Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban is an incredible historical fiction novel about a girl and her experiences in a Japanese American Internment Camp in Manzanar, California. Through this literature unit your child will learn a little about World War II, but more specifically what was going on in America during this time. Through research, reading, primary source documents, and hands on STEM activities this Paper Wishes Literature Unit will expose your child to Japanese culture, tsunamis, the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Literature Unit
Welcome back to another Literature Unit with Live Love Learn Gracefully! This week's unit is on Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. I was first introduced to this novel by a student. When she mentioned that it was one that she's read at least five times, I just knew that I had to check it out. This novel takes place in Mississippi in the 1930's, during a time of segregation, hostility, inequality, and hope. In this novel you will fall in step with Cassie and her family as they … [Read more...]
Nory Ryan’s Song Literature Unit
Welcome back to Literature Units with Live Love Learn Gracefully. This week's unit is based on Nory Ryan's Song by Patricia Giff. In trying to branch out of my World War II slump, I stumbled across this gem. This novel would be fun to read around St. Patrick's Day as you learn all about the Irish culture. This novel will take you deep into Ireland in the 1800's. Through this unit you will learn about life in Ireland, the Potato Famine, Immigration, hardships, and about an amazing young girl, … [Read more...]
Chains Literature Unit Study
The latest in a long list of home school resources is this Chains Literature Unit. This novel, Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, set during the American Revolution in New York will not only give you a different perspective of the war, but also give you an insight into slavery during this time as well. Through this unit you will dive into History, Geography, Science, Math, Literature, Writing, and a few projects as well. Chains Literature Unit Literature: Similes and … [Read more...]
