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Crit Lit for Kids: From Critical Consciousness to Service Learning
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Nine to eleven 60-minute sessions |
| Lesson Author |
Tampa, Florida |
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LESSON PLANS
Grades 4 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Book Report Alternative: Creating Reading Excitement with Book Trailers
In this alternative to the traditional book report, students create book trailers using Microsoft Photo Story 3, a free downloadable software program for digital storytelling.
STUDENT INTERACTIVES
Grades 3 – 12 | Student Interactive | Organizing & Summarizing
The Persuasion Map is an interactive graphic organizer that enables students to map out their arguments for a persuasive essay or debate.
Grades K – 12 | Student Interactive | Writing & Publishing Prose
The interactive Printing Press is designed to assist students in creating newspapers, brochures, and flyers.
CALENDAR ACTIVITIES
Grades 6 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  May 11
Pedro Albizu Campos leads the Puerto Rican Independence movement.
After learning about the story of Pedro Albizu Campos and his commitment to Puerto Rican independence, students research and share their learning about another nationalist figure from around the world.
PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY
Grades 6 – 8 | Professional Library | Book
Developing Critical Awareness at the Middle Level: Using Texts as Tools for Critique and Pleasure
This unique instructional approach enables students to read literature they enjoy while developing critical consciousness and addressing issues of social justice.

