SUBJECT
Arts, Cooperation and Teamwork, Pride and Self-Esteem, Understanding Self and Others

GRADE
1-2

DURATION
3 Weeks

Who Am I?

By Tracey Roudez

Students will learn all about themselves and their classmates while collaborating with one another, the teacher, and their family members to complete an All About Me Poster and a Portrait of a Friend.

OBJECTIVE
The Students will:

Identify and explore the components of a biography
Create their own interactive All About Me Poster
Create a portrait of a classmate
Form and revise questions
Feel a sense of pride while learning more about themselves and their classmates

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: The All About Me Poster
Lesson 2: Portrait of a Friend

REPRODUCIBLES
All About Me Page (PDF)
Mini-Biography Printable (PDF)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

When students have completed their posters and friend portraits, allow some time for each pair to present them to the class. The partners can introduce each other to the class by sharing their partner's All About Me poster, their mini-biography, and the portrait they drew of their partner. Encourage students to provide details when sharing the portraits.

SUPPORTING BOOKS

Books for Teaching "All About Me"

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Amazing Grace

When Grace finds out her class is mounting a production of Peter Pan, she can't wait to audition for the starring role. But her classmates say Peter Pan can't be a black girl. Watercolor illustrations illuminate Grace's heartbreak and triumph as -- with the help of her family -- she shows everyone that true talent is more than skin deep.

Educational Edge
Grace's efforts will encourage your child to dream and take risks, while promoting tolerance.

$16.99
Hardcover Book | Grades K-3

Amazing Grace

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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

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Bradley is the oldest kid in the 5th grade. He tells lies, picks fights and is considered a "serious problem" by his teachers. The new school counselor knows Bradley can change, but he'll have to do the hardest thing in the world-believe in himself. "A humorous and immensely appealing story."-Kirkus Reviews.

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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

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