Dive into history with Literature Unit - Elijah of Buxton, a three-week homeschool program for middle school students. Through a young boy’s adventures in pre-Civil War Canada, students enhance reading, writing, and critical thinking skills with activities like a virtual Underground Railroad escape and writing heartfelt poems inspired by the story.

Key Features:

• Interactive History: Students gain a deeper understanding of the courage and dangers of the Underground Railroad by role-playing events from the book.
• Creative Expression: Your child will illustrate powerful new vocabulary with index card drawings or step into the shoes of a character to create journals and interviews.
• Hands-On Learning: Make symbolic crafts that capture the essence of the journey from bondage to liberty.
• Interdisciplinary Connection: Through the literature, your child will study historical figures and their contributions through letters and role-play activities. 

In this unit, your child will write narratives from personal memories, make speeches that celebrate the spirit of community, and participate in hands-on activities. Literature Unit - Elijah of Buxton equips your child to critically consider significant issues that shape society today. This homeschool language arts unit spans three weeks of our comprehensive curriculum for ages 12-14, often used as eighth grade course material.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.