Elementary Library

OBJECTIVE Say: That was fun! I noticed that we share many things in common, or in other words we are the same. I also noticed that there were many ways we are different. And that is fun and special for our class! T oday we are learning to recognize similarities and differences between people through media.

Display “I can” statement and read the objective aloud. Have students repeat with you.

Revisit the media definition action rhyme.

Media is made by people, for people. (point to self, point to others) You can see it. (point to eyes) You can hear it. (cup ears)

You can feel it. (rub hands together) You can wear it. (pluck at clothing) You can experience it. (arms up over head and down around encircling everything) All media has a message. (point at mouth)

DIRECT INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE Step 1: Read Aloud Display selected books.

Say: These are two examples of media that have similarities (things that are the same) and differences (things that are different). Our job is to notice those similarities and differences to better understand the culture being shown in the book. Culture is what makes up our human experiences–it includes language, food, how we dress, and more! We will read the books and then we will make a graphic organizer together to chart the similarities and differences between the books. Remind students of polite listening behavior and story time procedures. Use best practices while reading aloud. Use open-ended questions during story read aloud to help students notice cultural elements in the book that are the same and different.

Step 2: Chart Similarities & Differences

Create a Venn diagram on poster or whiteboard.

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