Read the poem Evangeline, written by H.W. Longfellow. Explain that this poem is a secondary source of the expulsion of the Acadians. Students discuss why the poem is a secondary source of information. Record on chart paper the feeling expressed by the poet about the deportation of the Acadians. Students write a response journal describing how Evangeline must have felt as she was separated from her home and loved ones.
Students complete assignments in a cooperative group setting.
Students create a series of questions they would like to ask Evangeline.