Through thoughtful discussion and a read-aloud, scholars challenge gender role stereotypes. Pupils examine pictures and collaborate with their small groups to debunk stereotypes. They explain what gender role stereotypes they know of and brainstorm how to turn those stereotypes around. Learners listen to one or two stories, Ballerino Nate by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Drum, Chavi, Drum! by Mayra Dole, and review the story's tale. Extension activities reinforce concepts through hands-on and writing practice.

Concepts

gender roles, gender, gender equality, gender bias, stereotypes, social awareness, identity, self-awareness, equity

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Instructional Ideas

• If you observe hesitation or narrow gender role stereotypes, welcome all learners to try center activities such as dramatic play with a variety of dress-up options, a kitchen to cook and bake, or a baby center to care for little ones
• Locate books similar to the two used in the lesson; add them to your classroom library

Classroom Considerations

• The first of four lessons; the remaining lessons in the series are targeted for other grade levels
• Requires projection, two books—Ballerino Nate by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Drum, Chavi, Drum! by Mayra Dole

Pros

• Provides details for each portion of the lesson and alternative procedure ideas
• Offers several extension activities; choose what best fits your grade level

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.R.3 CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.9 CCRA.W.2 CCRA.W.3 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.4 CCRA.SL.5 CCRA.L.3 CCRA.L.5