Challenges+of+Life+ELA+A10

//Foundational stories are ways of making sense of life, of examining our past, of understanding our present, and of envisioning our future. Fate and destiny may play a role in our lives. Wherever we go, we meet life’s challenges. As we meet those challenges, we develop the qualities that enable us to grow, and we anticipate other critical challenges we may encounter. Challenges benefit both society and each individual; for without challenges, neither society nor the individual can move forward. Every challenge a society encounters provides opportunities for that society to examine issues, to foster the exchange of ideas, and to explore ways to rise to the challenge. The challenges we encounter lead us to examine our existence and to make decisions that shape our society and ourselves. The world influences us, and we, in turn, influence the world. //
 * The Challenges of Life **** Sub-themes: **Explaining the World through our Foundational Stories; Destiny and Challenges of Life; Human Existence; Decisions
 * What do foundational stories teach us about life’s challenges? How do foundational stories equip us for life?
 * How do our perceptions of what is a challenge depend on our personal stories or experiences?
 * What qualities help us face challenges successfully? What are the benefits of challenge?
 * What are some of the challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/struggles shaped society?
 * What are the important decisions we will have to make in our lifetime? What are the consequences of making informed and uninformed decisions?

=**Resource Suggestions:**= Crossroads || (to support struggling readers) || Hatchet Into the Wild Stuart || [] ||  || NFC Rover || http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/the-odds-ever-in-your-favor-ideas-and-resources-for-teaching-the-hunger-games/?ref=education ||
 * Major Integrated Resources || Nelson Literacy 10 (used by Heather Norrish at Loreburn)
 * Audio Books on this theme
 * Documentary || Nelson Literacy – Nelson Mandela (Soccer Team)
 * Other Media || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Snag Films
 * Hunger Games || from the **//New York Times Education//** section:  The Odds Ever in Your Favor: Ideas and Resources for Teaching ‘The Hunger Games