“Boys were expected to grow up, go out in the world, and do big things. Have students listen to a Supreme Court Case argued by Ruth Bader Ginsburg by following instructions on the last page of the book.From her early life growing up in Brooklyn to becoming the first Jewish woman appointed to a spot on the Supreme Court and beyond, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark depicts the empowering life story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Įven as a young girl Ruth challenged the notions of what she was “supposed” to do.More art time? Less math time for a day? Ask students to form teams and debate using evidence. Practice an age appropriate “classroom case”.Assign students to write about something they wish would be changed and why it is important to them.A detailed biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg can be found at the end of the book.What does this mean? How is this connected to debating? Discuss the quote found on the back cover.Discuss how disagreeing (or “to dissent’) can be done in a constructive way and lead to learning more about a topic.

Utilize the debate centers in connection with this text.Girls? Girls were expected to find husbands.” Imagine using that quote for discussion or a writing prompt with your class. “Boys were expected to grow up, go out in the world, and do big things.

This book is rich in history and exposing prejudice.

Begin with a discussion of what dissent means, especially in court cases.

She holds an MFA from the school of Visual Arts in New York and has contributed to other outstanding biographies including A Woman in the House (and Senate) and Women Who Broke The Rules: Mary Todd Lincoln among others. Illustrator Elizabeth Baddeley lives in Missouri, but her illustrations reach far and wide. Check out her work by visiting her website at. She has won numerous awards for both her fiction and nonfiction books for young people. She has won numerous awards for both her fiction and nonfiction books for young people.ĭebbie Levy is a former lawyer and newspaper editor residing in Maryland. This is a must read book that is not limited to any age or reading level.ĭebbie Levy is a former lawyer and newspaper editor residing in Maryland. The illustrations and use of BOLD PRINT alert the reader to text features and the power of print.

This masterful book about an influential Supreme Court Justice will help your students understand why disagreeing can change the world…one disagreement at a time. This true story shares the path that Ruth took to make her mark on our judicial system. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – – Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

“Fight for the things that you care about.

I Dissent by Debbie Levy