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Dolls Are Us Lesson PlanDolls Are Us Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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Dolls Are Us

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Representation matters! A lesson examines the looks of dolls and discusses whether the design is inclusive or not. Scholars create a paper doll representing a characteristic about themselves or highlights another diverse quality. Learners write a persuasive essay to a toy company urging them to add diversity to their collection.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

dolls, stereotypes, gender, gender bias, gender equality, gender roles, identity, self identity, paper dolls, adjectives, diversity, cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, persuasive arguments

Instructional Ideas

  • Pay close attention to how individuals talk about themselves; encourage positive self-talk, and take necessary steps for those that have a problem doing so

Classroom Considerations

  • Pictures of dolls look best copied in color
  • Materials include supplies for making paper dolls

Pros

  • Highlights companies that have shifted their production to more representation in their products

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.W.1 CCRA.W.5 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2

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