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The Last Egret Wins Gold Medal from Florida Publishers Association

The Florida Publishers Association recently awarded its Gold Medal for Children’s Fiction to The Last Egret. This is the 5th book award for The Last Egret and the second time that author Harvey Oyer has won this award, which he also won in 2010 for his book The American Jungle.

The Last Egret Wins Gold Medal from Florida Publishers Association

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The Last Egret Wins Gold Medal from Florida Publishers Association

The American Jungle meets all of the following standardized Sunshine State Teaching Standards:

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Benchmarks for Culminating Projects

1) Research Charlie Pierce online.Create a timeline showing important events in his life. Present to the class. Show why he was a significant person in Florida’s history. (click here to read more)

2) Research one of the famous people listed in the book (Lewis and Clark, Henry Flagler, John James Audubon, Captain Brevard). Make a poster showing how that person or persons were important to Florida’s growth. (click here to read more)

3) Make a Seminole village and prepare a presentation about it. (click here to read more)

4) Make a village of the Shell people and prepare a presentation about it. (click here to read more)

5) Research the snowy egret or any one of the other birds mentioned in this book. Include how it is important to Florida’s ecosystem. Create a poster of the bird. (click here to read more)

6) Write a reader’s theater for one of the chapters and perform it with a group. (click here to read more)

7) Research one of the animals of Florida. Make a diorama showing the habitat. Present to the class giving information about the animal, habitat, adaptations, and other information. (click here to read more)

8) Research one of the plants native to Florida. Paint, draw, or take a photograph to go with your report. (click here to read more)

10) Research the Seminole Wars. Write a critique about the wars. (click here to read more)

11) Research one of the endangered animals of Florida. Write a report about the reason they became endangered and what is being done to save them. (click here to read more)

12) Pretend you are a reporter. Write questions you would ask Charlie Pierce about his expedition. Then pretend you are Charlie Pierce and answer them. This can be done as partner work. (click here to read more)

13) Create a food chain or food web of animals in the Everglades. Label them as consumers, producers, omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores. Present the importance of their part of the ecosystem. (click here to read more)

14) Research one of the landforms in the story. Make a diagram of the landform and make a presentation. (click here to read more)

15) Compare the map of Florida from the story with the map of Florida today. Show how the maps are the same and different. (click here to read more)

16) Use a map from today to chart the course that Charlie and his friends took. Use the scale on the map to show how many miles they traveled. (click here to read more)

17) Write a letter to Charlie Pierce. Persuade him not to go plume hunting. Use information from the present time to show the impact humans have on nature. (click here to read more)

18) Create a brochure for a trip to the Everglades during pioneer times. Include transportation, food, and accommodations for sleeping. (click here to read more)

19) Create a poem about The Last Egret. Include the main idea of the story. (click here to read more)

21) Conduct an experiment using the scientific method to determine the effect of lime juice on three objects. Present the results of your findings. (click here to read more)

22) Pretend you are Lillie. Describe how you survived in the wilderness when you left the girl’s school in Palatka until you reached Hypoluxo Island, 250 miles away. Write it as a diary. (click here to read more)

23) Charlie, Tiger, and Lillie dried the bird meat to eat later. Research how this is done and write a recipe for it. Present the recipe to the class and the results. (click here to read more)

24) Create a vocabulary book with the words that pertain to the story. Include the following words: hammock, chickee hut, homestead, provision, marshland, and Spanish moss. Use pictures and captions to show the meaning of the words. Bind the book and present it. (click here to read more)

25) Create a PowerPoint or storyboard presentation to compare the life of a modern day child to that of a pioneer child based on the information charted. (click here to read more)

26) Use materials other than paper and pencil to create a book report about The Last Egret. Present the book report to the class. (click here to read more)

The Last Egret meets all of the following Benchmarks for Culminating Projects:

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Benchmarks for Culminating Projects

1) Research Charlie Pierce online.Create a timeline showing important events in his life. Present to the class. Show why he was a significant person in Florida’s history. (click here to read more)

2) Research one of the famous people listed in the book (Lewis and Clark, Henry Flagler, John James Audubon, Captain Brevard). Make a poster showing how that person or persons were important to Florida’s growth. (click here to read more)

3) Make a Seminole village and prepare a presentation about it. (click here to read more)

4) Make a village of the Shell people and prepare a presentation about it. (click here to read more)

5) Research the snowy egret or any one of the other birds mentioned in this book. Include how it is important to Florida’s ecosystem. Create a poster of the bird. (click here to read more)

6) Write a reader’s theater for one of the chapters and perform it with a group. (click here to read more)

7) Research one of the animals of Florida. Make a diorama showing the habitat. Present to the class giving information about the animal, habitat, adaptations, and other information. (click here to read more)

8) Research one of the plants native to Florida. Paint, draw, or take a photograph to go with your report. (click here to read more)

10) Research the Seminole Wars. Write a critique about the wars. (click here to read more)

11) Research one of the endangered animals of Florida. Write a report about the reason they became endangered and what is being done to save them. (click here to read more)

12) Pretend you are a reporter. Write questions you would ask Charlie Pierce about his expedition. Then pretend you are Charlie Pierce and answer them. This can be done as partner work. (click here to read more)

13) Create a food chain or food web of animals in the Everglades. Label them as consumers, producers, omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores. Present the importance of their part of the ecosystem. (click here to read more)

14) Research one of the landforms in the story. Make a diagram of the landform and make a presentation. (click here to read more)

15) Compare the map of Florida from the story with the map of Florida today. Show how the maps are the same and different. (click here to read more)

16) Use a map from today to chart the course that Charlie and his friends took. Use the scale on the map to show how many miles they traveled. (click here to read more)

17) Write a letter to Charlie Pierce. Persuade him not to go plume hunting. Use information from the present time to show the impact humans have on nature. (click here to read more)

18) Create a brochure for a trip to the Everglades during pioneer times. Include transportation, food, and accommodations for sleeping. (click here to read more)

19) Create a poem about The Last Egret. Include the main idea of the story. (click here to read more)

21) Conduct an experiment using the scientific method to determine the effect of lime juice on three objects. Present the results of your findings. (click here to read more)

22) Pretend you are Lillie. Describe how you survived in the wilderness when you left the girl’s school in Palatka until you reached Hypoluxo Island, 250 miles away. Write it as a diary. (click here to read more)

23) Charlie, Tiger, and Lillie dried the bird meat to eat later. Research how this is done and write a recipe for it. Present the recipe to the class and the results. (click here to read more)

24) Create a vocabulary book with the words that pertain to the story. Include the following words: hammock, chickee hut, homestead, provision, marshland, and Spanish moss. Use pictures and captions to show the meaning of the words. Bind the book and present it. (click here to read more)

25) Create a PowerPoint or storyboard presentation to compare the life of a modern day child to that of a pioneer child based on the information charted. (click here to read more)

26) Use materials other than paper and pencil to create a book report about The Last Egret. Present the book report to the class. (click here to read more)

The Last Egret meets all of the following standardized Sunshine State Teaching Standard:

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Benchmarks for Culminating Projects – The Last Egret

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Benchmarks for Culminating Projects for The Last Egret

1Research Charlie Pierce online.Create a timeline showing important events in his life. Present to the class. Show why he was a significant person in Florida’s history.

SS.4.A.1.1 – Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
SS.4.A.9.1 Utilize timelines to sequence key events in Florida history
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.- The student will select a topic for inquiry, refine a predetermined search plan.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

2Research one of the famous people listed in the book (Lewis and Clark, Henry Flagler, John James Audubon, Captain Brevard).Make a poster showing how that person or persons were important to Florida’s growth.

SS.4.A.1.1 – Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

3Make a Seminole village and prepare a presentation about it.

SS.4.A.1.1 – Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports; and

4Make a village of the Shell people and prepare a presentation about it.

SS.4.A.1.1 – Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

5Research the snowy egret or any one of the other birds mentioned in this book. Include how it is important to Florida’s ecosystem. Create a poster of the bird.

SC4.l.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans can impact environment
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

6Write a reader’s theater for one of the chapters and perform it with a group.

SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.4.1.2 – write a variety of expressive forms (e.g. short story, poetry, skit, song lyrics) that employ figurative language (e.g. simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification) rhythm, dialogue, characterization, plot, and/or appropriate format.

7Research one of the animals of Florida. Make a diorama showing the habitat. Present to the class giving information about the animal, habitat, adaptations, and other information.

SC4.l.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans can impact environment
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

8Research one of the plants native to Florida. Paint, draw, or take a photograph to go with your report.

SC4.l.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans can impact environment
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

9Research the Gulf Oil Spill that happened this year. Make a comparison chart to show how it was similar to the hunting of plumes in the 19th century.

SS.4.A.4.1- Explain the effects of technological advances on Florida.
SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

10Research the Seminole Wars. Write a critique about the wars.

SS.4.A.3.10 Identify the causes and effects of the Seminole Wars
SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

11Research one of the endangered animals of Florida. Write a report about the reason they became endangered and what is being done to save them.

SS.4.A.4.1- Explain the effects of technological advances on Florida.
SC4.l.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans can impact environment
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

12Pretend you are a reporter. Write questions you would ask Charlie Pierce about his expedition. Then pretend you are Charlie Pierce and answer them. This can be done as partner work.

SS.4.A.1.1 – Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

13Create a food chain or food web of animals in the Everglades. Label them as consumers, producers, omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores. Present the importance of their part of the ecosystem.

SC.4.L.17.3 – Trace the flow of energy from the Sun as it is transferred along the food chain through the producers and consumers.
SC4.l.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans can impact environment
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

14Research one of the landforms in the story. Make a diagram of the landform and make a presentation.

SS.4.G.1.1 – Identify physical features of Florida
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

15Compare the map of Florida from the story with the map of Florida today. Show how the maps are the same and different.

SS.4.G.1.1 – Identify physical features of Florida
SS.4.G.1.2. – Locate and label cultural features on a Florida map.
SS.4.G.1.4 – Interpret political and physical maps using map elements (title, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, symbols, legend, scale, longitude, latitiude).
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to a continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

16Use a map from today to chart the course that Charlie and his friends took. Use the scale on the map to show how many miles they traveled.

SS.4.G.1.1 – Identify physical features of Florida
SS.4.G.1.2. – Locate and label cultural features on a Florida map.
SS.4.G.1.4 – Interpret political and physical maps using map elements (title, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, symbols, legend, scale, longitude, latitude).
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to a continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.4.2.4 – write simple directions to familiar locations using cardinal directions, landmarks, and distances, and create an accompanying map.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

1717. Write a letter to Charlie Pierce. Persuade him not to go plume hunting. Use information from the present time to show the impact humans have on nature.

SC4.l.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans can impact environment
LA.4.4.3.1- write persuasive text (e.g. essay, written communication) that establish and develop a controlling idea, supporting arguments for the validity of the proposed idea with detailed evidence: and
LA.4.4.3.2 – include persuasive techniques (e.g. word choice, repetition, emotional appeal).

18Create a brochure for a trip to the Everglades during pioneer times. Include transportation, food, and accommodations for sleeping.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
LA.4.2.2.5 – The student will select a balance of age and ability appropriate nonfiction materials to read (e.g. biographies and topical areas such as animals, science, and history, based on teacher recommendations, to continue building a core foundation of knowledge.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

19Create a poem about The Last Egret. Include the main idea of the story.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.4.1.2 – write a variety of expressive forms (e.g. short story, poetry, skit, song lyrics) that employ figurative language (e.g. simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification) rhythm, dialogue, characterization, plot, and/or appropriate format.

