Marquis de Lafayette and the French

by Christine Dugan

Overview

In this high-interest, nonfiction text, The Marquis de Lafayette and the French, readers will learn about the fascinating life of the Marquis de Lafayette and his influence on Alexander Hamilton and the Revolutionary War. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, middle school students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting current social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting sidebars, a glossary, and other important text features to support learning and strengthen key comprehension skills. Challenging activities require students to use text-evidence to connect back to what they've read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781425863531
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	01/13/2017
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Christine Dugan, M.A.Ed., is a former elementary school teacher and online curriculum product developer. After earning her Master's degree with an emphasis on language and literacy, Christine went on to become a writer and editor of educational curriculum. She has written numerous resources for Shell Education and Teacher Created Materials.

Table of Contents

An American Hero from France 4

Supporting the Cause 6

Lafayette in America 12

Back to France 20

The British Surrender 24

Back Home Again 26

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32