The Yankee at the Seder
The Yankee at the Seder Author: Elka Weber Illustrator: Adam Gustavson Publisher: Publication Date: 2009 Awards: Genre: Historical Fiction Reading Level: Ages 5-7 Brief Overview: A
Southern boy gets his shot at showing the Yankees that even though the war is
over, he can show them that it is not. He wants to give them a last piece of
his mind until a Yankee soldier wanders up to his door with some very similar
religious values in a time of such separation and indifference. Integrated Activity:Students
will be separated based on Yankee or Confederate support. Knowing their
political differences, the students will work together to find common ground to
get along despite the lingering opposition. Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Ashley Offenberg, Teacher Candidate Valdosta State University
The Yankee at the Seder Author: Elka Weber Illustrator: Adam Gustavson Publisher: Publication Date: 2009 Awards: Genre: Historical Fiction Reading Level: Ages 5-7 Brief Overview: A
Southern boy gets his shot at showing the Yankees that even though the war is
over, he can show them that it is not. He wants to give them a last piece of
his mind until a Yankee soldier wanders up to his door with some very similar
religious values in a time of such separation and indifference. Integrated Activity:Students
will be separated based on Yankee or Confederate support. Knowing their
political differences, the students will work together to find common ground to
get along despite the lingering opposition. Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Ashley Offenberg, Teacher Candidate Valdosta State University