Letters: Windows to the Past

Presents a lesson plan utilizing personal letters of ordinary people to teach U.S. history. Suggests that the lesson can teach about the historical information available in personal letters, develop analytical skills through use of primary sources, and increase students' understanding of minori...

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Published inMagazine of history Vol. 6; no. 4; p. 60
Main Authors Collier-Seiter, Claudia, Seiter, David M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1992
Subjects
History Instruction
Instructional Materials
Letters (Correspondence)
Primary Sources
Role Playing
Secondary Education
Social Studies
United States History
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Summary:Presents a lesson plan utilizing personal letters of ordinary people to teach U.S. history. Suggests that the lesson can teach about the historical information available in personal letters, develop analytical skills through use of primary sources, and increase students' understanding of minority issues. Includes four letters to use as handouts. (DK)
ISSN:0882-228X
DOI:10.1093/maghis/6.4.60