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    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. 

    • Goal: Students often hesitate to live their truth when it will not earn them popularity. By examining historical situations in which inaccuracies became traditions, I hope they will conclude that thorough research is a necessary step in the process of adding to their stores of reliable knowledge. 
    • Secondary Goal: Students will dig into contemporary applications and meaningful personal development of their own perceptions, as well as build a respectful bond with me. 

       nativewriters    tommyorange    nativeidentity    bestof  

    **Adding video clips and external images referenced in the book's prologue.

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    [Curly, sole survivor of Custer massacre--scout for Custer, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]
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    [Native American chiefs Frank Seelatse and Chief Jimmy Noah Saluskin of the Yakama tribe posed, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, with the U.S. Capitol behind them]
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    Wi-Jun-Jon - The Pigeon's Egg Head Going to Washington : Returning to his home / / Catlin del.
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    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/ 

      Native American    There There    Tommy Orange    English/Language Arts  

      John Keener  shared some resources with me for the book There There.  

    Some possible curriculum:

    LitCharts (creators of SparkNotes)

    Penguin Random House

    enotes

    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.  

      There There    Tommy Orange    Native American    Social Studies/History  

    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

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