Primary Source Readers
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Fascinate students with this primary source reader that profiles the life of Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs. Aligned to Florida state standards, this valuable classroom resource engages students as they use higher order thinking skills to analyze historical events more critically. Primary source documents transform words on a page to an intimate glimpse of what life was like in Florida's past. Build valuable literacy and content area knowledge with this informational text that discusses history and other social studies topics. This book contains text features to strengthen academic vocabulary as well as student understanding of the material with headings, glossary, and index. The Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs: Reconstruction Revolutionary reader connects to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, NCSS/C3 Framework, and prepares students for college and career readiness.
The Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. Students will learn about the vital period of American history following the colonies' decision to establish a new government, and covers crucial topics like the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy. This book prepares students for college and career readiness and aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL.