Reading with History E


Intro to American History, Year 2 of 2

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Intro to American History, Year 2 of 2

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Reading with History E offers an exciting and comprehensive exploration of America's history from the 1850s through the year 2000. This engaging program brings key historical events to life as students learn about heroes like Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Wright Brothers, and many more. Complete the adventure you started with BookShark's Level D Intro to American History, Year 1 of 2, and dive deeper into pivotal moments in U.S. history such as the Civil War, Westward Expansion, World War I and II, the Great Depression, and modern-day America.

What Your Child Will Learn in Reading with History E

American history curriculum for homeschool guides students through the major events and cultural shifts in American history, helping them understand the broader themes that shaped the nation:

  • The Civil War and its impact on the United States
  • Westward Expansion and the shaping of modern America
  • The Industrial Revolution and the rise of new technologies
  • The challenges of World War I and World War II
  • The Great Depression and its long-term effects on the economy and society
  • The fight for women's suffrage, civil rights, and labor rights
  • How American inventions transformed daily life, from department stores to skyscrapers

In addition to U.S. history, students will take a side trip south to explore the history and cultures of South America, giving them a broader perspective on the world during this era.

Reading with History E - Package Includes:

  • Instructor’s Guide: A 36-week, 4-day lesson schedule designed to help you manage your homeschool year, leaving one day a week free for co-ops, sports, or field trips. The guide includes discussion questions, map answer keys, and helpful background notes.
  • Timeline Figures: Continue adding to your timeline to visually track how history unfolds. This tool helps students connect events and historical figures across time.
  • World Wars I & II: A kid-friendly exploration of the World Wars with appropriate photographs and maps to provide visual context.
  • Enriching History Books: Read about inspiring figures like Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Wright brothers. Included are biographies and historical fiction that bring American history to life.

Optional Lap Book Kit

The American History II - Lap Book Kit can be added to your package for hands-on learning. This kit is designed to complement your lessons and help reinforce the content covered in the Instructor’s Guide. It’s scheduled for use in the guide for your convenience. Find it in the Customize Tab above.

Virtual Platform

For an interactive experience, Reading with History E offers an optional virtual platform where students can:

  • Access reading schedules and assignments online
  • Take assessments with instant auto-grading results
  • Track progress and interact with the content through a user-friendly interface

Parents can monitor their child’s work, review assignments, and customize assessments. This platform is accessible from both computers and mobile devices.

If purchased in April, May, or June, you can start using the virtual platform as early as July 1st and within six months from the purchase date. You’ll have 12 months from the start date to complete the course.

Read-Alouds & Literature

Deepen your child’s understanding of American history through read-alouds that include:

  • The story of an 11-year-old girl who helps keep peace between Indians and pioneers
  • A moving tale of a boy growing up during the American Civil War
  • A story about a Jewish family in New York City at the turn of the 20th century
  • Adventures of a Crow Indian living on the Great Plains

These read-alouds will not only entertain but also help your child connect with the past and understand the struggles of those who lived through pivotal moments in history.

Readers

In addition to historical fiction, your child will meet inspiring figures like Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman, and Thomas Edison. These readers complement the history content, offering stories that are both educational and fun!

Essential Resources

To enrich your child’s learning experience, Reading with History E includes a few essential resources:

  • The Timeline Book: A visual tool that allows students to track and understand historical events.
  • The Markable Map: An interactive map that helps students visualize key events and locations in history.

With Reading with History E, you’ll provide your child with an engaging and immersive study of American history. Through captivating stories, hands-on activities, and visual resources, this program brings history to life in a way that fosters a deep understanding of the events that shaped the United States.

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Is BookShark a History or a Reading program?

BookShark is both! We are a literature based program that teaches History through reading and listening. In Levels A-C, the focus of our program is on developing and strengthening reading ability. This is why we offer multiple Reader levels for the early packages. Beginning in Level D, however, the focus shifts from strengthening reading ability to building reading comprehension. From Level D up, we integrate the Reading, Read-Alouds, and Language Arts assignments with the History readings. Instead of learning to read, your children will be reading to learn!

Can I use this package if I didn’t do Part 1?

BookShark’s Level E Reading with History Package introduces the second half of American history beginning with the 1850’s and ending in the modern era. The first half of the program – Level D Intro to American History, part 1 of 2 – is not required for you to use our Level E curriculum, though it does help provide some context. It is up to you if you want to skip it or step back.

If you have any concerns about missing content or the difficulty of the Level E work, please consider starting with Level D. Our Level D package was designed for students age 8-11. If you decide to skip the Level D program, your student(s) will have another chance to cover American history in our Level I History & Literature Package.

Do the Readers integrate with the History reading?

Yes, they do! For Level D and up, all of our Readers were chosen because of how well they represent the topics and times you'll be studying in History readings. The Readers in this package also integrate with Language Arts assignments. This approach gives your student an opportunity to soak up subject matter in three different ways: by listening, by writing, and (of course) by reading!

Can I use this package with both of my children?

Yes, you can! If your children are within three years of age, they can share the same BookShark Reading with History package – including Read-Alouds, history books, the Timeline Book, and Timeline Figures.

Not sure if this is the right fit? Please review the options below to find a package that will work for both of your children:


If there is more than a three year age difference between your children, we recommend that you purchase a separate package for each student.

Can I purchase the History program without the Readers?

We do not offer a History package without Readers because learning through reading is fundamental to our program. If you are certain that you do not want the Readers, you can add the History books and Read-Alouds to your cart individually. Please use the "what's included" tab on this package page as reference.

Do I need the Children's Encyclopedia of American History?

The Children's Encyclopedia of American History is included in our Level D History program and reused in Level E History. If you purchased our Level D All-Subject Package or Reading with History Package, you do not need to purchase this book again.

What are the “Required Resources” and why are they required?

The Required Resources includes a big binder with 36 week tabs for your Instructor’s Guides, The Timeline Book, a reusable Markable Map, and a set of wet-erase markers. These resources will be reused in almost every level of our History program and can be shared by multiple students. You will be given the option to purchase these items every time you buy an All-Subject or Reading with History Package, but you only need to buy it once.

For more information on BookShark, please see our FAQs page.

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