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We greatly appreciate the community’s understanding at this time and will continue to inform of any other possible program cancellations or postponements. (Oct.)Gr 1–5—This story takes place in San Francisco in 1896 and is told from the point of view of a young girl named Bessie as her mother hosts a tea with the famous suffragist as the guest of honor. by Claire Murphy. Marching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women's Suffrage by Claire Rudolf Murphy and Stacey Schuett 6 Total Resources View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Preview. But it’s 1896 and girls don’t get to hike.
Schuett's somewhat impressionistic gouache paintings effectively capture the time and place and convey the emotionally charged tenor of the campaign. When Bessie tours a factory and one young female worker wonders aloud if she can go to school if women win the vote, Bessie says, “I couldn’t imagine not learning how to read and write. Marching with Aunt Susan Trifold - ReadyGen 2nd Grade Unit 3 Module A (no rating) 0 customer reviews. But it’s 1896, and girls don’t get to hike. This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story Marching with Aunt Susan of the 2nd grade ReadyGen reading series. “This earnest story springs from the life of Bessie Keith Pond…Rendered in thick, forceful strokes, Schuett’s gouache paintings easily convey Bessie’s energy and Anthony’s conviction.”“…an excellent introduction to the women’s movement in general and Susan B. Anthony, in particular…”“…This excellent book will influence younger students about our hard-won voting rights…Schuett’s illustrations extend the text with details that add to the characterizations and dramatic scenes. Each blog contains comprehension activities, key vocabulary terms included or related to the book, summaries, and useful websites for teachers to use in their classroom. Marching with Aunt Susan Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage. All Bessie wants is to go hiking with her father and brothers. Marching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women's Suffrage by Claire Rudolf Murphy (2011-10-01) on Amazon.com. Marching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage Jennifer M. Troncale and Jennifer Strain Jacksonville State University This multi-day lesson involves grade 2-grade 4 students in exploring the life and achievements of Susan B. Anthony. Rendered in thick, forceful strokes, Schuett’s (Liberty’s Voice) gouache paintings easily convey Bessie’s energy and Anthony’s conviction. Slideshow: Click the image to the right to view a slideshow of images from Claire’s visit to the Eastern Washinton University library, where she spoke about Marching With Aunt Susan as well as the process of writing for children. More multimedia resources for Marching With Aunt Susan Click to view the Flickr slideshow of Claire’s visit to EWU Libraries. Example: Sandy was an avid reader. I leaned against the wall and tried to catch my breath.” The referendum doesn’t pass, underscoring the idea that freedoms aren’t won overnight; back matter (which includes biographical sketches of Anthony and Pond) provides a concise history of the suffragist movement.
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Please note: Given health concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) , Marching with Aunt Susan on March 29 that was to be held at the Museum has been canceled. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for in-store purchase. An inspiring story of the fight for women’s suffrage, based on the experiences of a real girl . Get this from a library! Suggested Reading: Looking for some new books about Margaret or her contemporaries? Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Bessie's supportive father and activist mother help her deal with her disappointments by balancing them with opportunities for making a difference. Enjoy! 03/29 @ 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Marching with Aunt Susan is a very moving picture book told through the perspective of a young girl named Bessie who got to meet Susan B. Anthony, otherwise known as Aunt Susan. When Bessie complains that girls aren’t allowed to do everything that boys are, Anthony invites her to a rally, asserting, “Women’s votes can help change the world.” While Murphy’s (The Children of Alcatraz) prose creates a strong sense of the injustices of the period, it can occasionally feel melodramatic. Ms. Anthony helped cultivate Bessie’s passion for the suffrage movement and equality into a burning flame. The endnotes, accompanied by photographs, provide factual material about the real Bessie Keith Pond, Anthony, and the suffrage movement, especially in California.—Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID5% Back on All B&N Purchases
Marching with Aunt Susan : Susan B. Anthony and the fight for women's suffrage.