Materials

Humanities Materials 2023-24

What we're working on this quarter:  3rd quarter learning is focused on collaboration & Language Arts Standards. The majority of work will be differentiated by reading ability and some will be completed in groups, so we can practice our respectful and effective language. 

• We will start with Literature Circles where student groups will choose from a list of District Approved book titles. They will have quiet, focused reading & writing days and also Literature Circle Meeting days where they bring to discussion, questions, connections and observations about why the author does what they do and how the characters think, act & feel, with a focus on Story Elements & Fiction Signposts (mini-lessons).

• These book title  choices include:  Thin Wood Walls, Among the Hidden, March, Sticks and Stones, Tight, Brown Girl Dreaming, One for the Murphys, George, Linked, Rules, Heat, Out of My Mind, Linked, Holes, The Breadwinners & Homeless Bird, Fly on the Wall.

• In February:  Short Stories Unit

• March:  Social just unit. Students will do research projects of choice.  The student chosen topics include: 

• healthcare inaccess

• Girls & school attendance internationally

• Polluted rivers

• LGBTQ+ marriage/adoption

• Access to healthcare

• Bullying of religions

• LGTBQ+ bullying

• immigration rights

• Homelessness

• Ocean Pollution

• Ozone Layer

• clean drinking water

• rise in hate crimes

• Rights of LGBTQ+ persons

• religious anti-semitic bullying

• racial discrimination

• Unfairness at work for women

• racism in America

• melting ice caps

• starvation in America

• gender / unequal pay

• racial inequality in justice system

• Immigration & Deportation Centers

• LGBTQ+ Discrimination at work/school

• clean drinking water

• weight prejudice

• recycling

• April: Long Walk to Water 

  1. From there we will be diving into the ancient civilizations of the Western hemisphere- in particular the Inca.  Students will learn about their history and accomplishments. 

• April: Current Events work: ongoing using NBC Nightly News Kids Edition and CNN10 student news.

•  May:  Poetry Unit

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*Disclaimer *- Ask your child about what they are reading.  Our libraries are full of books for students to discover, please monitor their reading & determine what you feel is appropriate for your child.

Littleton Public Schools asks that teachers provide a running list of class materials as well as a link to information on Parents' Rights / how to opt your student out of reading certain texts if parents/guardians prefer.  

Please email Ms. Charbonneau with any questions, as they arise throughout the school year. We are partners in your student's learning!