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Social Studies
*Learn about moral courage from a very personal point of view
*See the power of storytelling to decrease stigma and shift understanding
English Language Arts
*Explore the emotions of loss and grief and the capacities of resilience and courage
*Examine perspective taking from the point of view of one author
*Explore the idea of purposeful work and a meaningful life
*Use Betty Rollin’s episode as evidence to write a rhetorical argument, commentary, or synthesis essay
Social Emotional Learning
By offering engaging personal narratives, students can discuss and strengthen the five SEL competencies - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Critical Media Literacy
Students will stengthen critical media strategies by analyzing information, claims, and sources presented to them through engaging personal narratives in order to be empowered to make more informed decisions.