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TraceMama 03-31-2014 07:40 AM

Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
I'm teaching History through Literature next year at co-op. It's a middle-school level class and I need to put together our reading list. The time period we're covering is American History.

Any suggestions?

Beth1231 03-31-2014 08:37 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Across Five Aprils! :tu

MomtoJGJ 03-31-2014 09:03 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
All of American history?

CelticJourney 03-31-2014 09:12 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Witch of Blackbird Pond

TraceMama 03-31-2014 09:21 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MomtoJGJ (Post 5713075)
All of American history?

I actually need to figure out what time period. :yes Thanks for reminding me!

teamommy 03-31-2014 09:33 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Johnny Tremain

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Some poetry might be good. Longfellow. I'm sure there are other good choices but he comes to mind.

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin might be too difficult depending on the students. Maybe excerpts.

Beth1231 03-31-2014 09:35 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
A Gathering of Days

sweetpeas 03-31-2014 09:40 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
What about things like Louisa May Alcott's books (Little Women, etc), and Mark Twain's books, like Tom Sawyer? while not written as history, they tell about life in their respective time periods.

NeshamaMama 03-31-2014 10:08 AM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Check the Sonlight curriculum list for that level (I'm blanking on what number it is but it's the equivalent of 8th grade, all American History) - I used that list when I was homeschooling my sister 2 years ago and there were tons of excellent books on it - I still have most of them if you're looking for copies!

TraceMama 04-02-2014 03:31 PM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Okay, here's what I'm working with so far:

Witch of Blackbird Pond
Sign of the Beaver
Johnny Tremain
Indian Captive
Call of the Wild
To Kill a Mockingbird

Other possibilities:
Elijah of Buxton
Bud, not Buddy

I think I definitely need some novels reflecting 19th century America. :think

MomtoJGJ 04-02-2014 05:10 PM

Re: Novel suggestions for middle school American History
 
Little house on the prairie


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