4/20/2026 - Week15 / Meeting 25: Every Kid Nees a Champion / Rita Pierson

 

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Mini-lessons 



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Question 1

Please write your reflection on Rita Pearson's speech.
 
 
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Read Chapter 3
 

 
 Question 2
 
 According to Sandra Harris, in Chapter 3,  how can teachers be fair with their students?
 
 
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A Note to Remember 
 

"Fair is not everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everyone getting what they need to be successful."  Rick Riordan

 


 
 Question 3
 
Do agree or disagree with the quote? Explain 
 
 
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 Case Study
 



 Question 4
 
What is your opinion about this teacher's method to teaching fairness?
 
 
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Students' Work

 

 

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