Since Tommy Orange's first novel, There There, was published in 2019, I have incorporated its opening vignettes as an introductory bookend to help trace the evolution of American identity and values. LOC will supply needed visual and historical aids to support the author's somewhat abrupt presentation of a shared history that has been whitewashed by the victors.
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**Adding video clips and external images referenced in the book's prologue.
I don't know this book, but it sounds like one I would like to read, thanks to your description and the images you've chosen - thanks!
I have not read the book yet. Mary Johnson asked me if I was aware of resources concerning the book. Here is one of the lessons I found. It looks like a good place to begin an investigation. This lesson came out of the NEH Summer Institute - Discovering Native American Histories Along the Lewis and Clark Trail (2019) https://blogs.uoregon.edu/nativehistories/curriculum/authors/there-there-by-tommy-orange-the-importance-of-place-and-contemporary-native-american-communities/
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John Keener shared some resources with me for the book There There.
Some possible curriculum:
LitCharts (creators of SparkNotes)
Tri-C Research Guides (good video interview)
LitLovers (four pages)
HBO - Exterminate the Brutes https://www.hbo.com/exterminate-all-the-brutes
Tommy Orange has another book coming out.
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Besides this great album, also created another album that is a great pairing. https://tpsteachersnetwork.org//virginia-partnership-lesson-plans-and-activities/final-lesson-plan-contextualizing-native-american-views