How to read a manuscript diary
In this section you will find K-12 resources, questions, audio files, and activities for your students along with curriculum match suggestions.
How to read a manuscript newspaper
In this section you will find K-12 resources, questions, and activities for your students along with curriculum match suggestions.
African American Trailblazers in Amateurdom
A detailed essay for college-age students and advanced AP history
Lesson Plans
The following lesson plans have been contributed by educators.
- Historical Fiction
Grade: 7
Subject/Course: English Language Arts
Download link: HCV-LessonPlan-House.docx
Contributor: Terry House - News/Media Literacy
Grade: 8
Subject/Course: U.S. Civics and Government
Download link: HCV-LessonPlan-Holleran.docx
Contributor: Shannon Holleran - Expressions of Identity
Grade: 9-10
Subject/Course: English Language Arts
Download link: HCV-LessonPlan-Bass-Riccio.docx
Contributor: Allison Bass-Riccio - How do Teenagers Build and Sustain Conversation Across Different Geographical Areas?
Grade: 9-12
Subject/Course: English Language Arts
Download link: HCV-LessonPlan-Cappiello.docx
Contributor: Mary Ann Cappiello - Studying Slavery and Abolition Using the Diary by Louisa Jane Trumbull
Grade: 10
Subject/Course: U.S. History
Download link: HCV-LessonPlan-Bagdoian.docx
Contributor: Heather Bagdoian - Daily Life
Grade: 10
Subject/Course: U.S. History
Download link: HCV-LessonPlan-Lapin.docx
Contributor: Sarina Lapin
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