Need ideas..1700 history books
A.Y.
I've just read The Matchlock Gun. I'm going to read it outloud to my
kids. Its a big scary and harsh, but I think the kids will be fine. I
would like to delve further into the native american issue though. I
think it leaves a bad impress on them. Has anyone read this? Any
further reading anyone can suggest?
I is set near Albany around 1757. The French are leading the indians
out of Canada to raid the British Colonies. We did read The courage of
Sarah Noble. We loved that, and it was a nice portrayal of fear and
temperance. Of course I can't remember what year it was set in though.
(minor detail)
My kids are 6, 4 and 3. This is mostly for the 6 and 4 yr olds.
I especially like that both books are true stories. I'm going to try to
make a timeline so we can keep track of all these people and when they
lived.
Thanks everyone,
Ann
kids. Its a big scary and harsh, but I think the kids will be fine. I
would like to delve further into the native american issue though. I
think it leaves a bad impress on them. Has anyone read this? Any
further reading anyone can suggest?
I is set near Albany around 1757. The French are leading the indians
out of Canada to raid the British Colonies. We did read The courage of
Sarah Noble. We loved that, and it was a nice portrayal of fear and
temperance. Of course I can't remember what year it was set in though.
(minor detail)
My kids are 6, 4 and 3. This is mostly for the 6 and 4 yr olds.
I especially like that both books are true stories. I'm going to try to
make a timeline so we can keep track of all these people and when they
lived.
Thanks everyone,
Ann
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In a message dated 7/14/99 5:10:50 PM EST, hooperck@... writes:
<< 've just read The Matchlock Gun. I'm going to read it outloud to my
kids. Its a big scary and harsh, but I think the kids will be fine. I
would like to delve further into the native american issue though. I
think it leaves a bad impress on them. >>
I started these two books with the boys last year, but they were in their, I
hate to read modes, so I didn't push it. I was thinking of trying again this
coming year, but I am wondering what bothers you about the native american
issue. Do the books present the native americans as the bad guy, like
everything I was ever taught in my "schooling"? I am interested to know,
cause if they are, I won't even bother with them.
Teresa
<< 've just read The Matchlock Gun. I'm going to read it outloud to my
kids. Its a big scary and harsh, but I think the kids will be fine. I
would like to delve further into the native american issue though. I
think it leaves a bad impress on them. >>
I started these two books with the boys last year, but they were in their, I
hate to read modes, so I didn't push it. I was thinking of trying again this
coming year, but I am wondering what bothers you about the native american
issue. Do the books present the native americans as the bad guy, like
everything I was ever taught in my "schooling"? I am interested to know,
cause if they are, I won't even bother with them.
Teresa
Laura Bush
It's been several years since I read The Matchlock Gun, but we're doing some
reading on the period. One book you might try is called Thunder from the
Clear Sky by Marcia Sewall. It is the story of the Wampanoags and the
Pilgrims, written alternately from a Wampanoag's viewpoint and that of a
Pilgrim. It is a picture book, but the language is not always easy. I'm
reading it aloud to a 10- and 6-yo, and often stop to explain what the
native American is saying. It's been good for discussing the
misunderstandings, the good intentions gone awry, racism, etc.
Another book set more contemporaneously with Matchlock Gun, but probably too
much for your young kids, is Indian Captive by Lois Lenski. This is the true
story of the captivity of Mary Jemison, and is pretty tense and scary in
parts. She eventually decides to stay with the Seneca who adopt her, so the
reader is left with a pretty favorable impression of the native Americans.
Laura Bush
laura@...
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reading on the period. One book you might try is called Thunder from the
Clear Sky by Marcia Sewall. It is the story of the Wampanoags and the
Pilgrims, written alternately from a Wampanoag's viewpoint and that of a
Pilgrim. It is a picture book, but the language is not always easy. I'm
reading it aloud to a 10- and 6-yo, and often stop to explain what the
native American is saying. It's been good for discussing the
misunderstandings, the good intentions gone awry, racism, etc.
Another book set more contemporaneously with Matchlock Gun, but probably too
much for your young kids, is Indian Captive by Lois Lenski. This is the true
story of the captivity of Mary Jemison, and is pretty tense and scary in
parts. She eventually decides to stay with the Seneca who adopt her, so the
reader is left with a pretty favorable impression of the native Americans.
