Using Literature to Teach Middle Grades about War

By Phyllis K. Kennemer

Studying historical wars through literature offers an effective, interesting way for students to understand the issues surrounding the conflicts and gain insight into the drastic changes that wars cause in the lives of individuals and nations. Useful for both teachers and librarians, Using Literature to Teach Middle Grades About War covers major wars that have generated a suitable variety of materials and resources that are readily available for student use - the Revolutionary War; the Civil War; World War 1; World II; the Vietnam War; and the Gulf War.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 089774778X
• ISBN13: 9780897747783
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

Invaluable teaching tool for middle school teachers!

Reading books that depict a wide range of viewpoints gives the student a more balanced look at historical events. This book tells you exactly how make this happen in the classroom. It contains annotated bibliographies, sample lesson plans, suggested questions and activities. It covers six wars - the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. An invaluable tool. "Don't leave home without it!"