About This Lesson
Bring the award-winning novel Soar: The Incredible Journey of Hendrix and Ryder into your classroom with this free sampler of cross-curricular resources for Grades 3–5.
When twin osprey brothers Hendrix and Ryder must migrate thousands of miles on their own, they face danger, self-doubt, and each other. This engaging story naturally connects to ELA comprehension, science standards on animal behavior and adaptation, and CASEL-aligned social-emotional learning.
This free sampler includes a 2-page Curriculum Guide with themes, learning objectives, and five classroom activities spanning ELA, science, STEM, geography, and art; three ready-to-print SEL Morning Meeting Discussion Cards covering self-awareness, growth mindset, and relationship skills; and a reflective writing prompt that invites students to connect the book's themes to their own lives.
All resources are standards-aligned (CCSS RL.3–5, W.3–5; NGSS 3-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2; CASEL) and designed to be flexible across read-alouds, book clubs, literacy blocks, and independent reading.
A full 96-page Classroom Resource Bundle with 12 resources — including a chapter-by-chapter study guide, migration mapping activity, STEM projects, and more — is available on Teachers Pay Teachers. Search "Soar Classroom Bundle" or visit letitiabburton.com/teacher-resources for additional free downloads.
Soar is a Benjamin Franklin Silver Award winner (Independent Book Publishers Association).
