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Book Thief Literature Unit

SKU
021160
ISBN
9781638511663
Grade 7-9
Secular
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
Conceptual/Topical
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
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A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
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Book Thief Literature Unit
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Experience the power of words in wartime with the Book Thief Literature Unit from Epiphany Curriculum, targeted at grades 7-9. This secular, student-directed worktext guides students through Markus Zusak's acclaimed novel set in Nazi Germany, examining propaganda, character motivations, literary devices, logical fallacies, and the unique author-narrator-reader dynamic. Students build vocabulary, grammar, composition, spelling, story elements, and figurative language via multi-sensory activities, varied lessons, and a culminating Think-Tac-Toe project with mini-assignments. Low teacher involvement and occasional tests (answer keys included) make it ideal for independent learners exploring historical fiction, critical thinking, and theme comparisons in a rigorous, secular homeschool setting.

Publisher's Description of Book Thief Literature Unit

In this unit, you will read The Book Thief, a historical novel by Markus Zusak. The novel follows Liesel, a young girl living in World War II Germany. You will learn about World War II and the influence of Nazi propaganda. This will help you better understand the character motivation of Liesel and her father. You will learn about literary devices and logical fallacies as you explore the relationship between the author, narrator, and reader. For your final project, you will complete three mini projects as part of a Think-Tac-Toe board.

Category Description for Guides for Grades 7-9

A set of Literature Units (LU) is a complete language arts curriculum teaching vocabulary, grammar, composition, spelling, story elements, and figurative language in the context of popular children's books. LUs each explore one facet of a concept that ties three units together. Each unit has a primary book that is studied for 2-3 weeks and may include additional titles. these concept-based studies allow your child to compare/contrast themes and characters across novels.

Lessons are structured and easy to use but extremely varied, often with several options for an assignment. Beginning with Gr 4-6, the Student Directed Literature Units (SDLU) are Worktexts with instruction written directly to the student. Each package contains the SDLU, the corresponding novel, and sometimes other books. Upper levels provide rigorous and challenging studies with occasional tests (answer keys included).

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:7-9
Brand:Epiphany Curriculum
ISBN:9781638511663
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:1.15
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