When We Were Alone
by David Alexander Robertson and Julie Flett
41 Total Resources 7 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- American Indian
Year Published 2016
Word Count 881
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 600L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 195841, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Just, Inclusive Society
- #IndigenousReads by Indigenous Writers
- Race, Racism and Resistance
- Race and Racism
- Residential Schools
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
- Sample: StudyForge
- Exploring and Challenging Racism PK-8
- Indigenous Representations, Gr. K-2
- American Indian Residential Schools
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Julie Flett
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with David Alexander Robertson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks

Cree Pronunciations from Bibliovideo
Created by Bibliovideo
Curriculum Connections from Empowering the Spirit
Created by Empowering the Spirit

Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
Created by Anti-Defamation League

Educator Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
Created by Anti-Defamation League
Story Time: Reading Conversation Guide from Story Talk
Created by Story Talk
Read Aloud Tips from New Balanced Literacy Schools
Created by New Balanced Literacy Schools
Lesson Plan from The Manitoba Teachers' Society
Created by The Manitoba Teachers' Society
Book Readings 2

Video Book Reading of "Cree Pronunciation Guide" narrated by David Alexander Robertson
Created by David Alexander Robertson

Video Book Reading
Created by CBC
Awards & Distinctions 7

From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, 2018-2023
Selection, 2018

TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, 2005-2023
English Finalist, 2017

Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2017

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2017

Governor General's Awards for Young People’s Literature, 2000-2023
Illustrator Winner, 2017

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2017

American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Board Book Selection, 2016
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