From the classrrom of Caroline Wright (SDAWP 2017)
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales is the story of the author’s immigration journey with her young son. It can serve as a springboard for a class discussion about the resilience of immigrants and the possibilities they envision for themselves and their families.
What texts and resources do you use to teach students about immigration and the experiences of immigrants? How do you inspire your students to tell their own immigration stories? How do you help students develop empathy and understanding for those who search for opportunity in unknown places?
Link to lesson reel HERE.
Resources:
Video reading by Yuyi Morales
Dreamers Kit from Holiday House
Educator Guide from the Anti-Defamation League
Parent/Family Discussion Guide from the Anti-Defamation League
Resources from Teaching Books
Meet Yuyi Morales from Scholastic News
What the Data Says About Immigrants in the U.S. from Pew Research Center
Spanish-language edition and related resources:
Spanish Read Aloud of Soñadores
Dreamers Kit in Spanish from Holiday House
Teaching Resources in Spanish from Teaching Books
Related books:
Areli is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales
Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez
Islandborn by Junot Díaz
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