3.+Literature+List


 * Lauren's Literature List**

1) __St. Augustine __ (Weekly Reader) by Frances E. Ruffin Summary: This 24 page book provides a GREAT overview of St. Augustine for fourth graders, with the inclusion of a short table of contents, a glossary of terms, and an abundance of photographs (ranging from older-newer age). The additional support of a table and map of the area further comprehension of the text, but also make it an acceptable read-aloud because the text is brief and informative. The topics in this book, such as “The Nation’s Oldest City,” “A Spanish Settlement,” and “A New Town” provide a historical foundation for learning about St. Augustine and early settlers, and would be a great introduction to the unit. 2) __American’s REAL First Thanksgiving __ by Robyn Gioia Summary: This colorful nonfiction book provides greater insight into the first settlers of the Americas, by distinguishing that before the pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles met the native Timucua in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565. The Spanish celebrated their safe arrival with the Timucua in a Thanksgiving gathering, in which the Spanish likely provided cocido (a stew made with pork – the recipe is included in the book) and the Timucua offered venison, wild turkey, corn, and other crops of the land. This vastly illustrated book provides a look at that first meeting, the //real// first thanksgiving, as well as gives an understanding of the Timucua and their way of life. An excellent tool for upper elementary students, this book includes a table of contents, a timeline, a wealth of visuals (photographs, maps, illustrations, artifacts), and a glossary. 3) __Juan Ponce de Leon: Spaniard in Search of Eternal Life __ by Carole Marsh Summary: This brief 12 page biography provides a quick summary of who Juan Ponce de Leon is and the reason for his search to the America, the Fountain of Youth. The information is presented in an interactive simple-to-read format, in which students can complete small activities, such as puzzles. The book contains interesting facts about Juan Ponce de Leon as well as a glossary and sequence of events. 4) __Exploring the Americas __ by Bentley Boyd Summary: This colorful historical graphic novel will motivate and engage reluctant readers in the story of the first explorers, including Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de Leon, Pedro Menendez, and Hernando de Soto. The comics are told with a humorous tone, but subtly insert factual historical information into the plot that bring to life the early explorers and their purposes for exploration. “The Spanish in Florida” chapter in particular would be useful for the content of our unit lesson plan because of the major figures that are presented. This book may also be fun for students by giving them the opportunity to create their own comic about an event, explorer, and site in St. Augustine that is taught during the unit lesson plan.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Courtney's Literature List **

1. The Early People of Florida by: Eva Deutsch Costabel This book is very specific to Florida and lists all of the early people of Florida. It gives information about Juan Ponce de Leon and Hernando de Soto. It also gives information on St. Augustine. There is about two pages of information on each of these topics. 2. The Log of Christopher Columbus: Selections by: Steve Lowe This book is a really cool picture book/historical information book. The whole book is entries from Christopher Columbus’ journal made into a story. The journals are shortened so that students will be able to read them. It talks about his journey to the new land and when his ships landed. 3. St. Augustine on my mind by: Ken Laffal This is a great book that has real pictures of St. Augustine. It has really cool pictures of the fort. The students could look at this book for fun, but it also has an amazing aerial view of the fort that would be great to show students. 4. Hernando de Soto by: Ruth Manning This is a great independent reading level book for students who have about a 950 Lexile score. This book could be used for students to learn more information on Hernando de Soto on their own. The teacher could also pull information from this book to teach students. This book is about the Spanish explorer, his life, and his journey as an explorer.

** Jessica's Literature List **

 * ======Ponce De Leon- Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico (BIOGRAPHY)======

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Summary- This books talks all about the life of Ponce De Leon and his explorations to Puerto Rico and Florida. The book talks about Ponce De Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus and his great search for the mythical Fountain of Youth. The book also explains the meaning of the word La Florida in which Ponce De Leon chose to name his “new world.”======
 * ======Florida (NON FICTION)======

Summary: A book focusing on the state of Florida Barbara’s book explores Florida’s history, landmarks, government and physical geography.

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Summary: A quick and visually appealing video that summarizes the life of Ponce De Leon and why he is important to us today.

 * ======The Treasure of Amelia Island (HISOTRICAL FICTION)======

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Summary: A young girl living in La Florida during 1813 describes her experiences when the patriots are forcing her out of her and. To escape all the commotion she and her brother go on an exciting treasure hunt that turns her into a completely different person.======

Sarah's Literature List
__ Juan Ponce De Leon __, by Marc Tyler Nobleman -This book is a biography all about Ponce de Leon and his search for “The New World”. It is full of pictures, maps, facts, and a time line. This is a chapter book, with 1-4 page chapters that begins following Juan Ponce De Leon from his life in Spain all the way to his discovery of Florida. The biography is full of information from Ponce De Leon thinking he was finding Beimeni and instead, he found Florida and eventually brought over many settlers, animals, and other things that were necessary to begin a colony!

__ Fort Mose: Colonial America’s Black Fortress of Freedom __, by Kathleen Deagan and Darcie MacMahon -This book describes the history and importance of Fort Mose, the fort that was a sanctuary for African Americans who were runaway slaves; this fort was located in St. Augustine, Florida. The book contains numerous, colorful pictures and many pictures of artifacts from Fort Mose. The book has a lot of text mixed in with the pictures and it is a great tool for educators to increase their knowledge about Fort Mose. Also, students could take a page or 2 and learn about a more specific part of the people or artifacts of the fort.

__ Latinos in American Hisory: Pedro Menendez de Aviles __, by Russell Roberts -This book is a very detailed biography about Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the founder of St. Augustine. This book is a chapter book that is of the reading level for some of the older elementary students. The book contains timelines, a glossary, and some pictures depicting the time period that Menendez lived and founded St. Augustine.

__ America’s First City: St. Augustine’s Historic Neighborhoods, Second Edition __, by Karen Harvey -This book describes all about St. Augustine from its start (foundation) up until the present and talks about the types of buildings and architecture. There are many maps of the city within the book and describes different houses and buildings from different times. The book also contains great historical photographs, many including people who inhabited the city!