2. THE ACTIVITY
This activity teaches
students about
their own
preconceived
notions.
All that is needed is a
novel that peeks
the child’s interest
and some
patience!
3. MATERIALS NEEDED
A book the child/student is interested in reading
but has not yet read
Paper
Pencil
Envelope
4. ONLY LOOK AT THE OUTSIDE COVER OF THE BOOK!
Let the student write
about what they think
the book is about.
Encourage them to get
into detail and predict
what will happen in
the story, who the
main characters are
and what they are like
and whatever comes
to mind.
5. SAVE IT FOR LATER
Put the predictions in a sealed envelope and keep hidden
until after they are finished reading the book.
When the book is complete reveal the envelope.
Have the student analyze what they wrote and how their
opinions have changed.
6. TALK IT OUT
Use this time to It will be an
talk about enlightening
prejudices and experience for
making all!
judgments on
others.
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