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Salt to the Sea- Ruta Sepetys Historical Fiction Teens
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Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
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Live video meetings
4x per week, 2 weeks
2-6 learners per class
50 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Weekly discussion guides provided by the teacher. Writing prompts for additional work outside of the classroom. Map the setting of the story. Create a timeline of WWII in Europe.Assessment
Kahoot! review quizClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate Level
This novel study uses a humanities format, leading students to discuss the story of four people based on the historical events of their time.
The people are fictional, but the World War II events are true.
Students will analyze the characters, the text, and the overall story.
I teach using visual slides, guided notes, and class discussions to analyze the writing and story. This book leads to organic talks of what is right and what is wrong.
Do the situation and setting determine what is right and wrong?
I encourage readers to make personal and global connections to the story.
Learners will be provided with:
**Discussion pages to dive deeper into the writing and vocabulary used by the
author.
**Discussion of the use of the author's use of imagery, figurative language,
and foreshadowing
**Short videos about the history of the story
This class is a great segue to learn more about the US Army's Monument Men and the loss of art during World War II.
Awards for "Salt to the Sea":
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Carnegie Medal
A New York Times Notable Book
Winner of the Indies Choice Award 2017
Winner of the Golden Kite Award for Fiction 2016
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards 2016
Finalist for the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award 2017
Notable Books for a Global Society 2017
Winner of the Crystal Kite Award for Fiction 2017
Publishers Weekly Best Young Adult Books of 2016
School Library Journal Best Books of 2016
Booklist Top Ten Books for Youth 2016
ALA Notable Books for Children Nominee 2016
YALSA Top Ten Teen Books of 2017
Shelf Awareness Best Teen Novels of 2016
Winner of the Cybils Award for Young Adult Fiction 2016
Los Angeles Public Library Best Teen Books of 2016
Capitol Choices List 2017
ILA Young Adult Reading List 2017Learning Goals
Describe a character in-depth and explain how various aspects of the character relate to other literary elements of the novel.Describe how a character’s personality, attitudes, conflict, and relationships change and explain why these changes are essential to the novel.Other Details
Parental Guidance
This story is set in Europe during WWII. The story is based on a real event where thousands of people died during the sinking of a ship in the Baltic Sea. We will discuss the Nazi government, ideology, laws, Final Solution, and Operation Hannibal. It is obvious that we will discuss the death and destruction that war causes and how people react. This study is not taking sides against or for anyone's past government system, but we will talk about moral rights and what is universally accepted as wrong. It is by openly talking about the past, that we can plan for a better future. I expect students to be kind to each other's views during our discussions.
I will not go into details about the specific details of the horrors of WWII. I will answer questions and direct students to resources to answer more specific questions as necessary.
Pre-Requisites
Students do not need to have background knowledge of World War II. Historical context will be taught in each class.
Supply List
The YA novel, "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys. Published by Penguin House books. teacher provided handouts
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The YA novel, "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys. Published by Penguin House books.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I am both state-licensed and certified as highly qualified to teach middle school history and reading. I have taught in a public school classroom for over 15 years. I was the lead history teacher for my school as well as a district reading teacher of the year. Personally, I have spent much of my free time researching and traveling to historical landmarks in the United States and Europe. I believe that in every story there are three stories: Each side's point of view and the facts. Reviews
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