Taking a stand [kit]

Title
Taking a stand [kit]

Personal Author EPSB
Beverley. Brenna

Summary
Taking a Stand tells the story of an influential Canadian historical figure, Nellie McClung, who fought vigorously to obtain more rights for women. Nellie McClung was passionate about securing the right to vote for all women. Through her hard work and determination, McClung helped to provide Canadian women with voting rights in 1916. In 1929, as part of the 'famousfive,' Nellie also fought the legal battle to have women declared persons. Taking a Stand is a story of courage, determination, and having a voice.

Year Published
2008

Series
Scholastic moving up with literacy place 4-6

Physical Description
1 kit (8 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm) + teacher's guide.

Note
Balanced literacy.

Personal Subject
McClung, Nellie, 1873-1951-Biography.

Subject
Reading materials.
 
Feminism.
 
Women -- Biography.
 
Women -- Canada.

Summary
Taking a Stand tells the story of an influential Canadian historical figure, Nellie McClung, who fought vigorously to obtain more rights for women. Nellie McClung was passionate about securing the right to vote for all women. Through her hard work and determination, McClung helped to provide Canadian women with voting rights in 1916. In 1929, as part of the 'famousfive,' Nellie also fought the legal battle to have women declared persons. Taking a Stand is a story of courage, determination, and having a voice.

ISBN
9780779183746

Publisher
Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada Inc., 2008.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
AbbottTS 372.4 SCHTeacher resource30100000024333Teacher Materials