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A. Identify one illustrated children’s book that contains positive diverse representation from the
attached list.
Name Jar- by Yangsook Choi
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Note: An example could include a quote, paraphrase, copy of an illustration, or description of an
illustration from the book. Examples must be cited.
1. Describe the positive, diverse representation in your chosen book.
a. Explain how the positive diverse representation in your chosen book helps students gain
perspective for understanding the world. Support your explanation with a specific example
from your chosen book.
In the book Name Jar, the other Yangsook Choi writes from the perspective of a young
Korean girl, Unhei. Unhei just moved to the United States and has a unique name. She feels
different from her classmates because of her name; this makes her uncomfortable sharing
her name with her class. Her classmates help her pick a new name because she wants to fit
in. All of her classmates are from different cultures and backgrounds. The class helps Unhei
come up with new American-style names and put their ideas in a jar. When a new friend and
the rest of the class find out Unhei's real name, they positively accept it. This story
represents positive diversity because Unhei is able to accept her name and connect it to her
culture and the history behind it. She could accept her name and teach it and her culture to
her classmates. The class was able to put away the name jar, and her class was able to learn
more about her name and culture.
2. Identify a literary theme of your chosen book (e.g., kindness, courage, cooperation).
a. Explain how one specific example of a literary element used in the chosen book (e.g., plot,
setting, characterization, figurative language) supports or conveys the theme from part B2.
The literary theme of Name Jar is belonging and community. Within the story, you can see
the sense of belonging because, at the end of the story, Unhei accepts her name as well as
her classmates. You can also see the sense of community in this story when the class comes
together and puts the names in the jar to help Unhei pick a new American-style name. In the
end, when the classmates accept Unhei’s real name, Unhei sees that no name would fit who
she truly is; she realizes her name is a unique part of her and is happy when the class
accepts her.
3. Explain why it is important to select children’s literature with quality artwork, illustrations, or
images. Support your explanation with reasoning from the course.
a. Include a copy of an illustration from your chosen book and describe how the illustration in
the chosen book conveys the theme.
The artwork within a book can tell a story apart from the words on the page. It can also help
those who have trouble reading or who are still learning English to make connections to the
, story. Artwork can help show how characters are feeling. It can also motivate young
learners to read and support their growth. In the story Name Jar, the pictures positively
support the theme of the story. The picture below shows students coming together,
supporting the theme of belonging and community. It also shows how they are interested in
learning about Unhei.
4. Identify a specific genre of your chosen book.
Note: Specific genre refers to a subdivision of the general genre. Specific fiction genres include
realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, etc. The folklore genre includes fable, fairy
tales, folktales, etc. The nonfiction-specific genres include biography, memoir, or narrative
nonfiction.
a. Describe two characteristics that define the specific genre identified in part B4.
b. Provide an example of each characteristic from part B4a that is found in your chosen book.
In my opinion, the genre of the book Name Jar is realistic fiction. In the story, you can see
Unhei struggle with feeling comfortable with her name and being different from the rest of
her class. This is a topic many students can connect with. Students' names feel
uncomfortable due to their looks, beliefs, background, or names. Being the new kid can be a
difficult transition for children. Feeling different is not uncommon for people in the world,
no matter who or where you are. Students and adults search for the feeling of community
and belonging within the world around them. Being accepted by her classmates gave Unhei
that feeling.
Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Template
General Information
Lesson Title: Diving into the Story The Name Jar
Subject(s): ELA
Grade/Level/Setting: 1st grade general education classroom
Prerequisite Skills/Prior Knowledge:
What do your students already know or what do they need to know about the selected topic to successfully
participate in the lesson?
Students should have used the story map worksheet in the past and be familiar with it. Students should also know
Solution
A. Identify one illustrated children’s book that contains positive diverse representation from the
attached list.
Name Jar- by Yangsook Choi
:
Note: An example could include a quote, paraphrase, copy of an illustration, or description of an
illustration from the book. Examples must be cited.
1. Describe the positive, diverse representation in your chosen book.
a. Explain how the positive diverse representation in your chosen book helps students gain
perspective for understanding the world. Support your explanation with a specific example
from your chosen book.
In the book Name Jar, the other Yangsook Choi writes from the perspective of a young
Korean girl, Unhei. Unhei just moved to the United States and has a unique name. She feels
different from her classmates because of her name; this makes her uncomfortable sharing
her name with her class. Her classmates help her pick a new name because she wants to fit
in. All of her classmates are from different cultures and backgrounds. The class helps Unhei
come up with new American-style names and put their ideas in a jar. When a new friend and
the rest of the class find out Unhei's real name, they positively accept it. This story
represents positive diversity because Unhei is able to accept her name and connect it to her
culture and the history behind it. She could accept her name and teach it and her culture to
her classmates. The class was able to put away the name jar, and her class was able to learn
more about her name and culture.
2. Identify a literary theme of your chosen book (e.g., kindness, courage, cooperation).
a. Explain how one specific example of a literary element used in the chosen book (e.g., plot,
setting, characterization, figurative language) supports or conveys the theme from part B2.
The literary theme of Name Jar is belonging and community. Within the story, you can see
the sense of belonging because, at the end of the story, Unhei accepts her name as well as
her classmates. You can also see the sense of community in this story when the class comes
together and puts the names in the jar to help Unhei pick a new American-style name. In the
end, when the classmates accept Unhei’s real name, Unhei sees that no name would fit who
she truly is; she realizes her name is a unique part of her and is happy when the class
accepts her.
3. Explain why it is important to select children’s literature with quality artwork, illustrations, or
images. Support your explanation with reasoning from the course.
a. Include a copy of an illustration from your chosen book and describe how the illustration in
the chosen book conveys the theme.
The artwork within a book can tell a story apart from the words on the page. It can also help
those who have trouble reading or who are still learning English to make connections to the
, story. Artwork can help show how characters are feeling. It can also motivate young
learners to read and support their growth. In the story Name Jar, the pictures positively
support the theme of the story. The picture below shows students coming together,
supporting the theme of belonging and community. It also shows how they are interested in
learning about Unhei.
4. Identify a specific genre of your chosen book.
Note: Specific genre refers to a subdivision of the general genre. Specific fiction genres include
realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, etc. The folklore genre includes fable, fairy
tales, folktales, etc. The nonfiction-specific genres include biography, memoir, or narrative
nonfiction.
a. Describe two characteristics that define the specific genre identified in part B4.
b. Provide an example of each characteristic from part B4a that is found in your chosen book.
In my opinion, the genre of the book Name Jar is realistic fiction. In the story, you can see
Unhei struggle with feeling comfortable with her name and being different from the rest of
her class. This is a topic many students can connect with. Students' names feel
uncomfortable due to their looks, beliefs, background, or names. Being the new kid can be a
difficult transition for children. Feeling different is not uncommon for people in the world,
no matter who or where you are. Students and adults search for the feeling of community
and belonging within the world around them. Being accepted by her classmates gave Unhei
that feeling.
Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Template
General Information
Lesson Title: Diving into the Story The Name Jar
Subject(s): ELA
Grade/Level/Setting: 1st grade general education classroom
Prerequisite Skills/Prior Knowledge:
What do your students already know or what do they need to know about the selected topic to successfully
participate in the lesson?
Students should have used the story map worksheet in the past and be familiar with it. Students should also know
