I have recently partnered with Fast Spring which allows me to share my materials in PDF and Word Document format.
The Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead is now available and in Word Document format to allow teachers to copy and paste the material into their own lesson plans if they wish to.
Follow this link: The Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead ($6.00 in Word Format)
This 163 page document was created to help parents and teachers better understand the topics woven into each chapter of the fictional history novel and provide them with the resources needed to effectively teach it in their classrooms.
It includes chapter by chapter summary & analysis, background on the town of Redding, maps, real life events that were fictionalized in the novel, biographies of real life characters used in the novel... even lesson plans and self-grading tests for each chapter(test results can be emailed directly to you).
This is the most complete guide to the novel available. I grew up in Redding, Connecticut and my family has lived in Redding since 1862.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead Preview
Here is a preview of my latest e-book-The Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead
In Chapter Three- My Brother Sam is Dead Maps of Redding, Connecticut
You will find maps of Redding, Connecticut which help provide a visual of the locations in the novel.
You will see:
- Where Redding, Connecticut is located.
- Map of Redding that relates to My Brother Sam is Dead.
- Map of Westchester & Fairfield County that relates to My Brother Sam is Dead.
- Modern map of people and places related to My Brother Sam is Dead in Redding.
- Map of Westchester & Fairfield County with stars showing Tim and Life's cattle drive route to Verplancks Point.
- Map of Lower Fairfield County showing the route the British Troops took in April of 1777.
- Link to an Interactive Google Map of all the locations that relate to the novel.
My latest e-book-The Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead is available at Amazon.com. Kindle prime members can download it for free.
The Complete Guide to the Novel is now available in Word Format: My Brother Sam is Dead Guide
In Chapter Three- My Brother Sam is Dead Maps of Redding, Connecticut
You will find maps of Redding, Connecticut which help provide a visual of the locations in the novel.
You will see:
- Where Redding, Connecticut is located.
- Map of Redding that relates to My Brother Sam is Dead.
- Map of Westchester & Fairfield County that relates to My Brother Sam is Dead.
- Modern map of people and places related to My Brother Sam is Dead in Redding.
- Map of Westchester & Fairfield County with stars showing Tim and Life's cattle drive route to Verplancks Point.
- Map of Lower Fairfield County showing the route the British Troops took in April of 1777.
- Link to an Interactive Google Map of all the locations that relate to the novel.
My latest e-book-The Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead is available at Amazon.com. Kindle prime members can download it for free.
The Complete Guide to the Novel is now available in Word Format: My Brother Sam is Dead Guide
Friday, April 13, 2012
Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead E-book
Last night I posted my latest e-book in the Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead series.
Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead E-book
This e-book was created to help parents and teachers better understand the topics woven into each chapter of the fictional history novel, My Brother Sam is Dead, and provide them with the resources needed to effectively teach it in their classrooms.
I have broken out this e-book into two sections: Guide to MBSD and Teaching Resources.
In the Guide to MBSD section you will find:
Chapter One- Chapter by Chapter Summary & Analysis of My Brother Sam is Dead
Chapter Two- Real Life vs. Events Fictionalized in My Brother Sam is Dead
Chapter Three- My Brother Sam is Dead Maps of Redding, Connecticut
Chapter Four- Short Summary of My Brother Sam is Dead & the Topics it covers
Chapter Five- Places you can Visit Related to My Brother Sam is Dead
Chapter Six- The Setting of the Novel- Redding, Connecticut
Chapter Seven- The Real People Fictionalized in the Novel
Chapter Eight- Why is My Brother Sam is Dead Censored by Some Watch Groups?
In the Teaching Resources section you will find:
Chapter One- Lesson Plans & Ideas
Lesson plans and examples of how others are using historical fiction novels in their classrooms.
Chapter Two- My Brother Sam is Dead Teaching Resources
Suggested reading materials, online resources and links to online, self-grading tests for each chapter of the book (test results can be emailed directly to you).
Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead E-book
Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead E-book
This e-book was created to help parents and teachers better understand the topics woven into each chapter of the fictional history novel, My Brother Sam is Dead, and provide them with the resources needed to effectively teach it in their classrooms.
I have broken out this e-book into two sections: Guide to MBSD and Teaching Resources.
In the Guide to MBSD section you will find:
Chapter One- Chapter by Chapter Summary & Analysis of My Brother Sam is Dead
Chapter Two- Real Life vs. Events Fictionalized in My Brother Sam is Dead
Chapter Three- My Brother Sam is Dead Maps of Redding, Connecticut
Chapter Four- Short Summary of My Brother Sam is Dead & the Topics it covers
Chapter Five- Places you can Visit Related to My Brother Sam is Dead
Chapter Six- The Setting of the Novel- Redding, Connecticut
Chapter Seven- The Real People Fictionalized in the Novel
Chapter Eight- Why is My Brother Sam is Dead Censored by Some Watch Groups?
In the Teaching Resources section you will find:
Chapter One- Lesson Plans & Ideas
Lesson plans and examples of how others are using historical fiction novels in their classrooms.
Chapter Two- My Brother Sam is Dead Teaching Resources
Suggested reading materials, online resources and links to online, self-grading tests for each chapter of the book (test results can be emailed directly to you).
Complete Guide to My Brother Sam is Dead E-book
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
My Brother Sam is Dead Social Media Links
In an effort to highlight the resources now available for My Brother Sam is Dead, I've opened up accounts at Facebook and Twitter.
