There's an organization that I have completely forgotten but will
try to remember that does a great analysis of Nat.American
literature in the classroom. I've used Children of the Longhouse
with more success than "Sign of the Beaver", though there are
interesting points mentioned in the linked article that could be
used in classroom discussions of the novel.

On the Spinelli front, I love "The Library Card" as a read-aloud,
especially the first story, at beginning of the year, to talk about
our joint experiences with books, libraries, etc..

LOVE Hatchet; some students had trouble with Elijah of Buxton -
though many loved it, along with Chasing Vermeer (great tie-in with
pentominoes, puzzles, and visualization).

Ooops -- couldn't post the link above, will try here

http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.b
logspot.com/2007/04/more-on-sign-of-beaver-below-is-essay.html

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