Mentor Text Mini-Unit • Family History "Goodbye Vietnam" & "Inside Out & Back Again"

Mentor Text Mini-Unit • Family History Goodbye Vietnam & Inside Out & Back Again

Step into the realm of family history through the engaging Mentor Text Mini-Unit that features the influential works "Goodbye Vietnam" and "Inside Out & Back Again". This comprehensive educational resource focuses on memory mapping, narrating family stories with a unique touch guided by mentor authors Gloria Whelan and Thanhha Lai. Primarily designed for students in grades 4 to 8, this unit utilizes an array of Narrative Writing skills with a particular emphasis on storytelling and interview techniques.

• Videos showcasing Thanhha Lai detailing her inspiration behind Inside Out & Back Again.

• A series of videos feature children interviewing their parents, providing insights into their lives prior to immigrating to America for an authentic learning experience.

Drawing from student writing samples, learners can observe various ways these mentor author techniques can be applied effectively. Questions for Discussion & Reflection

Carefully composed questions kindle discussion and reflection among learners, nurturing their critical thinking faculties whilst enhancing subject knowledge.

Tech Tips & Interactive Learning Platforms

We understand technology's crucial role in education today. The explainer guides are related explicitly to how record interviews should be conducted using current technologies. We actively use interactive learning platforms such as Quizizz and Kahoot games; this compelling module develops key interviewing skills amid learners within a fun-filled environment.

Interview Prompts

A comprehensive list of interview prompts guide students about conducting effective interviews while also developing invaluable communication skills under supervision at different places such as classrooms or at home during homeschooling. A dynamic hyperdoc comes equipped with scaffolds that help shape development and revision procedures systematically ensuring seamless learning transitions.

Exciting Features

In addition to these features is one often sought after - flexibility! Provided in a 1-page PDF format containing links to editable Google docs, brings adaptability right at your fingertips align perfectly with individual teaching styles or specific class requirements underlying its appeal universally across educators globally!
With the integration of Immersive Literature into Language Arts studies via Google Classroom, comprehensive and engaging learning is ensured. Delve into the intricacies of writing and family histories through this exciting Mentor Text Mini-Unit that brings “Goodbye Vietnam” & Inside Out & Back Again alive to learners.

1-page PDF with links to FULLY EDITABLE Google docs