My Heart Will Not Sit Down
Common Core
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.3
Virginia Standards of Learning
3.6
4.6
5.6
Grade Level
Time Frame
30-45 minutes
Overarching Themes
Lesson Goals
1. Identify feelings and motivations of characters
2. Discuss the obligations one owes another
Summary
This book is based on the true story of citizens of Cameroon who sent money to New York City during the Great Depression. The story is told from the perspective of a little girl who is conflicted about the struggles Americans are facing due to the Great Depression. She rallies her village together to spare some of their money to send to America.