A Companion Guide to The River Quintet Series: Young Lives in a Changing World - Softcover

Sheeran, Joan G

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798989906307

Publisher: Quill Publications, 2024

Synopsis

The Companion Guide provides the teacher with a practical approach for understanding and utilizing The River Quintet series in grades 7 through 12.

It starts with a focus on the value and suitability of the five historical novels for middle and high school readers. It points out the correlation of the geographical and cultural settings (northeastern woodlands, New Netherland, early Hartford, CT, and England) to a Social Studies curriculum, and shows how its literary aspects can complement an English Language Arts curriculum. Assessment questions cover both plot content and areas of critical thinking. The Guide also suggests classroom activities for students of all abilities and concludes with an extensive reference section that contains websites of some of the Iroquois and Algonquin nations featured in the series.

About this title

About the Author

Joan G. Sheeran's career in education includes teaching at middle, secondary, and community college levels and participating in projects for the New York State Education Department. With a professional interest in world languages, she initiated the Exploring Series, an introductory language textbook and audio program at EMC Publishing. She holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota. As a native New Yorker, she appreciates the natural beauty and the history of the state. She was pleased to help with the historical research and editing of The River Quintet Series and hopes that readers will enjoy and be inspired by the five stories.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quill Publications
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798989906307
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 162