Students in class sitting down and a teacher in the front of the class standing and pointing at a whiteboard that says Social Studies Assignment: Make a speech on racism". Layla has troubles speaking in public

We Can Be Courageous!

Layla and Cadence sitting at their desks, looking excited and nervous. Mrs. Reggie pointing at a whiteboard with bold letters saying 'Make a speech on racism'

Layla and Cadence were excited about their new Social Studies assignment. Mrs. Reggie stood at the front of the class, pointing at the whiteboard. The words "Make a speech on racism" were written in bold letters. Layla felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. She knew this was an important topic.

The Big Assignment

Layla and Cadence sitting under a large, leafy tree, deep in conversation. Layla looks thoughtful, Cadence looks supportive

After school, Layla and Cadence sat under their favorite tree to brainstorm. They talked about what racism meant and how it affected people. Layla remembered a time when someone was mean to her because of her skin color. Cadence shared a story about her cousin who faced similar challenges. They decided to focus on spreading kindness and understanding. But Layla was also very scared because she had public speaking issues and couldn't talk in front of a large number of people. Cadence saw that Layla was feeling anxious and she comforted and encouraged her friend and this made Layla feel like she could actually make the speech

Brainstorming Together

Layla and Cadence standing in front of Mrs. Reggie, practicing their speech. Mrs. Reggie clapping joyfully

The next day, Layla and Cadence asked Mrs. Reggie for help. Mrs. Reggie was proud of their courage to tackle such a big topic. She gave them tips on how to speak confidently. They practiced their speech in front of her, and she clapped with joy. Layla and Cadence felt more ready than ever.

Practicing with Mrs. Reggie

Layla and Cadence standing confidently in front of their class, classmates listening attentively, Mrs. Reggie applauding

On the day of the presentation, Layla and Cadence stood in front of the class. They spoke about the importance of treating everyone with respect. Their classmates listened carefully, and some even nodded in agreement. When they finished, Mrs. Reggie and the class applauded loudly. Layla and Cadence realized they had the power to make a difference.