Help me give my students the opportunity to open their minds by exploring Native Peoples' contemporary stories through Tommy Orange's book There, There- building awareness of innate bias, stereotyping, and misrepresentation- building a bridge of societal connection.
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My Project
In our American Literature class, we aspire to opening up our minds to multiple voices and perspectives that lie within the confines of our North American continent. My students have chosen to be a part of a Math/Science/Technology magnet: math and science are their specialties. Allowing them the time and space to explore the humanities through English class allows for a broader understanding of who "we" are when we say "We, the People."
In order to bridge the gap teaching about Native Peoples' past histories, I would like to share Tommy Orange's book There, There, bringing to light contemporary stories that allow student-led conversations centered on innate bias, stereotyping, and misrepresentation of Native Peoples.
Students will read this complex book in small groups and on their own, assessing specific character growth and exploring the Native interconnection with time/space. Students will interact with a video and a blog as the author discusses his novel, while sharing their insights with characters and piecing together the complex, web-like plot- discerning how and why all the diverse characters end up at the powwow for different reasons. Students will grapple with the obscure title and research Native Peoples' contemporary stories within their own neighborhoods, understanding that Native Peoples are not stereotypes rooted in the past of American history.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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