Have you ever read one of those books that you just couldn't put down? One that you found so many different activities to can accompany it that you just can't stop planning? Books like that are so hard to find sometimes. A great plot, characters that you can really connect with and get to know, and thrilling elements that just suck you in and keep you thoroughly engaged. Books like that are often very difficult to find. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly takes you on … [Read more...]
Modern Day Historical Fiction Unit: Towers Falling
Sometimes teaching History isn't comfortable. It isn't easy! Some aspects of History hit too close to home, and for a variety of reasons. Which is the very reason why we have to teach it. The newest Literature Unit here at Live Love Learn Gracefully covers a more modern part of history. Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes is a fantastic novel about a young, homeless girl living in New York City. This novel discusses the events of 9/11, the aftermath, the idea of community, and homelessness … [Read more...]
Literature Units: 8 Subjects to Include in a Unit of Study
I've written Literature Units here at Live Love Learn Gracefully for about two months now and am totally loving every minute. But I wanted to take a second to explain why I'm writing these units and how to use them. I'm sure many of you are thinking, this crazy woman has all preschoolers, why is she writing Literature Units for older kids? And that would be a good questions. Which is what I hope to answer today, that and so much more. Why Literature Units? Literature units … [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...]
