Fifth graders dive into real-world concepts such as human rights, difficult life circumstances, immigration, and personal growth as they read the novel Esperanza Rising. They will compare and contrast characters, pen a two-voice poem, and finally write an essay on the ways Esperanza has grown and overcome challenges.

Fifth graders explore human rights- what are they and why do we have them? As a class, explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and incorporate close readings of selected articles. This 11-part unit is very detailed, including primary source analysis, unpacking informational text, assessments, and a culminating final writing assignment that will challenge your fifth graders!