Curriculum Review: The Sign of the Beaver: The Problem and the Solution
Alternate Title
American Indian Stereotypes in the World of Children: A Reader and Bibliography
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Author/Creator
Sanda Cohen
Description
Teacher explains her objections to the stereotypes in the novel and classroom activities suggested to accompany it. Instead she chose to focus on the theme of friendship found in the story. Excerpt from American Indian Stereotypes in the World of Children: A Reader and Bibliography, 2nd ed. edited by Arlene B. Hirschfelder, Paulette Fairbanks Molin, and Yvonne Wakim.