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Book Club- The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland,
Mike P
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In this two-session class, learners will be inspired by this non-fiction novel that highlights the acts of generosity and kindness in a world shaken to its core. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this discussion-based class, learners will study this highly inspirational and heart-warming factual novel about September 11, 2001, and the following days, when thirty-eight airplanes headed for the United States were rerouted to land in Gander , Newfoundland due to the U.S. airspace closing. The members of this small and tight knit community were instantly called upon to care for thousands of travelers, their most basic needs, concerns,emotional needs, and caring for their spirit...
Learners' goals include growth in understanding the earth-shattering day of 9/11 and the days that followed. Learners will gain a growth in vocabulary, decision making, conflicts/ resolutions, quirks and needs of individuals and animals all brought together on that fateful day, the implications of being present for others in the worst of moments and how strangers can quickly become family, turning points and conflicts followed by resolutions (with the knowledge that not all resolutions are positive), Most importantly while this novel reinforces all aspects of note-taking and exposition, it is a critical reminder that in the worst of moments, that best can shine from complete strangers.
Homework Offered
Prior to the first meeting,learners are asked to read the entire novel.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
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Grades Offered
The Day The World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim Defede and a Teacher made packet that will be sent upon registration
The back story occurs from the day of 9/11 and the effect is planes were grounded and 38 of those aircraft landed in Gander, Newfoundland. Having a background discussion with your learner prior to the class would be beneficial. While the story plot is , in majority, about what happened after the planes landed and how the towns' people and those on the planes supported each other, no matter race or nationality, two scenes should be mentioned here; 1. Parents on one of the planes were in search of information about their son who is a firefighter at the Twin Towers and at the conclusion of the novel the reader learns the son did not make it out of the towers. Secondly, when the planes are readying to travel, near the conclusion of the novel, there is one example of some passengers exhibiting fear of not wanting to travel with some passengers of middle eastern descent. The captain of the aircraft positively works through this moment. Regarding questions about specifics from 9/11 or reasons behind the events, I will be sticking to specific facts, not my thoughts or own ideas, regarding questions . For direct quoting of facts and back story details, I will use Alan's Gratz's Ground Zero novel (especially the afterward) as factual details.The class will be focused on the heartwarming events in Gander and the positive themes we can learn as a from the many examples presented in the book being studied.
The novel is called The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim Defede A teacher created packet, all based on a graphic organizer of exposition ( setting, main characters,, events, decisions, themes etc) and comprehension questions / discussion question that will be sent to each learner. This packet is not a resource regarding 9/11 but a study guide to be filled in as the learner reads the novel so that it can be used for discussions in classes.
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information...
Group Class
$40
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
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