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Category Archives: civics
Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: The Story of Ruby Bridges
Introduction and Summary The Story of Ruby Bridges, written by Robert Coles, is the true story of a little girl in New Orleans that became the first African-American student to attend Franz Elementary School in 1960. When the parents of … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature:
“You must choose a president. I hope that each of you will run. Everyone can vote just once. This job can be a lot of fun!” In this entertaining book, the Beasties must elect a class president and each candidate … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr, written by Denise Lewis Patrick and illustrated by Rodney S. Pate tells the story of young Martin as a second grader. Martin returns home from his first day of school very excited. He … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: President’s Day
President’s Day written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell is a good book for teaching students about why we have a day dedicated to our former presidents and the contributions they made to our country. It highlights … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: The Hunterman and the Crocodile
Introduction and Summary There’s a lesson to be learned from the folktale, The Hunterman and the Crocodile, written and illustrated by Baba Wague Diakite. This tale involves the relationships between man and nature, and the importance that respect plays in … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Madam President
"A President has to lead by example, even if it means cleaning her own room." Madam President is a fun and clever book written by Lane Smith. It follows a girl as she explains some of the duties of … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’ Literature: Grody’s Not So Golden Rules
Introduction and Summary Grody’s Not So Golden Rules, written and illustrated by Nicole Rubel, is a funny story of a boy/dog who imagines what life would be like if he followed his own set of rules. As Grody lists his rules, … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Introduction and Summary Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope a New York Times bestseller written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a glimps of the life of the 44th president of the United States. This … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Know and Follow Rules
Introduction and Summary: Know and Follow Rules was written by Cheri J. Meiners, M. Ed. and illustrated by Meredith Johnson. The story takes place in a typical classroom. The narrator is explaining how in school there are rules and the … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: America is…
“And America is old towns with old names, and new towns yet to be, that tell our history, then and now. It is a nation where fifty states meet, where we are all one.” Beautifully illustrated by Stacey Schuett and … Continue reading
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