CERCA Slides: Cultural Perceptions

This set of CERCA Slides was developed to share the stories of those who are challenging the single narratives that shape false and dangerous perceptions of our fellow human beings.

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Cultural Perceptions

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)

Introduce ThinkCERCAinto Your Curriculum

Introduce ThinkCERCA
into Your Curriculum