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\u201cStacey\u2019s Extraordinary Words\u201d by Stacey Abrams, illustrated by Kitt Thomas<\/b><\/p>\n\u201cStacey\u2019s Extraordinary Words\u201d by Stacey Abrams, illustrated by Kitt Thomas<\/b><\/p>\n
Synopsis:<\/b> This story centers around a young black girl named Stacey, who loves words and has an exceptional vocabulary and spelling ability. At school, there is a bully named jake who always says mean things to both Stacy and Stacy\u2019s friends After scoring a 100% on her spelling quiz Stacey\u2019s teacher invites her to participate in a spelling bee competition, which jake was also participating in. Although nervous, Stacy worked hard, and on the day of the spelling she gave it her all until it was only her and jake in the final rounds. During her big moment Stacey confidently spells instantaneously, but unfortunately gets it wrong. Jake wins the spelling and makes fun of Stacey for getting the word wrong, but Stacey stands up for herself, calling out Jake\u2019s rude behavior. Dwelling on her loss, Stacey comes to the realization that this one loss didn\u2019t matter as long as she kept persevering. The story ends with Stacey\u2019s commitment to perseverance, learning, and the use of words to stand up for herself and others.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/youtu.be\/pi4SNXC4rSY<\/span><\/a> (Link to read aloud of the story)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How I\u2019d use it in a lesson:<\/b><\/p>\n Using the text \u201cStacy\u2019s Extraordinary Words\u201d I would probably teach a lesson aimed toward students from kindergarten to second grade that focuses on social-emotional development, more specifically, how to navigate positive and negative emotions, experiences, and peer relationships. The learning objective of my lesson would center around students critically analyzing the actions, dynamics, and emotions of the character\u2019s for students to gain an understanding of their own interpersonal relationships. Additionally, I believe that this book engages with an element of Critical Literacy introduced in the Jones Stanbrough reading, in which \u201cThe equity framework includes \u2026.[one being] Identity Development: Helping youth to make sense of themselves and others\u201d (J75). This book engages in critical literacy as it creates representation and mirrors for diverse students in its portrayal of diverse students from different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds; as well as young Black female protagonist who illustrates a student of color who is committed to education, experiences achievements of academic excellence, and is recognized for these things by her teacher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lesson Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n In introducing the book I would open my lesson up by asking the class a series of general questions: \u201cwhat\u2019s something that really makes you happy?\u201d, \u201cwhat\u2019s something that makes you sad?\u201d, \u201chas there ever been a time when you were really frustrated?\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While reading the book I would pause in moments of conflict, emotion, and scenes of challenging peer dynamics and ask students questions to promote their critical thinking and reflect\/examine these social dynamics and emotional responses . For example: when Stacy talk about how jake isn\u2019t her friend and is in fact a bully I would ask students \u201cWhat do you think it means to be a good friend\u201d. Or when Stacy sees jake being a bully and wishes she would\u2019ve spoken up I would ask students \u201cwhy do you think Stacey did use her extrodinanry words to defend her friends? What might you have said if you were Stacey\u2019s shoes\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Work Cited<\/b><\/p>\n Jones Stanbrough, Raven (2022) “Book Review Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework For Culturally And Historically Responsive Literacy,” Michigan Reading Journal: Vol. 54: Iss. 2, Article 16.<\/span> <\/p>\n Contributor: Briyani Mercedes<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cStacey\u2019s Extraordinary Words\u201d by Stacey Abrams, illustrated by Kitt Thomas Synopsis: This story centers around a young black girl named Stacey, who loves words and has an exceptional vocabulary and spelling ability. 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\n<\/span>Available at: <\/span>https:\/\/scholarworks.gvsu.edu\/mrj\/vol54\/iss2\/16<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n