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INSPIRATIONAL LITERATURE

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    The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

    Grades: For EFL students 8th and 9th graders
    Theme: Social injustice
    Synopsis:
    Synopsis: It is an allegorical critic of a society that can be cruel and heartless. But it is also about the compassion towards humans troubles.
    SDG(s) it relate(s) to: 1- No Hunger and 10- Reduced inequalities
    Genre: Short Story
    Text pdf file: https://bit.ly/2uvk32v
    Audio file: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t33NWgOzjK8
    Video Link to support the Text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP7ESTU4Pxs
    Teaching Material Link 1: https://www.eslprintables.com/reading_worksheets/tales_and_stories/the_happy_prince_oscar_wilde/
    Teaching Materials 2: https://www.teachingbooks.net/media/pdf/SleepingBearPress/HappyPrince_Guide.pdf
    Teaching materials 3: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-happy-prince/summary-and-analysis
    Shared by Maria Silva from Sátão, Portugal
    mariasilva@escolasdesatao.pt

    Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist

    Author: Jess Keating
    Illustration: Marta Alvarez Miguens
    Grade: Primary
    Theme: Gender Equity
    Synopsis: Many parents try to avoid talking about stereotypes, hoping that if they show their children examples of equality between men and women, children will believe in it. But research has shown that instead, it’s essential to explicitly call out stereotypes and explain why they’re problematic. This book offers the chance to do so. Eugenie Clark was determined to become an ichthyologist — no matter the people who told her to be a secretary or a housewife. (And like the previous book about outer space, it takes a topic, sharks, that many children’s products aim at boys and instead tells a story for everyone.)
    ISBN: 9781492642046
    Global Sustainable Development goals: Sdg 5_ Gender equality
    Genre: Novel
    Video Link to support the Text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muquvb3AnAs
    Teaching Material Link 1: https://mostlytruestoriesofkrenaep.com/2018/03/29/shark-lady/
    Teaching Material Link 2: https://cdn.sourcebooks.com/assets/downloads/libraryresources/SharkLady-ActivityKit.pdf
    Teaching Material Link 3: https://twitter.com/Jess_Keating
    Shared by Juliette Bentley, Australia
    Your Email Address: jbentley@msm.qld.edu.au

    The Fun They had by Isaac Asimov

    Grade: EFL 10th and 11th grades
    Theme: AI and the future of Education
    Synopsis: It is a science fiction story that takes place in the future 2057 that offers an interesting look at the future of education and its technological dependence. The story opens with Margie writing in her diary about an old book that Tommy had found. The story offers a critical perspective on computerized homeschooling which keeps away the children from the benefits of the interpersonal interactions which help them develop social skills.
    Global Sustainable Development goals: SDG4 Quality Education
    Genre: Science Fiction Short Story
    Audio File to support the reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0IQZkdm2ug
    Teaching Material Link 1: https://sites.google.com/a/esjgf.com/ties/the-fun-they-had---i-asimov
    Teaching Material Link 2: https://fliphtml5.com/zcfo/bcts
    Shared by Maria Silva from Portugal
    Your Email Address: mariasilva@escolasdesatao.pt

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    Trash by Andy Mulligan

    Grade: 7
    Theme: Global Issues
    Synopsis: The novel Trash was written by by Andy Mulligan. It is about a young boy, Raphael who is fourteen years old and living in an unnamed, third-world country.He and his friend Gardo spend most of their days picking through the huge trash pile looking for everyday items and food. Raphael discovers a bag and its contents change the boys lives.
    ISBN: 1909531138
    Global Sustainable Development goals: SDG 1- No Poverty
    Genre: Novel
    Video Link to support the Text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVPNkevpku8
    Teaching Material Link 1: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KbJsnOoMMklHANYqF9cc9x1aH3zuZQsqMFHAK4aLTvk/edit?usp=sharing
    Teaching Material Link 2: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XKPu8Co2HQcYT4VSI6gA8tywtMTzPkum4VvQpB5nTlk/edit?usp=sharing
    Teaching Material Link 3: http://bit.ly/2x0nlb
    Shared by Juliette Bentley, Brisbane, Australia
    Email Address: jbentley@msm.qld.edu.au

    What If We Run out of Oil? by Nick Hunter

    Grade: 7
    Theme: Global Issues
    Synopsis: We use oil every day – whether on the bus to school or writing with a pen. But where does it come from? What impact is our use of it having on the environment? What will happen when we run out completely? Explore the answers to these questions in this detailed information book, with stunning photographs and clear diagrams.
    ISBN: 978-0007428342
    Global Sustainable Development goals: SDG7 and 12
    Genre: Novel
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    The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

    Author: William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
    Illustrator: Elizabeth Zunon
    Grade: Primary
    Theme: Global Issues
    Synopsis: "This story about a boy growing up in poverty in Malawi is an inspirational story of strength.

    Setting the scene in the first part of the book helps the reader to understand the environment William lived in. William had a curious mind growing up and the book illustrates how to be resourceful in his situation. The book also reminds us of the difference one person can make in this world, and aligns very well with the theme of SDG 7, which are Affordable and Clean Energy and where we are all encouraged to live more sustainably in our beautiful world."
    ISBN: 978-0147510426
    Global Sustainable Development goals: SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    Genre: Novel
    Teaching Material Link 1: https://theboywhoharnessedthewind.wordpress.com/teacher-resources/
    Shared by Juliette Bentley from Brisbane, Australia
    Email Address: juliettebentley65@gmail.com

    Mae Among the Stars

    Author: By Roda Ahmed
    Illustrated by Stasia Burrington
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    Theme: Gender Equity
    Synopsis: The effect of female role models is strong in areas like science and math, where girls are less likely to see them. Research has shown that having just one female STEM teacher, for instance, can influence a girl to pursue a science degree and career. This book, based on the life of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space, is about pushing back against sexism and racism and about the value of hard work. That’s an important message for boys, too — they have fallen behind girls in achievement in part because they often receive the message that working hard is uncool.
    Global Sustainable Development goals: SDG 5-Gender Equality
    Genre:
    Teaching Material Link 1: http://maistorybook.com/2018/02/23/maistorybook-library-mae-among-the-stars-launching-rocket-craft/

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Teachers’ Resource Book

    Known as Young Authors,the nine student contributors Andrea Rivera, Edwin Gómez, Michelle Rivera, David Córdova,
    Cristian López, Javier Pichardo, Jesús López, Ramón Hernández and Yessica Vega, have together written this book.
    It has been edited by: Carolina López C., Ajitha Nayar K., Iván Rodríguez
    and Aixchel Cordero Hidalgo



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    Geeta Rajan,India

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