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CLASSROOM LESSONS & PROGRAMS

In-class presentations: We can come to you!

A Historical Interpreter from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial will come to your classroom and give a short presentation about Thomas Wolfe and Asheville in the early 20 th century.   The presentation includes a slide presentation, hands-on activities, and plenty of time for questions.   This is a Free program offered to area schools.   If you are interested in setting up an in-class presentation, please contact the education specialist, Christian Dwight, (828)253-8304.

 


PRE-VISIT WORKSHEETS

Multiple Choice questions with readings (Elementary and Middle Schools)

Who is Thomas Wolfe?
What is the Old Kentucky Home?
Asheville 1900-1920          

Word Games/Artifact Worksheets (Elementary and Middle Schools)

Artifacts at the Old Kentucky Home
Word Scramble

 


LESSON PLANS

Our Changing Community (Grade 2)

NC Standard Course of Study Goals:
Social Studies- Competency Goals 4, 6 and 8.

Artifact Identification
Artifacts at the Old Kentucky Home
Artifact Clues
Word Scramble
Pack Square - Photo (1880's)
Pack Square - Photo (1910)
Pack Square - Photo (1929)
Pack Square - Photo (1950)

 


Writing Prompts
Coming Soon...

 


Traveling Trunks
Coming Soon...

 

 


*Some material on this site is used courtesy of the North Carolina Historic Sites web site.
**This web site is administered by the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory
Committee.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site  Email:
contactus@wolfememorial.com
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