Books with title My Brother Sam Is Dead

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The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary WarAll his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother Sam. Sam's smart and brave -- and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British -- including Tim and Sam's father. With the war soon raging, Tim know he'll have to make a choice -- between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats . . . and between his brother and his father.

This e-book was created to help parents and teachers better understand the topics woven into each chapter of the fictional history novel, My Brother Sam is Dead, and provide them with the resources needed to effectively teach it in their classrooms. I have broken out this e-book into two sections: Guide to MBSD and Teaching Resources.In the Guide to MBSD section you will find:Chapter One- Chapter by Chapter Summary & Analysis of My Brother Sam is DeadChapter Two- Real Life vs. Events Fictionalized in My Brother Sam is DeadChapter Three- My Brother Sam is Dead Maps of Redding, ConnecticutChapter Four- Short Summary of My Brother Sam is Dead & the Topics it coversChapter Five- Places you can Visit Related to My Brother Sam is DeadChapter Six- The Setting of the Novel- Redding, ConnecticutChapter Seven- The Real People Fictionalized in the NovelChapter Eight- Why is My Brother Sam is Dead Censored by Some Watch Groups?In the Teaching Resources section you will find:Chapter One- Lesson Plans & IdeasLesson plans and examples of how others are using historical fiction novels in their classrooms. Chapter Two- My Brother Sam is Dead Teaching ResourcesSuggested reading materials, online resources and links to online, self-grading tests for each chapter of the book (test results can be emailed directly to you).

The perfect companion to Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier's, "My Brother Sam Is Dead," this study guide contains a chapter by chapter analysis of the book, a summary of the plot, and a guide to major characters and themes.BookCap Study Guides do not contain text from the actual book, and are not meant to be purchased as alternatives to reading the book. This study guide is an unofficial companion and not endorsed by the author or publisher of the book.We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.