Buckley? Bryan? Henry? I think, for sure, the last two are perfectly acceptable for elementary students - Patrick Henry's "give me liberty or give me death" speech is important in understanding the revolutionary spirit surrounding our break with England. W.J. Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech is one of the most brilliant examples of American oration possible. In fact, I would introduce elementary students to many of the founders and speakers up through the beginning of the twentieth century. There is much a young mind can learn from Daniel Webster.
I remember reading The Scarlet Letter when I was in fourth grade. I'm sure it added nothing to my young mind. However, the next year, I read my science text, cover to cover, before school the first week of school was over.
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Date: 2013-01-05 02:47 am (UTC)I remember reading The Scarlet Letter when I was in fourth grade. I'm sure it added nothing to my young mind. However, the next year, I read my science text, cover to cover, before school the first week of school was over.