Finding Your Way - When Stars Are Scattered (Middle School) Digital Download
In this unit, students will embark on an exploration of the refugee experience by delving into the pages of When Stars Are Scattered. This powerful graphic novel unveils the true story of two brothers who were uprooted from their homeland in Somalia due to a civil war and found themselves growing up in one of the world’s largest refugee camps. Through their narrative, students will gain insights into the hardships, losses, and fears endured by refugees, while also witnessing their resilience and their pursuit of purpose and normalcy.
Included in the workbook is everything your student will need, from start to finish. Activities include:
Exploration of essential questions
Refugee Camp WebQuest and Map Activity
Academic vocabulary
Close reading activities
Non-fiction articles and accompanying activities
Annotation Guide and instructions for annotating while reading the text
Journals for before and after reading each chapter of When Stars Are Scattered
Reading Logs - an assignment that spans the entirety of the text, utilizing a research-based close reading strategy that improves reading comprehension and analytical skills. Grading rubric included.
Film/movie pairings and accompanying assignments
Music pairings and accompanying assignments
Art analysis and accompanying assignments
Formal and informal writing projects
Personal narrative writing project and grading rubrics
BONUS RESOURCES
Informational Text Graphic Organizer (can be used with any informational text)
Invitation to join our private Facebook group, exclusively for purchasers of our curriculum (where you will have direct access to the creators of this curriculum)
Complete parent/teacher guide included - the parent guide provides all necessary information for the implementation of this unit including an example 8 week pacing guide.
Purchase of this product will give you immediate access to a downloadable zip folder with a welcome letter, complete parent/teacher guide, and complete student workbook.
You will need to purchase a copy of the anchor text, When Stars Are Scattered. To ensure the correct book and edition, you can purchase through this link.
This unit is a digital download. To view the printed workbook, go here.
