Drawn Together

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

• Write the word "diversity" on the board.
• Ask the class what they think the word means. Break down the root word "diverse."
• Write the following definition of diversity on the board: "many different things; diverse or variety."
• Show the class the book Drawn Together by Minh Le.
• Ask the students to pay attention to where the idea of diversity (differences) comes up in the book.
• Read the book to the class, and pause periodically to ask them to consider how the grandfather and grandson come to appreciate each other.

Guided Practice

• After reading the book, ask students some of the following comprehension questions: What happened in the story? How did it feel for the grandson when he realized how different he was from his grandfather? Where did diversity come up in the plot? What about appreciation for differences?
• Explain to the class that they will return to their seats to work with a partner on a worksheet about differences and similarities.
• Ask for a student volunteer.
• Together, model for the class how to move through the Venn Diagram of Differences and Similarities worksheet and answer questions.
• Divide the class into pairs and ask if they have any questions.

Independent working time

• Dismiss pairs back to their seats, and distribute the Venn Diagram of Differences and Similarities worksheet.
• Have the class complete the worksheet.