![]() The Russians are gaining ground in East Prussia where Operation Hannibal, the largest evacuation by sea in history, is underway. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys ( Core 4)- This novel is four simultaneous stories that take place d uring World War II, beginning in January 1945, as the Third Reich is beginning to collapse. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli ( Core 2) - This novel focuses on teenagers dealing with the challenges of nonconformity and the difficulties of high school. Peak by Roland Smith ( Core 1 & 3)- This novel is the story of a teenager-whose name is Peak-who has a lot of mountains to climb, both metaphorical and literal. ​Additional Text (These are core specfic): ![]() ![]() Students should focus on the essential question: how do individuals survive in challenging environments? What challenges do the characters face? ![]() While reading the text, students should draw inferences to analyze and contrast the points of view and commonalities of the two central characters. ![]() They will be required to using textual evidence to support ideas in their writing, both in extended essays and shorter constructed responses. Unit 1: While reading A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, students will explore the experiences of people during and after the Second Sudanese Civil War. ![]()
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