Laura Bush
laura@...
http://www.honeypot-hollow.com
----- Original Message -----
> I've just read The Matchlock Gun. I'm going to read it outloud to my
> kids. Its a big scary and harsh, but I think the kids will be fine. I
> would like to delve further into the native american issue though. I
> think it leaves a bad impress on them. Has anyone read this? Any
> further reading anyone can suggest?
A.Y.
Teresa,
We loved The Courage Of Sarah Noble. It was a wonderful story. Especially for
the younger kids.
The Matchlock Gun is terrific too. I would definitely read it. I am going to
read it aloud.
Lets see, how to explain my feelings. It shows a realistic fear of the native
americans. This is a true story, and it is quite graphic. But I think my kids
will handle it fine with some talk. I just don't want my kids left with the
generalization that all "indians" are going to attack and kill and burn. Yes,
some did. Some were like that, but there were others like those in Sarah Noble.
I guess it's just going to take some talking to explain that like all of us....we
are all different. We all live differently and in different ways, and we have
reasons for what we do.
I really do think that it is worth reading. It is a realistic portrayal of life
then. Very scary. But, I think the kids can understand that.
Does this make any sense?
I'm one of those that has lots of feelings, but can never get them down on paper
as well as they are in my head. :)
Ann
Hsmotgo@... wrote:
We loved The Courage Of Sarah Noble. It was a wonderful story. Especially for
the younger kids.
The Matchlock Gun is terrific too. I would definitely read it. I am going to
read it aloud.
Lets see, how to explain my feelings. It shows a realistic fear of the native
americans. This is a true story, and it is quite graphic. But I think my kids
will handle it fine with some talk. I just don't want my kids left with the
generalization that all "indians" are going to attack and kill and burn. Yes,
some did. Some were like that, but there were others like those in Sarah Noble.
I guess it's just going to take some talking to explain that like all of us....we
are all different. We all live differently and in different ways, and we have
reasons for what we do.
I really do think that it is worth reading. It is a realistic portrayal of life
then. Very scary. But, I think the kids can understand that.
Does this make any sense?
I'm one of those that has lots of feelings, but can never get them down on paper
as well as they are in my head. :)
Ann
Hsmotgo@... wrote:
> From: Hsmotgo@...
>
> In a message dated 7/14/99 5:10:50 PM EST, hooperck@... writes:
>
> << 've just read The Matchlock Gun. I'm going to read it outloud to my
> kids. Its a big scary and harsh, but I think the kids will be fine. I
> would like to delve further into the native american issue though. I
> think it leaves a bad impress on them. >>
>
> I started these two books with the boys last year, but they were in their, I
> hate to read modes, so I didn't push it. I was thinking of trying again this
> coming year, but I am wondering what bothers you about the native american
> issue. Do the books present the native americans as the bad guy, like
> everything I was ever taught in my "schooling"? I am interested to know,
> cause if they are, I won't even bother with them.
> Teresa
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In a message dated 7/15/99 6:33:01 AM EST, bushla@... writes:
<< One book you might try is called Thunder from the
Clear Sky by Marcia Sewal >>
Laura,
Thanks for that information, they both sound good, and since I still read
aloud to both my boys, it should be a good time to discuss things, as you
suggested.
Teresa
<< One book you might try is called Thunder from the
Clear Sky by Marcia Sewal >>
Laura,
Thanks for that information, they both sound good, and since I still read
aloud to both my boys, it should be a good time to discuss things, as you
suggested.
Teresa
[email protected]
In a message dated 7/15/99 7:37:36 AM EST, hooperck@... writes:
<< I really do think that it is worth reading. It is a realistic portrayal
of life
then. Very scary. But, I think the kids can understand that. >>
Ann,
Yes, I think you did a very good job of describing your feelings. I think I
will read the book to myself, then deal with it with the boys. I am also
going to try the books Laura mentioned.
Thanks!
Teresa
<< I really do think that it is worth reading. It is a realistic portrayal
of life
then. Very scary. But, I think the kids can understand that. >>
Ann,
Yes, I think you did a very good job of describing your feelings. I think I
will read the book to myself, then deal with it with the boys. I am also
going to try the books Laura mentioned.
Thanks!
Teresa