A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World

The Companion Guide provides the teacher with a practical approach for understanding and utilizing The River Quintet series in grades 7 through 12.

It starts with a focus on the value and suitability of the five historical novels for middle and high school readers. It points out the correlation of the geographical and cultural settings (northeastern woodlands, New Netherland, early Hartford, CT, and England) to a Social Studies curriculum, and shows how its literary aspects can complement an English Language Arts curriculum. Assessment questions cover both plot content and areas of critical thinking. The Guide also suggests classroom activities for students of all abilities and concludes with an extensive reference section that contains websites of some of the Iroquois and Algonquin nations featured in the series.

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A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World

The Companion Guide provides the teacher with a practical approach for understanding and utilizing The River Quintet series in grades 7 through 12.

It starts with a focus on the value and suitability of the five historical novels for middle and high school readers. It points out the correlation of the geographical and cultural settings (northeastern woodlands, New Netherland, early Hartford, CT, and England) to a Social Studies curriculum, and shows how its literary aspects can complement an English Language Arts curriculum. Assessment questions cover both plot content and areas of critical thinking. The Guide also suggests classroom activities for students of all abilities and concludes with an extensive reference section that contains websites of some of the Iroquois and Algonquin nations featured in the series.

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A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World

A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World

by Joan G. Sheeran
A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World

A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World

by Joan G. Sheeran

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The Companion Guide provides the teacher with a practical approach for understanding and utilizing The River Quintet series in grades 7 through 12.

It starts with a focus on the value and suitability of the five historical novels for middle and high school readers. It points out the correlation of the geographical and cultural settings (northeastern woodlands, New Netherland, early Hartford, CT, and England) to a Social Studies curriculum, and shows how its literary aspects can complement an English Language Arts curriculum. Assessment questions cover both plot content and areas of critical thinking. The Guide also suggests classroom activities for students of all abilities and concludes with an extensive reference section that contains websites of some of the Iroquois and Algonquin nations featured in the series.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798989906314
Publisher: Quill Publications
Publication date: 04/20/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 162
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Joan G. Sheeran's career in education includes teaching at middle, secondary, and community college levels and participating in projects for the New York State Education Department. With a professional interest in world languages, she initiated the Exploring Series, an introductory language textbook and audio program at EMC Publishing. She holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota. As a native New Yorker, she appreciates the natural beauty and the history of the state. She was pleased to help with the historical research and editing of The River Quintet and hopes that readers will enjoy and be inspired by the five stories.

Table of Contents

PART I   INTRODUCTION

A. The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World                                                        

B. The Five Books of the Series: Synopses                                           

C. Purpose of this Companion Guide                                                  

PART II  UNDERSTANDING THE SERIES

A. Compatibility of the Series with Curriculum Goals                            

B. The Social Studies Curriculum                                                          

C. The English Language Arts Curriculum                                             

D. The Reference Section

Table List of Notes, Books 1, 2, 3, and 5

Historical Framework, Book 4                                                                     

PART III   ASSESSMENT SUGGESTIONS

Topics: reading comprehension, critical thinking, prejudices, spirituality and behavior, Native American aspects, viewpoints, memorable scenes, and literary evaluations                                                                       

PART IV   PROJECTS AND CLASS ACTIVITIES

PART V   RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY

A. Facts and Fiction                                                                             

B. Websites Links and Suggested Reading      

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