Year of Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

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Description:

In this realistic portrayal of the social settings of Korea during World War II, a ten-year-old girl and her family escape from Communist North Korea to rise above the horrors of war and their circumstances. The novel offers unbiased insight into the values of courage, patriotism, family love, and determination.

Activities:

In this unit, students examine Korean history, geography, and culture; analyze character motivation and development; complete writing assignments, and explore literary elements such as theme, foreshadowing, figurative language, conflict, and symbolism.

Ethical Values:

Courage
Endurance
Family commitment
Self-discipline