Dive into the captivating world of The Invention of Hugo Cabret with our engaging literature-based homeschool curriculum unit. Tailored for curious minds, this unit weaves together language arts and historical context, promising an immersive three-week journey for your family. From exploring 1930s Paris to crafting mechanical marvels, this versatile curriculum offers intriguing activities at the intersection of art and literature.

Key Features

• Creativity and Illustration: Drawing from Brian Selznick's illustrations, your child advances their artistic skills with pencil drawing activities, capturing the essence of Parisian scenes and delving into mechanical design while imagining their own automaton tale.
• Critical Thinking and Vocabulary: With detective-like precision, your child explores the depths of language, decoding complex words using Greek and Latin roots. Interactive exercises foster an understanding of character development and thematic nuances in-depth.
• Hands-on Learning and Exploration: Transform into travel planners and itinerary crafters, enhancing organizational skills, or become film producers by creating a movie poster and casting for a hypothetical film adaptation, making theoretical learning tangible.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Embark on an intellectual adventure, linking literature with broader historical and artistic insights. From analyzing early filmmaking to discussing the myth of Prometheus, the unit enriches your child's knowledge across multiple disciplines.

As your child negotiates the story of Hugo through this rich language arts homeschool curriculum, expect an outpouring of resourcefulness and reflection. They will compose acrostic poems, decode vocabulary, and engage in discussions that connect historical cinema and mythology. This curriculum not only amplifies language arts proficiency but also ensures your child appreciates the interplay between storytelling, history, and artistic expression. Encourage their imagination and critical thinking as they traverse this narrative and visual journey, equipped to understand and appreciate the complexities of an inspiring literary work.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.