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!

THE ACTIVITY

MATERIALS NEEDED

A book the child/student is interested in reading

but has not yet read

Paper

Pencil

Envelope

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.

ONLY LOOK AT THE OUTSIDE COVER OF THE BOOK!

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.

Use this time to

talk about

prejudices and

making

judgments on

others.

.

It will be an

enlightening

experience for

all!

TALK IT OUT