In Flanders Field
Publication Information
Author:  Granfield, Luida	Illustrator:  Wilson, Janet
Title:  In Flanders Field	Date:  1995
Publisher:  Doubleday	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-385-32228-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, poetry, true story, biography and autobiography
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies| language arts - reading
Summary:
Fascinating information about Word War I is interwoven with the poem "In Flanders Field" and details about its author and the soldiers who inspired it.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers may want to begin by reading the poem aloud and sharing the stunning illustrations with learners. The story behind the poem is interesting. Learners may want to explore one of the themes, that one person can make a difference, through discussion or writing. The book would be a good addition to text sets about war, WWI, poetry, or even biography.
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History > topic > war > World War I Literature and Language > poetry

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