I chose the following biographies of American Women written by the same author because they are easy to read, and each book has less than forty pages.
In addition, the persons that the story is about represent different ethnic groups (Mexican, Puerto Rican, American Indian, Black, and Chinese, etc.).
Brief Summary of the following books: Each book is a brief biography of women from different ethnic groups that reached their career goals.
They overcame difficulties and personal tragedies to become renowned scientists in different areas.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen.
Scientist With Determination, Elma Gonzalez
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen.
Scientist from Puerto Rico, Maria Cordero Hardy
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen.
Scientist and Governor, Dixy Lee Ray
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen.
Scientist and Puzzle Solver
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Constance Tom Noguchi
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen.
Engineer From The Comanche Nation, Nancy Wallace
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen,
Scientist and Planner, Ru Chilt Cheo Huan
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen,
Mathematician and Administrator, Shirley Mathis McBay
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
Verheyden-Hilliard, Mary Ellen.
Scientist From The Santa Clara Pueblo, Aqnes Naranjo Stroud-Lee
. The Equity Institute. 1985.
I chose the following book as a representation of autobiographical situations.
Crossen, Stacy Jo and Covell, Natalie Ann.
Me Is How I Feel: Poems
. The McCall Publishing Company, New York, New York. 1970.
This delightful book of poems has been developed with the help of children. It is an ideal book for this unit because it uses poems to describe situations and feelings that are experienced by, but are often problematic to children. One way to use these poems is to read one to the class and then let them react individually or in groups to the idea that has been presented.
The illustrations in the book complement the feeling that is reflected in each poem.
Before reading a selection, you may ask your students to close their eyes and sit very still for just a minute. Suggest that they remember situations in their homes that made them feel happy, sad, confused, scared, or furious. The students will become better able to understand and thus deal with not only their positive but also negative feelings.