20Make a game called “The Last Egret Expedition”. Include the journeys, problems, and solutions to the game.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.4.1.2 – write a variety of expressive forms (e.g. short story, poetry, skit, song lyrics) that employ figurative language (e.g. simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification) rhythm, dialogue, characterization, plot,

21Conduct an experiment using the scientific method to determine the effect of lime juice on three objects. Present the results of your findings.

SC.4.N.1.1 – raise questions about the natural world, use appropriate reference materials that support understanding to obtain information (identifying the source), conduct both individual and team investigations through free exploration and systematic investigations, and generate appropriate explanations based on those explorations.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports;

22Pretend you are Lillie. Describe how you survived in the wilderness when you left the girl’s school in Palatka until you reached Hypoluxo Island, 250 miles away. Write it as a diary.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports

23Charlie, Tiger, and Lillie dried the bird meat to eat later. Research how this is done and write a recipe for it. Present the recipe to the class and the results.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports

24Create a vocabulary book with the words that pertain to the story. Include the following words: hammock, chickee hut, homestead, provision, marshland, and Spanish moss. Use pictures and captions to show the meaning of the words. Bind the book and present it.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports

25Create a PowerPoint or storyboard presentation to compare the life of a modern day child to that of a pioneer child based on the information charted.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports

2626. Use materials other than paper and pencil to create a book report about The Last Egret. Present the book report to the class.

SS .4.A.4.2 – Describe pioneer life in Florida
SS.4.A.1.2 – Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
LA.4.6.2.3 – The student will communicate information in a report that includes main ideas and relevant details, with visual supports
LA.2.3.1.6 – The student will write a book report, review, or critique that identifies the main idea, character(s), setting, sequence of events, conflict, crisis, and resolution.

The Adventure of Charlie Pierce

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Here you will learn about Charlie Pierce and his great adventures. Readers of all ages will be captivated while following the epic tales of Charlie and his Seminole friend, Tiger Bowlegs. This Website is your invitation to explore the world of Charlie Pierce.

SEMINOLES, SPANISH TREASURE & THE AMERICAN JUNGLE

In 1872, eight-year-old Charlie Pierce arrived with his Mama and Papa in the frontier jungles of South Florida. The Atlantic coast of Florida was a wild place, populated by Seminole Indians, alligators, shipwrecks and a few hardy pioneer families. Charlie’s adventures began right away. Despite Over 40 years of wars between the Seminole Indians and the white man, Charlie meets and befriends a young Seminole boy named Tiger Bowlegs. Together they explore their surroundings and grow a friendship that helps to end hostilities between their peoples. Along the way, Tiger teaches Charlie the Seminole language, how to hunt and fish, and the ways of the indigenous peoples. Charlie and his family also encounter their first hurricanes, learn to survive in a foreign land, salvage shipwrecks, and discover Spanish treasure.

“AMERICA’S GREATEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE STORY FOR CHILDREN”

During the late 19th Century, the fashion rage throughout America and Europe was colorful bird feathers to adorn people’s hats and clothing. Hunters killed millions of birds in the Florida Everglades to supply the booming trade in feathers. As teenagers, Charlie Pierce and his friends traveled deep into the unexplored Florida Everglades to hunt plume birds for their feathers. They never imagined the challenges they would encounter, what they would learn about themselves, and how they would contribute to American history.

The Last Egret Wins Horgan Award

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The Florida Historical Society announced that The Last Egret has won the James J. Horgan Award as the best book on Florida history and heritage intended for young readers. This is one of many awards received by The Last Egret, one of Florida’s best-selling children’s books.

The Last Egret Wins Mom’s Choice Award

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The prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards recognize The Last Egret among America’s best family-friendly literature for children in 2010