American Indians in the 1800s: Right and Resistance

by Katie Blomquist

Overview

The American Indians in the 1800s: Right and Resistance primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493837991
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	01/30/2017
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Nation Moves Westward 4

Removal 6

Resistance 12

Resilience 22

Looking Ahead 26

Remember It! 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2017
Gr 3–5—The title of Settling and Unsettling aptly describes westward expansion as a two-pronged event. There is the part that relates to white settlers who looked for a respite from crowded Eastern cities. Then there is the part that relates to Native people who tried to maintain and defend their way of life against interlopers. Each of the other selections narrows its focus by homing in on key people (e.g., Laura Ingalls Wilder and Sitting Bull) and movements. Considered as a whole, the series provides a rich, multifaceted narrative of a consequential time in U.S. history. The material includes first-order facts, such as the devastation faced by many Cherokee on the infamous Trail of Tears, and tangential but still compelling information—for instance, how Wilder's father's stories influenced her books. Illustrations are a balance of photographs and drawings, all arranged in a collagelike fashion around the text. However, sources are not cited. VERDICT Rich in content and attractive in design, this series is a solid choice for most collections.

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