Summary: This book is about the true story of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. The book covers her early years and the hardships she faced even so she was born into a wealthy family. The story portrays the obstacles she overcame, her bravery, and how she developed into a successful woman. She married Franklin Roosevelt and had six children. She always wanted to be an independent person and make a difference in people's lives. As her husband escalating in his political career, Eleanor continued her work to help others. She was also described as the eyes and ears for Franklin traveling the country to learn and help the people. Eleanor "Everywhere" refers to her travels all over the country making speeches, helping people, and making an impact.
Characteristics that support the genre: The book covers historical facts and dates. The book also has some real pictures depicting Eleanor and her family. The book covers the stages of her life in a sequence.
Writing mentor traits:
Ideas-The idea of this book is the life of one of the most beloved woman of her time, Eleanor Roosevelt. Many details are described throughout her life's story.
Organization-The book starts with what Eleanor's life was like as a child. The book continues chronologically through her life portraying the events that made her so influential. The book is appropriately titled, "Eleanor Everywhere" depicting her travels around the country and the impacts she made.
Presentation-The author uses some real photographs and some drawn. The book is laid out in chapters covering the events in her life. Some of the pages are in brown background, depicting the time period.
Integrating into the classroom: This is a great book to read to students studying important people in US history. Specifically focusing on woman who made an impact on the history of the United States. You could create a timeline of events in Eleanor's life. This would be a great idea for practicing the strategy of sequencing.
Other suggestions: This book is an easy to read book focusing on grades 2-4. This book is a level four which is helpful for independent readers focusing on non-fiction stories. The book could be read in a small group during targeted reading time focusing on reading fluency as well as sequencing, and the facts of a biography.