To Hope and Back:
The Journey of the St. Louis
Discover engaging classroom resources for To Hope and Back, including lesson plans and activities tailored to bring the book's themes and characters to life.
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Exploring Catholic Virtues in ‘To Hope and Back’ is a collection of 10 lessons that explore Catholic virtues. Each lesson will provide opportunities for students to engage in thoughtful discussion about the Catholic virtue being explored, diving into relevant scripture to deepen their understanding. Students will examine how this virtue is portrayed in the novel To Hope and Back, in relation to the challenges faced by the characters in the novel, highlighting how these values are interwoven and how they manifest in the choices and actions of individuals.
By reflecting on the interconnectedness of these virtues in To Hope and Back, students will deepen their understanding of Catholic teachings while recognizing the importance of living these virtues in their own lives.
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Ana Rita Santos-Furtado - Educational Innovator
Bruno Pileggi - Educational Innovator
