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 \nThis teacher's guide includes:  \n·A facilitator's guide with tips andresources for implementing thecurriculum.  \n·Amap of Common Core Standardsaddressed through this program.  \n·Eleven individual lesson plansincluding vocabulary,discussionquestions,journal prompts,extension activities,and allhandouts.  \nHome of the Brave tells the story of a very braveand optimistic eleven-year-old named Kek,whouses poetry to narrate his experience fleeingwar-torn Sudan and settling into a very new andpreviously unimaginable life in the United States.We chose this novel for its thoughtful attentionto some powerful social and emotional themes:culture,immigration,loss,perseverance,family,andresilience.Students willfind themselves relating toand being inspired by Kek's journey;this curriculumwillhelp students build connections between Kek'sexperiences and their own.  \n·Two assessments to monitor studentprogress throughout the program.  \n·Regular checkpoints to helpteachers assess their students'progress on ELA standards.  \n·A culminating essay-writing unit.  \n·An appendix with additionalteaching resources and activities tocontinue exploring this novel.  \nP3  \n# Session Recap \n\nKek arrives in Minnesota with Dave,a man who helps refugees.Kek experiences snow for thefirst time and starts to adjust to a new language and culture.He reunites with his aunt andcousin,Ganwar,but feels sad because they are not his\"truest\"family,which is made up of hismother,father,and brother.We learn that his father and brother are dead,and his mother ismissing.Kek hopes his mother will be with him soon.  \nSession 2:pages 23-50During Reading   \nmagic water pot (pg.33):Kek'sdescription of a toilet  \n# DiscuSsionOesLiong\n\n● What are some differences between Kek's home in Africa and his newhome in Minnesota?  \n● What do we learn about Kek's father?  \n● What do you think is the meaning of the song Kek's father sings?  \n● What does Kek tell us about Lual,his brother?  \n● When Kek talks about the life he's left,how do you think the memoriesmake him feel?  \n● What do Kek and Ganwar disagree about?  \n● What does Kek tell us about his mother?  \n● How do people respond when Kek talks about his mother?  \n● What is the \"sleep story\"Kek experiences?  \n027  \n·Ganwar and Kek have a conversation about hope.Kekchooses to believe that his mother is still alive,bufGanwarbelieves that this kind of hope can hurt.  \nWhat do you think about hope?Do you agree withGanwar or with Kek?  \n》 How does Kek's hope that his mother is alive helphim cope with the losses he has experienced?  \n》How might this hope hurt him?  \n》Ganwar has let go of hopeful expectations.Howdoes this serve him?  \n》 Write about a time when you hoped for something.  \n·Both Kek and Ganwar have experienced so much loss.Ganwar lost his best friend,his father,cousin,and eventhe use of his hand.How do you think Kek and Ganwareach feel about the losses they'veitigexperienced in their lives?  \n》How do you think their memories about the thingsthey've lost make them feel?  \n》What would you suggest Kek ","cbCaikhPMR3uNbYi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikhPMR3uNbYi","pdf",3733795,"English","# Building IndEPEndEnt REadERs and THinkERS\n## Session Recap\n## Discussion Questions\n## Appendix\n## Get to Know MFI","[{\"question\":\"What is the central goal of the Home of the Brave teacher’s guide?\",\"answer\":\"It aims to build students’ literacy skills and support character development, self-confidence, and engagement through reading the novel and connecting sessions to students’ own lives.\"},{\"question\":\"Which story does the curriculum use, and what themes are emphasized?\",\"answer\":\"The curriculum centers on Kek, an eleven-year-old who uses poetry while fleeing war-torn Sudan and settling in the United States, emphasizing themes such as culture, immigration, loss, perseverance, family, and resilience.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of classroom activities and supports are included in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide includes a facilitator’s guide, Common Core Standards mapping, eleven lesson plans with vocabulary and discussion, journal prompts, extension activities, handouts, assessments, checkpoints, and a culminating essay-writing unit with additional resources in the appendix.\"}]","Home of the Brave - Sample Lesson | PDF",1790091516]