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A Paradise Called Texas Book Study (Live Course)
Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(10)
In this five week course, we will examine the world of the early colonists of Texas through the eyes of Mina and her family.
Class experience
"Your mind is a garden and books are the seeds, so pick a favorite, and bloom as you read!" This class will examine the historical semi-fictional novel, "A Paradise Called Texas," over the course of five weeks. We will examine vocabulary and comprehension questions from each chapter, but also dive into the world Shefelman created with history and geography enrichment activities too. Discussion questions will be posted for class collaboration on the board after each session, as well as,...
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom (including 4th grade and Texas History); substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level (History); assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level. My Bachelors is in childhood education with a Master's in American History.
Access to a copy of "A Paradise Called Texas" by Janice Jordan Shefelman PDF packet (provided by instructor) Dictionary (or access to online dictionary) Access to basic school supplies (pencils, paper, colored pencils or crayons, etc.)
It must be noted that while this book is invaluable for his historical content and perspectives on Texas colonization, some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: family death due to sickness and one-sided view of indigenous peoples of Texas. We will be noting and discussing these things during the conversation parts of the course. I have a M.A. in U.S. History with my thesis being on Native American studies. I believe in offering a multi-sided perspective in historical accounts. I am also a licensed elementary educator and have utilized this book study in the classroom during our Texas History lessons.
Primary Source: "A Paradise Called Texas" by Janice Jordan Shefelman Secondary Sources: "Texas: Past to Present" student textbook, Heath Social Studies publications "Texas, USA" student handbook, Silver Burdett Ginn publications
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(10)
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school...
Group Class
$90
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
