Daniyel Green Module 1 Text Set Social Studies Grade 5 Goal 4: The learner will trace key developments

s in United States history and describe their Corresponding Common Core Essential Standard: Impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries Objective 4.05 & 4.06 For my literature circle book I read Pink and Say which was written by Patricia Polacco. This book gave an amazing account of the bond between two young soldiers who were different races and from different backgrounds. It was a very inspiring book which made me want to look into diversity among the civil war era. I realized that this book was a little mature for 3rd and 4th graders so, I thought it would apply more towards 5th grade Social Studies. Discussing how other races have helped influence and shape our country is something that all students should be exposed to. I found all of the books that I used from Wintergreen Primary and from Amazon.com. I think I chose books that had a variety of genres such as non-fiction, fiction,& picture books for elementary students. The styles of writing were different and interesting. I really enjoyed the cumulative format biography. It is important to become familiar with various texts that connect to the content areas because literature should be included in as many genres as possible. When teaching a unit it is important to have a number of books that complement each other, but have their own individual story and identity. Supplying students with interesting literature promotes reading, and sparks student interest about topics. It is an easy way for students to gain important information.

Polacco, P. (1994). Pink and Say. New York: Philomel Books.

Whelan, Gloria. (2009). The Listeners ( Tales Of Young Americans). Sleeping Bear Press. Picture Book This book gives allows you to see through the eyes of this young girl right after the Civil War has ended. This book is intended for 3rd-5th graders.

Jones C. (2011). Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy. Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books. Non-Fiction This is a true story about Sarah who, in 1861 pretended to be a boy named Frank in order to enter the civil war. She began as a nurse but quickly move to a spy for the Union Army. Sarah just wanted to help in any way possible and in doing so she pretended to be many people including an African slave. This book is intended for 4th-5th graders.

Polacco, P. (2011). Just In Time Abraham Lincoln. Putnam Juvenile Two brothers get the chance to visit Harpers ferry where they go on the adventure of a lifetime back into the Civil. This book is intended for 4th-5th graders.

Hicks C. (2011) Alvin Fernalds incredible buried treasure. Purple House Press Fiction Alvin Fernald is used to going on adventures but this is the first time that he travels back to visit a boy during the civil war age. He finds a time capsule that helps him with his crusade in time. This book is for intended 3rd- 5th graders.