Point of View
In terms of both cognitive development and social development, it is important that students learn to "step into someone else's shoes." This unit shows that people's perception of the world affects how they act and feel about other people and events.
OBJECTIVE
Students Will:
- Understand that others may have different perceptions and interpretations of the world.
- Understand that other perceptions and interpretations can be as valid as their own.
- Write a letter, taking into account another's historical point of view.
- Compare and contrast points of view through literature.
LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: From the Middle Ages Straight to You
Lesson 2: Historical Fiction: A Wealth of Interpretations
REPRODUCIBLES
Blackline master of Bartholomew Cubbins' letter (PDF)
Examples of student letters (PDF)
Example of Bartholomew's response letter (PDF)
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SUPPORTING BOOKS
Books for Teaching Point of View
- Teacher Store
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The Summer My Father Was Ten
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The Summer My Father Was Ten
In this profoundly moving cross-generational story, a young girl and her father plant a garden together. He tells her the story of the summer he was 10 when he led his mates in vandalizing the garden of a lonely, old Italian neighbor and the friendship that grew from his apology. "Gorgeously detailed pictures that show how a garden transforms a vacant lot."-Booklist.
$6.95
Paperback Book | Grades 3-5
Grades 3-5 $6.95
- Scholastic Store
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The Royal Diaries: Catherine, The Great Journey, Russia, 1743
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The Royal Diaries: Catherine, The Great Journey, Russia, 1743
As Princess Sophia, soon to be Catherine, moves from everything familiar towards an uncertain future she chronicles her own experiences. Follow Catherine through her arranged marriage and family break up, amidst the deception, disorder, and decadence of the Russian Empire. In this installment of The Royal Diaries series history not only comes alive but comes to greatness!
$10.99
Learning Highlights
An inspiring account emphasizing the impact of individual action on history.
books;hardcover books;hardcovers | Ages 9 and Up
Ages 9 and Up $10.99
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