An important aspect of the
classroom is the diversity that is adequately recognized. The genre of diverse
perspectives allows this recognition into the classroom directly in the lessons
and activities so that the many cultures could be encouraged. The critical
issues associated with this genre are the following: helps children understand
racism and recognizing self-identity, the readers see people like themselves
and facing challenges and solving problems, and “...read about the various
experiences of ethnic groups in our multicultural society, we better understand
who the United States is as a nation” (pg. 304).
Connecting this genre in simple
ways are as the following: incorporate problem posing which requires readers to
use questions to engage in critical analysis, and incorporate alternative
perspectives which explores viewpoints of different characters in a story or
different people in real-life situations.
Some examples that include diverse
perspectives are the following:
Staggerlee is the granddaughter of celebrities and the daughter of an interracial couple in an all black town. She is used to being all on her own because she needs to isolate herself from her curious neighbors. When her cousin Trout comes to visit, Staggerlee finds herself longing to be just like Trout: outspoken, sure of herself, and beautiful. As Staggerlee embarks on a journey to learn from Trout how to be the woman she longs to be, she comes to find that Trout may not be who she thinks she is.
Breathing Underwater By Alex Flinn (grades 6-8)
Nick seems to be perfect because of his intelligence, popularity, handsomeness, and wealth. What he tells no one, not even his own best friend, is the terror he must face when he is alone with his father. One day, he meets Caitlin and falls in love. For once, he thought this was his way out of his problems, that is until things spiral out of control and he faces the fact that he gained more from his father than just his green eyes and money.
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