Ghosts Mentor Text mini-unit • Poetry of Place: Searching for Setting

The Ghosts Mentor Text mini-unit • Poetry of Place: Searching for Setting in the World Around You

Developed with the subject line of Language Arts, specifically targeting Writing skills, it is apt for Grades 4-8. This resource leans into Raina Telgemeier’s Ghosts to unravel the concept of setting in storytelling.

Main Features:

• Graphic Novel Excerpts: Embellished with graphic novel excerpts that fuel participative learning.
• Multimedia Resources: 'Dia de los Muertos' video which further deepen students' understanding.
• Tone & Traits Infographics: Infographic on Tone & Traits catering to each learner's unique style.
• Vocabulary Development Tools: Word Banks aid vocabulary expansion and ensure usage accuracy.

Innovative Additions Include :

1. A unique Rule of Story Slideshow that bridges theoretical learning with practical application.
This can make classroom sessions lively; be it small group or whole group discussions or even taken as homework instruction prompts.

The "Like Life: Writing Inspired by Real Events" section serves as scaffolds guiding your pupils through drafting their stories. This includes:
-Hyperlinked student samples that model masterful application.
-Approaches celebrated authors have adopted.

The entire gamut comes as a PDF containing links to fully editable Google Docs, offering unparalleled freedom to tailor elements per your teaching agenda. From differentiated instruction pathways catering educators globally across public school teachers to homeschoolers alike, this resource makes poetry tangible and enjoyable for students.

1 PDF with links to FULLY EDITABLE Google Docs