CERCA Slides by Grade
Grade 3: Julia Moves To The US
Did Julia's opportunities in the United States outweigh the challenges of moving to a new country? (CCSS.RL.3.2-3.8; CCSS.W.3.1)
Grade 4: Of Heritage and Horses
What is the most important reason Natasha feels such great empathy for displaced people, according to the story? (CCSS.RL.4.1-4.10; CCSS.W.4.2-4.10)
Grade 5: 'in-glish
How does the author show that other people's assumptions about her language and culture had a lasting impact on her? (CCSS.RI.5.1-5.4; CCSS.W.5.1-5.5)
Grade 6: The Danger Of A Single Story
Are stories an effective way or an ineffective way to end stereotypes? (CCSS.RI.6.1-6.10; CCSS.W.6.1-6.10)
Grade 7: Misty Copeland
How has Project Plié and Raven Wilkinson most notably influenced Misty Copeland’s work change the perception of black women in ballet? (CCSS.RI.7.1-7.6; CCSS.W.7.1-7.4)
Grade 8: First Encounters With Racism
How do each of these four stories help to inform a readers' thinking about the impact of encounters with racism on an individual's sense of safety, well-being, and belonging? (CCSS.RI.8.2-8.4; CCSS.W.8.1)
Grade 9: How Images Change Our Race Bias
Does the author make a convincing case that attitudes about race can be relearned? (CCSS.RI.10.1-10.6; CCSS.W.10.1-10.5)
Grade 10: Latino, Black, and Middle Eastern Immigrants Portrayed As Criminals On TV
Does the article give a better explanation of the problems or solutions associated with the media's portrayal of immigrants of color? (CCSS.RL.10.1-10.4; CCSS.W.10.1-10.4)
Grade 11: Homeward Bound
How does the author explore themes of the impact of culture on intimacy through the story of her relationships with her grandmother? (CCSS.RL.11-12.4; CCSS.W.11-12.2)
Grade 12: How Have Societal Shifts Affected How The Author Defines
How have societal shifts affected how the author defines her own Muslim faith and that of her family? (CCSS.RI.12.1-12.6; CCSS.W.11-12.2)
