Explore A House of Tailors with this three-week literature-based homeschool curriculum. Through Dina's story, a young German immigrant in 1870s America, students learn about immigration and adaptation. Students connect with history by crafting family narratives and reflecting on the immigrant experience.

Key Features:

• Critical Thinking: Students tackle real-world problems faced by Dina, debating her ultimate decision and forming strategies for historical scenarios.
• Hands-on Learning: Create a historical fiction narrative and develop a personal ‘Escape Plan based on the reading. 
• Creativity: Write an immigrant’s letter and design an artistic book jacket.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Students expand their vocabulary while analyzing writing techniques and exploring their family history.

This three-week language arts homeschool curriculum helps students improve reading and writing while learning about America's multicultural heritage. They explore how culture and personal stories shape society, connecting the past to the present. This unit spans three weeks of our comprehensive curriculum for ages 9-11, often used as a fifth grade course.

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