This blog is meant to provide a wide variety of children's literature that can be integrated easily into the classroom. The activities provide ways to use these books in the already structured classroom setting. Good books are important for children in all grades. This list includes some of my personal favorites for all different grades!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece! by Fiona Macdonald

 You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece!
(Hodder Wayland Childrens-2001)
Written By: Fiona MacDonald
Illustrated By: David Antram
Grade: 5-6

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece! is an informational text about the life of a slave in Ancient Greece and the troubles they face. These troubles include parting from your family, serving others, no free time, punishments, chores, fetching and carrying, working the farm, and much more! This book is a great compliment to a lesson on Ancient Greece. The pictures are really funny and are very appealing to children.

Theme/Skill Taught: Hardships & Struggle/Comparing & Contrasting

About the Author: After a degree and research into medieval social history, Fiona became a university tutor and  freelance writer.  About 10 years ago, she gave up teaching and  returned to ancestral Scotland, where she lives in a remote village beside the sea. She has written around 300 books for children or adult new readers.  Most are about ancient or medieval history,  social history, or non-European civilizations.
Awards:

*1996 Times Educational Supplement: 'Children's Information Book of the Year'.  Later shortlisted for similar awards in  Europe and Asia-Pacific region.

*1998 Public Library Association/American Library Association: 'Top Ten Titles for Adult New Readers', series recommended

 *2005 American Association of School Librarians: ‘boys succeed@your library’ program, 2 titles selected

 in past 10 years, several  books listed in UK as ‘Children’s Books of the Year’,  and similar selections in Europe and East Asia.
Fiona Macdonald's Bio 

Pre-Reading Activities: What would it be like to be a slave? What was Ancient Greece like during this time? Review the vocabulary in the Glossary before reading to avoid any further confusion.

Post Reading Activities: Do a compare and contrast (chart or essay) on the book and what we have been learning in class. Does the book give a true depiction of what life was really like?
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