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Latin America: A Journey Through Literature and History

Author: Lorri Willett-Thatcher, Neil Bowden, Karen Bisso

Grade Level: Grade Nine

Overview:This is a literacy-based unit addressing the integration of Latin America and English skills for the grade nine English/Global Team. This unit will include alternate learning strategies and learning styles to address the needs of the classified/at-risk students in the class.

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA: Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 2 Literary Response and Expression, Standard 3 Critical Analysis and Evaluation, Standard 4 Social Interaction; Social Studies: Standard 1 History of New York State, Standard 2 World History, Standard 3 Geography of the World, Standard 4 Economics.

Connection to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Lifelong Learner, Effective Communicator, Responsible Citizen.