I have always been interested in history and since my retirement as an educator, I have contributed historical articles to a variety of publications. A number of these have been modified into what I have called historical narratives which may be of interest to anyone who enjoys history. Teachers and students of history might also find them useful as an alternative type of historical reading to complement that found in history textbooks. Because I believe students would be more interested in Canadian history if they knew more about the subject itself, I have included with the narratives, definitions of and information about history which could be used to promote comment and discussion, and so further the understanding and appreciation of this important subject, while at the same time learning about Canadian history.

The narratives correlate with the following sections of the Ontario History Curriculum:(a) the American history course at the Grade 11 level with some relevance to the topic, Methods of Historical Inquiry; and (b) Canada: History, Identity and Culture at the Grade 12 level. They could also be adapted for use with the Grade 7 units: (a) New France; (b) British North America; (c) Conflict and Change; and with the Grade 8 unit, Confederation. The narratives might also be used in a cross-curricular approach as English reading assignments to foster improved literacy in reading and in writing. To clarify and consolidate understanding of the narratives, vocabulary and review questions are provided for each narrative under the heading Review.

Click on Foreword to access additional introductory information and click on Historical Narratives to view the narratives.

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