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Core Curriculum
A Chance in the World Curriculum
Inspire Students to “Be the Chance”
The A Chance in the World Curriculum Integrates SEL
Social and emotional learning (SEL) can positively impact student success. The A Chance in the World SEL curriculum for Grades 8–12, based on the best-selling memoir by Steve Pemberton, reinforces SEL competencies. While studying A Chance in the World, students learn about the life-changing power of empathy and resilience.
Planning Materials Support Educators
A curriculum guide, educator-to-educator video, letter to readersfrom Steve Pemberton, discussion strategies, and academic vocabularylist support implementation.
Resources Reinforce SEL and ELA Skills
Read and discuss A Chance in the World using a weekly schedule. The activities, discussion questions, writing prompts, and related readings strengthen SEL and ELA skills.
Adaptable Timeline Allows for Flexible Pacing
Based on educator feedback, we recommend six weeks for an all-schoolread or a class book study of A Chance in the World. At the end, hold a personal-narrative writing workshop, or celebrate with a school-wide assembly.
Educators Can Modify the Schedule
Educators can focus on SEL activities and essential questions, or the ELA lessons and writing workshop. Afterward, they might show a video of an interview with Steve Pemberton, or invite a speaker to the class whose life or work is relevant to the curriculum.
Hear from Steve Pemberton
Inspiring Students and Building Community: A Chance in the World engages students who see their lives reflected in Pemberton’s story. In the video below, the author shares how “human lighthouses” can positively impact the lives of others.
We aren’t measured by what happens to us, but rather by how we respond to it.
Author of A Chance in the World
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Learn how the A Chance in the World curriculum inspires positive change in schools.
Learn how the A Chance in the World curriculum inspires positive change in schools.
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