The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers 5
Title Selections: Brick by Brick , by Heidi Woodward Sheffield, follows a father and child as they celebrate the pride found in honest labor, emphasizing the value of every worker’s contributions. It highlights the importance of respecting all forms of labor and ensuring fair treatment for those who perform it. That’s Not Fair!/¡No es justo! , by Carmen Tafolla, uses a series of everyday scenarios to highlight the need for fair treatment of workers and communities, shining a light on the workplace. Classroom Ideas: Whole-Class Read-Aloud: Discuss the value of each person’s job and how everyone’s work contributes to society. Career Day Connection: Relate the stories to real-world examples of jobs within the community. Creative Presentation: Have students write or illustrate how they’d handle working conditions.
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