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Discovering Vinland
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790321493
Copyright Date: 2007
Grade Level:
6
Reading Level:
W
Strategy/Skill:
Cause and effect, Prior knowledge, Sequencing
Genre:
Explanation
Theme/Topic:
Ancient Peoples, Celebrations and Traditions, History
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
This book explores how the Vikings became great explorers and traders throughout Europe. Although they struck fear into the hearts of many people, they also brought new ideas and technologies with them. They were also the first Europeans to settle in North America.
Features of the Book
- Report with recounts and explanations
- Historical information
- Retelling of a saga
- Illustrations, maps, and labeled drawing
- Table of contents, glossary, and index
Purpose
Discovering Vinland can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- activating prior knowledge
- discussing how the actions of early explorers affected different cultures
- identifying the sequence of events
- identifying cause-and-effect structures
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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