Embracing Diversity Together
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Embracing Diversity Together
The Welcome Wall
When Ms. Rivera’s fifth-grade class planned a welcome wall, everyone had an idea. The wall would greet new students and show that the class was a place where people could learn from one another. Wyatt suggested adding greetings in different languages. His family used both English and Spanish at home, so he offered to write “¡Hola!” beside “Hello.” Mei wanted to include a paper lantern like the ones her family made for a festival. Malik, who used a wheelchair, pointed out that the display should be placed low enough for everyone to add to it. The class began decorating, but they ran into a problem. Some students were unsure how to spell greetings they had heard from friends. Instead of guessing, the group asked classmates how they wanted their words written. They also made space for students who preferred to share a drawing, a favorite saying, or a kind message rather than a greeting. At first, Alex worried that asking questions might make a new student feel singled out. Wyatt suggested asking everyone the same open question: “What would you like people to know about you?” That way, no one had to explain more than they wanted to. The class also agreed to listen without interrupting and to treat each person’s contribution with respect. By Friday, the wall held greetings, pictures, and messages in many styles. It did not show everything about every student, and the class knew it did not need to. It gave them a reason to keep learning about one another. It reminded them that people can share some things, keep other things private, and still belong together. Their best work came from making room for everyone to take part.
Read Between the Lines
Use evidence from the passage when you explain your thinking.
- To show that the class was a place where people could learn from one another
- To list every student’s family history
- To teach the class how to make paper lanterns
- To choose the best artist in the class
- They wanted to finish the project as quickly as possible.
- They respected that people should have a say in how their words are shared.
- They thought greetings were not important.
- They wanted only a few students to contribute.
- Chosen or treated as different from everyone else
- Asked to help with a group project
- Invited to share a favorite saying
- Given a special place on the wall
- Wyatt offered to write “¡Hola!” beside “Hello.”
- Mei wanted to include a paper lantern.
- Malik suggested placing the display low enough for everyone to add to it.
- The class finished decorating by Friday.
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