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The Curriculum Guide for The Secret Hum of a Daisy by Tracy Holczer Unit PlanThe Curriculum Guide for The Secret Hum of a Daisy by Tracy Holczer Unit Plan
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Penguin Books
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5th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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2014
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The Curriculum Guide for The Secret Hum of a Daisy by Tracy Holczer

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The death of a parent can turn a child's world upside down. A curriculum guide for The Secret Hum of a Daisy explores defining moments in the main character's life, including the loss of her mother. Chapter-by-chapter discussion questions and graphic organizers take readers through the novel in a methodical, easy-to-understand way.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

children's literature, novels, grief

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Print out the questions to use as a study guide for learners to follow as they read
  • Have writers create their own heart maps to describe their feelings and emotions about a defining life moment

Classroom Considerations

  • Features a chart to align each activity to key Common Core standards

Pros

  • Brings in elements of figurative language and poetry
  • Addresses key social/emotional issues

Cons

  • Missing suggested time frames to guide the learning

Common Core

RL.5.2 RL.5.3 RL.5.10 W.5.1.a W.5.2.a W.5.3.a W.5.4 W.5.5 W.5.9.a RL.6.1 RL.6.2 RL.6.3 RL.6.10 RL.7.10 RL.8.3 RL.8.10 RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.3 W.6.2.a W.6.3.a W.6.4 W.6.5 W.6.9.a W.7.2.a W.7.3.a W.7.4 W.7.9.a W.8.2.a W.8.3.a W.8.4 W.8.9.a

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