Our Own Country: An Irish Family in America (Voices Leveled Library)
Description
This book is about a poor Irish family that comes to America to make a better life for themselves. Although hardworking, kind, and generous, the prejudices against them in America create hardships and friction both within their family and outside their family. Working to keep a positive attitude, the family perseveres and works towards strengthening their family relationships, making a better living, and creating friendships.
Activities
Act out the words
Get familiar with the vocabulary in the glossary. One person chooses a word and acts out the meaning. The other person guesses the word. Take turns a...
Same and different
Think about a classmate or neighbor who seems very different than you. What questions would you ask them in order to get to know more about him/her? ...
Game time
Try out a typical Irish children's game. "What Time is it Mr. Wolf?" One person is the wolf and stands at one end of a yard and the other players sta...