My Brother Sam is Dead on Facebook (direct wall link)
My Brother Sam is Dead on Twitter (direct link)
Both these accounts were opened for interaction and questions. Look forward to meeting the fans of this amazing historical fiction novel.
My Brother Sam is Dead on Facebook (direct wall link)
My Brother Sam is Dead on Twitter (direct link)
Both these accounts were opened for interaction and questions. Look forward to meeting the fans of this amazing historical fiction novel.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide
Recently I released my second e-book to help students, teachers and parents better understand the historical fiction novel- My Brother Sam is Dead.
The My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide is available via Amazon.com's Kindle edition. It is more extensive (67 pages) than any other guide available and the information in it is based on 14 years of research. I grew up in Redding, Connecticut and was surrounded by all that Tim Meeker speaks of in this book. There was so much I could have explored, but I was only 12 years old and never made those connections. So what this examination of My Brother Sam is Dead really is, is an opportunity to prevent children of the current generation from missing out on all this great history. I put a lot of effort into this book for that very reason.
If you purchase or borrow this My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide at Amazon.com you will find in it:
Chapter One:
About the Book My Brother Sam is Dead
My Brother Sam is Dead is told in the first person by 10 year old Tim Meeker of Redding Ridge. It recounts the hardships endured by Tim and his family during the early stages of the Revolutionary War.
When Tim's older brother Sam returns home from Yale College in New Haven to announce he’s joining the rebel forces, it greatly impacts the rest of his family who wish to remain neutral and/or avoid a rebellious war with England. Tim's family is Anglican and thus loyal to the Church of England; a split with England would greatly affect them...
Chapter Two:
Setting of the Book My Brother Sam is Dead
Redding, Connecticut is located in Southwest Connecticut. Its size is 31.5 square miles, about five miles from north to south, roughly seven miles from east to west. It encompasses 4.9% of Fairfield County.
I also provide background information on Redding before and after the Revolutionary War.
Chapter Three:
Real Life vs. Events Fictionalized in My Brother Sam is Dead
The intent here is to point out real life vs. My Brother Sam is Dead events that relate to Redding, Connecticut. The quotes come directly from the novel; below the quotes are the historical facts these quotes are based on.
Chapter Four:
Places you can visit related to My Brother Sam is Dead
Redding Ridge:
This is where the Meeker's lived. Be sure to explore the Christ Church cemetery, you'll be amazed at how many characters from the book are buried here.
Across the street from the Church looking North are the fields Tim runs across when he attempts to steal back his Father's Brown Bess from Sam.
Chapter Five:
The Characters in the Novel My Brother Sam is Dead
Read all about the characters in the book and learn about the real life people the characters are based on.
Chapter Six:
Why has My Brother Sam is Dead been Challenged or Censored in the Past?
Learn why the novel earned a top 10 listing on the American Way's most challenged book list in 1996.
The 67 page My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide is available via Amazon.com's Kindle edition.
The My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide is available via Amazon.com's Kindle edition. It is more extensive (67 pages) than any other guide available and the information in it is based on 14 years of research. I grew up in Redding, Connecticut and was surrounded by all that Tim Meeker speaks of in this book. There was so much I could have explored, but I was only 12 years old and never made those connections. So what this examination of My Brother Sam is Dead really is, is an opportunity to prevent children of the current generation from missing out on all this great history. I put a lot of effort into this book for that very reason.
If you purchase or borrow this My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide at Amazon.com you will find in it:
Chapter One:
About the Book My Brother Sam is Dead
My Brother Sam is Dead is told in the first person by 10 year old Tim Meeker of Redding Ridge. It recounts the hardships endured by Tim and his family during the early stages of the Revolutionary War.
When Tim's older brother Sam returns home from Yale College in New Haven to announce he’s joining the rebel forces, it greatly impacts the rest of his family who wish to remain neutral and/or avoid a rebellious war with England. Tim's family is Anglican and thus loyal to the Church of England; a split with England would greatly affect them...
Chapter Two:
Setting of the Book My Brother Sam is Dead
Redding, Connecticut is located in Southwest Connecticut. Its size is 31.5 square miles, about five miles from north to south, roughly seven miles from east to west. It encompasses 4.9% of Fairfield County.
I also provide background information on Redding before and after the Revolutionary War.
Chapter Three:
Real Life vs. Events Fictionalized in My Brother Sam is Dead
The intent here is to point out real life vs. My Brother Sam is Dead events that relate to Redding, Connecticut. The quotes come directly from the novel; below the quotes are the historical facts these quotes are based on.
Chapter Four:
Places you can visit related to My Brother Sam is Dead
Redding Ridge:
This is where the Meeker's lived. Be sure to explore the Christ Church cemetery, you'll be amazed at how many characters from the book are buried here.
Across the street from the Church looking North are the fields Tim runs across when he attempts to steal back his Father's Brown Bess from Sam.
Chapter Five:
The Characters in the Novel My Brother Sam is Dead
Read all about the characters in the book and learn about the real life people the characters are based on.
Chapter Six:
Why has My Brother Sam is Dead been Challenged or Censored in the Past?
Learn why the novel earned a top 10 listing on the American Way's most challenged book list in 1996.
The 67 page My Brother Sam is Dead Study Guide is available via Amazon.com's Kindle edition.
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