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Lesson Plan: Culturally Responsive Teaching in English

Grade Level

Grades 6-8

Duration

30 minutes

Subject

English Language Arts

Topic

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Objectives

• Students will understand the importance of culturally responsive teaching.
• Students will identify elements of their own culture and how it impacts their learning.
• Students will explore how to include diverse perspectives in their writing and discussions.

Materials Needed

• Chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• Sticky notes
• Handouts with examples of culturally responsive texts
• A selection of texts from different cultures (short stories, poetry, etc.)

Standards Alignment

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Lesson Procedure

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin with a brief discussion on what culture means. Ask students to share what their culture means to them.
2. Write key terms on the board (e.g., culture, identity, understanding, respect).

Whole Group Discussion (10 minutes)

1. Introduce culturally responsive teaching. Explain that it is an approach that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning.
2. Use examples to illustrate how culturally responsive materials and discussions can enhance understanding in the classroom.
3. Ask students to think about how their cultural backgrounds influence their perspectives and learning.

Small Group Activity (10 minutes)

1. Divide students into small groups and provide them with a selection of culturally diverse texts.
2. Instruct groups to read through the texts and discuss:
   • What cultural messages or values are present?
   • How do these texts reflect the diversity of experiences and backgrounds in their community?
3. Each group writes down their ideas on sticky notes.

Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes)

1. Invite groups to share their sticky notes with the class.
2. Discuss how recognizing and valuing cultural diversity can improve communication and collaboration in the classroom.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Reiterate the importance of culturally responsive teaching and how it benefits all students.
• Encourage students to think about how they can incorporate their understanding of culture into their writing and discussions moving forward.

Assessment

• Monitor participation in group discussions.
• Evaluate the ideas shared on sticky notes for understanding and engagement with the concept of culturally responsive teaching.

Extensions

• For homework, ask students to write a short piece where they integrate a cultural perspective they hold or have learned about into their narrative.

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This lesson plan not only adheres to the standards of culturally responsive pedagogy but also actively engages students in a meaningful exploration of culture in relation to their learning in English.