by their curiosity and imagination.
by Cristeta Boarini, 826 MSP
Students will identify something they have inherited from their families, conduct interviews, and write a narrative essay. This lesson is especially well suited for English Language Learners.
by 826 National and Cartoon Network
After writing about their personal and social identities, students discover that sometimes what makes us unique is what brings us together.
by 826 National
In this Spark, students will write a poem that can be used as a tool to introduce themselves to their classmates.
by Karla Brundage, 826 Valencia
In this Spark, students will further their understanding of how language can impact identity through the process of naming.
by 826 New Orleans
Students will imagine what they would do if they were someone or something else.
by Rebeca Darugar, 826NYC
Students create an identity chart and write about parts of their identity most salient to them.