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Grade Range: 3 - 7
TeachersFirst Reading Treks create a virtual field trip of resources about a piece of literature or text using the My Maps feature of Google Maps. This Reading Trek provides inspiration and suggestions for using the trade book, Every Single Second. In Every Single Second Nella lives in a blue-collar, Little Italy neighborhood where her life is changing as racism is tearing apart her community. This book is a coming-of-age story with an examination of change. Nella learns every second matters and the importance of empathy and kindness. Use our robust Instructional Guide with students in grades 5-9. Content correlates to Common Core Standards, ISTE Student Standards, National Core Arts Standards for Visual Arts, and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Find the entire selection of Reading Treks <a href="/reading-treks">here</a>.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many suggested classroom uses for this resource found on the Instructional Guide (PDF). Include this Reading Trek as part of lessons in empathy, racism, and character traits. Consider using content from the book as an inspiration to have students create a timeline of their friends. Find a variety of free online timeline creation tools <a href="content/edge.cfm?c=20 ">located here</a>. Using the map and locales, trace and then calculate distances for some Little Italy locations. Use Google My Maps, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18096">reviewed here</a> to create and share custom maps.
At Home
After reading the book, use the content as a conversation starter to discuss prejudices and fears with your student along with strategies for coping with difficult issues.
Tags
character education, virtual field trips, racism, family, empathy,
Subjects
Character Education, Current Events, Reading, Social Studies, Social Studies,