PIPPIN PUBLISHINGMY COUNTRY, OUR HISTORY: CANADA FROM 1914 TO THE PRESENT |
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Descript: ATTENTION ONTARIO GRADE 10 HISTORY TEACHERS OF APPLIED/LOCALLY DEVELOPED CLASSES
At last! A program specifically designed for struggling students!
Not your typical History resource!
Easy-to-read, engaging student text is written with struggling students in mind · Numbered paragraphs facilitate the assignment of reading according to students’ abilities · Text language is developed sequentially, from simple to more complex structures · More complex language patterns are introduced and gradually reinforced throughout the text · Short question blocks regularly check students’ comprehension of text and readiness to do worksheet activities My Country, Our History is an introduction to Canadian history since 1914 for grade 10 students working below grade, who need to build their core literacy skills in reading and writing, while working to earn a credit in grade 10 History. These students taking the compulsory grade 10 History course will learn to apply consistently Think Literacy strategies in reading, writing and oral communication. Themes in Canadian history are presented sequentially, using a chronological approach and drawing parallels with knowledge the students may already have of similar concepts in different contexts. The language in the text is also developmentally sequenced; the opening chapters are short and simply written, using simple sentences with very little embedding or subordination. As students work through the resource, more complex patterns are introduced and reinforced. Pre-reading questions are provided to guide them, and comprehension and extension questions are included after each major section to promote discussion and stimulate writing. Paragraphs are numbered for easy reference for both students and teachers, important vocabulary is highlighted, and new words and sentence patterns are recycled in subsequent chapters. · a simple introduction to Canadian history from 1914 to the present day · the first chapter introduces · profusely illustrated with scores of maps and colour photographs, as well as hundreds · statistical material is up-to-date, clearly reflecting the · written at a simple reading level, with a spiral progression in difficulty from start to · high interest material written in a simple, lively, and direct style that engages even · numerous imaginative profiles and case studies of immigrant groups and of
My Country, Our History provides a highly readable history of our country that will appeal to a wide range of students. The literacy focus will give students a boost as they prepare for the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), as well as offering tremendous support for teachers as they combine literacy strategies, historical inquiry and thinking skills in their instructional methods.
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Table of contents: Expectations 1 What is How big is Why do most Canadians live in the southern part of the country? What jobs do Canadians have? Why is there more than one government in Who were the first people to live in How was the land important to the First Nations? Canadians Who Make a Difference - Phil Fontaine Who are the Canadian people now? What languages do Canadians speak? Case Study - People of African Descent in Early Canadians Who Make a Difference - Michaëlle Jean 2 Canada and World War I: 1914 –1921 What caused World War I? What was the alliance system? How did the war begin? How did Canadians react to news of war? How did Canadians respond to the call for volunteers? What was a soldier’s life like? How did Canadian soldiers contribute to the war effort? How did Canadians at home support the War? How did productivity improve during the War? How did women contribute to the war effort? How did the War affect the political situation at home? What was the cause of the conflict between English and French Canadians? How was the conflict over conscription resolved? How did women become politically active? Why were Canadians and immigrants in conflict? When did the War end? What did What happened after the war? Why were veterans and civilians in conflict? Why were immigrants and other Canadians in conflict? Why were workers and employers in conflict? Why were farmers dissatisfied? Why were English Canadians and French Canadians in conflict? What happened to the government? Case Study – 3 Good Times and Bad in the 1920s and 1930s What happened to the Canadian economy after the war? Why did prosperity return to Who shared in prosperity? How did prosperity affect the economy? How did prosperity affect life in What products did Canadians buy? How did new inventions and industries affect Canadian culture? What happened when the boom ended? What were the causes of The Great Depression? How did the Depression affect families? How did the Depression affect single men and women? How did the Depression affect recent immigrants? How did the Depression affect farmers? How did the Depression affect workers? What were the political effects of the Depression? How did the government try to help Canadians? What new political parties did Canadians form? How did some unemployed show their desire for change? How did Bennett react to the country’s frustration? How did Canadians react to Bennett’s promises? Case Study – Jews in 4 How did What did Canadians learn from World War I? What were the causes of World War II? Why were so many countries involved in this war? How did Canadians react to news of the war? How did Canadian attitudes change? How did How did Canadians fight the war? How did How did Canadians fight the war on land? How did Canadians fight the war at sea? How did Canadians contribute to the defeat of How did Canadians support the war at home? How did Canadian industries contribute to the war effort? How did the farming and fishing industries contribute to the war effort? How did other Canadians contribute? How did the war affect Canadian society? How did Canadians get a social welfare system? How did the war affect the lives of women? How did the war affect immigrants and ethnic minorities? What were the political and economic effects of World War II? Case Study – Japanese Canadians during World War II 5 Prosperity and the Cold War: 1945-1963 Why did How did government policies help to bring prosperity? How did unions help workers? How did postwar spending help economic growth? How did increased immigration help economic growth? How did the postwar baby boom stimulate the economy? How did American investment stimulate the Canadian economy? How did prosperity affect life in How did the boom change where people lived? What did people have in their homes? How did working conditions change? What kind of education did Canadians receive? How did Canadian culture change after World War II? How was How was What was What was the Cold War? What happened in What was the Suez Crisis? How did What happened in the Cuban Missile Crisis? How did What did the Liberals accomplish? What did the Conservative government accomplish? Case Study – Refugees from Soviet Communism: The Hungarians of 1956-1957 Canadian Who Make a Difference – Tommy Douglas (1904-1986) 6 French and English How did politicians try to resolve the How did Maurice Duplessis and the Union Nationale affect How did Jean Lesage and the Liberal party affect How did René Lévesque and the Parti Québécois affect How did Lester Pearson and the federal government respond to the situation in How did Pierre Trudeau affect What did the “just society” mean to Canadians? How did the views of Trudeau and Lévesque differ? What was the October Crisis? How did the federal government respond to FLQ terrorism? How did attitudes in How did Quebeckers vote in the 1980 referendum? How did Prime Minister Trudeau change the Constitution? Why did Prime Minister Mulroney fail in his attempts to reform the Constitution? What happened in the 1993 election? What was the result of the second referendum? What were the effects of the referendum result in Case Study – The Italians in Canadians Who Make a Difference – Johnny Barba-Linardo Lombardi and the Rise of Multicultural Media 7 How have What is What are the advantages of American investment? What are the disadvantages of American investment in How have various Canadian governments dealt with foreign investment? How have Canadians’ attitudes toward free trade changed? Why do Canadians disagree about free trade? How have the Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA affected Canadians? How have increased contacts with the rest of the world affected Does How is Canadian culture influenced by American culture? What are How does Canadian culture affect Canadian society? What world policies has Which countries are How did What is the role of the United Nations? When has When has How have human rights and humanitarian concerns influenced Canadian foreign policy? How has Case Study – West Indians in 8 Being or Becoming a Canadian How do people become Canadian citizens? What are the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship? How may Canadians protect their rights and freedoms? What are some limits on Canadians’ rights and freedoms? What are the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship? Why does How do What is the federal government? What are the provincial governments? What are municipal governments? What is the judicial system? How is the judicial system organized? How does Canadian law work? How do elections work in Who can vote? How do Canadians vote? How are federal elections organized? What are the major political parties in How do Canadians participate in elections? What happened in the 2004 federal election? Why was there another federal election in just 18 months? Why did the Liberals lose and the Conservatives win the 2006 federal election? Why do some Canadians want to change Canada's system of voting? Representation by Population? Case Study – Immigrants and Refugees from |