LGBTQ Reading Passage | LGBTQ Activities | LGBTQ Worksheets | Pride Month

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LGBTQ Reading Passage | LGBTQ Activities | LGBTQ Worksheets | Pride Month

LGBTQ Reading Passage, Activities, and Worksheets (SET 3)

Passage Title – “Ethan’s Only Secret

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE★ Topic – LGBTQ

★ 25 pages

★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides – Text boxes already created!)

★ Excellent for Middle and High School Students / GSA Clubs

★ Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses

This resource includes:

☆ One Reading Passage (Title – “Ethan’s Only Secret”)

☆ Definition Worksheet (Defining Sexual orientation / Gender identity terms)

☆ Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheet (Definitions of Vocabulary Words)

☆ Note-taking Worksheet

☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

☆ Anticipation Guide

☆ 6 Activity Worksheets (to complete after reading the passage)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It’s super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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It’s essential that young people develop empathy for those who are different to them. This resource examines the short story of a teenage boy who kept his LGBTQ+ identity a secret from even his closest friends out of fear of being rejected and losing them. He eventually musters the courage to reveal his only secret to his best friend Jacob. To both Ethan and the reader’s surprise, Jacob’s reaction and response leaves readers feeling inspired and better understanding the positive impact empathy and a willingness to listen and act can be on an LGBTQ+ individual.

Many LGBTQ+ students will find themselves struggling with the unknown. The way in which students respond to LGBTQ+ identities and relationships could provide key support and understanding for their peers. Within our classrooms, we may have teens who are discovering their own sexual identity. This resource, and story, highlights positive ways that students might respond to their LGBTQ+ peers.

Through reading the passage and delving into reflection questions, your students will learn important ways to show empathy and support for others. Students will also recognize and examine examples of unsupportive behaviors and actions that can be hurtful to LGBTQ+ friends who fear coming out or just came out. They will make connections between these key ideas and the passage under study. They will also learn about why many LGBTQ+ teens hide or disguise their sexual orientation and/or gender identity for and brainstorm healthy coping strategies to help navigate LGBTQ+ conflicts related to coming out. Importantly, the anticipation guide includes ideas related to the story to help build background knowledge and to discuss related themes.

ITEMS INCLUDED One Reading Passage titled “Ethan’s Only Secret” (2 pages)

A realistic story of a teenage boy who kept his LGBTQ+ identity a secret from even his closest friends out of fear of being rejected and losing them. He eventually musters the courage to reveal his only secret to his best friend Jacob. To both Ethan and the reader’s surprise, Jacob’s reaction and response leaves readers feeling inspired and better understanding the positive impact empathy and a willingness to listen and act can be on an LGBTQ+ individual.

Definition WorksheetThis worksheet includes the definitions/meanings of the following terms:

★ LGBTQ

★ Sexual Orientation

★ Sexual Identity

★ Gender Expression

★ Lesbian

★ Gay

★ Bisexual

★ Transgender

★ Queer/Questioning

★ Asexual

★ Non-binary

Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheet

This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

Note-taking Worksheet

This Note-taking Worksheet is visually appealing and can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or the reading 

passage.

 Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)
 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses Anticipation Guide

The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

 Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
 Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
 Before/After discussing a topic

6 Activity Worksheets (to complete after reading the passage)

This packet also includes 6 activity worksheets that students can complete after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text.

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

 What Resonated With You? Reflecting About the Reading
 Supportive vs. Unsupportive Behaviors
 Hidden Identities and Coping Strategies
 Short Response Question
 Making Inferences Worksheet (3 Inferences)
 Making Inferences Worksheet (2 Inferences)

DETAILED ANSWER KEYS 

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 LGBTQ – “Summer, Skating, and Support”

 LGBTQ – “Just Being Authentically Me – Gavin’s Story”

 LGBTQ – “Andrew vs. Andrea”

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