Caddie Woodlawn
Note to Teachers: Explains how teachers might use the posted documents.
Caddie Woodlawn: An Overview: An introduction that samples the author's correspondence with her grandmother on whom the story is based, displays several drafts of the first chapter, and gives a few facts about the book's post-publication history.
Caddie Woodlawn: Chapter by Chapter Notes: The presentation to accompany the reading of each chapter shows the author's careful research in staying true to the time and place of the book while using her imagination to create a satisfying story. Additional background information is provided to aid in understanding the historical and geographic setting.
Bibliography: Books on American Indians to help young people develop an awareness of an alternative point of view from the white settlers' presented in the story and to broaden cultural understanding.
Student Activities: Supplmentary activities to enrich and extend the story.