3-6 Reading: Adversity

3-6 Reading: Adversity

In the Grades 3-6 Reading & Art series, students are introduced to novels. They learn about the main characters and plot line and talk about how the story line relates to themselves. The hope is that students will find a book or books that they will be inspired to go read. In the "3-6 Reading: Adversity" course, we will create projects inspired by four novels about facing adversity. These books include; We're Not From Here, Esperanza Rising, Rules and Wonder. 

What's Included: 4 projects

Course Designed For: 3rd-6th Graders

PROJECT 1: WE’RE NOT FROM HERE

Project Description: In this project, students will be introduced to the book, "We’re Not From Here” by Geoff Rodkey, published in 2019. This book is about moving to a new planet where YOU are the alien! This is a sci-fi novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences.

Suppliespencil, sharpie, eraser, watercolor paper, watercolors, oil pastels

PROJECT 2: ESPERANZA RISING

Project Description: In this project, students will be introduced to the book, "Esperanza Rising", by Pam Munoz Ryan, published in 2002. This book is about a girl who lives a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. But then, tragedy forces her to go to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. She isn't ready when hard work, financial struggles and her mother gets sick, but she must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances.

 Supplies: pencil, sharpie, eraser, watercolor paper, watercolors, oil pastels

PROJECT 3: RULES

Project Description: In this project, students will be introduced to the book, "Rules", by Cynthia Lord, published in 2008. This is a book about a girl who has a brother with Autism. This is a funny and heartwarming book about feeling different and finding acceptance.

 Supplies: pencil, sharpie, eraser, watercolor paper, watercolors, colored pencils

PROJECT 4: WONDER

Project Description: In this project, students will be introduced to the book, "Wonder", by R. J. Palacio, published in 2012. This book is about a boy born with facial difference who wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid.

 Supplies: pencil, sharpie, eraser, watercolor paper, watercolors, colored pencils