Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope (Volume 2)

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016617
ISBN
9781641772709
Grade 5-8
Classical
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Charlotte Mason
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This Young Reader’s Edition Land of Hope, Volume 2 focuses on the making of modern America, from 1877- 2020, and the people, ideas, and events that played a part. The text is slightly simplified from the original version of Land of Hope, but middle schoolers may still find unfamiliar vocabulary and concepts a bit challenging. I love the goal of helping younger Americans to become mature, informed, engaged, and grateful American citizens. 258 pgs, pb. ~Nancie

Publisher's Description of Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope (Volume 2)
By the dawn of the twentieth century, the United States had become the world’s greatest economic power and an increasingly important actor on the world stage. Yet success presented a challenge to the country not to lose sight of its heritage of constitutional liberty and the virtues that had made its flourishing possible. That challenge remains for us today.
Category Description for Land Of Hope

This informative, theme-driven course surveys US history, inviting students to engage in "the Great American Story." Propelled by historical patterns and themes (including successes and failures), this course focuses on the nation's formation, government, and development to present day. Students will process and discuss, with the aim at building responsible citizens. The Land of Hope materials shine with versatility. Use the text alone as an informative US history analysis; use the student text, student workbook, and teacher's guide in combo for a straightforward, 1-credit high school course. Or, add to the three texts an optional, free, online, lecture-based course available directly from Hillsdale College for enhanced depth (registration required). The author, Wilfred McClay is a personable lecturer. Each of the 25 almost 30-minute videos (with additional, shorter, supplemental videos) provides "in-class" experience, helping students process concepts. Note that this video course, according to Hillsdale, "runs contrary to the prevailing academic view of America as irredeemably racist, sexist, and unjust." This viewpoint, however, seems muted in the textual materials.

The textbook (458 pgs, pb with a few illustrations, maps, additional reading list, and index) is written with a premise that no culture is void of influences. The text fleshes out main themes such as the American ideas of self-rule, the "common man," the lingering effects of reconstruction, and more. While no writing is devoid of the author's perspective, this text conveys events and movements with a focus on historical significance, maintaining that a nation's condition and values are the aggregate of all that's come before. In addition, rather than promoting religious influences or completely ignoring them, McClay discusses, when appropriate, how religions have shaped our country's development. Although leaning more conservative, the text assumes a fairly balanced political presentation (particularly evident in chapter 25, which elaborates on both political parties' strengths and failings). Printed just before the 2020 national elections, the text ends with cautions about current national divisiveness. While an engaging read, don't worry if you're not able to read along with your student. The teacher's guide (395 pgs, pb) provides student book chapter summaries and a copy of the primary-source readings. In addition, you'll find succinct answers to all subjective questions, objective answers to primary source reading study questions, and four Special Units (the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the two-party system). For each of the 21 chapters, the student workbook (334 pgs, pb) provides study and objective questions, with one or two primary-source documents (such as The Northwest Ordinance, songs of American slavery, or Woodrow Wilson's speech, "What is Progress"). Questions range from objective (often fill-in-the-blank) to open-ended short answer or discussion-focused questions. Since this is a consumable text, you may want to write more in-depth answers in a separate notebook. ~ Ruth

Category Description for Young Reader's Edition Land Of Hope

This two-volume Young Reader’s Edition Land of Hope was written by Hillsdale College faculty member, Wilfred McClay, who’s passion for passing an accurate version of American history on to the next generation is evident. In a day when misinformation is everywhere, he takes a balanced approach. Delving into the struggles of our past, great accomplishments are celebrated –giving students many reasons to love and be proud of their country. But America’s faults (such as slavery) are also acknowledged, helping us learn important lessons from our past. Although geared for 5th/6th grade students, these books are not an “easy read” and will be difficult for some at that level. They do make wonderful family read-alouds and are a perfect history “spine” for adding onto, with activities to bring the material to life. Volume 1 is focused on the shaping of a new nation, from 1492 -1877, and the people, ideas, and events that played a part. Volume 2 focuses on the making of modern America, from 1877- 2020. Each book has a reinforced soft cover, thick pages, and a beautiful center section filled with glossy pictures to provide rich visual context for readers. ~Nancie 

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Encounter Books
Grades:5-8
ISBN:9781641772709
Length in Inches:9
Width in Inches:6
Height in Inches:0.625
Weight in Pounds:1.2
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