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Documenting U.S. History
The Declaration of Independence
Learn about the Declaration of Independence, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.
48 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2012
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Elizabeth Raum
269 books34 followersAs a child, I loved writing reports. For me, doing research has always been a kind of treasure hunt. My treasures are the facts that create pictures of past worlds and faraway places. I've put those facts into nearly 100 biographies, histories, and science books for young readers. I've also written two picture books and several interactive adventures that place you, the reader, inside the story. I hope that all my books lead you to imagine yourself in some intriguing place among fascinating people. Every book should take readers on new adventures in this big, beautiful world of ours.
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Author website: www.elizabethraumbooks.com
Happy travels!
Author website: www.elizabethraumbooks.com
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July 3, 2019
It told the history in a way to easily understand. I would recommend this to teachers of elementary and middle schools. My students enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars! It is an excellent account of our nation’s call for independence.
It was an excellent account of our nation’s history as we sought independence. My students enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars. It’s an excellent resource for teachers use!
It was an excellent account of our nation’s history as we sought independence. My students enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars. It’s an excellent resource for teachers use!
September 4, 2021
Interesting and informative
This book was an interesting look into the Declaration of Independence. It gave a short overview into the events that lead up to the creation of this important document and how it helped spur our nation into leaving the control of England. However since The Intolerable Acts were mentioned, the author should have explained what they were.
This book was an interesting look into the Declaration of Independence. It gave a short overview into the events that lead up to the creation of this important document and how it helped spur our nation into leaving the control of England. However since The Intolerable Acts were mentioned, the author should have explained what they were.
February 15, 2024
No mention of "Merciless Indian Savages" or what those words imply: minimum stars.
Recommended only for children of snowflakes in red states who can't handle the whole story.
Recommended only for children of snowflakes in red states who can't handle the whole story.
March 17, 2016
Abbott, E. F., & Hansen, C. (2016). Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary War rider. New York, NY: Macmillam.
Rationale for teach twin text selection. How it enhances nonfiction book.
Sybil Ludington is an entertaining chapter book about a messenger rider in the revolutionary war. At the intermediate level it provides significant context to the events in the non-fiction book leading up to and surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence as well as humanizing people of that time. That humanizing can be a very important goal in helping students feel a connection to historical texts.
Identification of the text structure and text features of each non-fiction book
The non-fiction book contains all the most common elements of entry level text books. It has charts, excerpts, maps, a glossary, and index. It is in chronological order and most interestingly has a timeline on each page showing just the events that are talked about on those pages.
Brief description of a strategy application that will engage students in critical thinking by making connections between texts.
I would have the students read the first half of the non-fiction book up till 1776 then pause to being reading and going over the fiction book. I would use the non-fiction text as a primer for events that have occurred in the fiction book and allow students to return to the non-fiction book to find out about the events after the fiction book ends. We would also be able to go back and forth between the two as we discussed events in both books.
Rationale for teach twin text selection. How it enhances nonfiction book.
Sybil Ludington is an entertaining chapter book about a messenger rider in the revolutionary war. At the intermediate level it provides significant context to the events in the non-fiction book leading up to and surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence as well as humanizing people of that time. That humanizing can be a very important goal in helping students feel a connection to historical texts.
Identification of the text structure and text features of each non-fiction book
The non-fiction book contains all the most common elements of entry level text books. It has charts, excerpts, maps, a glossary, and index. It is in chronological order and most interestingly has a timeline on each page showing just the events that are talked about on those pages.
Brief description of a strategy application that will engage students in critical thinking by making connections between texts.
I would have the students read the first half of the non-fiction book up till 1776 then pause to being reading and going over the fiction book. I would use the non-fiction text as a primer for events that have occurred in the fiction book and allow students to return to the non-fiction book to find out about the events after the fiction book ends. We would also be able to go back and forth between the two as we discussed events in both books.
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