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Forged in the Fire

Great Multi-Cultural Literature Units from every genre in 20 Award Winning Books!

Help children to see problems as opportunities by studying literary characters who stand firm to face difficult challenges. These literature units allow students to experience problems from the eyes of others and to work through choices and consequences in a safe environment.

William Shakespeare leaves his childhood home to venture into an unknown town to start a new life. Osceola McCarty is a poor washerwoman whose hard work and generosity provides college scholarships for underpriviledged students. Dogs in The Mightest Heart and Shelter Dogs personify courage and loyalty in times of trouble.

Flying Solo sets up a classroom situation in which a class decides they can handle the day without a teacher. As they work through problems, character grows.

Students ride with Charlotte through Riding Freedom, experiencing her problem-plagued life from orphanage to adulthood when she makes history.

Mary on Horseback presents the inspiring true story of Mary Breckinridge, a nurse who dedicated her life to helping needy mountain people.

Sample Pages from Forged in the Fire

Contents of Forged in the Fire (pdf file) 

Activities include: 

• logic and crossword puzzles, 
• vocabulary study, 
• journal writing, 
• cross curriculum problem solving, 
• authentic assessments, 
• research projects, 
• writing prompts,
• cooperative learning, 
• excellent literary circle guide,
• standardized test practice,

and much more!

191 Pages on the 2000-2001 Texas Bluebonnet Award Books^SM
Grades 3-7 
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