On My Own

The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner

Daisy Turner, at the age of 103, recalls her childhood in Grafton, Vermont and stories her parents told her about life during the Civil War era. The accompanying teacher's guide, included on the DVD release as a PDF file, provides an overview of the content and discussion suggestions for using the Daisy Turner video and audio recordings in a classroom setting. The guide also outlines units on storytelling and on researching African American history in New England.

On My Own: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and Her Family :: DVD, 28 minutes, with PDF Teacher's Guide