Student Resources
Ellis, Deborah. Breadwinner. New York: Groundwood Books, 2001. This novel will be used to the lowest level readers in my classroom.
Ryan, Pam Munoz. Esperanza Rising. Sterling Heights: Blue Sky Press, 2002. With emphasis on Mexican culture, this novel will be used for my middle level readers in literature circles.
Spinelli, Jerry. Maniac Magee. New York: Little, Brown Young Readers, 1999. At a higher Lexile, this novel will be used for my highest level readers in literature circles.
Homecoming. DVD. Directed by Mark Jean. 1996; null: Platinum Disc. This film will be used when we study poverty in the United States. It illustrates the bonds formed among siblings who must learn how to survive when abandoned by their mother.
The Children of Heaven. DVD. Directed by Majid Majidi. 1999; Tehran: Miramax. This heartwarming film will be used when studying the Middle East. I plan to show scenes between the brother and sister at the fountain.
The War. DVD. Directed by Jon Avnet. 1994; Washington DC: Universal Studios. This film will be used at the end of the unit when studying poverty in the United States. It includes excellent themes of generosity amidst poverty and offers deep character analysis.
Turtles Can Fly. DVD. Directed by Bahman Ghobadi. 2004; Manaus: Mgm (Video &Amp; Dvd). I plan to use this film when studying the Middle East. This is another Iranian film which shows the resilience of children in difficult situations.
Viva Cuba. DVD. Directed by Juan Carlos Cremata Malberti. 2005; Paris: Film Movement. This will introduce our Latin American region; a touching film about two kids in poor families trying to make a living.
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