Marching with Aunt Susan

Curriculum Connections: Historical fiction, based on true events, biographical account; Susan B Anthony, point of view; Bessie Keith Pond- young girl main character, Story elements: setting; Berkley, California- 1896, Plot and character development, illustrations enhance meaning and tone, Conflict: man vs man, man vs society. Comprehension strategies; cause and effect relationships, author's purpose, main idea and details. Informational front and back matter: primary sources, timeline, quotes, articles, photographs. Themes: Women's suffrage, freedom, determination, government