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 in:Magazine of history 1992-03, Vol.6 (4), p.60-63
Main Authors: Collier-Seiter, Claudia, Seiter, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil wars
Geodetic position
History Instruction
Instructional Materials
Lesson Plans
Letter writing
Letters (Correspondence)
Primary Sources
Research skills
Role Playing
Secondary Education
Secondary school social studies
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