Teaching With Dear Canada Vol. 1

Build Important Social Studies and Language Skills with Historical Fiction



Teaching With Dear Canada begins with an overview of teaching social studies through historical fiction and a timeline of Canadian history. Then, for each of the four Dear Canada novels: Orphan at My Door, A Prairie as Wide as the Sea, Footsteps in the Snow, and With Nothing But Our Courage, the guide provides a summary and themes for classroom discussion. Cross-curricular activities, ready-to-use reproducibles and an extensive bibliography for each book make this guide an invaluable resource for teachers. Using Dear Canada books in the classroom is sure to pique students' interest in our heritage!