Celebrate our similarities and differences through multiple readings of Whoever you Are by Mem Fox. Readings are accompanied by a grand discussion, charts, creative art, dramatic, and music play to reinforce the uniqueness that is found among us. 

Concepts

same and different, responding to literature, responding to reading, skin, individuality, summaries

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Display self portraits at Back to School Night or Open House
• Add a written piece such as an autobiographical statement or poem to the self portraits
• Collect various colors of play dough to mix and match while making your skin tone; observe and point out that skin tone is made up of many different colors   

Classroom Considerations

• This lesson was designed to supplement a larger curriculum; however, it can be used on its own  
• Check out, or download a copy of, Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
• Take into account pupils' level of sensitivity prior to conducting the different/alike discussion 

Pros

• Additional books and activities are listed to extend the learning process 
• Implementation tips and tricks are provided for most activities 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.K.1 RL.K.3 RL.K.6 RL.K.7 RL.1.1 RL.1.3 RL.1.7 RL.2.1 RL.2.3 RL.2.7 W.K.8 W.1.8 W.2.8 W.3.8