About This Lesson
In this immigration lesson plan, students read a brief version of Rais Bhuiyan’s inspiring story of forgiveness towards his attacker after being a survivor of a hate crime in the days after 9/11 because he was an immigrant. Students then respond to a Ted Talk by author Anand Giridharadas on Bhuiyan’s story as well as listen to Bhuiyan speak about his story. Students are asked to consider what does acceptance and forgiveness mean to them as well as how their school can contribute to making a world without hate. Written by an ELL teacher and adaptable to multiple reading levels.
