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When Stars Are Scattered Unit Study - Finding Your Way (Middle School)
When Stars Are Scattered Unit Study - Finding Your Way (Middle School)
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Explore the Refugee Experience: Dive into When Stars Are Scattered, a graphic novel that reveals the true story of two brothers displaced by civil war in Somalia.
Real-Life Insights: Understand the hardships, losses, and fears faced by refugees through the moving narrative of life in one of the world’s largest refugee camps.
Resilience & Hope: Witness the resilience of the protagonists as they strive for purpose and normalcy amidst challenging circumstances.
Empathy & Understanding: Encourage students to develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the refugee experience through this powerful story.
A copy of When Stars Are Scattered is not included with this unit study and will need to be purchased separately from your preferred bookstore or retailer.
Engaging Graphic Novel: Leverage the visual storytelling of When Stars Are Scattered to captivate students while addressing complex and meaningful topics.
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These curriculums are amazing! They get your kids thinking, and due to this book being a “graphic novel” it is even sucking in my reluctant reader. We will be using these curriculums for years to come.
“I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the unit "Finding Your Way!" My kids are reluctant writers with varying degrees of dyslexia due to a long line of family history. Language Arts has always been something they dread and we have gone through multiple curriculums trying to find some success and joy. I have a 4th, 6th, and 8th grader and decided to do this as a group. I found it easy to adjust assignments to each ones level and spaced it out over a 12 week period. Well this is the first one all three loved. They loved the book choice first off and the assignments were not too overwhelming and yet held such depth to them. The encouragement to annotate has been huge and the variety of ways to learn with in the unit has really kept their attention. Anyways I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate you guys. You have been an answer to prayer for sure. We already purchased "The Hatchet" and "Exploring the Food System" for next year. Thank you!”
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Included Activities
At Prairie & Pine Curriculum, each unit study incorporates a variety of activities designed to engage students with literature and critical thinking. Here's a breakdown of the typical activities found across their unit studies:
- Annotation guides to enhance comprehension
- Journal prompts for reflection before and after reading each chapter
- Reading logs to develop close reading and analytical skills. These are customized to each unit study and include grading rubrics.
- Research projects such as mini-research tasks on relevant themes
- Film, music, art, and poetry pairings with assignments that encourage deeper analysis
- Hands-on activities like creating collages, designing market stands, building shelters, or working on botany projects (depending on the unit)
- Vocabulary building exercises to expand academic language
- Essay prompts (analytical, argumentative, and creative) with step-by-step instructions, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics included
These activities offer a mix of creative and academic approaches that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring a rich, multifaceted educational experience
Bonus Resources
- Informational text graphic organizers, designed to support student comprehension of nonfiction texts.
- Original recipes related to the content of the unit, adding a fun, cultural element that engages multiple senses.
- Exclusive access to a private Facebook group for purchasers, where parents can connect and ask questions directly to the creators for additional support.
These extras offer both enrichment and practical tools for making the curriculum more interactive and enjoyable for students and parents
Parent/Teacher Guide
At Prairie & Pine Curriculum, the Parent Guide is a key component of every unit study, designed to empower parents and help them feel confident in providing a high-quality education to their children. Each guide offers the following:
- Comprehensive Overview: The guide lays out the structure of the unit, including pacing suggestions, key concepts, and how to integrate the material smoothly into your homeschool schedule.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Whether you’re familiar with the subject matter or new to the content, the guide walks you through each lesson with clear, detailed instructions.
- Grading Rubrics: For assignments like essays, projects, and reading logs, rubrics are included to make assessment straightforward, giving you peace of mind when evaluating your child’s work.
- Supplemental Tips: From how to spark meaningful discussions to ways of enriching your child’s experience with hands-on activities, the guide includes practical advice to enhance learning.
The Parent Guide ensures that parents of all experience levels can feel confident guiding their child through rich, meaningful lessons that foster both academic growth and personal connection