The Danger of a Single Story

Donna·

Literature

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectLiterature

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Students read and complete what they notice and wonder while reading the article. What is the author's claim, evidence, and reasoning behind the article? what does she want to make us aware of? How does this change your thinking? Provide space for students to type out their answers. Also, sentence starters. The following is a summary of a document named bfd36a42-3845-4fac-b2d7-3ea1189f3beb%2Fuser_uploads%2FbArkH1ivBCUD8aKiK1LqC?alt=media&token=792c32f2-639b-404e-88e0-ca43340cb1ca: In her 2009

This learning resource focuses on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story," which explores how a single narrative can lead to stereotypes and misconceptions about individuals and cultures. The lesson aims to help students identify an author's claim, supporting evidence, and reasoning while emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Adichie illustrates the risks of relying solely on one perspective, which can rob individuals of dignity and complicate our understanding of their humanity. Students will engage in reflection activities and guided annotations to foster a deeper connection with the text, encouraging them to think critically about how stories shape our perceptions and interactions.