Nickommoh! A Thanksgiving Celebration |
Publication Information
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Author: Koller, Jackie French |
Illustrator: Sewell, Marcia |
Title: Nickommoh! A Thanksgiving Celebration |
Date: 1999 |
Publisher: Atheneum |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-689-81094-6 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
Yes |
Family:
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Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
easy reading, historical fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
The Native American harvest celebration, Nickommah, is described in simple text accompanied by interesting illustrations. Other information about Native American culture is also shared; a glossary of Native American terms concludes the book. |
Teaching Ideas: |
The book could be used in text sets on culture, celebrations, Thanksgiving, and Native Americans. Teachers may want to read the Author's Note to learners. Glossary work is possible. Learners may want to compare/ contrast Nickommah with Thanksgiving, perhaps using a Venn diagram. Students may also want to discuss the effect of the repetition of "Nickommoh." |
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Venn Diagrams
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/venn_diagrams.pdf
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