NCSS Notable Trade Book Lesson Plan Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel by Leslie Connor

This lesson plan is based on the book, Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel, and is useful for teaching about immigration to the United States. Students create a timeline with Miss Bridie’s life story while also learning about wants and needs. Historical photographs and other sources assist students as they analyze early immigrants’ common characteristics, reasons for moving, and challenges. Another NCSS Notable Trade Book, Coming to America: A Muslim Family’s Story, is used to compare early and modern immigration. This plan may be adapted, as needed, for grades 2-5.