**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE** Willy Finds Victory: A Blessed Francis Seelos Story: Living History Through Literature with Jackie de Laveaga (American, Historical Fiction)

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

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NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions. 

How to get the most out of American History 4: Willy Finds Victory, A Blessed Francis Seelos Story with Jackie de Laveaga:

  • Have a notebook ready and available for class notes during each recorded class session.
  • Read the assigned chapters for each week.
  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.
  • Total Classes: 6

Duration: 50 minutes

Prerequisite: No class prerequisite. Your student will need Powerpoint 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Powerpoint-compatible file.

Suggested Grade Level: 5th - 8th grade

Suggested Credit: 1/2 semester History or Literature

 

Instructor: Jackie de Laveaga, BA, M.Ed.

Instructor Email: delaveaga.hsc@gmail.com

 

Course Description: Living History Through Literature is a project-based course series. These courses weave the study of literature into a meaningful and engaging encounter with a specific era of history. In LHTL: American History 4, Willy McBlaine is on a mission. He is determined to find his sister’s husband and take his place as a soldier in the Union Army before it’s too late. When Willy is sent to the hospital, he finds cheerful Father Seelos. Students will study the historical context of the novel and participate in engaging literature discussions. In this project-based course, students will engage in short quizzes and in projects of their choice. Project options will include fiction writing, preparing period-specific food and/or costumes, creating lapbooks, recreating scenes from the novel (Legos, clay, K’nex, digital drawing, hand-drawing, etc.), building a timeline, mapping, and more.

Course Outline:

Class 1: Overview of Historical Context and Novel Introduction

Class 2: Literature Discussion; Project Introduction

Class 3: Literature Discussion; Cultural Overview

Class 4: Literature Discussion; Fiction Writing Tips

Class 5: Literature Discussion; Final Project Instructions

Class 6: Literature Analysis and Historical Connections; Student Project Showcase

 

Course Materials: Willy Finds Victory! A Blessed Francis Seelos Story, by Joan Stromberg,

  • ISBN-10: 0966468953
  • ISBN-13: 978-0966468953

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Homework: Weekly quizzes and reading assignments. Each week, students will work on one project-based assignment that will culminate in a final novel project submission (due at the end of week 6). Homework (including novel reading) will take 1.5-3 hours per week. Parents are encouraged to support younger students by reading texts aloud and helping with project planning and execution. An answer key is not included with this course.