This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
In LHTL: American History 3, we travel to New York City in 1890 to meet three orphans that Mother Cabrini rescues from the streets. This novel will enlighten students on how a modern saint responded with grace and charity to poor, homeless immigrants. Students will study the historical context of the novel and participate in engaging literature discussions. In this project-based course, students will engage in short quizzes and in projects of their choice.
Total classes: 6
Prerequisite: No class prerequisite. Your student will need Powerpoint or Google Slides to work on the Final Project and Timeline
Suggested grade level: 5th – 8th
Suggested credit: 1/2 semester History or Literature
Description
Living History Through Literature is a project-based course series. These courses weave the study of literature into a meaningful and engaging encounter with a specific era of history. In LHTL: American History 3, we travel to New York City in 1890 to meet three orphans that Mother Cabrini rescues from the streets. This novel will enlighten students on how a modern saint responded with grace and charity to poor, homeless immigrants. Students will study the historical context of the novel and participate in engaging literature discussions. In this project-based course, students will engage in short quizzes and in projects of their choice. Project options will include fiction writing, preparing period-specific food and/or costumes, creating lapbooks, recreating scenes from the novel (Legos, clay, K’nex, digital drawing, hand-drawing, etc.), building a timeline, mapping, and more.
*Note*: This is Part Three of a four-part course. Students can register for one, two, three, or all four courses throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.
Outline
Class 1: Overview of Historical Context and Novel Introduction
Class 2: Literature Discussion; Project Introduction
Class 3: Literature Discussion; Cultural Overview
Class 4: Literature Discussion; Fiction Writing Tips
Class 5: Literature Discussion; Final Project Instructions
Class 6: Literature Analysis and Historical Connections; Student Project Showcase
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: The Orphans Find a Home, A St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Story by Joan Stromberg, ISBN-10: 0966468902; ISBN-13: 978-0966468908
(https://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/the-orphans-find-a-home-a-st-frances-xavier-cabrini-story/?v=2320522a6676 or bookfinder.com)
Homework: Weekly quizzes and reading assignments. Each week, students will work on one project-based assignment that will culminate in a final novel project submission (due at the end of week 6). Homework (including novel reading) will take 1.5-3 hours per week. Parents are encouraged to support younger students by reading texts aloud and helping with project planning and execution.
Answer Key: An answer key is not included with this course, but instructor access is usually available.
