Teacher Resource for Thrown to the Wind

The Teacher Resource for Thrown to the Wind is designed to accompany the true historical adventure novel Thrown to the Wind, teaches 9-12-year-old students higher order thinking skills as they learn about the 17^th century religious wars and colonial American immigration through discussion questions, supplementary primary and secondary source readings, engaging cross-curricular activities, and projects.

The Teacher Resource for Thrown to the Wind explores a time period often ignored and challenging to teach. Developed by author and long-time social studies teacher, Amanda M. Cetas, in partnership with writer, story consultant, and former English teacher, Adriana R. King, this invaluable resource provides ready-made lessons tied to National Standards to develop critical thinking skills essential for preparing students for college and future careers.

Students will learn to evaluate primary and secondary source texts, examine an event or circumstance from various perspectives, determine point-of-view, develop habits of the mind, and critical thinking skills through engaging activities, projects, and simulations. Additional ideas for teachers and grading rubrics are also included.