The United States in 1852

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Tomorrow

You will have time to work on your responses during readers' workshop.

Author's Note

What were the most interesting things to you in this section?

Author's Note

How did the information in this section affect your understanding or appreciation of the story?  Did it change anything for you? 

Chapter Sixteen

If you were Mary Ellen, how would you be feeling now about the new life that you have?  Please be sure to elaborate and explain yourself fully, using details from the text to support your ideas.

Chapter Sixteen

In your opinion, what were the things that finally enabled Mary Ellen to feel comfortable and at home in Oregon?

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Chapter Fifteen

As we approach the end of this story, what predictions do have for how things will end?  What questions would you like answered in the final chapter?

Chapter Fifteen

How did you feel about the decision to take some of the contents of the abandoned wagons that the Todds found?  Please explain yourself clearly and thoroughly.

This question adapted from Hannah's idea.  Thank you, Hannah.