Far North/Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World by Will Hobbs/Jennifer Armstrong

Far North is a suspenseful story about a boy who tries to adjust to life in the Northwest Territories of Canada after living in the United States. Instead of falling victim to a harsh environment, he learns to cope after a plane crash and, along with the other victims, struggles to beat the odds and return home safely. The characters are determined to survive and appreciate the skills each person contributes to their survival. The story teaches the importance of friendship, teamwork, acceptance, and sensitivity to people of other racial groups.

This nonfiction adventure narrative tells an amazing survival story about Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer. The narrative emphasizes the importance of critical-thinking skills in high-stress situations where decision-making is crucial. The explorers demonstrate the necessity of teamwork to ensure survival against all odds. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World shows that anything is possible with determination and clear goals.

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Novel/Drama curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with plot summary, background, and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These study guides encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.