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This reading comprehension resource focuses on the pre-Jacques Cartier era of Canadian history. Read an original text by Stephen Leacock and complete the assignments, and you will have a good picture of the setting which served as the backdrop to events following 1524.

First published in 1915, the text accurately represents the scholarship and attitudes of the time. As such, it contains some outdated generalizations. This makes it an excellent resource for learning both about historical facts, and how to examine how history is ‘told’.

The text is concise and written in a pleasant, easily-understood style.

Contents

Six chapters, each followed by:

• 15 basic reading comprehension questions (to reinforce the facts)
• Suggested research topic (to inspire critical thinking and curiosity

Also included:

• A blank map of Canada, which can be used to make a visual representation of what was learned in the book
• A bonus Food for Thought section - a collection of excerpts from the main text, each accompanied by a short explanation of relevant themes and ideas about how history is told, etc. Following the explanation there are questions that require the student to think critically about what they just read and about history in general.