We Are Alike, We Are Different (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: We the Kids)
Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Series
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Introducing multiculturalism to the youngest readers by comparing faces, clothes, food, and words from around the world. Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to Sports. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the kids in the book feel when they discover how they are alike and how they are different from one another?
Can you think of ways that you are similar to your friends? What about ways in which you are different?
Why is it important to celebrate both our similarities and differences?
How do the differences between people help make our world a better place?
What can you learn from someone who is different from you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about diversity and why it's valuable. Use their answers to guide the discussion.
Encourage your child to relate the stories and examples from the book to their own experiences at school or with friends.
Highlight the illustrations or examples in the book that showcase diversity and ask your child how they feel about them.
After reading, encourage your child to share stories about their friends and what they have learned from them.
Use examples from the book to teach your child about empathy and understanding towards people who might seem different.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Celebrating Diversity
Explanation: The book showcases a variety of children from different backgrounds, illustrating that while everyone is unique, we all share commonalities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and embrace differences in their peers, promoting inclusivity in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Acceptance
Explanation: Through engaging photographs and simple text, the book teaches kids to recognize and respect each other's differences as well as similarities.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be open-minded and accepting, fostering a healthy social environment at school and in community settings.
Example Lesson: Building Community
Explanation: The narrative emphasizes the importance of working together and supporting one another, regardless of differences.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities that require cooperation and mutual respect, enhancing their teamwork skills.