6th Grade Canadian History Guided Reading Books
Ontario Grade 6: 20 Young Immigrant Stories (1600-1900)
By Mark Holmes
Engage your Grade 6 students in Canadian history with these 20 captivating immigrant stories! A fabulous extention for Ontario's Grade 6, "Choosing Canada as a Home" lessons.
This comprehensive resource brings Canadian history to life through the eyes of young immigrants. These 20 historically accurate realistic fiction narratives, written in a first-person perspective, cover a wide range of immigrant experiences from 1600 to 1900. Each story focuses on a young person (10 young women and 10 young men with parallel experiences) navigating the challenges and triumphs of settling in a new land.
What's Included:
20 Engaging Stories with images: Immerse your students in the lives of young immigrants from diverse backgrounds, including French, Scottish, German, Irish, Chinese, Icelandic, Ukrainian, Acadian, Black Loyalist, and British. Around two sides per story.
Historical Accuracy: Each story is meticulously researched to ensure historical accuracy, providing a rich and authentic learning experience.
Differentiated Instruction: The stories are written in clear, accessible language suitable for Grade 6 reading levels, with opportunities for differentiated instruction.
Cross-Curricular Connections: These stories connect to various subjects, including social studies, language arts, and even art, providing a holistic learning experience.
Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking discussion questions are included for each story to encourage critical thinking and classroom engagement.
Project Ideas: Inspire your students with 10 creative project ideas, ranging from digital storytelling to family history research, to deepen their understanding of immigration.
Bring Canadian history to life!
These stories are perfect for:
- Social Studies lessons on immigration and Canadian history.
- Reading comprehension activities.
- Creative writing prompts.
- Independent reading assignments.
- Cross-curricular projects.
Help your students develop empathy, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of Canadian history with these captivating immigrant stories!