Name: The Journeys We Take Unit Study
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The Journeys We Take Unit Study

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The Creative ELA unit study, The Journeys We Take, introduces students to the creative prose and poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye, encourages critical thinking by learning about different cultures, people, and ideas, and offers opportunities for students to share their ideas through discussion, creative writing, and creative projects.

Description

The Journeys We Take Unit Study asks learners to examine the journeys they and others embark on during their lives. Some of the travels they’ll look at explore the past, some imagine what could be, and others will be up to them to create.

In this unit, learners will read The Turtles of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye. They’ll travel to Oman, learn about the sea turtles that come to Oman’s shores each year, and explore Naomi Shihab Nye’s poetry.

In their writing, learners will look at the idea of a journey in the literal and figurative sense. They’ll take journeys to places near and far and travel inside their hearts and minds.

The Unit Study includes – Pre and Post-Reading Activities – Author Study – Discussion Questions for each chapter – Poetry Activities – 4 Creative Writing Activities – 3 Recorded Creative Writing Lessons – A web quest – a Cooking Project – And so much more!