Hampton Brown PreK-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 59) Build Reading Power with the On-Page Coach Each book begins with an Introduction that prepares students for the text to come. The House of Dies Drear Virginia Hamilton At the end of every book, The Exchange promotes thinking and conversation about the book. The On-Page Glossary provides substitute words or phrases to help students keep reading fluently. Before You Move On provides frequent checks to help you make sure that students are comprehending. Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Guides THE EXCHANGE QUESTION Why are secrets so powerful? The House of Dies Drear Reading Level Lexile 670 Genre/Length Classic Fiction; 240 pages Language Register Narrative, Architectural, Historical Content Load Civil War, Slavery, Mystery Selected Awards Edgar Allan Poe Award Look Ahead supports active reading by helping students anticipate plot developments. Overview Background In The House of Dies Drear, the Small family moves into a home that once belonged to abolitionist Dies Drear and was a station on the Underground Railroad. In the early 1800s, abolitionists helped to establish a secret network of persons willing to hide slaves in their homes or towns. This network, known as the Underground Railroad, allowed an estimated 30,000 to 100,000 slaves to escape from bondage. Religious groups, former slaves, and Native American tribes also assisted runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. • Downloadable Teacher’s Guides reinforce Edge skills • Divide each book into manageable reading assignments • Suggest strategies for improving students’ reading performance. Book Summary The House of Dies Drear is a carefully crafted narrative. On one level, this novel is a thrilling horror story. At a deeper level, it is a lesson in African American history and the Underground Railroad. The story is told from the point of view of a young man named Thomas, who has moved with his family to a new home. Frightening events begin to occur immediately. The family chooses not to flee, and what begins as a search for ghosts leads to the truth about a terrible and fascinating past. The reader finds out that Pluto, the caretaker, has discovered a cavern containing the vast historical treasure left behind by Dies Drear. About the Author Virginia Hamilton was born on March 12, 1936, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. An estimated 60,000 slaves passed through Ohio on the Underground Railroad, and Hamilton’s maternal grandfather was among them. Hamilton took an intense interest in her family’s history and the importance of the Underground Railroad. Hamilton grew up on a farm, raised by a family of storytellers. Her mother was known for creating stories, and her father was a musician who maintained a large personal library of classic literature. As Hamilton learned to value storytelling and African American history, she decided to become an author. Hamilton has written many books for young audiences that focus on African American history and culture. Her books have won critical acclaim throughout her long and distinguished career. Name: Student Journal Student Journals • Provide interactive support for independent reading • Assess student comprehension and provide feedback • Promote discussion and writing. Why are secrets so powerful? Discussion Date Order Information Edge Level C Leveled Library Classroom Set Save 10% over single items! contains 6 copies each of 21 titles (126 books total), plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals Single-Copy Set contains 1 copy each of 21 titles, plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals For single items, see Price List page 278. 978-07362-39707 $1,070.06 The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton Reading Schedule Group members: The House of Dies Drear Introduction Chapters 1–3 Chapters 4–8 Chapters 9–11 Chapters 12–16 Chapters 17–19 The Exchange Assessment Student Journal Pages 2–4 Pages 5–6 Pages 7–8 Pages 9–10 Pages 11–12 Pages 13–14 Due Date 978-07362-39714 $198.16 NGSP.com 888-915-3276 59 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-39707 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-39714 http://www.NGSP.com
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