Deconstructing and Analyzing the Model Minority Myth in the U.S.
Deconstructing and Analyzing the Model Minority Myth in the U.S.
The model minority myth is a stereotype to which people of Asian descent are too frequently subjected. This lesson plan defines and debunks the myth at the elementary level. Students will compare different ways in which people experience the effects of this stereotype through short anecdote comparison in order to gain a more nuanced understanding of how such stereotypes are designed to harm others..
Lesson Objectives:
Understand the definition of the model minority myth through case study and analyzation
Differentiate a myth from a stereotype.
Hone analytical skills from a topic through collaborative thinking, writing, and discussion activities.
Strengthen personal voice in writing activities after reading personal narratives from Asian American Students to make text-to-self, text-to-text, or text-to-world connections.
This lesson plan kit includes:
Essential Questions:
What is the difference between a myth and a stereotype?
Where did the Model Minority Myth come from?
What was the Model Minority Myth aimed to do?
How does the Model Minority Myth affect different Asian Americans today?
From where did the model minority myth originate?
What is the difference between a myth and a stereotype?
Why can the model minority myth be harmful to the AANHPI community as well as other marginalized groups?
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The standards covered in this lesson are: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6, Learning for Justice's Social Justice Standards 11, 12, 13, 16, 17
Lesson plan created by Mohamed Zakaria Kheder in partnership with OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates
