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We have selected The Legend of Freedom Hill by Linda Jacobs Altman for our One Book, One School program in February. I am working on a list of lesson plan ideas, websites and other resources for our teachers to use to integrate this book across the curriculum. All classroom and specialist teachers will focus on this book for two weeks in February. We will culminate our event with a family night event - Journey to Freedom Hill - during which all families will have an opportunity to tour the school and see works produced by the students related to this book. Summary: In the 1850s, during the time of the California Gold Rush, Rosabel and Sophie become best friends because they are both outsiders. Rosabel is African American and Sophie is Jewish. Rosabel has freedom papers, but her mother, Miz Violet, is a runaway slave. They have escaped to California, where slavery is against the law. But Miz Violet is not completely safe. The Fugitive Slave Act allows runaway slaves to be captured and returned to their owners. When a slave catcher shows up and takes Miz Violet away, it is up to Rosabel and Sophie to put their clever minds together and come up with a way to free Miz Violet once and for all. Using lively language that evokes the West of Gold Rush days, Linda Jacobs Altman has crafted a heartwarming story of love, bravery, and friendship. Themes: California Gold Rush, African American History, Interracial Friendship, Jewish Interest, Bravery, Slavery, and Kindness/Giving. If you have any ideas, links or suggestions, please send them my way! Thank you for your help! Mary Alice Hudson Media Specialist Cape Fear Elementary (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) Rocky Point, NC mah@artichoke.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------