Caroline Chisholm: A Short Biography with Student Activities

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Caroline Chisholm (1808-1877) NEW

Caroline Chisholm was often called ‘the immigrant’s friend.’ She arrived in Australia in 1838 and was appalled by the conditions faced by poor immigrants, especially young women who were dumped in Sydney and left to fend for themselves. Not content with arranging accommodation and work for tens of thousands of people, she returned to England, established an Immigration Society and lobbied the British government to regulate the flow of migrants to Australia, and the conditions on migrant ships. In some parts of the world, migrants are still treated badly, but there are still armies of people who devote their energies to them. Caroline Chisholm will continue to be an inspiration to such people.

This digital publication is supplied in interactive PDF format with a school site licence to reproduce for hard copy use and electronic use on all devices. The purchase of one copy allows its use in the whole school forever! This is a new edition of Caroline Chisholm. All previous editions are out of print.

·       Read on an electronic book reader (Computer, iPad, Kindle, iPhone)

·       Print to read in hard copy

·       Make class sets (No restrictions!)

·       School site licence

Activities book (40 pages). School site licence. These resources can be used by teachers to encourage students to read widely and be inspired by the deeds of others.

• Reading and Comprehension Test
• Language Conventions Test
• Time Trial
• Crossword
• Interview
• Research activity
• Answers